U.S. Healthtech Stock News

Applied Materials (NasdaqGS:AMAT) has introduced new manufacturing technology aimed at 2nm and angstrom class chips. The company announced a new R&D alliance with Samsung Electronics centered on its upcoming EPIC Center in the U.S. The EPIC Center is described as the largest U.S. semiconductor process R&D facility. Applied Materials sits at the core of the chip equipment industry, supplying tools that chipmakers use to produce advanced logic and memory devices. The push toward 2nm and...

If you are looking at Cytokinetics and wondering whether the current share price actually reflects its underlying value, you are not alone. The stock most recently closed at US$67.94, with returns of 2.5% over 7 days, 7.1% over 30 days, 10.1% year to date and 41.1% over the past year, which naturally raises questions about what is already priced in and what is not. Recent attention around Cytokinetics has focused on its pipeline progress and regulatory milestones, which often influence how...

Wondering whether Trane Technologies at around US$467 a share lines up with its underlying value, or if expectations have already run ahead of the story. The stock has posted returns of 0.4% over the last 7 days, 20.9% over the last 30 days, 17.4% year to date, 36.0% over 1 year and 214.8% over 5 years, which naturally raises questions about how much future upside or downside is now priced in. Recent news flow around Trane has highlighted ongoing attention on building efficiency and climate...

In February 2026, Trex Company expanded its Performance-Engineered outdoor living portfolio with cooler-running SunCom comfortable decking, new Transcend Lineage 1"x4" boards, enhanced railing options, and composite fencing, while appointing industry veteran Irene Tasi to its Board and Audit and Compensation Committees. Alongside these product launches and governance changes, Trex’s recent industry awards and sustainability rankings highlight a brand pushing innovation even as competitive...

Savara Inc. recently announced that the FDA has accepted for review its Biologics License Application for MOLBREEVI to treat autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis, granting Priority Review with a PDUFA action date of August 22, 2026. This filing caps a series of expedited and rare-disease designations across the US, EU and UK, underscoring MOLBREEVI’s potential importance for a severely underserved patient population. We’ll now examine how FDA Priority Review for MOLBREEVI, alongside its...

Mattel (MAT) has given investors a lot to digest in February, pairing a new US$1.5b share repurchase authorization with detailed 2026 product reveals and fresh earnings and sales guidance. See our latest analysis for Mattel. Despite the new product slate and the US$1.5b buyback authorization, Mattel’s recent share price return has been weak, with a 30 day share price return of 15.77% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 17.84%. This suggests momentum has been fading even as management...

ORIC Pharmaceuticals (NasdaqGS:ORIC) reports progress in its cancer therapy pipeline, with lead drug candidates entering Phase 1b clinical trials. The company announces new collaborations with Pfizer, Bayer, and Johnson & Johnson, aimed at advancing therapies that target resistance mechanisms in cancer treatment. These developments are drawing increased investor attention as they represent material steps in ORIC Pharmaceuticals' clinical and partnership strategy. ORIC Pharmaceuticals...

Rosen Law Firm announced that the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has certified a class action and is reviewing a proposed US$740,000,000 settlement to resolve claims by DiDi Global ADS purchasers, with a hearing scheduled for June 16, 2026. If approved, this sizable settlement would cap a major legal overhang for DiDi Global, clarifying potential liabilities and closing a lengthy litigation chapter. Next, we will examine how this proposed US$740,000,000 class...

What Restaurant Brands International’s Recent Trading Tells You Restaurant Brands International (QSR) has drawn investor interest after a modest 0.3% gain in the latest session, adding to a 4.1% move over the past week and contrasting with a slight past 3 months pullback. See our latest analysis for Restaurant Brands International. At a share price of $68.82, Restaurant Brands International’s recent 7 day share price return of 4.05% sits against a quieter year to date move. However, a 1 year...

Equifax (EFX) has drawn fresh attention after launching Optimal Path, an AI driven credit score planner offered free inside the myEquifax mobile app, putting its data and analytics capabilities directly in front of U.S. consumers. See our latest analysis for Equifax. Equifax shares trade at US$197.46, with a 1 day share price return of 1.11% and a 7 day return of 2.42%. However, a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 16.52% suggests recent momentum has faded despite product launches...

Star Bulk Carriers recently traded higher, ahead of its 25 February 2026 earnings release, with projections pointing to strong year-over-year earnings growth and analyst estimates largely unchanged, reflected in its current Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). Investor attention has increased as the company’s forward P/E sits below the industry average, suggesting a relatively lower valuation alongside expectations for robust upcoming results. Next, we’ll examine how anticipation of stronger earnings...

Medpace Holdings (MEDP) recently reported quarterly results that came in ahead of market expectations and issued 2026 guidance, but a softer book to bill ratio and a new securities law investigation have complicated the story. See our latest analysis for Medpace Holdings. The share price has been under pressure recently, with a 30 day share price return of 22.83% and a 90 day share price return of 26.63%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 33.38% and 3 year total shareholder...

Smithfield Foods (SFD) is back on investors’ radar after recent share price moves, with the stock showing mixed short term returns but stronger performance over the past month and the past three months. See our latest analysis for Smithfield Foods. The latest share price of US$25.04 sits alongside a 30 day share price return of 10.07% and a 90 day share price return of 18.50%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 24.16% points to momentum that has been building rather than fading. If recent...

If you are wondering whether ASML Holding’s share price still makes sense after a strong run, or if expectations have gone too far, this article will walk you through what the current market price might be implying. With the stock last closing at US$1,469.59 and returns of 4.5% over 7 days, 5.8% over 30 days, 26.3% year to date and 100.8% over 1 year, many investors are asking what is already priced in. Recent coverage has focused on ASML’s central role in supplying advanced semiconductor...

In February 2026, Howmet Aerospace completed several fixed‑rate senior unsecured note offerings totaling about US$1.20 billion, with maturities ranging from 2028 to 2036, to help finance its approximately US$1.80 billion proposed acquisition of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing and supplement borrowings under its commercial paper program and existing cash. This combination of debt‑funded acquisition plans, ongoing share repurchases, and solid 2025 earnings puts Howmet’s balance sheet,...

Axon Enterprise stock snapshot Axon Enterprise (AXON) has attracted attention after a sharp pullback, with the share price down about 29% over the past month and 18% over the past 3 months, despite positive annual revenue and net income growth. See our latest analysis for Axon Enterprise. The recent 29.2% one-month share price decline and 23.0% year-to-date share price return have cooled momentum, even though the three-year total shareholder return of 122.6% and five-year total shareholder...

Dollar General (NYSE:DG) has launched a new Dollar General Market format featuring an expanded grocery assortment. The remodel brings more fresh produce, meat, and everyday food essentials to communities with limited grocery options. The change reflects the company’s focus on community investment and access to food in underserved areas. For you as an investor, this move sits at the intersection of discount retail and everyday essentials, an area where consistent foot traffic can matter as...

Why Goodyear’s latest earnings matter for shareholders Goodyear Tire & Rubber (GT) just reported fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, with stronger quarterly profit but a full year net loss, giving investors mixed signals on the stock’s recent performance. See our latest analysis for Goodyear Tire & Rubber. The mixed earnings story is also showing up in the trading data, with the 90 day share price return of 9.83% pointing to improving momentum. In contrast, the 1 year total shareholder...

Verra Mobility (VRRM) drew fresh investor attention after securing a 10 year contract worth roughly US$160 million with Hawaii’s Department of Transportation to expand its automated red light and speed enforcement program statewide. See our latest analysis for Verra Mobility. The Hawaii contract follows another large win with New York City earlier in February. Together, these updates contrast with a softer share price picture, with a 30-day share price return of an 11.16% decline, a...

Gaming and Leisure Properties, Inc. recently reported record 2025 results, with revenue rising to US$1.59 billion and net income reaching US$825.11 million, while also declaring a US$0.78 per-share dividend for the first quarter of 2026. Alongside these earnings, the completion of the US$700 million Bally’s Lincoln acquisition and a US$2.6 billion committed development pipeline highlight how GLPI is expanding its casino real estate footprint while keeping leverage below its internal...

If you are wondering whether DocuSign's current share price reflects its true worth, you are not alone. This article will help you frame that question clearly. With the stock closing at US$44.48 and returns of a 0.8% decline over 7 days, a 22.6% decline over 30 days, a 31.4% decline year to date and a 47.0% decline over 1 year, many investors are reassessing what a fair price looks like for DocuSign. Recent coverage has focused on how DocuSign is repositioning itself within the broader...

Paychex Director Joseph Doody recently acquired additional shares of NasdaqGS:PAYX, signaling increased personal exposure to the company. The insider purchase comes as Paychex shares trade at $91.24 following a 16.0% decline year to date. This transaction adds a fresh data point for investors watching insider activity at Paychex. For investors tracking Paychex, the timing of this insider buying stands out against a weaker recent share performance. The stock is at $91.24, with a 7 day return...

If you are wondering whether CRA International's current share price reflects its real value, you are not alone. The stock has a mix of recent returns that raises fair questions about what it is truly worth. At a last close of US$166.60, CRA International has returned 7.3% over the past week, after a 20.3% decline over 30 days and year to date and 1 year returns of 16.9% and 16.2% declines. The 3 year and 5 year returns sit at 38.1% and 221.5% respectively. These moves come against a...

Nu Holdings (NYSE:NU) has outlined a global expansion plan that includes significant investment in new international offices. The company has acquired AI firm Hyperplane to deepen its data and machine learning capabilities across its product suite. Nu has secured a conditional U.S. national bank charter, opening the door to offering regulated banking services in the United States. The company has also entered a partnership with the Mercedes AMG PETRONAS F1 Team as part of its global brand...