U.S. Pharma Stock News

Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) has promoted Casey Maxwell to President, Western Hemisphere, effective February 1, 2026. The company is emphasizing capital discipline, with a focus on lower capital expenditure and prioritizing free cash flow. Halliburton is continuing its digital transformation, including investment in electric fracturing fleets, automated drilling, and carbon capture related services. For you as an investor following oilfield services, this move at Halliburton (NYSE:HAL) sits at...

IMAX’s exclusive Dune Part Three run puts premium screens in focus IMAX (IMAX) is back in the spotlight after Warner Bros. confirmed Dune Part Three will occupy all IMAX screens for three weeks from December 18, 2026, concentrating premium box office demand on the format. See our latest analysis for IMAX. The Dune Part Three announcement lands after a strong run in IMAX’s shares, with a 7 day share price return of 9.14% and a 90 day share price return of 17.31%, while the 1 year total...

Why Albemarle Is Back on Many Investors’ Screens Albemarle (ALB) is drawing fresh attention after a strong past 3 months, with the stock up about 89%, while recent annual results combine growing revenue with a reported net loss and a current share price of $172.54. See our latest analysis for Albemarle. Beyond the recent 18.3% 30 day share price return and the 5.8% gain in the last session, Albemarle’s 87.3% one year total shareholder return contrasts with a 31.8% total shareholder return...

Why Insmed’s latest update matters for shareholders Insmed (INSM) recently issued preliminary 2025 figures and fresh guidance, highlighting revenue contributions from ARIKAYCE and BRINSUPRI, along with plans for an expected EU launch and several late stage clinical readouts in 2026. See our latest analysis for Insmed. The guidance update comes after a mixed few months for the share price, with a 6.48% 30 day share price return decline and a 7.68% year to date share price return. At the same...

Boston Beer Company (SAM) is back in the spotlight after expanding its TeaPot cannabis beverage line with Blueberry Chamomile, a non carbonated iced tea infused with 10mg of rosin derived THC for evening consumption. See our latest analysis for Boston Beer Company. The TeaPot expansion lands at a time when Boston Beer Company’s share price has a 1 day return of 5.28% and a 30 day share price return of 8.50%. However, its 1 year total shareholder return of 14.10% and 5 year total shareholder...

In January 2026, ServiceTitan announced that Southern Home Services became the first enterprise-size business to adopt its Max Program, integrating native AI across demand generation, dispatching, and job execution. A few days earlier, ServiceTitan also introduced AI-driven Accounts Payable Automation, Tap to Pay mobile payments, and integrated financing, deepening its role as an all-in-one fintech and operations platform for contractors. We’ll now examine how end-to-end AI automation for...

What triggered the sharp move in Alvotech? Alvotech (ALVO) shares fell sharply after reports of potential securities claims tied to allegedly misleading business information, together with an FDA complete response letter citing deficiencies at the company’s Reykjavik manufacturing facility. See our latest analysis for Alvotech. Those legal and regulatory setbacks land on top of a weak backdrop, with a 90 day share price return of a 39.73% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of a...

The Trump administration, working with Mid-Atlantic governors, recently moved to impose price caps and push emergency auctions in the PJM power grid, raising questions about how Constellation Energy can monetize its large nuclear and gas generation portfolio in that region. An underappreciated angle is that while the policy may restrict pricing on existing plants, it could also channel long-term contracts toward new Constellation-backed capacity builds. We’ll now examine how these new PJM...

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE:DGX) has partnered with Visby Medical to offer an at-home, FDA authorized PCR test focused on women's sexual health. The new test targets common STIs and is available directly through Quest's consumer-initiated testing platform. This move aims to reduce access barriers for STI screening and aligns with broader demand for convenient, at-home diagnostics. For investors watching NYSE:DGX, this new offering adds another consumer-focused service on top of an existing...

Halozyme Therapeutics (NasdaqGS:HALO) has signed a global collaboration and exclusive license agreement with Takeda. The deal gives Takeda access to Halozyme's ENHANZE drug delivery technology for use with vedolizumab. Vedolizumab is used in the treatment of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. The agreement includes upfront, milestone, and royalty payments to Halozyme. For you as an investor, this agreement ties Halozyme's ENHANZE platform directly to a globally marketed...

Recent analyst moves have put Vertex Pharmaceuticals (VRTX) back in focus, with Bernstein upgrading the stock and UBS initiating coverage. Both firms point to cystic fibrosis strength and upcoming 2026 to 2027 data readouts. See our latest analysis for Vertex Pharmaceuticals. Vertex shares now trade at US$442.08, with a softer 30 day share price return of a 3.1% decline and a year to date share price return of a 2.2% decline, contrasting with a 5 year total shareholder return of 86.03%. This...

Marriott International (NasdaqGS:MAR) has announced major leadership changes, including the retirement of two long-serving executives. New regional presidents have been appointed to oversee key geographies, signaling a shift in how the company is organizing its global oversight. These appointments are intended to refresh leadership across regions that are central to Marriott's growth plans and operational focus. For investors tracking Marriott International, the leadership reshuffle comes...

Why HP (HPQ) is on investors’ radar now HP (HPQ) has seen its share price under pressure recently, with negative returns over the past month and past 3 months, prompting some investors to reassess how the current price lines up with fundamentals. See our latest analysis for HP. Looking beyond the recent weakness, HP’s latest share price of $19.80 sits alongside a 1 month share price return of 14.88% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 37.24% in the red, suggesting momentum has been...

Nio has recently ramped up its commitment to artificial intelligence across its operations while its third-generation ES8 SUV hit rapid delivery milestones and topped China’s large SUV sales rankings in December. Together, the AI push and ES8 momentum suggest Nio is trying to sharpen both its technology edge and its core vehicle franchise at the same time. We’ll now examine how Nio’s intensified AI investment program could influence the company’s broader investment narrative and long-term...

Recent commentary on Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS) is centering on its exposure to data center computing and semiconductor power delivery, alongside interest in a potential Industrial & Medical acquisition that could reshape the company’s earnings mix. See our latest analysis for Advanced Energy Industries. The recent focus on data center and semiconductor growth, along with talk of an Industrial & Medical acquisition, comes after a 31.76% 90 day share price return and a 97.30% one year...

Seagate Technology Holdings (NasdaqGS:STX) introduced 32TB hard drives at Intersec 2026. The company also presented AI-driven storage solutions designed for edge deployments and advanced video analytics. The products are aimed at customers managing rapid data growth in security, surveillance, and industrial settings. For you as an investor, this update sits at the intersection of storage hardware and AI workloads. Seagate, known for its hard drive and storage solutions, is putting a...

NRG Energy has outlined a planned leadership transition in which long-time executive Robert J. Gaudette became President on January 7, 2026 and is set to assume the CEO role on April 30, 2026, while current Chair and CEO Lawrence Coben will shift to an advisory position for the remainder of the year. The succession plan also reshapes board leadership, with Lead Independent Director Antonio Carrillo scheduled to become Chair on April 30, 2026, signaling a broader governance reset alongside...

Framing DoorDash after recent performance DoorDash (DASH) is back on many investors’ screens after a stretch that includes a 12.2% decline over the past month and an 18.5% drop over the past 3 months, despite a 3 year total return that is a little over 2.4x. See our latest analysis for DoorDash. At a share price of US$205.67, DoorDash has recently seen weaker momentum, with a 30 day share price return of a 12.2% decline and a 90 day share price return of an 18.5% decline. However, its 1 year...

Joby Aviation integrated Uber's acquired Blade helicopter and seaplane services into the Uber app, expanding air mobility options for riders. The integration follows Joby's purchase of Blade's passenger operations and connects existing air services with Uber's ground network. This move is intended to build familiarity with app based air travel ahead of Joby's planned electric air taxi offering. For investors tracking Joby Aviation (NYSE:JOBY), the Uber integration adds an operational layer...

Sandisk, now trading as NasdaqGS:SNDK, has emerged as one of the top-performing S&P 500 stocks following its early 2025 spin off from Western Digital. The company is benefiting from a flash memory shortage that is closely tied to strong demand from artificial intelligence infrastructure. Sandisk recently resolved a major patent dispute with IPValue Management through a license agreement, reducing ongoing legal uncertainty. Sandisk focuses on flash memory products that sit at the heart of...

Old National Bancorp recently reported that it will release its latest earnings results on a Wednesday before the market opens, following a prior quarter in which it exceeded analyst revenue expectations and delivered net interest income broadly in line with estimates. Analysts currently expect the Midwestern regional bank’s revenue to grow at a pace well above last year’s increase, putting particular focus on whether its reported results can sustain the stronger top-line momentum implied by...

In recent coverage, Powell Industries reported robust fundamental performance, with annual revenue rising about 25.7% over two years and earnings per share climbing at an even faster pace. An especially interesting development is the sharp improvement in free cash flow margins, giving the company greater flexibility to fund growth initiatives or return capital to shareholders. Next, we’ll explore how this stronger free cash flow profile influences Powell Industries’ investment narrative and...

Ross Stores (NasdaqGS:ROST) is reporting strong same store sales growth, reflecting solid demand for its off price offering. The company has completed a CEO transition while maintaining operational momentum. Management is continuing with an aggressive store expansion program across its footprint. Ross Stores, trading at $189.69, has seen its shares rise 28.8% over the past year and 79.6% over the past five years. Over the past three years, the stock is up 66.5%, while year to date it is up...

Why Archrock is on investors’ radar today Archrock (AROC) has drawn fresh interest after recent share price moves, with the stock showing positive returns over the past week, month, and past 3 months, prompting closer attention to its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Archrock. At a share price of $26.93, Archrock’s recent momentum, including a 6.7% 90 day share price return, sits alongside a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 8.3% but very strong 3 and 5 year total...