U.S. Specialty Stores Stock News

In late May 2026, PepsiCo expanded its better-for-you snack lineup by launching PopCorners Protein, a popped, never-fried chip offering 9 grams of protein per serving in three flavors and rolling out nationwide from July after an initial release in select retailers. This move adds another health-oriented, higher-protein option alongside recent PepsiCo launches in protein, fiber, and prebiotic products, underlining a broader push to align its snack and beverage portfolio with wellness-focused...

Capri Holdings (CPRI) reported fourth quarter and full year results on May 27, with full year net income of US$137 million compared with a large loss previously, alongside lower sales and a completed US$79 million buyback. See our latest analysis for Capri Holdings. The earnings swing back to profit and completion of the US$79 million buyback come as Capri Holdings trades at US$18.83, with a 1-day share price return of 2.11%, a year-to-date share price decline of 22.80%, and a 1-year total...

IQVIA Holdings’ subsidiary recently announced a €950 million senior notes offering due 2033 to refinance existing debt and cover related fees, with the notes privately placed under Rule 144A and Regulation S. Alongside this refinancing move, IQVIA raised its adjusted earnings outlook for 2026, underlining management’s confidence in the company’s underlying operations and balance sheet flexibility. Next, we’ll assess how IQVIA’s €950 million debt refinancing reshapes its investment narrative,...

COMPASS Pathways (CMPS) is in focus after reporting that its pivotal Phase 3 COMP005 trial of COMP360 for treatment resistant depression met its primary endpoint, with statistically significant efficacy and a safety profile consistent with earlier studies. See our latest analysis for COMPASS Pathways. The Phase 3 readout lands after a series of governance and capital markets updates, including new director appointments, fresh equity incentives for board members and a recent conference...

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s upbeat comments on silicon photonics, highlighting companies such as Marvell Technology for major growth potential, have drawn fresh attention to Lightwave Logic (LWLG) and its recent share price swings. See our latest analysis for Lightwave Logic. The recent rally in sector sentiment following Huang’s silicon photonics remarks, combined with bargain hunting after the stock fell about 27% over the past 30 days, has kept Lightwave Logic’s short term share price...

If you are wondering whether Thermo Fisher Scientific at around US$482 per share looks like an opportunity or a stock to be cautious with, the key is understanding what you are actually paying for today. The stock has been mixed recently, with the share price down 1.1% over the last week, up 3.3% over the last month and up 21.4% over the last year. The return year to date is down 18.6%, and the three and five year returns are down 5.6% and up 5.1% respectively. Investors have been reacting...

Post Holdings hits 52-week low as debt, dividend policy and insider selling draw attention Post Holdings (POST) has hit a new 52-week low of $91.70, with investors focused on its high debt-to-equity ratio, lack of dividend yield, recent insider selling, and updated valuation metrics. See our latest analysis for Post Holdings. At a latest share price of $91.00, Post Holdings has declined over recent weeks, with a 1-month share price return of 12.37% down and a 1-year total shareholder return...

Signet Jewelers (SIG) has just delivered quarterly results that topped earnings forecasts, with steady comparable sales growth and double digit operating income improvement, while also raising full year sales and earnings guidance. See our latest analysis for Signet Jewelers. Despite the earnings beat and raised full year outlook, the stock has recently pulled back, with the 1 day share price return down 3%, even as the 1 year total shareholder return stands at 16% and 5 year total...

Bechtel contract puts Sabine Pass expansion in focus Cheniere Energy (LNG) has signed a US$4.69b contract with Bechtel for the first phase of its Sabine Pass LNG expansion, putting a sizable new capital project on investors’ radar. The agreement covers engineering, procurement, and construction for Train 7 and related infrastructure. Early work has already been authorized, and a final investment decision is targeted by early 2027. See our latest analysis for Cheniere Energy. At a share price...

Archrock Inc. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results that fell short of analyst expectations on both earnings and revenues, with earnings flat year over year as higher SG&A costs weighed on performance. Despite the miss, Archrock reaffirmed its full-year 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance, highlighting resilient growth in contract operations that helped offset a seasonally weaker aftermarket services segment. With earnings and revenues missing estimates but full-year guidance reaffirmed,...

Oscar Health (NYSE:OSCR) co founder and former CTO Mario Schlosser is shifting into an advisory role focused on AI and digital health. The leadership change has raised questions among investors about product direction and continuity of Oscar's technology platform. Schlosser will remain on the Board and continue to shape Oscar's AI and digital health agenda. Oscar Health's stock recently closed at $20.50, with the move coinciding with a share price reaction and a return of down 6.8% over the...

WhiteFiber (NasdaqCM: WYFI) has signed a five year, $160m AI compute infrastructure contract in the Paris region, using NVIDIA GPUs for an investment grade customer. The company has also arranged a $100m delayed draw term loan with Bit Digital, secured by Ethereum backed assets. Both agreements are structured with prepayments and project specific funding intended to limit balance sheet exposure as service begins. For investors tracking WhiteFiber at a share price of $28.03, the stock has...

Why Oddity Tech’s latest earnings and outlook matter for investors Oddity Tech (ODD) recently reported a swing from profit to net loss alongside lower first quarter sales, and guided to a 25% to 30% year-over-year net revenue decline for the second quarter. This combination of weaker recent results and cautious guidance has sharpened investor focus on Oddity Tech’s growth profile, profitability path, and how the stock’s sharp pullback over the past month and past 3 months fits into the...

In the past week, Ultra Clean Holdings reported stronger demand for leading-edge foundry logic, high‑bandwidth memory, and advanced packaging tied to AI workloads, supported by increased wafer fab equipment spending and higher wafer starts at major semiconductor customers. An interesting angle for investors is how this rising AI‑related equipment demand coincides with expectations for significant year‑over‑year earnings improvement, reinforcing a more optimistic view of Ultra Clean’s...

Goldman Sachs Group (NYSE:GS) has launched a tokenized real estate fund using its proprietary blockchain platform. The fund is built in partnership with Apex Group and Archax, targeting real world asset tokenization for institutional clients. This marks a meaningful step for Goldman Sachs in applying blockchain technology to traditional real estate assets. For investors watching NYSE:GS, this move into tokenized real estate comes with the stock trading at around $1,041.02. Over the past...

McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) has announced a global marketing campaign tied to the FIFA World Cup 2026, featuring limited-time meals, collectibles and digital fan experiences. The campaign will introduce World Cup themed menu items and merchandise, including cups featuring soccer legends and tournament themed Squishmallows. Digital engagement will be a key part of the rollout, with new app based experiences aimed at football fans around the world. For investors tracking NYSE:MCD, this World Cup...

MaxLinear (NasdaqGS:MXL) and Los Alamos National Laboratory are collaborating on hardware accelerated OpenZFS storage for high performance computing environments. The project integrates MaxLinear Panther SoCs with OpenZFS to offload compute intensive ZFS operations and support higher throughput and scalability for large scale storage. This marks an expansion of MaxLinear’s role in AI driven data infrastructure and scientific computing, beyond its previously highlighted AI and connectivity...

For investors considering whether Pool, at around US$180 per share, still reflects quality or whether the market has pushed it too far in one direction, this article examines what the current price might be implying about the stock's value. The stock has been under pressure, with the share price down 2.0% over the past week, 11.1% over the past month, 21.3% year to date, and 40.3% over the last year. This meaningfully shifts how many investors view its risk and return trade off. Recent...

Why Semtech’s latest earnings are drawing investor attention Semtech (SMTC) is back on investor watchlists after first quarter earnings, with sales of US$291 million and net income of US$26.6 million, alongside fresh second quarter net sales guidance. See our latest analysis for Semtech. Semtech’s recent earnings and upbeat guidance have come alongside powerful share price momentum, with the stock up 52.66% on a 30 day share price return and a very large 1 year total shareholder return. This...

If you are wondering whether Hormel Foods at around US$23.13 is a bargain or a value trap right now, this article walks through the key numbers that matter for you as a shareholder or prospective investor. The stock has rebounded recently, with a 10.4% gain over the past week and 12.0% over the past month, but is still down 1.1% year to date and has declined 20.9% over the last year, 35.5% over three years, and 43.6% over five years. Recent coverage has focused on how the company is handling...

Paramount Skydance (PSKY) is back in focus after recent trading left the stock at US$10.45, with performance over the past month and past 3 months both showing declines. See our latest analysis for Paramount Skydance. That weaker 1 day and 7 day share price performance comes on top of a year to date share price return of 20.71% in decline and a 1 year total shareholder return down 11.01%, which points to fading momentum as investors reassess risks and future growth potential. If you are...

GigaCloud Technology, ticker NasdaqGM:GCT, has been included on TIME's World’s Growth Leaders 2026 list. The company also received multiple Gold Stevie Awards at the 2026 American Business Awards for ecommerce, company growth, and innovation. For investors tracking NasdaqGM:GCT, this recognition comes as the stock trades around $32.41, with the share price up 74.3% over the past year and showing very large gains over three years. At the same time, the stock is down 15.5% over the past week,...

Recent share performance and business overview NIQ Global Intelligence (NIQ) has drawn attention after a period of pressure on the stock, with the share price at $8.22 and declines of about 21% over the past month and 38% over the past 3 months. The company operates as a consumer intelligence provider, offering software applications and analytics that aggregate and enrich large volumes of shopping data across channels. Its omnichannel measurement, consumer behavior insights, and retailer...

Wondering if Hubbell stock is still reasonably priced after a strong run, or if most of the value is already reflected in the share price? Hubbell shares last closed at US$484.91, with returns of 0.1% over the past week, a decline of 6.0% over the past month, a 4.7% gain year to date, and a 25.6% return over the last year, alongside gains over 3 and 5 years of 65.6% and 180.7% respectively. Recent coverage has focused on Hubbell's position in electrical and power infrastructure, as investors...