U.S. Personal Products Stock News

Upwork (UPWK) gained attention after Jefferies highlighted the company as a preferred small cap name, citing upbeat analyst commentary and renewed interest in its role connecting businesses and freelancers in the gig and remote work market. See our latest analysis for Upwork. The recent Jefferies mention came as Upwork reached a new 52 week high at a share price of $20.62, with a 90 day share price return of 15.45% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 29.04%. This suggests momentum has...

With no single headline event driving Atmos Energy (ATO) today, the stock’s recent returns and current price level around $169.36 are drawing attention as investors reassess this regulated natural gas utility’s role in portfolios. See our latest analysis for Atmos Energy. Recent share price moves have been relatively muted, with a 1-day share price return of 1.03% and a 30-day share price return of 1.13% decline. Longer term, total shareholder returns of 26.86% over 1 year and 119.10% over 5...

If you are wondering whether Applied Materials is still a sensible buy at around US$268.87, the key question is how that price compares with what the business might be worth. The stock has returned 2.2% over the last 7 days, 0.3% over the past month, 53.0% over 1 year and 159.4% over 3 years. These moves have clearly changed how some investors think about both its potential and its risks. Recent headlines have kept Applied Materials in the spotlight, highlighting its role as a major supplier...

In early January 2026, Remitly Global outlined growth plans through 2028, including revenue targets of US$2.60–US$3.00 billion and adjusted EBITDA goals of US$300 million–US$320 million by 2026 and US$575 million–US$600 million by 2028, aiming for industry-leading profitability margins. This long-range guidance gives investors a clearer view of how Remitly expects to scale its all-digital remittance model while expanding margins meaningfully. We’ll now examine how Remitly’s new 2028 revenue...

Why investors may be paying closer attention to Leonardo DRS now Leonardo DRS (DRS) has drawn interest after a mixed run in its share price, with a small gain over the past month contrasting with a roughly 22% decline over the past 3 months. That recent pattern, along with its current value score of 3 and measured revenue and net income growth, is leading some investors to reassess how the stock fits into a diversified defense-focused portfolio. See our latest analysis for Leonardo DRS. At a...

In its recent third-quarter update, IPG Photonics reported revenue rising 7.6% year on year, with sales, earnings, and adjusted operating income all coming in above analysts’ expectations, supported by business wins, progress on key initiatives, steady industrial demand, and growing battery production activity. Management emphasized that results landed at the top end of internal expectations, suggesting that execution in areas like batteries and advanced industrial applications is becoming...

In early January 2026, analysts at Stephens named Wingstop one of their “Best Ideas” for 2026, citing its potential to outperform its restaurant peers and broader market indices based on anticipated operational strength and growth prospects. This endorsement, arriving alongside Wingstop’s ongoing roll-out of its Smart Kitchen technology and steady franchise expansion, underscores how analyst confidence is increasingly tied to the company’s efficiency-focused, delivery-centric business...

Why Stifel Financial Is Back in Focus After Its Latest Settlement Stifel Financial (SF) recently paid an additional US$850,000 to resolve another arbitration claim tied to a former broker’s structured note sales, drawing fresh attention to its growing legal tab and future direction. See our latest analysis for Stifel Financial. Those legal settlements have landed at a time when the share price has been relatively resilient, with the latest close at US$128.31, a 90 day share price return of...

Granite Construction (GVA) is back in focus after investors reacted to its recent revenue growth and improved free cash flow margin, developments that highlight ongoing market share gains and stronger cash generation from its infrastructure business. See our latest analysis for Granite Construction. The recent revenue growth and stronger free cash flow story appears to be feeding into sentiment, with Granite Construction’s 1 month share price return of 9.8% and 3 month share price return of...

Nova Ltd. has appointed Rami Hadar, a veteran high‑tech executive and Managing Partner at Claridge Israel, to its Board of Directors, effective December 24, 2025. Hadar’s background in guiding technology transformations, mergers and acquisitions, and innovation-focused growth adds further governance depth and industry expertise to Nova’s leadership bench. Next, we’ll assess how Hadar’s board appointment may influence Nova’s existing investment narrative centered on metrology innovation and...

Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM) has introduced its ACS37200 current sensor and expanded Power Thru isolated gate driver family, targeting higher efficiency, power density, and simpler designs in electric vehicles, AI data centers, and clean energy systems. See our latest analysis for Allegro MicroSystems. These product launches arrive after a period of mixed trading, with a 2.01% 1 day share price return and 1.43% 7 day share price return, set against a 7.91% 30 day share price decline and three...

In recent months, GameStop has come under renewed scrutiny as analysts question its turnaround efforts while retail investor enthusiasm cools and insiders sell shares. The contrast between GameStop’s earlier meme-era momentum and today’s focus on its unresolved shift from physical stores to digital gaming highlights how retail investors’ influence can change over time. We’ll now examine how fading retail investor interest and uncertainty around GameStop’s digital pivot shape the company’s...

A Massachusetts court has issued a temporary restraining order in favor of Brown & Brown (BRO), limiting a rival broker and dozens of former employees from soliciting the company’s staff and insurance clients. See our latest analysis for Brown & Brown. Despite the legal win, Brown & Brown’s recent trading has been subdued. The 1-day share price return shows a 2.61% decline and the 7-day share price return shows a 4.01% decline, while the 1-year total shareholder return of a 22.59% decline...

What the new rig contracts mean for Transocean (RIG) Transocean (RIG) just announced a new contract for its Deepwater Mykonos rig with bp in Brazil and an extension for Transocean Enabler in Norway, together adding about $168 million in firm backlog. The Mykonos contract is an estimated 302 day drilling campaign starting in the third quarter of 2026, contributing roughly $120 million in backlog, excluding any extra services, mobilization, or demobilization payments. For Transocean Enabler,...

Plug Power (PLUG) is back in focus after a Clear Street analyst upgraded the stock from hold to buy, alongside fresh headlines on its Namibia electrolyzer deployment and its first liquid hydrogen supply deal with NASA. See our latest analysis for Plug Power. The recent analyst upgrade and clean hydrogen contract wins have come alongside a 13.2% 1-day and 7-day share price return. However, this sits against a 42.38% 90-day share price decline and a 29.21% 1-year total shareholder return loss...

CAVA Group recently launched its biggest menu expansion to date across U.S. restaurants, adding high-protein bowls, four new items, and bringing back the fan-favorite white sweet potato, which customers can order in-restaurant, online, or via the CAVA app. This broad menu refresh highlights how CAVA is leaning on culinary innovation and customer feedback to reinforce its Mediterranean brand and keep guests engaged. We’ll now explore how this expansive menu launch, anchored by new...

McCormick (MKC) stock has been moving without a clear headline catalyst, which has some investors revisiting the spice and condiments maker’s fundamentals, recent returns, and how its current valuation stacks up. See our latest analysis for McCormick. The recent 1 month share price return of 6.29% and 90 day share price return of 2.53% suggest some momentum has returned, even as the 1 year total shareholder return of 6.87% and 3 year total shareholder return of 14.75% remain weak. If...

HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital (HASI) recently expanded its funding capacity for energy transition projects by adding a $500 million commitment to its CarbonCount Holdings 1 vehicle with KKR & Co. and increasing revolving credit commitments by $175 million. See our latest analysis for HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital. Those funding moves come as the share price sits at $31.82, with a 90-day share price return of 3.48% contrasting with a 1-year total shareholder return of 23.05%...

In early January 2026, Strategy Inc. disclosed that it had raised additional capital by selling common shares, using the proceeds to buy over 1,280 Bitcoins, increase its USD reserve to about US$2.25 billion, and support an 11% annual dividend rate on its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock. This combination of continued Bitcoin accumulation, larger cash reserves, and higher preferred dividends signals an effort to balance crypto exposure with stronger funding for...

Piper Sandler Companies recently named J.P. Peltier as global co-head of investment banking and capital markets, joining James Baker and Mike Dillahunt and formalizing the move effective January 5, 2026. Peltier brings long-standing experience leading a large healthcare investment banking franchise and deep relationships across venture capital and private equity, which may influence how Piper Sandler prioritizes sector coverage and client service across its platform. Next, we’ll examine how...

Central Garden & Pet (CENT) has been drawing investor attention after a recent spell of mixed share performance, with the stock lower over the past month but modestly higher across the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Central Garden & Pet. At a share price of $31.95, Central Garden & Pet has seen pressure in the short term, with a 30 day share price return of a 4.68% decline compared with a 1 year total shareholder return of a 15.16% decline and a 3 year total shareholder return of...

Polaris (PII) is back on investors’ radar after recent share price moves, with the stock closing at $66.48 and showing mixed returns over the past month and the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Polaris. The recent 1 day share price return of 5.11% and 90 day share price return of 4.20% sit alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 20.27%. However, 3 and 5 year total shareholder returns remain negative, so recent momentum looks more like a short term reset than a clear long term...

GXO Logistics (GXO) is drawing fresh attention after Agility Robotics’ humanoid robot Digit completed more than 100,000 logistics tasks at the company’s Flowery Branch facility, underscoring GXO’s push into automation within its warehouse operations. See our latest analysis for GXO Logistics. The recent automation milestone comes as investor interest in GXO has picked up, with a 1-month share price return of 3.35% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 21.37% from a base of US$54.30. This...

If you are wondering whether Bristol-Myers Squibb's current share price really reflects what the company is worth, you are not alone. This article will walk through what the numbers are actually saying about value. The stock recently closed at US$53.46, with returns of a 1.2% decline over 7 days, a 2.5% gain over 30 days, flat performance year to date, a 0.9% decline over 1 year and a 13.7% decline over 3 years, while the 5 year return sits around 0.3%. Recent headlines around Bristol-Myers...