U.S. Machinery Stock News

DoorDash is contending with a New York City rule that requires tipping options at checkout, after a U.S. district judge declined to pause the regulation. The company is extending its reach beyond food by partnering with Hibbett to deliver athletic footwear and apparel across the U.S. During Winter Storm Fern, DoorDash activated severe weather protocols and temporarily halted services in several states to manage safety and operations. For investors watching NasdaqGS:DASH, these developments...

Donald Trump has filed a high profile lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon, alleging political discrimination in the closure of his accounts. The case centers on claims that banking decisions were influenced by Trump’s political identity rather than standard risk or compliance factors. This legal action places NYSE:JPM and its leadership under intense public and political scrutiny, with potential implications for how banks handle account closures. For investors, the lawsuit...

The U.S. government is increasing direct equity stakes in domestic rare earth producers, including a major US$1.6b investment in USA Rare Earth. This follows last year's federal acquisition of a significant stake in MP Materials (NYSE:MP), a key U.S. rare earth producer. The new capital for USA Rare Earth introduces a state backed competitor alongside MP Materials in a sector tied to national security and supply chain resilience. MP Materials focuses on rare earth materials that feed into...

GameStop (NYSE:GME) has seen heavy insider buying in the past week, including purchases by CEO Ryan Cohen and multiple board members. Michael Burry publicly confirmed a sizable, long term position in GameStop, describing it as a value investment and backing Cohen's leadership. The company transferred its entire bitcoin position to Coinbase Prime, raising questions about future plans for its digital asset exposure. GameStop shares recently closed at $24.21, with the stock up 14.7% over the...

In the past week, First Commonwealth Financial reported fourth-quarter results, posting profit of US$44.9 million and earnings of US$0.43 per share, with revenue net of interest expense of US$137.9 million beating analyst forecasts. The company’s outperformance was supported by solid loan and deposit growth and an expanding net interest margin, helping it exceed Wall Street expectations on both revenue and earnings. Next, we’ll examine how this margin expansion and stronger-than-expected...

Wondering if Molson Coors Beverage is quietly offering value at its current share price, or if the market has it about right? This article walks through that question in plain terms. The stock most recently closed at US$48.46, after a 3.1% decline over the last 7 days, a 4.4% return over 30 days, a 2.2% return year to date and an 8.4% decline over the past year, with a 1.4% and 13.9% return over 3 and 5 years respectively. Recent attention on established beverage brands, shifting consumer...

Dutch court rules that Uber drivers can be treated as independent entrepreneurs, backing Uber's contractor model in the Netherlands. New York City introduces a new tipping law that affects Uber's delivery operations, reshaping how tips are handled on the platform. Uber (NYSE:UBER) advances its work in autonomous vehicles through expanded robotaxi partnerships. The company explores stablecoin payments as part of its broader push into cryptocurrency options for users. For investors watching...

AeroVironment (AVAV) shares are drawing attention after the company and CAL Analytics completed installation and initial operations of a Beyond Visual Line of Sight airspace management facility at the National Advanced Air Mobility Center of Excellence. See our latest analysis for AeroVironment. The BVLOS facility news lands after a mixed stretch for AeroVironment, with a 21.40% 1 month share price return but a 18.67% 3 month share price decline. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder...

Why J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) is On Investors’ Radar Today J&J Snack Foods (JJSF) is drawing fresh attention after recent trading left the shares about 30% lower over the past year, even as revenue and net income show single digit to low double digit annual growth. See our latest analysis for J&J Snack Foods. At a share price of $94.21, J&J Snack Foods has a 30 day share price return of 4.84% and a 90 day share price return of 7.13%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 30.07% decline...

Brightstar Lottery (BRSL) is back in focus after announcing new agreements with the Wisconsin Lottery and Ontario Lottery, highlighting fresh contract activity and broader adoption of its lottery technology platforms. See our latest analysis for Brightstar Lottery. Those Wisconsin and Ontario wins come after a softer period for the stock, with a 30 day share price return of a 9.6% decline and a 90 day share price return of a 14.75% decline, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 4.97%...

Airedale by Modine Manufacturing (MOD) has launched the TurboChill 3+MW chiller, aimed at cooling next generation, GPU heavy data centers that prioritize energy efficiency, reliability, and flexible operating conditions. See our latest analysis for Modine Manufacturing. Modine’s latest data center cooling launch arrives as investors have already seen strong momentum, with a 7.7% 7 day share price return at a US$146.90 close, alongside a 54.4% 1 year total shareholder return and a very large 5...

Investor attention on lululemon athletica (LULU) has intensified after founder Dennis J. Wilson launched a proxy contest, following product quality complaints and heightened criticism of the board and management. See our latest analysis for lululemon athletica. The activist campaign and product quality issues come after a stretch of weaker performance, with a 1 month share price return decline of 10.81% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 54.47%. This suggests momentum has faded,...

Travelers Companies (NYSE:TRV) has expanded its share repurchase authorization, signaling an updated capital return plan for shareholders. The company also announced a new partnership with Anthropic to roll out personalized AI assistants across nearly one third of its workforce. Both the buyback expansion and the AI deployment are intended to support Travelers' long term priorities in capital allocation and digital transformation. Travelers is a major US property and casualty insurer, so...

Rigetti Computing (NasdaqCM:RGTI) secured its first major international order for a 108 qubit quantum system from India’s Centre for Development of Advanced Computing. The order marks Rigetti’s entry into India’s high performance computing ecosystem and a new phase of commercial activity outside the U.S. At the same time, the company did not advance in a key DARPA quantum program and has delayed new system launches, highlighting competitive pressure. Rigetti Computing, a quantum computing...

Exxon Mobil plans to close its Fife Ethylene Plant in Scotland, putting more than 400 jobs at risk. The closure decision is linked to what the company describes as a lack of viability and difficulty finding a buyer for the asset. A government backed task force and support package are being put in place to assist affected workers and the local area. For investors watching Exxon Mobil, ticker NYSE:XOM, this development adds a fresh operational headline to an already closely followed name. The...

Abbott Laboratories reported fourth-quarter 2025 sales of US$11,459 million, with net income dropping to US$1,776 million and diluted EPS from continuing operations at US$1.01, compared with the prior year. The earnings shortfall in Nutrition and Diagnostics coincided with CEO Robert Ford purchasing over US$2 million of Abbott shares, highlighting leadership’s conviction in the company’s long-term direction despite current pressure points. With the share price weaker over the past week,...

Recent share performance and business snapshot Armstrong World Industries (AWI) has seen its share price slip over the past month and past 3 months, with 1 day and 7 day returns also in negative territory. At a last close of US$185.58, the company carries a value score of 2 and trades with an intrinsic discount of about 15%, based on the figures provided. Armstrong World Industries generates revenue of US$1,600.2m and net income of US$305.4m, with annual revenue and net income growth rates of...

Amphenol (NYSE:APH) has completed the acquisition of CommScope’s Connectivity and Cable Solutions unit. The deal adds CommScope’s fiber and industrial interconnect products to Amphenol’s existing portfolio. The transaction broadens Amphenol’s presence in communications and industrial end markets. Amphenol focuses on interconnect, sensor, and antenna solutions used across communications, industrial, automotive, and other electronic systems. By bringing in CommScope’s Connectivity and Cable...

Earlier this week, NVIDIA and CoreWeave announced an expanded collaboration under which NVIDIA invested US$2.00 billion at US$87.20 per share to help CoreWeave build more than 5 gigawatts of AI “factories” by 2030 using NVIDIA’s accelerated computing platforms. A distinctive aspect of the deal is NVIDIA’s plan to test and validate CoreWeave’s AI-native software and potentially fold it into NVIDIA reference architectures, deepening CoreWeave’s integration into the broader AI infrastructure...

Bit Digital, Inc. is approaching its next earnings release, with consensus expectations calling for a loss of US$0.02 per share and quarterly revenue growth compared with the same period last year. Despite these improving forecasts for both earnings and sales, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell), highlighting a sharp disconnect between projected results and analyst sentiment. With this contrast between projected revenue growth and a Strong Sell analyst rating, we...

Earlier this week, Semtech Corporation announced two new AirLink 5G RedCap routers, the RX400 and EX400, designed to deliver sub-1W, energy-efficient 5G and LTE Cat-4 connectivity for industrial and commercial IoT deployments, especially in remote and off-grid locations. A particularly interesting aspect is how these routers pair low idle power consumption with rugged and semi-rugged designs plus cloud-based fleet management, potentially broadening the range of viable 5G IoT use cases in...

Disney (NYSE:DIS) is expected to announce a new CEO ahead of its upcoming Annual Shareholder Meeting. The company is also moving ahead with its first Disneyland resort in the Middle East, planned for Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. These developments arrive as Disney works through major industry shifts and integrates recent corporate deals. For you as an investor, the leadership question at Disney (NYSE:DIS) sits at the center of a business that spans film, streaming, television networks, consumer...

Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) is preparing to sell its entire multibillion-dollar stake in Kraft Heinz. The planned exit follows the recent appointment of Greg Abel as CEO and marks a major portfolio change after Warren Buffett's tenure. The move would remove one of Berkshire's largest consumer-focused equity holdings from its public stock portfolio. Berkshire Hathaway, through its mix of insurance, energy, rail, and a wide range of operating businesses, has long used large equity...

Why this earnings report matters for GM stock General Motors (GM) just paired weaker full year 2025 results with an increased dividend, a new US$6b buyback plan, and guidance that points to much higher earnings for 2026. That mix of softer recent numbers and more confident cash returns to shareholders is exactly what has put GM back on many investors' watchlists. See our latest analysis for General Motors. The earnings announcement, dividend increase and US$6b buyback plan arrived alongside a...