U.S. Personal Products Stock News

Standex International Corporation recently declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$0.34 per share, a 6.3% year-on-year increase, payable on February 27, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 13, 2026. This marks the company’s 246th consecutive quarterly dividend since 1964, underscoring a long-standing commitment to consistent shareholder payouts despite mixed growth metrics. Next, we examine how this 6.3% dividend increase and the company’s uninterrupted payout history shape Standex’s...

In January 2026, Jefferies Financial Group launched several fixed-income offerings, including new senior and subordinated notes with varying maturities, alongside earlier issues linked to long-dated callable bonds, while facing an investigation by Rosen Law Firm over alleged misleading disclosures related to its exposure to bankrupt auto-parts supplier First Brands. This combination of fresh debt issuance and legal scrutiny over credit exposure places Jefferies’ balance sheet management and...

If you are wondering whether Arista Networks at US$136.34 is still attractive or starting to look expensive, you are not alone. The stock has posted returns of 5.0% over the last 7 days, 3.4% over 30 days and 2.1% year to date, while the 1 year return sits at 35.9% and the 3 year return is very large. Recent attention on Arista Networks has centered on its role in networking for cloud data centers and high performance infrastructure. This continues to draw interest from investors tracking...

Life Time Group Holdings (LTH) shares moved after the company issued preliminary fourth quarter and fiscal 2025 results, along with new 2026 guidance that provides investors with updated revenue, earnings, and expansion targets to evaluate. See our latest analysis for Life Time Group Holdings. At a share price of $29.70, Life Time Group Holdings has seen a 1-day share price return of 2.98% and a 7-day share price return of 9.43%, with the recent guidance and partnerships, such as the Life...

Ameresco’s new nuclear micro reactor collaboration Ameresco (AMRC) is back in focus after NANO Nuclear Energy announced a Memorandum of Understanding to explore integrating its modular micro reactors with Ameresco’s engineering and construction services for potential federal and commercial projects. See our latest analysis for Ameresco. At a share price of $32.51, Ameresco has seen a 7.72% 1 month share price return after a weaker 90 day period. Its 47.77% 1 year total shareholder return...

In recent months, Robinhood Markets has pushed beyond its core trading app by acquiring a majority stake in MIAX Derivatives Exchange through a joint venture, enabling regulated event-based and prediction market contracts alongside new offerings like retirement and savings accounts, tokenization, and AI-driven tools. This shift positions Robinhood as more of a multi-product financial platform, with prediction markets and diversified services deepening user engagement while introducing fresh...

In recent days, Texas Capital Securities initiated coverage on Melco Resorts & Entertainment, highlighting its premium mass focus, non-gaming attractions, and exposure to Macau, while the company continued reviewing a possible sale of its City of Dreams Manila resort that could raise close to US$600 million. Taken together, the fresh analyst attention and potential Manila asset sale underscore how Melco may be reshaping its balance sheet and geographic mix across Asia and Europe. We will now...

1st Source Corporation recently reported full-year 2025 results, with net interest income rising to US$348.18 million and net income reaching US$158.28 million, alongside higher earnings per share from continuing operations. The bank also reduced net charge-offs, increased its quarterly dividend to US$0.40 per share, and completed a share repurchase program that retired nearly 1% of its stock, signaling a multi-pronged approach to shareholder returns and credit risk management. Next, we’ll...

In recent weeks, KKR has been linked to talks to acquire a minority stake in Indian beauty platform Purplle at an implied value of about ₹130,000 million (US$1.5 billion), while also forming a 50:50 partnership with RWE to develop two major UK offshore wind farms requiring over US$15 billion in investment. Together, these moves highlight KKR’s push to combine consumer-growth opportunities with large-scale energy infrastructure, alongside strong fundraising momentum in its flagship North...

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. previously declared a regular monthly cash distribution of US$0.08 per common share, payable on February 17, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 30, 2026, implying an annualized yield of about 7.8% based on the January 16, 2026 closing price of US$12.38. This steady monthly payout underscores the importance of recurring income for investors in lodging-focused REITs, especially when sector views are mixed. We’ll now examine how the reaffirmed US$0.08...

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J.P. Morgan’s decision to flag Textron (TXT) as a top short idea for Q1 2026 has pushed the stock into focus, with Aviation segment headwinds and upcoming earnings drawing closer investor scrutiny. See our latest analysis for Textron. Against this backdrop of mixed analyst sentiment, Textron’s recent 90 day share price return of 18.82% and 1 year total shareholder return of 20.68% suggest momentum has built over the past quarter, even as short interest and upcoming earnings keep risk...

In January 2026, Phillips 66 became one of the first U.S. refiners to secure heavily discounted Venezuelan crude oil shipments after Washington eased import restrictions, giving its complex refineries access to cheaper heavy feedstock. This move highlights how access to lower-cost, heavier crude can materially influence refining economics and reposition U.S. refiners in global supply chains. We’ll now examine how access to discounted Venezuelan crude shapes Phillips 66’s investment...

What recent performance says about Blue Bird (BLBD) Blue Bird (BLBD) has drawn investor attention after a mixed recent run, with a 1 day decline, modest gains over the past week, and weaker returns over the month and the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Blue Bird. At a share price of US$49.57, Blue Bird’s recent 1 day and 3 month share price declines sit against a year to date share price return of 6.01% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 30.21%. This suggests momentum has...

Why RPC (RES) is on investors’ radar RPC (RES) has attracted attention after recent share price moves, with the stock’s one-month and three-month performance prompting investors to reassess how its current valuation lines up with its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for RPC. Recent trading has been strong, with an 18.42% 1 month share price return and 33.68% 3 month share price return, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 41.41% contrasts with a weaker 3 year record. If RPC’s...

Why Coinbase Global stock is drawing fresh attention Coinbase Global (COIN) has come back into focus for investors after a stretch of weaker recent returns, including negative moves over the past week, month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Coinbase Global. Those short term share price declines, including the recent 7 day and 90 day pullbacks, sit alongside a weaker year to date share price return and a much stronger 3 year total shareholder return. Together, these factors...

Emirates Global Aluminium and Century Aluminum announced a joint development agreement to build the first new U.S. primary aluminum smelter since 1980, a 750,000‑tonne‑per‑year plant in Inola, Oklahoma that is expected to create 1,000 permanent jobs and 4,000 construction jobs. The project, which will use EGA’s latest EX smelting technology and focus both partners’ greenfield efforts on the Inola site, could materially reshape America’s aluminum supply chain and industrial capability. We’ll...

Recent shifts in analyst views on Caesars Entertainment (CZR) have put the stock back in focus, with firms split between concerns about softer gaming and leisure trends and interest in its cost position and earnings potential. See our latest analysis for Caesars Entertainment. At a share price of $23.35, Caesars has seen a 5.70% 90 day share price return but a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 33.32%, suggesting recent momentum contrasts with a tougher longer term track record as...

Analyst downgrade and sharp price move put Materion in focus Seaport Global’s downgrade of Materion (MTRN) to a neutral stance, paired with a single day share price drop of about 10%, has pushed the stock onto many investors’ watchlists. See our latest analysis for Materion. The downgrade comes after a sharp 1 day share price return of about 9% decline and a 7 day share price return of 7.4% decline, which contrasts with Materion’s 1 year total shareholder return of 33.2% and 5 year total...

FirstCash Holdings (FCFS) recently outlined plans for continued expansion in Mexico and Latin America, centered on new store openings, selective acquisitions, and a focus on stable pawn operations, merchandise margins, and consumer lending activities. See our latest analysis for FirstCash Holdings. Against this expansion backdrop, FirstCash Holdings’ shares, last at US$167.43, show a 30 day share price return of 4.02% and a 90 day share price return of 12.17%. The 1 year total shareholder...

Exxon Mobil (XOM) heads into its upcoming earnings report with fresh attention on its Baytown, Texas reconfiguration project, which targets expanded diesel output and a full Group I to V base stock offering by 2028. See our latest analysis for Exxon Mobil. The recent Baytown upgrade plans, new loyalty platform rollout across Europe, and anticipation ahead of Friday’s earnings come against a backdrop of a 17.33% 90 day share price return and a 27.01% 1 year total shareholder return, suggesting...

Fresh Del Monte Produce, a major supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables, has seen sales stagnate over the past three years, with analysts now projecting a 2.9% revenue decline over the next 12 months. This combination of flat recent performance and expected revenue pressure has sharpened investor focus on how the company can reignite demand and growth. We’ll now examine how concerns about a forecast 2.9% revenue decline may reshape Fresh Del Monte Produce’s broader investment narrative. The...

Ford Motor (F) has just overhauled its electric vehicle plans, discontinuing the current F-150 Lightning and booking a near US$20b special charge, while targeting a new, lower priced midsize electric pickup. See our latest analysis for Ford Motor. Ford shares have been relatively steady in the short term, with a modest 30 day share price return of 1.88%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 40.32% points to stronger longer term momentum as investors weigh the EV reset alongside recent...

Home BancShares, Inc. recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing higher net interest income of US$231.59 million and net income of US$118.23 million, alongside a regular US$0.21 per-share quarterly dividend declared for payment on March 4, 2026. Investors also saw sharply lower net loan charge-offs of US$2.47 million versus US$53.39 million a year earlier, completion of a long-running US$604.83 million buyback program, and the appointment of John W. Allison II to the board,...