U.S. Personal Products Stock News

Hyundai Motor Company and General Motors recently unveiled plans to co-develop five new vehicles, including four combustion or hybrid vehicles for Central and South America and a US-built electric van, marking a new phase in their partnership. Noveon Magnetics announced a multi-year supply agreement with General Motors to provide rare earth magnets, enhancing GM's domestic supply chain for electric and gasoline vehicle production in the United States. We'll explore how this collaboration...

Global Net Lease, Inc. recently announced the successful refinancing of its US$1.8 billion revolving credit facility, extending its maturity to August 2030 and securing lower interest costs, alongside the completion of a share buyback and second-quarter earnings results reporting US$124.91 million in sales and a net loss of US$24.14 million. The refinancing extends the company's debt maturity profile, reduces annual interest expenses, and enhances liquidity, marking a significant improvement...

Healthcare Realty Trust recently reported financial results for the first half of 2025, highlighting a revenue decline to US$287.07 million and a net loss of US$157.85 million, alongside higher impairments on real estate assets and a reduced dividend of US$0.24 per share to be paid later this month. The company also lowered its full-year earnings guidance and extended the maturity of its US$1.5 billion revolving credit facility, aiming to improve financial flexibility as leadership changes...

Kennametal Inc. recently reported its full-year results for the period ended June 30, 2025, showing a decline in both sales and net income compared to the previous year, and also issued sales guidance for the first quarter and full fiscal year of 2026. An important development is the company's completion of its previously announced share buyback program, repurchasing nearly 2.5 million shares for a total of US$59.93 million. We'll explore how management's cautious sales outlook for the...

Frontier Group Holdings recently announced its second quarter 2025 earnings, reporting revenue of US$929 million and a net loss of US$70 million, compared to a net income of US$31 million in the same period last year. This marks a significant reversal from last year’s profitability, highlighting a challenging period marked by declining revenue and a shift to negative earnings. To assess how a swing from profit to loss impacts Frontier’s investment outlook, we’ll review implications for its...

Exelon Corporation recently reported its second-quarter 2025 results, revealing revenue of US$5.43 billion and net income of US$391 million, with earnings per share from continuing operations at US$0.39. A noteworthy aspect is that Exelon reaffirmed its multi-year guidance, maintaining its target for 5% to 7% compounded annual growth in operating earnings per share through 2028. Given the company's reaffirmed multi-year earnings growth targets in the latest update, we'll examine the...

Exact Sciences Corp. recently announced an expanded partnership with Humana Inc. to enhance access to its Cologuard Plus™ colorectal cancer screening test for eligible Medicare Advantage members nationwide, with the service becoming available as an in-network option in August 2025. This collaboration positions Humana to offer advanced, guideline-supported, noninvasive cancer screening to its large Medicare Advantage member base through a test expected to significantly lower false positives...

Marcus & Millichap, Inc. reported second quarter 2025 earnings showing revenue of US$172.28 million alongside an increased net loss of US$11.04 million, while management reiterated an active search for acquisitions and announced the completion of its multi-year buyback program and a regular semi-annual dividend of US$0.25 per share. Leadership highlighted ongoing discussions with boutique firms and potential team integrations, signaling the company's intent to expand into new business areas...

ExxonMobil recently started production at Yellowtail, its fourth major oil project in Guyana’s offshore Stabroek block, adding the ONE GUYANA FPSO vessel with initial output of 250,000 barrels per day and expanding total installed capacity in the region to above 900,000 barrels daily. This milestone highlights ExxonMobil’s rapid execution of complex offshore developments, supporting its position as a leading operator in deepwater oil production and signaling ongoing expansion in Guyana...

Perimeter Solutions recently reported its second quarter 2025 earnings, showing sales rising to US$162.64 million from US$127.28 million a year prior, while recording a net loss of US$32.16 million for the period. Alongside these results, the company expanded its share repurchase authorization by US$100 million and revealed that it has now bought back over 25 million shares since 2021. We’ll examine how the expanded buyback program and recent earnings shift the investment narrative for...

Otter Tail Corporation recently reported its second-quarter and six-month 2025 earnings, with sales and net income showing year-over-year changes and the company affirming a quarterly dividend of US$0.525 per share. Alongside these results, Otter Tail raised its full-year diluted earnings per share guidance for 2025, signaling management's increased confidence in the company’s operating outlook. We’ll explore how Otter Tail’s improved earnings guidance for 2025 could influence its investment...

In August 2025, SoundHound AI reported very large year-over-year revenue growth and a swing to net income for the first half, raised its full-year revenue guidance, and launched new AI-powered products including Vision AI and the rollout of its automotive voice assistant to vehicles from major global brands. This combination of financial performance and ongoing innovation highlights SoundHound's advancement in enterprise AI, particularly as its new Vision AI platform integrates both visual...

Apple announced a new US$100 billion acceleration of its U.S. investments, including the American Manufacturing Program to boost domestic supply chain and production capacity, an expanded partnership with Corning for all iPhone and Apple Watch cover glass in Kentucky, and a deeper semiconductor collaboration with GlobalFoundries focused on AI-enabling technologies. This sweeping set of initiatives marks the first time all iPhone and Apple Watch cover glass will be made in the U.S.,...

Vital Farms, Inc. recently announced its earnings for the second quarter and first half of 2025, highlighting a year-over-year quarterly sales increase to US$184.77 million and an updated full-year revenue outlook now at no less than US$770 million. While quarterly sales grew substantially compared to the prior year, net income and basic earnings per share remained largely flat, spotlighting differing trends between top-line growth and bottom-line results. We'll examine how the upgraded...

STERIS plc recently reported first quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2025, showing year-over-year growth in sales to US$1.39 billion and net income to US$177.4 million, while also announcing a leadership transition with Karen L. Burton succeeding Michael J. Tokich as CFO effective August 18, 2025. Alongside these results, STERIS raised its fiscal 2026 revenue growth guidance due to favorable foreign currency impacts, keeping its organic revenue expectations unchanged. We'll...

Atlassian reported its full-year 2025 results, showing revenue of US$5.22 billion, reduced net loss to US$256.69 million, issued upbeat 2026 guidance, and unveiled a multi-year partnership with Google Cloud focused on integrating AI capabilities and expanding cloud adoption. The collaboration with Google Cloud will enable Atlassian to bring its leading apps, advanced AI-powered workflows, and productivity tools to Google Cloud's infrastructure, deepening integration across both ecosystems...

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order to expedite permitting for seabed mining, and TMC The Metals Company has responded by submitting multiple regulatory approval applications. An important development, this move underscores the growing importance placed on domestic rare earth mineral sourcing in U.S. industrial policy. We'll explore how anticipation surrounding expedited U.S. permitting could shift the company's investment narrative in the months ahead. Rare earth...

Genesis Energy, L.P. recently reported its second-quarter 2025 results, revealing revenue of US$377.35 million and a net loss of US$406,000, with additional presentations at Citi’s Natural Resources Conference in Las Vegas. An interesting highlight is that while quarterly net losses narrowed compared to last year, the first half of 2025 saw a significant shift from profit to a substantial loss on sharply lower revenues. With quarterly losses improving but a wider loss for the first half,...

National Storage Affiliates Trust recently reported its second quarter and first half 2025 results, highlighting US$188.84 million in revenue for the quarter and a quarterly net income increase to US$19.47 million, despite a year-over-year sales decline. The company also revised its full-year 2025 outlook, projecting a 2% to 3% decline in total revenue growth but raising its expected range for diluted earnings per share as compared to its previous guidance. We'll examine how National Storage...

Staples and Verizon announced in late July the expansion of their partnership, bringing Verizon kiosks with wireless devices and tech consultations to 35 Staples stores in major markets across the US, with locations opening between mid-July and mid-August 2025. This collaboration not only extends Verizon's retail footprint but also merges its connectivity suite with Staples' business services, creating accessible, all-in-one technology destinations for consumers and small businesses. We’ll...

Duolingo reported its second quarter 2025 results on August 6, posting sales of US$252.27 million and net income of US$44.78 million, both higher than the prior year. Notably, Duolingo’s earnings results highlighted ongoing growth in both revenue and profitability, reflecting momentum in its business model and user monetization. We’ll explore how Duolingo’s accelerating sales and earnings growth influence its investment narrative and future outlook. Trump's oil boom is here - pipelines are...

Earlier in August 2025, Enova International was recognized for consistently surpassing earnings expectations over ten consecutive quarters and receiving upbeat analyst estimate revisions, reflecting strong operational momentum in digital lending. A unique aspect driving attention is Enova's ability to adapt quickly to tightening credit conditions using its AI-powered underwriting platform, which positions the company to capture borrower demand as traditional lenders retreat. We'll explore...

Earlier this week, Proggio announced a new native integration with monday.com, giving project-driven teams the ability to visualize and manage Monday.com tasks within Proggio’s patented timeline, with features like real-time progress tracking and advanced resource management. This development comes as monday.com reported robust second quarter results, with revenues reaching US$299.01 million and issued an upbeat outlook for both the next quarter and full year, underscoring strong demand and...

Dream Finders Homes recently reported second quarter 2025 earnings, with sales rising to US$1.10 billion and revenue reaching US$1.15 billion, while net income fell to US$56.58 million from the previous year. The company also completed a significant tranche of its share buyback program, repurchasing over 1.28 million shares for US$30.67 million since June 2023. With earnings revealing higher sales but lower profitability, we'll explore what these trends mean for Dream Finders Homes'...