U.S. Stock News

In January 2026, Wintrust Financial Corporation reported higher fourth-quarter 2025 results, with net interest income rising to US$583.87 million and net income to US$223.02 million, while net charge-offs increased to US$21.78 million. On the same day, the Board approved a 10% lift in the quarterly common dividend to US$0.55 per share and confirmed an upcoming dividend on its 7.875% Series F preferred stock, underscoring management’s willingness to return more capital to shareholders even...

Why Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International (KNSA) is back on investors’ radar Recent commentary around Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International (KNSA) has focused on strong earnings, faster sales trends across its portfolio, and increasingly positive analyst views, drawing fresh attention to the stock. See our latest analysis for Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International. At a share price of $43.92, Kiniksa has seen a 90 day share price return of 13.96%, while its one year total shareholder return of...

We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, New Horizon Aircraft...

The latest insider move at Commercial Metals (CMC) is drawing attention, as director Dennis V. Arriola bought 2,000 shares in the open market. This is the first substantial insider purchase since early 2024. See our latest analysis for Commercial Metals. That insider purchase comes after a strong run, with a 90 day share price return of 36.0% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 63.44%. This suggests momentum has been building even as the latest share price sits at $76.87 following a 1...

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. recently announced plans to release its fourth-quarter 2025 results on February 19, 2026, while continuing to grow its more than 810-restaurant casual dining footprint in the U.S. and abroad. At the same time, reports of sharply rising beef costs and limited ability to fully raise menu prices are drawing attention to potential pressure on the chain’s near-term profit margins. Next, we’ll examine how rising beef prices and cost pressures could influence Texas Roadhouse’s...

United Bankshares (UBSI) just released fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, reporting higher net interest income and net income year over year. The company also completed a 700,000 share repurchase tranche totaling US$27.37 million. See our latest analysis for United Bankshares. The latest results and buyback update arrive after a period of improving momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 10.26% and a 90 day share price return of 17.58% relative to the current US$42.33 level...

First Financial Bankshares (FFIN) has put a long planned leadership handover into effect, with 22 year company veteran David Bailey taking over as President and CEO, while former CEO F. Scott Dueser becomes Executive Chairman. See our latest analysis for First Financial Bankshares. The leadership change comes after a period where the share price has shown short term momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 6.0% and a 90 day share price return of 3.82%. However, the 1 year total...

Goldman Sachs has upgraded BioNTech (BNTX) to Buy, highlighting its focus on next generation immuno oncology, antibody drug conjugates, and several late stage data readouts expected in 2026 as key factors that could influence investor interest. See our latest analysis for BioNTech. At a share price of US$113.75, BioNTech has a 30 day share price return of 17.64% and year to date share price return of 17.64%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 5.07% and 3 year total shareholder...

Allegiant Travel (ALGT) just released its December 2025 traffic report, with passenger counts, available seat miles and revenue passenger miles all above the prior year, while the annual load factor eased slightly. See our latest analysis for Allegiant Travel. The latest traffic report arrives after a sharp 52.73% 90 day share price return. In contrast, the 1 year total shareholder return of a 9.39% decline shows longer term holders have had a tougher run, which suggests recent momentum is...

Federated Hermes, Inc. ( NYSE:FHI ) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next three days. The ex-dividend date is one...

Primerica recently announced that long-serving directors Beatriz R. Perez and Gary L. Crittenden will not stand for reelection at the May 2026 annual meeting, while analysts point to the company’s history of outperforming earnings expectations ahead of results due on February 11, 2026. Together with survey data showing many middle-income Americans still struggling with cost-of-living pressures, this combination of board turnover and earnings optimism highlights how Primerica sits at the...

Carter’s, Inc. and Once Upon a Farm recently launched a limited-edition Carter’s x Once Upon a Farm capsule collection of baby and toddler apparel and sleepwear, featuring three farm-fresh fruit prints in 12 styles priced from US$18 to US$20, sold exclusively online and in Carter’s stores nationwide. This collaboration highlights Carter’s effort to pair its PurelySoft sustainable fabrics with a food brand focused on wholesome ingredients, reinforcing cross-brand appeal around health,...

In late January 2026, Merchants Bancorp reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results showing higher quarterly net interest income but lower net income and earnings per share versus the prior year, while also authorizing a share repurchase program of up to US$100 million through 2027. Beneath the headline numbers, the bank highlighted record tangible book value per share and better asset quality, including fewer criticized and nonperforming loans, pointing to balance-sheet...

Those holding Outset Medical, Inc. ( NASDAQ:OM ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 35% in the...

Employers Holdings, a workers’ compensation-focused insurer, recently saw its shares move above a widely watched long-term moving average, while a senior executive disclosed an open-market share purchase in a regulatory filing. The combination of an insider buying shares and a technical trend shift offers investors fresh information about how management is engaging with the stock and how trading signals are evolving. Next, we’ll examine how the insider share purchase shapes Employers...

In recent clinical updates, Vir Biotechnology highlighted progress of its Tobevibart plus Elebsiran combination therapy for chronic hepatitis D, reflecting industry-wide movement toward multi-targeted antiviral approaches. This development underscores how next-generation combination therapies could reshape treatment standards for a difficult-to-treat liver infection where options remain limited. We’ll now examine how Vir Biotechnology’s push into multi-targeted chronic hepatitis D...

Benchmark Electronics (BHE) is back in focus as it prepares to report earnings this Tuesday after the close, following a quarter in which it exceeded analyst expectations on both revenue and EPS. See our latest analysis for Benchmark Electronics. Benchmark Electronics' recent 18.8% 1 month share price return and 21.3% 3 month share price return suggest momentum has been building, and a 122.1% 3 year total shareholder return highlights how long term holders have been rewarded. If this kind of...

In January 2026, the U.S. stock market saw mixed performances with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average posting gains despite a sluggish end to the month, while small-cap indices like the S&P 600 experienced varying pressures from economic indicators such as interest rates and commodity price fluctuations. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks often involves looking for those with strong fundamentals and potential growth catalysts that can navigate broader market...

As the United States market navigates a complex landscape marked by gains in major indices like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones, alongside a tech-heavy Nasdaq that has recently faced some turbulence, investors are closely monitoring economic indicators and policy changes such as interest rate decisions from the Federal Reserve. In this dynamic environment, identifying high-growth tech stocks requires a keen understanding of market trends and economic shifts, making it crucial to consider companies...

As the U.S. stock market navigates a mixed start to 2026, with the Dow and S&P 500 posting gains despite a sluggish close in January, investors are keenly eyeing opportunities amid fluctuating indices and economic shifts. In such an environment, identifying undervalued stocks can be crucial for those looking to find potential value plays that may offer upside when broader market conditions stabilize.

As the U.S. markets navigate a mix of gains and declines, with the Dow achieving its ninth consecutive month of growth and the S&P 500 closing January on a positive note, investors are keenly observing opportunities in growth stocks that demonstrate resilience amid fluctuating conditions. In this context, companies with high insider ownership often catch attention due to their potential for strong alignment between management interests and shareholder value, making them intriguing candidates...

As the U.S. stock market navigates a complex landscape with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones posting gains despite a sluggish close to January, investors are keenly observing opportunities across various sectors. The term 'penny stocks' might feel like a relic of past market eras, but the potential they represent is as real as ever. Typically referring to smaller or relatively new companies, these stocks can provide a mix of affordability and growth potential when paired with strong financials.

As the United States market navigates a complex landscape marked by recent gains in key indices like the S&P 500 and Dow, investors are keenly observing how economic indicators and broader market sentiment might impact small-cap stocks. With the tech-heavy Nasdaq showing slight declines amidst an otherwise positive trajectory for major indices, discerning investors are on the lookout for potential opportunities within lesser-known stocks that could offer promising prospects. In this...

As January 2026 draws to a close, the U.S. stock market has shown resilience with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average posting gains despite a sluggish end to the month. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks can offer investors stability and income potential, making them an attractive consideration for those looking to bolster their portfolios amidst fluctuating market conditions.