U.S. Machinery Stock News

In early August 2026, Personalis, Inc. reported past second-quarter results showing sales of US$22.36 million versus US$17.20 million a year earlier, while net loss widened to US$31.68 million and basic loss per share from continuing operations increased to US$0.30 from US$0.23. Over the first six months of 2026, sales were essentially flat year over year at about US$37.83 million, but the net loss grew sharply to US$61.72 million with a higher basic loss per share, underscoring rising costs...

Global Payments stock has staged a short term rebound, yet the shares are still down about 45.1% over the past five years and the broader valuation checks currently lean expensive rather than cheap. Recent cuts to annual forecasts after disruption to travel related spending add another layer of concern for investors asking whether the recent improvement in the share price is supported by fundamentals. Over the past five years, Global Payments shareholders have seen the stock decline about...

In July 2026, Iridium Communications Inc. announced a partnership with SKYWAVE to combine Iridium's global low Earth orbit satellite network and Short Burst Data services with SKYWAVE's multi-network OGx IoT platform, embedding Iridium SBD directly into SKYWAVE satellite IoT terminals for heavy equipment manufacturers. This collaboration creates a flexible, multi-network connectivity foundation for remote monitoring, diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and fleet modernization, with an...

In the second quarter of 2026, Snap Inc. reported higher sales of US$1,598.99 million and a smaller net loss of US$163.96 million compared with a year earlier, with similar improvements over the first half of the year. The company’s narrowing losses alongside management’s emphasis on the long-term potential of AI-powered Spectacles and underpenetrated subscription products highlight a shift toward more diversified revenue streams. Next, we’ll examine how this improved earnings performance...

Aurora Innovation stock has delivered a 114.6% return over the past three years, yet the latest valuation checks suggest the shares are not a straightforward bargain at around US$6.78. Recent partnership and customer announcements sit alongside a mixed value score and an overvalued read on market multiples, which gives investors a more complicated picture to weigh. The 114.6% three year return shows that early investors have already seen a strong payoff, which can reduce the margin of safety...

Earnings event puts Cushman & Wakefield in focus Cushman & Wakefield (CWK) has moved onto many investors watchlists after its second quarter 2026 earnings release on 5 August, which combined higher revenue with lower net income and earnings per share. The company reported quarterly sales of US$2,762.6 million compared with US$2,483.9 million a year earlier. Net income was US$52.7 million compared with US$57.3 million, with basic and diluted EPS from continuing operations at US$0.22 versus...

CMS Energy stock has delivered a strong 36.4% return over the past three years. However, recent valuation checks suggest it no longer stands out as obviously cheap, with the Dividend Discount Model (DDM) estimate sitting close to the current share price and market multiples appearing broadly in line. Over the past three years, CMS Energy has returned 36.4%. This puts the recent share price around US$71.20 in the context of a solid medium term gain rather than a fresh starting point. The...

Medical Properties Trust (NYSE:MPW) is in talks to reopen Norwood Hospital, which has been closed since 2020. Massachusetts lawmakers set a November 1 deadline for a redevelopment agreement, with the option to pursue eminent domain if talks fail. The outcome could affect local healthcare access in Norwood and how Medical Properties Trust manages this hospital asset. For a broader view on where capital is flowing in healthcare right now, take a look at 42 healthcare AI stocks NYSE:MPT...

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Moderna (MRNA) mFlusiva vaccine for adults aged 50 and over, marking the first U.S. influenza shot to use mRNA technology and expanding the company respiratory portfolio. See our latest analysis for Moderna. Despite the FDA approval of mFlusiva, Moderna’s share price has recently cooled, with a 1-month share price return down 32.48% and a 7-day share price return down 7.01%. However, the year-to-date share price return is up 74.53% and the 1-year...

Saba Capital Management’s latest activist proposal at ASA Gold and Precious Metals (ASA) introduces a potential private credit subadviser for the planned restructuring into a BDC, putting governance and future portfolio direction in sharper focus for investors. See our latest analysis for ASA Gold and Precious Metals. ASA Gold and Precious Metals has seen its share price rebound recently, with a 7.5% 7 day share price return and a 4.7% 30 day share price return, although the 90 day share...

Accenture (ACN) has been in focus after UniCredit S.p.A. announced a multi-year collaboration, under which Accenture will help redesign the bank’s technology model and acquire a majority stake in a key infrastructure joint venture. See our latest analysis for Accenture. The UniCredit announcement comes after a run of AI focused client work for Accenture, including the Dabur India and Radisson Hotel Group projects. It also comes at a time when the stock has a 30 day share price return of...

IMAX recently reported record box office results in China for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, capturing a substantial share of the film’s local ticket sales ahead of its North American release. This performance underscores how premium formats like IMAX can concentrate audience demand around major tentpole titles, potentially reinforcing the company’s role as a preferred platform for blockbuster releases. We’ll now examine how this record China performance for Spider-Man: Brand New Day shapes...

Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing sales of US$168.27 million and net income of US$26.03 million, with earnings per share from continuing operations rising to US$0.14 diluted. Alongside these results, the company sharply raised its full-year 2026 net income and EPS guidance and affirmed US$0.09 per-share common and preferred dividends payable in October 2026, signaling greater confidence in its operating outlook and cash returns to shareholders...

Elastic (NYSE:ESTC) has drawn fresh investor attention after expanding its collaboration with OpenAI, more closely integrating Elasticsearch with OpenAI models for context-aware AI agents, as well as observability and security-focused workflows across enterprise data. See our latest analysis for Elastic. The OpenAI collaboration arrives after a strong recent run in Elastic’s stock, with a 30 day share price return of 17.64% and a 90 day share price return of 33.88%. At the same time, the year...

Galaxy Digital (GLXY) is back in focus after a mixed second quarter that combined a net loss tied to weaker digital asset prices with the first profitable quarter for its data center business and fresh infrastructure updates. See our latest analysis for Galaxy Digital. Galaxy Digital’s share price has been under pressure around the recent earnings and data center updates, with a 30 day share price return down 20.99% and year to date share price return down 21.05%. This is occurring even...

Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) has partnered with Talcott Financial Group to launch West Grove Re, a new reinsurance sidecar vehicle. The partnership includes a reported US$1b capital raise to support West Grove Re and its private asset investment strategy. Goldman Sachs is expected to serve as investment manager for private assets held within West Grove Re. This move expands Goldman Sachs further into reinsurance and insurance related asset management solutions. Goldman Sachs is not the...

Hecla Mining stock has delivered a very strong 3 year gain while current valuation checks suggest it no longer looks obviously cheap, with the intrinsic value estimate from a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model coming out close to the current share price. Hecla Mining has returned roughly 250% over the past 3 years, which puts recent pricing under closer scrutiny after such a strong run. Recent high grade exploration results and new discoveries can support expectations for longer term...

Q2 earnings beat and guidance raise put Marriott Vacations Worldwide stock in focus Marriott Vacations Worldwide (VAC) is back on investors’ radar after Q2 2026 earnings and revenue came in ahead of expectations, contract sales grew strongly, and management raised full year adjusted EBITDA and contract sales guidance. See our latest analysis for Marriott Vacations Worldwide. The latest Q2 beat, guidance raise and the recent appointment of a Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer have...

Weaker US jobs data in July, softer wage growth and a market now expecting gentler interest rate moves has created an unusual mix of worry and opportunity. Some growth stocks could benefit if borrowing stays cheaper for longer, while others may struggle if hiring plans slow. This article walks through 3 stocks exposed to this news and explains how each might fit, or might not fit, in a growth focused portfolio. The 3 stocks below are just a sample of the idea, with the full screen surfacing...

Kyndryl Holdings (KD) stock is back in focus after first quarter results missed Wall Street forecasts on both revenue and earnings per share, while management reaffirmed full year guidance despite workforce rebalancing charges. See our latest analysis for Kyndryl Holdings. The recent miss on revenue and earnings comes after a tough stretch for Kyndryl Holdings shareholders, with the year to date share price return down 45.12% and the 1 year total shareholder return down 53.64%. However, the...

In the past week, Rosen Law Firm announced a federal securities class action against Datavault AI Inc., alleging that the company overstated the value of key partnerships, inflated trading activity on its platform, and failed to disclose ties to a convicted felon, claiming investors were harmed when these details emerged. This case raises pointed questions about the reliability of Datavault AI’s prior public communications, including how it has described its business operations and...

Guidance update and earnings put Teva Pharmaceutical Industries in focus Teva Pharmaceutical Industries (NYSE:TEVA) raised its 2026 revenue outlook and confirmed mid single digit revenue growth targets for 2027, alongside second quarter results that included a swing to a net loss and detailed product level commentary. See our latest analysis for Teva Pharmaceutical Industries. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries shares have had a mixed few months around the latest guidance and earnings, with a...

Hyliion Holdings (NYSE: HYLN) received a US$41.7 million U.S. Navy contract to design and deliver multi megawatt KARNO Power Modules, its largest military award to date. The agreement expands the scale of Hyliion's fuel flexible KARNO platform for both naval and land based power applications. The contract provides further third party validation of the KARNO architecture for defense use and potential broader distributed power markets. Consider using this news on Hyliion as a starting point...

In early August 2026, Lindblad Expeditions Holdings reported second-quarter 2026 results showing higher sales of US$199.25 million and a much smaller net loss of US$1.41 million, alongside first-half 2026 net income of US$5.09 million and new full-year tour revenue guidance of US$830 million to US$860 million. The company also completed its long-running share repurchase program and, with improved profitability in the first half, signalled management confidence in the ongoing recovery of its...