U.S. Media Stock News

In the past quarter, Sonos, Inc. reported higher sales of US$281.53 million, a smaller net loss of US$28.89 million, and completed a US$85.18 million share repurchase program that retired 5,536,858 shares, while also appointing former Walmart executive Frank Barbieri as Chief Operating Officer. These results point to improving profitability on a year-to-date basis, with Sonos moving from a net loss to net income over the first six months, while the new COO brings large-scale retail and...

The Toronto Dominion Bank and its affiliate TD Securities have disclosed a passive ownership stake of more than 6% in Greenbrier Companies. The position was reported in a Schedule 13G/A filing, indicating a sizeable institutional holding in NYSE:GBX common stock. The filing signals a meaningful change in Greenbrier Companies' shareholder base involving a large financial institution. For existing and potential shareholders, this new stake comes as NYSE:GBX trades at around $47.64, with the...

Recent performance snapshot Exelon (EXC) has drawn attention after its stock fell about 2% in the latest session and is down around 9% over the past month and 11% over the past 3 months. This has prompted closer scrutiny from income and defensive investors. See our latest analysis for Exelon. That recent 9% decline in the 1 month share price return and softer 3 month performance come after a flatter year to date move, even as the 1 year total shareholder return of 0.99% and 5 year total...

Dime Community Bancshares (DCOM) recently created an Equipment & Franchise Finance Group focused on tailored financing for middle market borrowers and established franchise operators, giving investors a fresh development to assess around the stock. See our latest analysis for Dime Community Bancshares. The Equipment & Franchise Finance launch comes after a softer 7 day share price return of 4.06% and a modest 30 day share price return of 1.16%. However, the year to date share price return of...

Allegro MicroSystems stock snapshot Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM) stock has drawn attention after recent trading, with the shares last closing at US$43.10. Investors are weighing this price level against the company’s returns and fundamentals in the current market. See our latest analysis for Allegro MicroSystems. Recent trading has been choppy, with the share price falling 4.16% over the last day and 11.95% over the past week. Even so, it is still showing a 60.16% year to date share price...

Belden (NYSE:BDC) announced an agreement to acquire RUCKUS Networks for approximately US$1.85b. The deal is intended to position Belden as a provider of end to end IT and operational technology networking solutions. The transaction is expected to immediately affect Belden's financial profile, including margins and earnings. The acquisition expands Belden's reach into AI focused networking markets that the company views as high growth areas. Belden, known for its signal transmission and...

Qorvo’s latest quarterly report showed that, for the period ended March 28, 2026, sales eased to US$808.28 million and net income to US$29.73 million, while full-year sales slipped slightly to US$3.68 billion but net income increased to US$338.99 million, alongside completion of a US$1.58 billion share repurchase program that retired 18.33% of its stock. At the same time, Qorvo awarded equity to senior executives with shares withheld only for taxes, signaling continued alignment of...

SharkNinja (SN) is drawing attention after S&P Dow Jones Indices said the stock will join the S&P MidCap 400 on May 18, a change that can influence index fund demand. See our latest analysis for SharkNinja. The inclusion news lands after a weaker patch for the stock, with the share price down 5.41% over the past week and 19.40% over 90 days, compared with a 3.48% total shareholder return over the past year. Recent quarterly earnings and raised full year guidance have also helped shape...

In recent days, Zscaler reported strong billings growth and raised its full-year Annual Recurring Revenue guidance, underscoring solid demand for its zero trust cloud security platform. This occurred alongside renewed optimism in the broader software sector following Cisco Systems’ upbeat outlook, which has encouraged traders to position ahead of Zscaler’s upcoming Q3 fiscal 2026 earnings report on May 26. Next, we’ll examine how Zscaler’s raised ARR guidance and sector tailwinds may...

Micron Technology (NasdaqGS:MU) is exiting China's data center market after Beijing imposed restrictions on its products in that segment. The company will continue supplying memory chips to Chinese customers in other sectors, including automotive and smartphones. The shift comes as U.S. and Chinese officials discuss AI chip trade issues at the Trump Xi summit, with market access for U.S. tech firms on the agenda. Micron Technology, trading around $724.66, is at the center of this policy...

UL Solutions (NYSE:ULS) issued a public warning about certain electric scooters carrying unauthorized UL certification marks. The company said these scooters may pose safety risks for consumers and do not reflect its official testing or certification. The alert focuses attention on brand protection and the integrity of UL Solutions' safety marks across fast growing consumer electronics categories. For investors, this update relates directly to what UL Solutions sells: independent safety...

In the past quarter, Ameriprise Financial reported a strong first-quarter performance with revenue rising 10.8% year on year, outpacing analyst expectations and coinciding with robust results across the custody bank sector. Alongside this, institutional interest, insider filings, and a new survey underscoring the financial confidence of single adults together highlight how Ameriprise’s diversified advisory, asset management, and research capabilities are resonating across both investors and...

Earlier this month, Service Corporation International filed a shelf registration for up to US$643.536 million, covering 8,200,000 shares of common stock in an ESOP-related offering, and previously announced a quarterly dividend of US$0.3600 per share payable on June 30, 2026. This combination of a sizable employee stock ownership plan issuance and a maintained cash dividend highlights management’s focus on capital flexibility while still returning cash to shareholders. Next, we’ll examine...

Recent Share Performance and Business Scale S&P Global (SPGI) has drawn attention after its share price closed at US$403.15, with the stock down about 6% over the past month and about 2% over the past 3 months. The company’s current market value stands near US$119.6b, supported by reported annual revenue of US$15.7b and net income of US$4.8b from its diversified information and analytics businesses. See our latest analysis for S&P Global. For investors zooming out beyond the recent pullback,...

FinVolution’s latest move FinVolution Group (FINV) has drawn fresh attention after reporting higher revenues and registered users, outlining expansion into Pakistan and other markets, and announcing both a dividend increase and a share buyback program. See our latest analysis for FinVolution Group. Despite the recent announcement of higher revenues, international expansion and shareholder returns, FinVolution’s latest share price of US$4.74 reflects pressure, with the 30-day share price...

USA Rare Earth: Recent Performance Puts Mining Stock in Focus USA Rare Earth (USAR) has drawn investor attention after a strong recent share performance, with the stock up over the past month and past 3 months, prompting closer scrutiny of its rare earth mining business. See our latest analysis for USA Rare Earth. At a latest share price of $24.39, USA Rare Earth has cooled slightly in the very short term, with the 1 day and 7 day share price returns both down. However, the 30 day share price...

Earlier in May 2026, Reinsurance Group of America filed an omnibus shelf registration covering multiple securities and reported first-quarter revenue of US$6,494 million and net income of US$330 million, alongside affirming a quarterly dividend of US$0.93 per share. The company’s record profitability, supported by favorable claims experience across regions and disciplined capital deployment, underpins its flexibility to raise capital and return cash to shareholders through varied...

Toll Brothers (NYSE:TOL) appointed longtime executive Seth J. Ring as President and COO. Ring succeeds Robert Parahus, who will retire from his current role and serve as senior advisor during a transition period. The succession involves an executive with 22 years at the company, including experience overseeing large acquisitions and major regional operations. Toll Brothers, a US luxury homebuilder, operates in a sector that is often influenced by interest rate moves, housing affordability,...

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has approved EchoStar (SATS) spectrum transaction with AT&T and SpaceX, a US$40b deal that lets the company monetize key wireless assets and move further away from its legacy pay TV focus. See our latest analysis for EchoStar. The FCC approval comes after a period of strong momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 21.28% and a very large 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests investors are reassessing both upside potential and risks...

StepStone Group Inc. has announced a partnership with PitchBook to integrate StepStone’s proprietary SPI deal-level benchmarks into the PitchBook platform, offering aggregated and anonymized analytics across private equity buyout, venture capital, growth equity, and infrastructure deals, with availability expected in the second quarter of 2026. This collaboration aims to broaden transparency and benchmarking capabilities in private markets by combining StepStone’s performance and operating...

Q2 earnings event puts Universal Technical Institute in focus Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is back on investors’ radars after fiscal second quarter results showed higher sales than a year earlier, paired with much lower net income and earnings per share. See our latest analysis for Universal Technical Institute. The earnings update followed a powerful run, with the share price rising 59.26% year to date and delivering a very large 5 year total shareholder return, although the 1 day...

MKS Inc. recently reported first‑quarter 2026 results showing revenue of US$1,078 million and net income of US$84 million, while also affirming guidance for higher second‑quarter revenue and earnings and declaring a US$0.25 per‑share dividend payable on June 12, 2026. At the same time, shareholders approved an expansion of the 2022 Stock Incentive Plan and a lower threshold to call special meetings, underlining governance and incentive structures that could shape how MKS funds growth and...

Earlier this month, Blackstone’s Blackstone Digital Infrastructure Trust (BXDC) completed its initial public offering on the NYSE, selling 87.5 million shares at US$20 each to fund acquisitions of newly built, income‑generating data centers leased to investment‑grade hyperscale tenants. This launch deepens Blackstone’s push into digital infrastructure, adding a dedicated data center REIT alongside its existing platforms such as QTS and AirTrunk, and formalizing a vehicle focused on...

Wondering if Jefferies Financial Group at around US$52 per share offers good value right now, or if most of the opportunity is already on the table. The stock is down about 1.4% over the past week, up 11.5% over the past month, roughly flat with a 2.0% gain over the last year, and has returned 85.6% over three years and 97.7% over five years. These moves have come alongside ongoing interest in capital markets and financial services companies, with Jefferies often in focus when investors...