U.S. Infrastructure Stock News

Becton Dickinson recently reported lower-than-expected revenue in the past quarter, citing softness in its research instrument and diagnostics businesses because of reduced global research spending and tariffs. Despite these challenges, the company continues to generate cash and remains committed to shareholder value through ongoing stock buybacks and dividends. We’ll examine how Becton Dickinson’s revenue softness and ongoing shareholder returns may affect the company’s medium-term...

SiriusXM and Maxar Space Systems recently announced that the SXM-10 satellite, launched by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on June 7, 2025, has completed in-orbit testing and is now fully operational, extending SiriusXM’s service reach to approximately 175 million equipped vehicles. This achievement highlights SiriusXM’s continued investment in satellite infrastructure, following another new satellite earlier this year, and reflects long-term commitments to service coverage with more launches...

If you’ve been following fuboTV (NYSE:FUBO), you probably noticed the recent 3.3% pop in its share price following the announcement of Fubo Sports, a new standalone streaming plan designed specifically for sports fans. The new tier, set to launch September 2, aims to deliver a focused sports lineup at a lower price point, featuring over 20 national and local channels, plus bundled access to ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer Unlimited plan. This is a move to capture cost-conscious viewers and...

If you own shares of AbbVie or have been watching from the sidelines, the latest wave of clinical trial results may have just put the stock back on your radar. AbbVie has made headlines with positive updates across a handful of key programs, including encouraging data from its pivotal Phase 3 trial of upadacitinib (RINVOQ) in severe alopecia areata as well as early-stage progress in multiple cancer therapies. These developments, paired with upwardly revised earnings estimates, are fueling a...

It is not every day that investors in Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) wake up to big news from Omaha. Today’s headline is hard to ignore. Warren Buffett, the titan who has steered the company for decades, will soon hand over the CEO reins to Greg Abel. The announcement that Buffett will step aside as CEO caught the market’s attention, raising questions about leadership, strategy, and what it all means for shareholders. While Buffett plans to remain as chairman, this marks a historic transition for...

V.F (VFC) just got a confidence boost, with Baird upgrading the stock based on signs of a turnaround in the Vans brand, better product momentum, and clear progress on cost-cutting and debt management. This nod from analysts seems to have brightened investor spirits, especially as it lines up with the company’s announced changes to its revolving credit facility, giving them more financial flexibility to support their transformation plans. For shareholders on the sidelines, it is the kind of...

On August 20, 2025, scPharmaceuticals Inc. announced an amendment to its supply agreement with West Pharmaceutical Services, extending the term through December 31, 2027, and clarifying termination cost obligations for both parties. This update highlights both the ongoing relationship around West's SmartDose drug delivery system and the company's continued role as a key supplier in the injectable drug delivery market. We'll explore how the supply agreement extension and terms may impact West...

Wrangler and Coors Banquet recently launched their first-ever Wrangler x Coors Banquet Collection, featuring over twenty unique Western-inspired apparel pieces and a series of pop-up events across Dallas, Nashville, and Denver starting in late August 2025. This collaboration unites two classic American brands in a cross-industry product launch, highlighting both companies’ focus on storytelling, craftsmanship, and outreach to a broader, experience-driven customer base. We’ll examine how this...

Bio-Techne recently completed two share repurchase tranches, retiring a total of 1.24% and 2.76% of its outstanding shares, representing a combined capital return of approximately US$496.33 million as of June 2025. This large-scale buyback initiative underscores the company’s shareholder capital allocation priorities and may impact both earnings per share and investor sentiment going forward. We'll assess how Bio-Techne's completion of a US$100.05 million buyback could influence its...

On August 29, 2025, Reinsurance Group of America filed a shelf registration for a US$241.8 million common stock offering, allocating 1,250,000 shares for its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This ESOP-related capital raise highlights the company's commitment to employee ownership, potentially strengthening alignment between staff interests and long-term corporate performance. We'll examine how this ESOP-driven share offering could influence Reinsurance Group of America's outlook on...

If you own or are eyeing shares of Align Technology (ALGN), the latest string of headlines is hard to ignore. The company’s release of its second-quarter 2025 results fell short of Wall Street expectations, and management trimmed its sales outlook for the rest of the year, citing persistent economic uncertainty and softer demand. In addition, news broke of a securities fraud investigation into Align’s leadership, adding a fresh layer of uncertainty for investors looking to gauge what comes...

Earlier in 2025, Innovative Industrial Properties disclosed that its largest tenant, PharmaCann, had defaulted on six leases, putting eleven leases at risk under cross-default provisions and drawing increased legal and regulatory scrutiny. This event raised new concerns around short-term lease stability, corporate governance, and the adequacy of the company’s business disclosures to its shareholders. We’ll now examine how the heightened risk to lease stability and governance could influence...

EPAM Systems (NYSE:EPAM) is back in the spotlight after reporting quarterly results that beat forecasts, powered by strong demand for AI-focused services and digital modernization. The company also gave its outlook a lift, projecting annual revenue growth of 13% to 15%. Adding to the momentum, EPAM received an analyst upgrade to ‘Buy’, highlighting how three straight quarters of faster organic revenue and its completed post-Ukraine restructuring have changed the conversation for both...

Science Applications International Corporation ( NASDAQ:SAIC ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.37 per...

On August 20, 2025, DaVita announced it had raised its equity buyback authorization by US$2.00 billion, bringing the total program size to US$8.00 billion and representing a substantial commitment to shareholder returns. Such a significant expansion in share repurchase plans often signals confidence from DaVita's management in its financial outlook and long-term business fundamentals. We'll now examine how DaVita's expanded buyback authorization may influence its investment narrative and...

Bio-Rad Laboratories recently announced the launch of its new StarBright Dyes range, beginning with StarBright UltraViolet700, to enhance spectral flow cytometry applications in immunology research. This product expansion increases the flexibility and compatibility of Bio-Rad’s offerings, potentially strengthening its position within the growing flow cytometry market segment. We'll explore how the addition of StarBright Dyes could enhance Bio-Rad's consumables-driven business and influence...

Brown-Forman (BF.B) Stock: What Do the Latest Earnings Really Mean for Investors? If you own shares of Brown-Forman, or you’re thinking about getting in, the latest quarterly earnings have probably caught your eye. The company’s first-quarter results revealed a decline in both net sales and earnings per share compared to last year. While revenue came in a touch above consensus, that was not quite enough to offset a slide in profitability, and the numbers missed some analysts’ expectations...

Concentrix recently reported quarterly revenues of US$2.42 billion, surpassing analyst expectations by 1.2%, but earnings per share were well below forecast. This contrast between revenue growth and weaker-than-expected profitability reflects ongoing sector challenges such as wage inflation and regulatory pressures. Next, we'll look at how this earnings-per-share shortfall could affect Concentrix's investment narrative and future growth assumptions. Rare earth metals are the new gold rush...

In late August 2025, Humana Inc. announced new value-based care partnerships with Vori Health and HOPCo to expand individualized musculoskeletal care for Medicare Advantage members, alongside research highlighting improved heart failure treatment outcomes under value-based models. These developments highlight Humana’s efforts to provide more personalized and coordinated care, focusing on improving patient health outcomes for chronic conditions among the Medicare-aged population. We’ll...

In the past week, Elevance Health announced its ongoing transformation into a broader healthcare solutions provider, expanding into primary care, digital health, and pharmacy services while reporting an 11% annual increase in Medicare Advantage memberships and a 5.2% rise in individual memberships for Q2 2025. At the same time, the company lowered its full-year adjusted earnings forecast due to pressures from changes in ACA and Medicaid markets, despite continued strength in its Medicare...

In August 2025, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals announced a settlement with Lupin Ltd. that resolves patent litigation over a generic version of FIRDAPSE, delaying potential U.S. market entry for Lupin’s product until at least February 2035 pending FDA approval. This agreement helps secure FIRDAPSE’s U.S. market exclusivity for an additional decade, while patent challenges from other generic companies remain ongoing. We'll now explore how securing FIRDAPSE's exclusivity through the Lupin settlement...

SharkNinja (NYSE:SN) has just announced a change at the top of its finance team. Patraic Reagan, the Chief Financial Officer, will step down in early September, and Adam Quigley, a company veteran, will step in as interim CFO. The company was quick to clarify that Reagan’s resignation was not due to any disagreement with management or the Board, aiming to reassure shareholders that this is not a red flag. Still, whenever there is a change in the finance chief’s chair, investors naturally...

In August 2025, American Tower Corporation announced the appointment of Gene Reilly, former Vice Chairman of Prologis Inc., to its Board of Directors, adding decades of experience in global real estate investment and operations to its leadership team. This move comes as the company continues to build on its recent momentum from exceeding second-quarter revenue expectations and boosting its full-year property revenue outlook amidst growth in 5G and favorable currency movements. We'll explore...

Frontline plc recently reported its second quarter and first half 2025 results, revealing a year-over-year decline in both sales and net income with second quarter sales at US$480.08 million and net income at US$77.54 million. The reduction in basic and diluted earnings per share to US$0.35 for the quarter, from US$0.84 a year earlier, highlights a weakening in operating performance compared to the prior year. We'll review how the sharp drop in revenue and profit impacts Frontline's...