U.S. Software Stock News

Elevance Health recently reported another earnings beat, raised its outlook, and authorized billions of dollars in additional share buybacks, underscoring tight control over utilization and pricing. Despite its scale, capital returns, and reputation as a defensive growth name, the company still appears underappreciated by many US investors. With Elevance Health boosting its outlook and accelerating buybacks, we'll explore how this earnings momentum affects the existing investment...

Earlier this month, Jackson Financial announced a long-term partnership under which TPG will manage at least US$12 billion of Jackson assets over an initial 10-year term, alongside a US$500 million minority equity investment that gives TPG about a 6.5% stake in the insurer. This arrangement deepens TPG’s role in retirement and insurance markets, potentially enhancing recurring fee income while aligning it with Jackson’s product and balance sheet needs. We’ll now examine how TPG’s long-term...

ServiceNow (NYSE:NOW) has announced multiple pending acquisitions, including Pyramid Analytics, Armis, and Veza, to expand its AI capabilities across the platform. The company has formed new alliances with Fiserv, Panasonic Avionics, and Kearney to bring AI powered workflow solutions to financial services, aviation, and consulting clients. ServiceNow has also appointed Danielle Fontaine as chief accounting officer, adding to recent leadership changes tied to its AI focused...

Leidos Holdings (LDOS) is back in focus after reporting fourth quarter and full year results that paired slightly lower quarterly revenue with higher net income and earnings per share, along with fresh guidance for 2026 revenue. See our latest analysis for Leidos Holdings. The latest earnings and 2026 revenue guidance arrived after a choppy spell for Leidos Holdings' shares, with a 7 day share price return of 9.46% and a 30 day share price return of 9.45%. This contrasts with a 1 year total...

IonQ (NYSE:IONQ) is under securities fraud investigation tied to allegations of misleading financial practices and insider stock sales. The scrutiny coincides with IonQ's planned US$1.8b acquisition of SkyWater Technology as part of a broader push toward vertical integration. Institutional investors hold sizeable positions while regulators and shareholders examine corporate governance and disclosure practices. IonQ is one of the more visible pure play quantum computing companies, and it is...

MKS Inc. (NasdaqGS:MKSI) announced a significant increase in its quarterly dividend. The company also completed a major refinancing of its debt structure. The refinancing diversifies its capital structure, reduces interest expenses, and extends debt maturities. For investors watching MKS at a share price of $260.74, these corporate actions arrive after a sharp move in the stock, with a 27.8% return over the past 30 days and a 54.9% return year to date. The 149.3% return over the past year...

In February 2026, Flywire Corporation announced that Simovative GmbH selected it as the preferred payment provider embedded in the academyFIVE Campus Management System, integrating Flywire’s global education payment platform directly into academyFIVE’s Finance module for more than 70 higher education institutions across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This first-mover, fully embedded integration positions Flywire at the center of academyFIVE’s end-to-end tuition and fee workflows,...

Farmers National Banc (FMNB) has attracted attention after recent performance data showed a mix of short term softness and longer term resilience. This has raised questions about how its current valuation lines up with its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Farmers National Banc. At a share price of $13.44, Farmers National Banc’s recent 1 day and 1 month share price returns were slightly negative, while its 3 year and 5 year total shareholder returns remained positive. This...

TJX Companies (TJX) is back in focus after a fresh round of favorable earnings estimate revisions and consistent beats in recent quarters, prompting investors to reassess what the current share price already reflects. See our latest analysis for TJX Companies. At around US$154.46, TJX’s recent 90 day share price return of 5.93% sits alongside a modest year to date move, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 26.26% highlights how longer term holders have fared much better than shorter...

Costco Wholesale recently became the target of proposed class action lawsuits alleging undisclosed salmonella contamination risks at its Nebraska chicken processing facility, focusing on its popular Kirkland Signature rotisserie chickens and related raw parts sold since 2019. Because rotisserie chicken is a key traffic driver and brand symbol for Costco, heightened concerns about food safety and transparency could influence customer trust, operational practices, and legal costs across its...

Darling Ingredients (DAR) has released its fourth quarter and full-year results, reporting sales of US$1,709.8 million for the quarter and US$6,135.88 million for the year, while net income declined significantly compared with the prior periods. See our latest analysis for Darling Ingredients. The earnings release followed a strong share price run, with a 1-month share price return of 28.78% and a 90-day share price return of 49.49%. This helped lift the 1-year total shareholder return to...

JetBlue Airways (JBLU) is back in focus after expanding its Blue Sky collaboration with United Airlines. The agreement allows customers to book eligible itineraries on either carrier’s website or app using cash, points, or miles. See our latest analysis for JetBlue Airways. The Blue Sky rollout has come alongside a 4.97% 1 day share price return and a 44.15% 90 day share price return. However, the 1 year total shareholder return sits at a 23.64% loss, indicating that recent momentum is...

Hubbell (HUBB) is back in focus after reporting higher fourth quarter and full year 2025 sales and net income, along with 2026 guidance that points to 7% to 9% total sales growth. See our latest analysis for Hubbell. The recent results and 2026 outlook have arrived alongside strong momentum, with a 25.1% 90 day share price return and a 34.3% one year total shareholder return suggesting investors are reassessing Hubbell's growth prospects and risk profile. If you are thinking about how...

Bloom Energy (BE) is back in focus after securing a multibillion dollar partnership with Brookfield Asset Management, expanding ties with hyperscale operators, and planning to double annual production capacity by 2026. See our latest analysis for Bloom Energy. Those data center partnerships and guidance for US$3.1b to US$3.3b in 2026 revenue sit against a share price of US$139.74, with a 90 day share price return of 28.28% and a very large 1 year total shareholder return. This signals strong...

HP (HPQ) is back in focus after the board named director Bruce Broussard interim CEO following Enrique Lores’s departure, while also launching a formal search for a permanent chief executive. See our latest analysis for HP. HP’s leadership reshuffle comes after a tougher period for shareholders, with the share price at US$19.26 and a 1 year total shareholder return of about 41% decline and a 5 year total shareholder return of around 17% decline, suggesting recent CEO and bylaw changes are...

Spanish prosecutors have been asked to investigate Meta Platforms (NasdaqGS:META) over alleged enabling of AI-generated child sexual images on its platforms. The scrutiny forms part of wider European concerns around child safety, AI misuse, and data privacy across major social media services. Parallel regulatory actions in Europe, including in Ireland, are also examining AI chatbots and related child protection risks. Meta Platforms, the parent of Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and other...

Red Rock Resorts (RRR) has drawn fresh attention as investors reassess its regional Las Vegas casino footprint, with current metrics such as annual revenue of US$2.01b and net income of US$188.07m under the spotlight. See our latest analysis for Red Rock Resorts. At a latest share price of US$61.60, Red Rock Resorts has seen a 7 day share price return of -7.77% and a 90 day share price return of 12.59%, while the 1 year total shareholder return sits at 21.20%, suggesting that long term...

BILL Holdings, NYSE:BILL, is reportedly exploring a possible sale following pressure from activist shareholders. Private equity firm Hellman & Friedman is said to be in talks to acquire the company. The review includes options such as a full sale or continuing as a standalone business. BILL Holdings, NYSE:BILL, is back in focus after reports that the company is weighing a potential sale at a time when its share price sits at $46.99. The stock has seen a 21.7% decline over the past year, a...

Macy's (NYSE:M) is closing more stores as it works to adjust to changing consumer demand. The company is reporting declining earnings per share, raising questions about the resilience of its business model. These developments come even as the share price has recently been supported by quarterly results. Macy's, trading at $21.63 under ticker NYSE:M, is in the spotlight as store closures and weaker earnings per share put its business under pressure. The stock is up 3.0% over the past week...

Baker Hughes secured a major gas turbine order with Twenty20 Energy to power AI focused data centers in Georgia and Texas. The company also signed a multi year preferred provider deal with Marathon Petroleum to supply chemical and digital solutions across U.S. refineries and renewable fuel sites. These agreements expand Baker Hughes' role in both digital infrastructure power and traditional downstream refining technologies. Baker Hughes, ticker NasdaqGS:BKR, is drawing fresh attention as...

Energizer Holdings has reported past first-quarter 2026 results showing sales rising to US$778.9 million from US$731.7 million a year earlier, while moving from a prior net income to a US$3.4 million net loss and completing a US$94.18 million share repurchase program covering about 5.97% of its shares. Alongside these results, the company reaffirmed its past guidance for second-quarter and full-year 2026 organic net sales across Batteries and Lights and Auto Care, signaling a focus on...

Why Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) is back on many watchlists Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) has drawn fresh attention after a period where the share price has moved differently across time frames, with a 1 year total return above 20% but negative moves over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Alibaba Group Holding. At the current share price of US$155.73, Alibaba’s recent 1 week and 1 month share price returns have been weak, yet the 1 year total shareholder...

Greg Abel is set to succeed Warren Buffett as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, marking a historic leadership transition at NYSE:BRK.A. Alongside the handover, Berkshire is adding a significant new position in Alphabet, increasing its exposure to large technology platforms. The shift comes as Berkshire shares most recently closed at $751,424.99 and the company weighs how to position its sizable capital base. Berkshire Hathaway, trading as NYSE:BRK.A, sits at a share price of $751,424.99. This...

Brinker International (EAT) is back in focus after a strong quarter, raised full year guidance, and a run of upbeat earnings estimate revisions that have drawn fresh attention from Wall Street and rating agencies. See our latest analysis for Brinker International. Despite a softer 1-day share price return of 0.9% and a 7-day share price return of 1.29%, Brinker International’s 30-day share price return of 2.15% and 90-day share price return of 25.9% sit alongside a 3-year total shareholder...