U.S. Metals and Mining Stock News

Waste Connections (NYSE:WCN) is rolling out AI-driven pricing tools that are materially affecting operating performance. The company reports visible margin expansion linked to these AI tools, along with stronger pricing retention and better employee and customer retention. Special waste volume growth and continued M&A activity are additional areas of focus alongside the AI initiatives. Waste Connections, a major solid waste services provider, is using artificial intelligence to refine how...

Norfolk Southern (NSC) has just posted its latest numbers, with Q4 2025 revenue of US$2,974 million and basic EPS of US$2.86, setting the stage for its Q1 2026 update against a trailing 12 month backdrop of US$12.8 billion in revenue and basic EPS of US$12.76. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from US$2,993 million in Q1 2025 to US$3,110 million in Q2 2025 and US$3,103 million in Q3 2025, while quarterly basic EPS shifted from US$3.31 to US$3.41 and then to US$3.17 across...

In recent months, TechnipFMC has seen renewed attention as its Subsea segment gained traction, supported by solid quarterly results and a roughly US$29.00 billion order backlog for offshore projects. This momentum has refocused investors on the contrast between the company’s operational progress in Subsea and its historically weaker revenue trends and margins. We’ll now examine how this Subsea backlog strength could reshape TechnipFMC’s existing investment narrative and the way investors...

Recent commentary on Hayward Holdings highlights that, over the past several years, the pool equipment maker’s revenue growth has trailed industrial peers and its earnings per share have contracted, raising concerns that upcoming results may not deliver a strong positive surprise. This combination of muted growth expectations and skepticism around an earnings beat has prompted investors to reassess whether Hayward’s current valuation still reflects its long-term potential relative to...

If you are wondering whether Zebra Technologies at around US$227.71 is a bargain or a value trap, the key is to look past the headline share price and focus on what the valuation signals are really saying. The stock has recently been volatile, with a 2.9% decline over the last week, a 9.2% gain over the last 30 days, and returns of 8.3% decline year to date and 7.5% decline over the past year. Recent coverage has focused on how Zebra Technologies fits into broader conversations about...

Johnson & Johnson (NYSE:JNJ) is acquiring Atraverse Medical, adding a transseptal access portfolio for minimally invasive cardiac procedures. The company is also entering a partnership with Viz.ai to integrate AI-based neurovascular imaging into its MedTech offering. Together, these moves expand J&J's presence in cardiovascular and brain health solutions within its MedTech and neurovascular businesses. For investors tracking NYSE:JNJ, these moves are focused on the MedTech side of the...

Earlier this week, UiPath announced that its Intelligent Xtraction and Processing (IXP) platform is now available on Google Cloud Marketplace, with Google’s Gemini set as the default third‑party model to speed up and improve complex document automation for enterprise customers. This move not only strengthens UiPath’s collaboration with Google Cloud, but also highlights how integrating Gemini into IXP can cut processing times and operating costs for organizations handling large volumes of...

Qualcomm (NasdaqGS:QCOM) reports that over 60 startups are launching edge AI solutions built on its technology. The company highlights more than 1,350 patents filed around these edge AI efforts. New use cases span robotics, healthcare, and industrial automation, supported by training for over 25,000 inventors on IP rights. For investors who know Qualcomm mainly as a handset chip supplier, this edge AI update points to a broader role across devices and industries. The company is positioning...

American Airlines Group Inc. has already reported first-quarter 2026 results, with revenue rising to US$13,912 million from US$12,551 million a year earlier and its net loss narrowing to US$382 million from US$473 million, while also issuing second-quarter guidance calling for double-digit revenue growth despite much higher jet fuel expenses. Alongside these results, American is leaning heavily on partnerships and its AAdvantage loyalty platform, including a new tie-up with TLC Jet and...

If you are wondering whether Adobe's current share price reflects its true worth, the key is to separate short term swings from underlying value. The stock last closed at US$245.44, with returns of 0.4% over 7 days and 3.5% over 30 days, while year to date and 1 year returns of 26.4% and 33.3% declines show how sentiment has shifted over a longer stretch. Recent headlines around Adobe have largely centered on its position in creative software and broader discussions about competition in...

Why Kite Realty Group Trust Is Back on Investors’ Radar Kite Realty Group Trust (KRG) has caught investor attention after a stretch of mixed share performance, with a modest 0.2% decline on the day alongside a gain over the past month and the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Kite Realty Group Trust. At a share price of US$25.97, KRG has seen short term share price pressure, with a 7 day share price return of a 2.8% decline, alongside stronger momentum reflected in a 30 day share...

What triggered the latest move in Laureate Education? Laureate Education (LAUR) is back in focus after third quarter 2024 results came in ahead of guidance for revenue and adjusted EBITDA, supported by new enrollments in Peru and steady contributions from Mexico. The company also raised its constant currency outlook for full year 2024 revenue and adjusted EBITDA, while announcing a new US$100 million stock repurchase program alongside comments on its balance sheet and approach to returning...

Walmart, NasdaqGS:WMT, has announced a $2.4b investment to expand its operations in Mexico and Chile. The plan includes upgrades to its distribution network and up to 1,500 new store openings by 2029. This marks a fresh push into Latin America as the company looks beyond its core U.S. market. For investors tracking Walmart at a current share price of $129.92, this international push adds an extra angle to a story that has often centered on its U.S. footprint. The stock has returned 15.2%...

Tyler Technologies (TYL) has drawn investor attention after the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in Illinois went live with its Enterprise Public Safety suite, which highlights real-time data tools and mobile workflows for a large public-sector client. See our latest analysis for Tyler Technologies. The Lake County win comes against a tougher share price backdrop, with a 30 day share price return of 3.19%, a 90 day share price return showing a 21.33% decline, and a 1 year total shareholder return...

Meta Platforms has signed a multiyear agreement to deploy tens of millions of Amazon Web Services Graviton processors. The chips are intended to power advanced and agentic AI workloads, underscoring AWS’s role in large scale AI infrastructure. The deal positions Amazon as a core infrastructure provider to one of the largest global social platforms. For investors following Amazon.com, NasdaqGS:AMZN, this agreement adds a fresh AI infrastructure angle to a business already closely watched for...

Aura Minerals Inc. recently approved the development of its Era Dorada Project, a US$382.0 million gold initiative expected to start operating in the first half of 2028 with an estimated 17-year mine life and average annual production of 111,000 ounces in its first four years. The company also authorized funding for an advanced water treatment system to supply purified drinking water to the local community, underscoring how Era Dorada connects long-term production goals with environmental...

Wondering if Fair Isaac at around US$1,004.72 still makes sense for your portfolio, or if the recent share price is out of line with its fundamentals? The stock has seen a 6.4% decline over the last 7 days, a 3.7% decline over the last 30 days, and is down 38.9% year to date, following a 48.5% decline over the last year but gains of 38.0% over 3 years and 92.7% over 5 years. These moves have put Fair Isaac back on many investors' watchlists, as the recent pullback contrasts with its longer...

In recent analysis of Landstar System’s performance, investors have focused on a 5.4% annual revenue decline over the past two years, weaker returns on capital, and falling earnings per share, despite the company holding a net cash position. The postponement of customer purchases, alongside these profitability pressures, is raising questions about how resilient Landstar’s asset-light freight model may be when demand softens. With concerns about declining revenue now front and center, we’ll...

TAL Education Group (NYSE:TAL) has drawn investor attention after a 3% gain in the latest session, which contrasts with a roughly 11% decline over the past week and mixed recent return figures. See our latest analysis for TAL Education Group. That 3% one day rise to a share price of US$11.24 comes after a 7 day share price return of roughly negative 11%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of about 23% suggests earlier momentum has cooled recently. If this kind of swing has you looking...

GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) has completed the full acquisition of the Prolec GE joint venture. The deal significantly expands GE Vernova’s grid equipment footprint and scale in North America. The transaction reinforces the company’s Electrification segment at a time of strong structural demand for grid infrastructure. GE Vernova focuses on power generation and grid solutions, and the Prolec GE acquisition fits directly into that core mission. By taking full control of a large transformer and grid...

In recent weeks, Kroger has rolled out an Online Deal Days savings event, expanded its assortment with Rancher’s Premium Smokehouse and Beyond Meat products, and continued cost-cutting and loyalty program enhancements to appeal to value-focused shoppers amid elevated grocery prices. At the same time, workforce investments such as the new Pearl Street Academy and a Platinum workforce mobility rating are reinforcing Kroger’s positioning as both a customer-focused and employee-focused retailer...

Why JBT Marel Is On Investors’ Radar JBT Marel (JBTM) has drawn attention after its recent rebranding from John Bean Technologies Corporation, a shift that highlights its focus on food and beverage technology solutions across global protein and prepared foods markets. See our latest analysis for JBT Marel. At a share price of $130.17, JBT Marel has seen a 1-day share price return of 0.56% decline and a 90-day share price return of 15.60% decline. The 1-year total shareholder return of 26.65%...

If you are wondering whether Recursion Pharmaceuticals, at a last close of US$3.51, is a bargain or a value trap, this article walks through what the current price really implies. The stock has been volatile, with a 10.7% gain over the last 30 days, returns of 16.4% year to date, and 38.7% over the past year. This raises questions about how the market is reassessing its prospects and risks. Recent coverage has focused on how Recursion Pharmaceuticals fits within the broader biotech space and...

If you are wondering whether Lazard at around US$47.30 represents fair value or a potential bargain, this article breaks down what that price really represents. The stock has seen mixed recent returns, with a 3.5% decline over the last 7 days, a 15.6% gain over the last 30 days, a 4.9% decline year to date and a 27.6% return over the past year, alongside 74.9% and 33.9% returns over 3 and 5 years respectively. These moves sit against an ongoing flow of company and industry updates that...