U.S. Media Stock News

Ameriprise Financial (AMP) is back in focus as investors look ahead to Thursday morning’s earnings release, following a prior quarter that topped revenue and EPS expectations and showed solid year over year growth. See our latest analysis for Ameriprise Financial. At a share price of $526.82, Ameriprise Financial has seen an 11.75% 1 month share price return and a 14.62% 3 month share price return, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 125.08% highlights how the longer term trend...

Tower Semiconductor recently announced a dual-track expansion of its 300mm Silicon Photonics, Silicon Germanium, and advanced packaging manufacturing in Japan, backed by the Government of Japan and involving about US$3.00 billions of investment net of US$1.00 billions in grants. The company also updated its business model, targeting US$3.60 billions in revenue and US$1.20 billions in net profit in 2028, highlighting Japan as a central hub for its long-term optical and AI-oriented...

Board resignation and upcoming earnings put Everspin Technologies (MRAM) in focus Everspin Technologies (MRAM) has drawn investor attention after board member Lawrence G. Finch submitted his resignation, effective August 4, 2026. The announcement comes shortly before the company reports second quarter 2026 results on August 5. See our latest analysis for Everspin Technologies. Beyond the board change and upcoming results, Everspin Technologies’ recent trading has been volatile, with the...

Penny stocks often get attention for their low share prices, but quality can be hard to find when inflation, rate expectations and geopolitical risks pull markets in different directions. The Financially Fit Penny Stocks screener filters for companies trading below 5 that still show signs of solid financial health, which can help you focus on businesses that may carry less risk than many early stage peers. With bond yields reacting to inflation concerns and energy prices in the spotlight,...

Watsco (WSO) is in focus as investors look ahead to the June 2026 quarter earnings report, with expectations shaped by a positive Earnings ESP of 8.00% and a favorable Zacks Rank. See our latest analysis for Watsco. Despite optimism around the coming report, Watsco’s recent trading has been weak, with the share price down 17.26% over 90 days and the 1 year total shareholder return declining 23.20%. The year to date share price return of 4.22% hints at earlier momentum now fading. If you are...

Mirum Pharmaceuticals has delivered a very large 5 year return for shareholders, yet the stock now screens as overvalued on market multiples and the broader valuation checks point to a mixed picture rather than a clear bargain. Over the past 5 years, Mirum Pharmaceuticals has returned roughly 7x for investors, which puts extra focus on whether the current share price already reflects much of the good news. Expectations for continued progress from Mirum Pharmaceuticals' drug portfolio can...

Monarch Casino & Resort (MCRI) is back in focus after reporting second quarter 2026 results, with higher sales, revenue, net income and earnings per share compared with the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Monarch Casino & Resort. At a share price of $118.27, Monarch Casino & Resort has seen some pressure recently, with the 7-day share price return down 6.45% and the 30-day share price return down 8.64%. At the same time, the year-to-date share price return is 23.15%...

AXIS Capital Holdings (AXS) is back in focus after analysts expressed optimism about its June 2026 quarter, with expectations for the insurer to outperform earnings estimates based on recent revisions and a positive Earnings ESP indicator. See our latest analysis for AXIS Capital Holdings. The recent earnings optimism sits alongside a solid price run, with AXIS Capital Holdings posting a 9.9% 30 day share price return and an 18.8% 1 year total shareholder return, while multi year total...

Earlier this month, Pottery Barn Teen, a Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand, announced a new collaboration with Pink Palm Puff, launching a coastal-inspired collection of teen home furnishings, décor, and back-to-school essentials featuring the partner’s signature palm, hibiscus, and shell motifs. Alongside this brand collaboration, Williams-Sonoma’s recent strong first-quarter results and favorable analyst outlook have reinforced confidence in its execution across digital, product, and...

Snap stock is coming off a very weak five year stretch, yet some recent valuation checks now suggest it may not be as expensive as that track record implies. Over the past five years, Snap shareholders have seen the stock decline about 94%, which puts the recent share price firmly in “show me” territory for many investors. The launch of the high end SPECS augmented reality glasses can support a more hardware driven growth story, but execution risk around adoption, pricing at US$2,195 and the...

Earlier this week, InterDigital announced a new patent license agreement with KEBA Energy Automation GmbH, covering certain EV charger products that use its 3G, 4G and Wi‑Fi technologies in the Internet of Things space. This deal highlights how InterDigital is extending its wireless patent portfolio beyond smartphones into connected infrastructure, opening up additional ways to monetize its research in emerging device categories. We’ll now examine how expanding EV charger licensing into the...

Earlier expectations for Oshkosh’s Q2 2026 results pointed to a year-over-year earnings decline even as revenues were projected to grow, prompting renewed scrutiny of its near-term profitability. Analysts’ recent downward revisions to consensus EPS estimates and a bearish Zacks Rank highlight mounting concern that higher sales may not translate into stronger bottom-line performance. Now we’ll explore how these lowered earnings expectations and cautious analyst sentiment could reshape...

The sudden 50% tariff on nearly US$20b of Canadian imports has put U.S. manufacturing stocks back in the spotlight, with investors weighing which companies could see pressure and which might find new opportunities as trade patterns shift. This article looks at how the tariff shock and the threat of a wider global trade conflict could affect domestically focused manufacturers in the U.S. Domestic Manufacturing Stocks screener. You will see three stocks that appear more exposed to the current...

Industrial automation and robotics are back in the spotlight after Uber founder Travis Kalanick raised $1.7b for his new start up Atoms, drawing heavyweight investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and Uber itself into the sector. For investors, that kind of capital and attention can reshape expectations around companies already working on automation, AI and autonomous systems, from mining and construction to food production. This article looks at 3 stocks from our...

Quanta Services recently outperformed the broader market ahead of its now-completed 30 July 2026 earnings release, with analysts previously expecting very large year-over-year increases in both earnings per share and quarterly revenue. A separate recognition naming Quanta as the top U.S. solar solutions provider for the third time in four years underlines its growing role in large-scale renewable infrastructure buildouts. Now, we'll examine how Quanta's top solar provider status may...

Entergy (ETR) has moved into focus after signing a memorandum of understanding with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to pursue carbon capture projects and long term cost cuts, while investors also look ahead to upcoming quarterly results. See our latest analysis for Entergy. At a share price of $114.88, Entergy has seen firm upward momentum, with a 1 day share price return of 2.37% and a year to date share price return of 22.40%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 33.70% and 5 year total...

The proposed US$110b Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery merger is putting fresh attention on media and entertainment stocks, as regulators, writers, and shareholders line up on different sides of the deal. With EU approval, a US legal pause, a ticking fee of about US$7 million a day after 30 September, and vocal industry opposition, the news is creating both potential openings and new risks for investors watching Paramount and its peers. This article breaks down how that backdrop could...

Atlantic Union Bankshares Corporation recently reported second-quarter 2026 results showing higher net interest income of US$325.12 million and a sharp rise in net income to US$161.01 million, while also completing a US$10.00 million share repurchase of 265,000 shares announced in May 2026. The quarter’s earnings were boosted by a significant pre-tax gain from the sale of its equity stake in Bearing Insurance Group and supported by a new US$250.00 million share repurchase program that...

Savara (SVRA) is back in focus after the FDA accepted the resubmitted biologics license application for Molbreevi, supported by positive long term phase III data and paired with expanded European patent protection. See our latest analysis for Savara. Despite a small pullback in the latest session, with the share price down 3.25% to US$5.65, Savara has seen momentum build over a longer horizon. This is reflected in a 90 day share price return of 14.37% and a 1 year total shareholder return of...

X-Energy has joined high profile nuclear headlines this year, but with the stock down 43.7% year to date and both its Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and market multiples pointing to a premium, the price now raises questions about how much of the story is already reflected in the share price. The share price has fallen 43.7% year to date, which means investors are being asked to reassess what they are willing to pay for X-Energy's future cash flows. Participation in U.S...

Datadog recently lagged the broader market over the past week as investors responded to shifting sentiment ahead of its next earnings release. Despite forecasts for strong year-over-year gains in earnings and revenue, the company’s premium valuation versus peers is drawing closer scrutiny from analysts and investors. We’ll now examine how anticipation around Datadog’s upcoming earnings release, alongside elevated valuation, may influence the company’s existing investment narrative. The best...

Kemper Corporation has confirmed that Matthew A. Hunton left his role as Executive Vice President and President of Kemper Auto, and has appointed former Bristol West Insurance president Eric Kappler as Executive Vice President and President of its unified property and casualty business. This shift consolidates leadership over Kemper’s auto and broader P&C operations under a single executive, potentially reshaping how the company manages its core insurance lines and claims functions. We’ll...

On July 13, 2026, CoreCivic, Inc. announced that it had given irrevocable notice to redeem in full its remaining $238,468,000 of 4.750% senior notes due 2027 on August 12, 2026, at par plus a make-whole premium and accrued interest, using cash on hand. This early repayment accelerates CoreCivic’s debt reduction timetable and highlights the company’s current liquidity position and willingness to lower future interest obligations. We’ll now examine how CoreCivic’s decision to fully redeem its...

AGNC Investment (AGNC) reported second quarter 2026 earnings that shifted from a net loss a year ago to net income of US$654 million, a key update for income focused mortgage REIT investors. See our latest analysis for AGNC Investment. AGNC Investment's recent earnings release comes after a mixed price stretch, with the share price down 5.3% over the past week but showing a 3.3% share price gain over the past month. The 1 year total shareholder return of 28.4% and 3 year total shareholder...