U.S. Machinery Stock News

GEO Group (GEO) has shown mixed short-term performance, including a 3% gain over the past day and a 9% decline over the past month. This price movement has drawn attention to its valuation and fundamentals. See our latest analysis for GEO Group. The recent 2.71% 1 day share price return comes after a 9.14% 30 day share price decline, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 40.96% decline contrasts with 3 and 5 year total shareholder returns of 29.48% and 79.86%. This suggests longer term...

If you are trying to figure out whether EQT is attractively priced or getting ahead of itself, the current share price of US$56.79 makes valuation a key question. The stock has been relatively active, with a 1 week return of a 1.6% decline, a 30 day return of 11.2%, a year to date return of 6.2%, a 1 year return of 12.4% and a very large 5 year return that is around 2.4x. Recent coverage around EQT has focused on its role in the US energy sector and how natural gas focused businesses are...

UnitedHealth Group reported full-year 2025 results showing revenue rising to about US$447.57 billion from roughly US$400.28 billion a year earlier, while net income and diluted EPS from continuing operations fell to about US$12.06 billion and US$13.23, respectively. At the same time, the company projected 2026 revenue of more than US$439.00 billion and earnings from operations above US$24.00 billion, even as new U.S. proposals on Medicare Advantage payments and pharmacy benefit manager...

Meta Platforms (NasdaqGS:META) is planning one of the largest capital spending programs in tech, with up to $135b in 2026 focused on AI infrastructure. The company is pivoting resources from virtual reality and Metaverse projects toward AI products such as smart glasses and standalone AI video platforms. Recent actions include layoffs in the Reality Labs division and heavier marketing around its AI wearables portfolio. Meta Platforms, trading at $661.46, is reorienting its business around...

If you are wondering whether BrightSpring Health Services is still attractively priced after its run, this article will walk through what the current numbers are actually saying about the stock. The share price recently closed at US$39.68, with returns of 1.0% over the last 7 days, 5.7% over the last 30 days, 3.3% year to date and 79.5% over the last year, which has raised questions about how much value might already be reflected. Recent coverage of BrightSpring has focused on its role as a...

Why DNOW (DNOW) is on investors’ radar today DNOW (DNOW) has caught investor attention after strong recent share performance, with the stock showing positive moves over the past week, month, past 3 months, and year to date. See our latest analysis for DNOW. Recent trading shows momentum building, with DNOW’s 30 day share price return of 23.51% and year to date share price return of 25.45%. Its 5 year total shareholder return of 62.25% reflects a longer term payoff for investors who stayed the...

Medtronic stock moves after recent performance data Medtronic (MDT) has drawn fresh attention after recent performance figures showed a 5.5% return over the past month and 11.1% over the past 3 months, alongside a trailing 1-year total return of 17.9%. See our latest analysis for Medtronic. At a share price of $102.90, Medtronic’s recent 30 day and 90 day share price returns suggest momentum has picked up compared to its more modest year to date move, while multiyear total shareholder returns...

Pagaya Technologies (NasdaqCM:PGY) has launched its 59th publicly rated asset backed securitization. KBRA assigned preliminary ratings to eight classes of notes tied to this new transaction. The deal adds to Pagaya's record of issuing structured products in the asset backed securities market. Pagaya Technologies, trading at $18.64, continues to be active in the securitization arena with this latest ABS transaction. The stock has seen a 49.1% return over the past year and a 26.3% return over...

Recent performance snapshot MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings (MTSI) has drawn investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock showing double digit total returns over the past year and over multi year periods. Over the past month, MACOM shares have returned 34.89%, with the past 3 months at 32.20% and the year to date figure at 34.81%. The 1 year total return stands at 85.42%, while the 3 year and 5 year total returns are very large, at roughly 2.56x and 2.49x...

Why Paylocity Is On Investors’ Radar Today Paylocity Holding (PCTY) has drawn attention after a stretch of negative share performance, with the stock showing declines over the past week, month, past 3 months, year to date, and past year. That weaker run contrasts with a business that currently reports US$1.68b in revenue and US$238.28m in net income. The company offers a broad suite of cloud-based payroll, HR, and workforce management tools across multiple industries. See our latest analysis...

In early February 2026, Exelixis, Inc. reported that the FDA accepted its New Drug Application for zanzalintinib plus atezolizumab to treat previously treated adult patients with metastatic colorectal cancer, granting a standard review with a target action date of December 3, 2026. The filing draws on phase 3 STELLAR-303 data showing a statistically significant overall survival benefit versus regorafenib, highlighting how Exelixis is extending its kinase-inhibitor expertise beyond...

Centene has agreed to divest its remaining Magellan Health assets, recording a significant after tax impairment tied to the sale. The company, through its Health Net brand, is also advancing community health efforts, including initiatives that honor healthcare professionals and support youth empowerment. These moves highlight a clearer focus on core health insurance activities and on environmental, social, and governance priorities for NYSE:CNC. For investors tracking NYSE:CNC, these...

Why Morgan Stanley’s latest results and bond activity matter for stockholders Morgan Stanley (MS) recently reported robust Q4 2025 results, with investment banking helped by global M&A activity and Wealth Management contributing to record annual revenue. Management also highlighted continued investment in technology and client capabilities. See our latest analysis for Morgan Stanley. At a share price of $179.96, Morgan Stanley’s 9.03% 3 month share price return and 32.01% 1 year total...

In early February 2026, Goldman Sachs announced a collaboration with Anthropic to build AI-powered agents for tasks such as trade accounting, client due diligence, and onboarding, alongside a series of new fixed-income offerings and fresh subordinated debt issuance to refine its capital structure. Together with higher bonus pools for bankers and traders after a strong operating year, these moves highlight how Goldman Sachs is pairing technology investment with capital-market activity to...

In late January 2026, Four Corners Property Trust reported acquiring a GreatWater 360 Auto Care in Minnesota via a US$2,300,000 sale-leaseback and a newly built McAlister's Deli in Michigan for US$2,300,000 under a long-term net lease. These additions, both priced at capitalization rates consistent with prior deals, highlight FCPT’s continued focus on expanding its triple net and net lease portfolio in high-traffic retail corridors. We’ll now examine how FCPT’s continued use of long-term...

Earlier this week, Bank of America downgraded Extra Space Storage to Underperform, citing limited signs of a demand recovery despite steadier fundamentals. The bank highlighted management’s cautious outlook and the delayed impact of new-customer growth on same-store revenue, underscoring persistent industry headwinds. We’ll now examine how Bank of America’s demand concerns and management’s cautious outlook shape Extra Space Storage’s investment narrative. Find 52 companies with promising...

In recent days, Robinhood Markets has benefited from a rebound in cryptocurrency prices and the earlier launch of its commission-free stocks and shares ISA for UK investors, which offers zero platform fees, low FX costs and a 2% cash bonus on qualifying contributions. Together, the crypto revival and UK ISA rollout highlight how Robinhood is leaning on both trading activity and international product expansion to broaden its role as a primary financial platform for younger users. With crypto...

In late January 2026, AT&T reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that exceeded consensus expectations on both revenue and earnings per share, while also issuing new guidance for 2026 and outlining capital return plans through dividends and buybacks. An interesting angle for investors is how AT&T’s decision to emphasize buybacks over dividend increases could reshape perceptions of the company’s income profile and capital allocation priorities. We’ll now examine how AT&T’s emphasis on share...

Hertz Global Holdings (HTZ) has been drawing attention after its shares moved roughly 7% in the latest session. This has prompted investors to reassess recent performance, profitability trends, and the company’s current valuation profile. See our latest analysis for Hertz Global Holdings. That 7.1% 1 day share price return comes after a weaker stretch, with the 30 day share price return of 6.5% decline and 90 day share price return of 15.8% decline contrasting with a 23.0% 1 year total...

If you are wondering whether KB Home's current share price reflects its true worth, you are not alone. Many investors are asking the same question as they reassess housing related stocks. KB Home closed at US$60.94, with returns of 5.9% over the last 7 days, a 1.1% decline over 30 days, 6.8% year to date, and a 2.3% decline over 1 year, 70.7% over 3 years, and 49.5% over 5 years. Together, these figures provide a mixed picture of recent and longer term performance. Recent news around KB Home...

Reinsurance Group of America (NYSE:RGA) reported record full year and quarterly operating results. The company plans to exit the U.S. group healthcare business after completing a business review. RGA completed major capital deployment into in force transactions. The company also acquired industrial real estate in Portland and announced leadership changes. For investors watching NYSE:RGA, these moves come as the stock trades at $225.36, with returns of 11.2% over the past week and 11.9% over...

General Motors (NYSE:GM) announced a 20% dividend increase, along with a new $6 billion share repurchase authorization. The company also updated investors on its autonomous driving roadmap and adjusted its electric vehicle plans to reflect current demand trends. These moves highlight new capital return decisions and a reshaped approach to future mobility and electrification. For investors following NYSE:GM, the new capital return package sits alongside a share price of $84.24 and a value...

Union Pacific (NYSE:UNP) has agreed a US$1.2b deal with Wabtec to modernize its AC4400 locomotive fleet, described as the largest locomotive modernization investment in rail industry history. The company is also facing heightened regulatory and political attention on its proposed merger with Norfolk Southern, raising questions about timing and conditions for any potential approval. Union Pacific runs one of the major freight rail networks in the United States, linking key industrial,...

Recently, Wall Street analysts including those at Morgan Stanley and RBC Capital reiterated bullish views on Expand Energy, while TipRanks also upgraded its opinion, underscoring growing professional optimism around the company’s position in the energy sector. Separately, Expand Energy previously announced that it would release its 2025 fourth quarter and full-year results on February 17, 2026, followed by an investor conference call on February 18, signaling an upcoming information catalyst...