U.S. Specialty Stores Stock News

Speculation has picked up that GameStop could be eyeing Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) for a major acquisition after GameStop management flagged interest in a "very, very, very big" deal. Commentary from GameStop about pursuing efficiency focused acquisitions has put Best Buy back in the spotlight as a potential target. The idea of a tie up between the two specialty retailers is drawing fresh attention to Best Buy's role in consumer electronics and services. Best Buy shares recently closed at $64.31,...

Morgan Stanley recently reported quarterly revenue and earnings that surpassed consensus forecasts, while its Wealth Management arm crossed the US$1.00 trillion mark in IRA assets under management. This combination of positive earnings surprises and a larger, fee-based retirement asset pool underlines the growing importance of recurring wealth management revenues in Morgan Stanley’s business mix. We’ll now examine how Morgan Stanley’s stronger earnings and US$1.00 trillion IRA milestone...

PVH (PVH) has just wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of US$2.5 billion and a basic EPS loss of US$3.55, capping a trailing twelve month profile that includes total revenue of US$9.0 billion and basic EPS of US$0.53. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move from US$2.0 billion in Q1 2026 to US$2.5 billion in Q4 2026. Quarterly basic EPS has swung between a loss of US$0.88 and a gain of US$4.66, leaving investors to focus on how thin trailing net margins and that one...

Maui Land & Pineapple Company (MLP) opened FY 2025 with mixed quarterly numbers, reporting Q3 revenue of US$4.5 million and basic EPS of US$0.01, set against a trailing 12 month net loss of US$11.3 million on revenue of US$18.3 million. Over recent quarters, revenue has ranged from US$2.6 million to US$5.8 million per quarter, while basic EPS has moved between a loss of US$0.44 and a small profit of US$0.01 as reported for Q3 2025. For investors, the latest figures keep the spotlight on...

American Airlines Group Inc. recently added Mary Dillon, a veteran executive with extensive consumer and marketing experience across global brands, to its board, assigning her to the Compensation Committee and the Corporate Governance and Public Responsibility Committee. Her background leading companies such as Foot Locker, Ulta Beauty, U.S. Cellular, and serving on multiple major corporate boards could influence how American Airlines balances customer-focused initiatives with governance,...

Wondering if Peabody Energy is still attractively priced after such a big run, or if most of the easy gains are already behind it. The stock closed at US$32.86, with a 7.1% year to date return, a 30 day return of a 2.3% decline, a 7 day return of a 12.8% decline, and a 1 year return of 150.7%. Recent news around Peabody Energy has focused on its role in the energy sector and how investors are weighing that against broader market trends. This context helps explain why the share price has seen...

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit against United Parks & Resorts, alleging that its late‑2025 ban on wheeled walkers with seats at SeaWorld and Busch Gardens parks discriminated against guests with disabilities and violated the Americans with Disabilities Act, and is seeking policy changes, damages, civil penalties, and staff training. United Parks & Resorts argues the mobility‑device restrictions were introduced for safety reasons and highlights that it offers...

If you are wondering whether STAG Industrial is attractively priced today or whether the market has already factored in the key positives, this article walks through what the current share price might be implying about value. STAG Industrial recently closed at US$36.21, with returns of 0.6% over 7 days, an 8.9% decline over 30 days, a 1.9% decline year to date, and a 4.4% gain over the last year, which can signal shifting views on both growth potential and risk. Recent news coverage around...

Phoenix Asia Holdings (PHOE) has just posted its H1 2026 scorecard, with trailing 12 month revenue of about US$7.4 million and net income of roughly US$1.0 million, translating to EPS of US$0.06, while the latest half year print for H2 2025 showed revenue of US$3.6 million and EPS of US$0.02. Over the last reported halves, the company has seen total revenue move from US$2.8 million in H2 2024 to US$3.8 million in H1 2025 and US$3.6 million in H2 2025, with EPS of roughly US$0.04 in both H2...

SEALSQ (LAES) just posted its FY 2025 first half numbers with revenue of roughly US$4.8 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.17, against a trailing twelve month loss of US$0.38 per share on about US$11.0 million of revenue. Over the last three reported half year periods, revenue has moved between about US$4.8 million and US$6.2 million, while basic EPS losses ranged from US$0.17 to US$0.60. This has kept margins firmly in the red and put the focus squarely on how the business can turn growing...

Blue Owl Capital (NYSE:OWL) has closed its Asset Special Opportunities Fund IX with about US$2.9b in capital commitments. The fund exceeded its original fundraising target at final close. The vehicle focuses on asset backed, opportunistic credit at a time of active discussion around private credit markets. For you as an investor, this fund close is a fresh data point on how Blue Owl Capital is positioned in private markets. The company is known for alternative asset management with a focus...

Patriot National Bancorp (PNBK) just closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$9.8 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.02, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of US$28.1 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.17. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from US$4.7 million in Q2 2025 to US$7.6 million in Q3 2025 and then to US$9.8 million in Q4 2025. Quarterly basic EPS losses narrowed from US$0.21 in Q1 2025 to US$0.06 in Q2, US$0.03 in Q3 and US$0.02 in Q4...

In recent days, Visteon reported mixed fourth-quarter results, with revenue exceeding expectations while earnings and full-year guidance, including softer 2026 revenue and EBITDA forecasts, fell short of analyst estimates. Analysts have largely maintained positive ratings despite trimming some expectations, highlighting investors’ focus on how Visteon balances growth in digital cockpit and connected car solutions with more cautious longer-term guidance. Next, we’ll examine how Visteon’s...

Recent analyst commentary around pharmacy benefit manager reform, a rebate-free model and a leadership change has put Cigna Group (CI) back in focus for investors watching how regulatory shifts shape earnings visibility. See our latest analysis for Cigna Group. Those regulatory updates and the CEO transition are playing out against a softer trading backdrop, with a 30 day share price return of an 8.09% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of a 17.76% loss suggesting momentum has...

AleAnna (NasdaqCM:ANNA) has just posted another quarter of rapid top line expansion, with Q3 FY 2025 revenue of about US$11.2 million and basic EPS of US$0.08, against a backdrop of very large revenue growth of 2,471.5% over the past year while remaining unprofitable on a trailing 12 month view. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move from roughly US$0.6 million in Q3 FY 2024 to US$11.2 million in Q3 FY 2025, while trailing 12 month EPS across the last reported quarters stayed...

Sands China, a subsidiary of Las Vegas Sands, took part as an Associate Partner at Art Central in Hong Kong. It is the first integrated tourism and leisure enterprise from Macao to join the international art fair in this role. The participation highlights a move to support cultural tourism and local artists beyond traditional gaming activities. Las Vegas Sands (NYSE:LVS), trading at $54.32, is drawing attention not only for its resort assets but also for how it uses culture to attract...

Kraft Heinz has cancelled its planned company break up after quietly ending merger talks with Unilever. New CEO Steve Cahillane is shifting focus to turning around the core business instead of pursuing large structural changes. The company plans to prioritize commercial growth, stabilizing volumes, and defending its brands in a competitive packaged food market. Kraft Heinz (NasdaqGS: KHC) is refocusing on its existing portfolio at a time when its share price sits at $22.27. The stock has...

Upstart Holdings (UPST) is back in focus after reporting strong loan origination growth, rising operating margins, and a fresh forward flow deal that supports up to US$1b of consumer loan purchases. See our latest analysis for Upstart Holdings. Despite the upbeat loan origination and funding news, the 30 day share price return of 10.33% and year to date share price return of 44.68% are characterized as weak. The 1 year total shareholder return of 46.76% contrasts with a positive 3 year total...

RH (RH) has wrapped up FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of US$842.6 million and basic EPS of US$1.53, capping a twelve month run where EPS on a trailing basis reached US$6.65 on revenue of about US$3.4 billion alongside a 72.4% year over year earnings recovery after several years of declines. Over the past eight quarters, revenue has moved from US$812.4 million in Q4 FY 2025 to US$842.6 million in Q4 FY 2026. Over the same period, quarterly EPS has ranged between US$0.75 and US$2.76 and...

MSA Safety: Recent Returns Put Multi Year Run In Context MSA Safety (MSA) has attracted attention after a mixed run in its shares, with a negative month and past 7 days, set against positive returns over the past year and multi year periods. See our latest analysis for MSA Safety. At a share price of $166.35, MSA Safety has recently seen a 16.06% 1 month share price decline after a weaker 7 day period. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 12.54% and 3 year total shareholder return...

Celanese Corporation (NYSE:CE) has filed an omnibus shelf registration with regulators. The filing allows the company to offer common stock, preferred stock, and debt securities over time. This structure gives Celanese the ability to raise capital when market conditions and funding needs align. Celanese produces specialty materials and chemicals used across sectors such as automotive, construction, and consumer goods, so access to flexible funding can matter for large projects or potential...

In its latest quarter, ASGN reported revenue and adjusted EBITDA margins ahead of expectations but missed EPS forecasts, while also outlining integration of the Quinnox acquisition and a rebranding to Everforth to consolidate its seven brands. This combination of earnings mixed with margin outperformance and a pivot toward higher-value consulting and unified branding could meaningfully reshape ASGN’s business mix and competitive positioning over time. We’ll now examine how ASGN’s Quinnox...

CoreWeave (CRWV) is drawing attention after recent trading, with the stock closing at $78.44 and showing mixed returns over the past week, month, and past 3 months as investors assess its cloud infrastructure business. See our latest analysis for CoreWeave. The 1 day share price return of 1.25% comes after a weaker 7 day share price return of 10.44%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 27.84% points to momentum that has built over a longer stretch despite recent volatility. If CoreWeave's...

Incyte (NasdaqGS:INCY) released 54-week pivotal Phase 3 data from its STOP-HS program for povorcitinib in moderate to severe hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). The data show durable efficacy across multiple clinical response thresholds and improvements in patient quality of life at 54 weeks. Safety results were consistent over the long term, supporting the overall benefit risk profile of povorcitinib in HS. This is the first publication of long-term pivotal data for povorcitinib in HS ahead of...