U.S. Specialty Stores Stock News

e.l.f. Beauty (ELF) has been stealing the spotlight lately, and it is not just skincare fans taking notice. The company’s latest quarterly results came in ahead of expectations for both sales and earnings, a reassuring signal for anyone tracking performance. At the same time, e.l.f. Beauty has taken strategic steps to broaden its global footprint, most notably through the acquisition of Rhode and its new partnership as the official sponsor for Tottenham Hotspur Women. Adding in some standout...

Commonwealth LNG recently announced a 20-year Sale and Purchase Agreement with EQT Corporation for 1.0 million tonnes per annum of liquefaction capacity at its Gulf Coast export facility near Cameron, Louisiana, with the agreement subject to final investment decision and other customary conditions. This deal highlights EQT's expansion beyond domestic gas production into global LNG trading, positioning the company to access international energy markets and diversify long-term revenues. We'll...

Earlier this month, MasTec’s leadership revealed at industry conferences and in public statements that the company is actively seeking acquisition opportunities, with CFO Paul DiMarco emphasizing a focus on deals that would add to earnings and expand service offerings. This disclosure coincides with strong analyst sentiment and sector-wide momentum following macroeconomic signals of easing inflation, further highlighting MasTec’s selective approach to M&A as it weighs both growth prospects...

If you’ve been following Boeing lately, you’ve probably noticed some buzz. The company just rolled out a groundbreaking 3D-printed solar array substrate technology and opened a new, state-of-the-art Engineering Center in partnership with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. These are not just headline-making moves; they mark a significant commitment to innovation and signal Boeing’s intent to reinforce its position at the forefront of aerospace technology and regional economic development...

Big shakeups can get investors talking, but every once in a while there is a true inflection point. That is how many are viewing the recent move by Opendoor Technologies (OPEN) to bring in Kaz Nejatian, the former Shopify COO, as its new CEO. Alongside this, the company is welcoming back its co-founders, with Keith Rabois returning as Chairman and Eric Wu rejoining the board. This move is complemented by a fresh $40 million capital injection from Khosla Ventures and Wu. This combination of...

Sunrun (RUN) found itself under pressure after fresh worries about the U.S. economy sent waves through the market. When a significant revision to job market data was released and JPMorgan Chase’s CEO weighed in on weakening conditions, multiple stocks felt the chill, and Sunrun was no exception. For investors watching closely, this kind of broad economic trigger can be tough to interpret, since it says more about macro fears than Sunrun’s solar business itself. Even before this round of...

If you’ve been keeping an eye on Ashland (ASH) lately, you might have noticed some persistent price slides that are hard to ignore. Even with no clear headline event moving the stock this week, the recent drift could have investors questioning whether the market is signaling something deeper for the company or simply reassessing its value. It is the kind of movement that tends to get valuation-minded investors hovering over their watchlists, looking for clues. Stepping back, Ashland has not...

Gold Royalty Corp. recently presented at the 2025 Precious Metals Summit in Beaver Creek, sharing updates on its growth strategy and reaffirming 2025 production guidance. Management’s focus on higher attributable production for the second half of the year highlighted both growth potential and ongoing concentration risks tied to its major producing assets. We'll examine how management’s reaffirmed 2025 guidance and production outlook shape Gold Royalty's current investment narrative and...

DiDi Global’s Bold Moves: Growth, Losses, and a Strategic Crossroads If you are watching DiDi Global (OTCPK:DIDI.Y), recent headlines likely have you weighing your next steps. The company just reported its second quarter results, with standout year-over-year sales growth set against the backdrop of a net loss. The loss stemmed largely from a hefty legal reserve as DiDi aims to resolve a lawsuit linked to its 2021 IPO. This adds a complex layer to an already dynamic story. Even with ongoing...

BioMarin Pharmaceutical (BMRN) just put a major spotlight on its pipeline by revealing fresh results from 14 studies on its flagship therapy VOXZOGO at the ASBMR 2025 meeting. The company also delivered new efficacy and safety data for PALYNZIQ at another global conference, rounding out a week marked by clinical validation for its key rare disease drugs. For investors trying to make sense of what this flurry of data means, the updates do more than just celebrate milestones; they potentially...

On September 12, 2025, Bladex successfully completed its first international Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital issuance, raising US$200 million through perpetual, non-cumulative instruments with a 7.50% coupon and an initial seven-year call date, following very strong demand from global institutional investors. This debut of a hybrid instrument, with the offering more than three times oversubscribed, is set to strengthen Bladex's capital structure and support ongoing loan growth in line with...

If you have been tracking Cencora (COR) recently, you probably noticed the buzz after the company reached a proposed settlement agreement to resolve its ongoing stockholder derivative lawsuit tied to oversight of its controlled substance diversion programs. This agreement, still awaiting court approval, means insurance carriers will pay a substantial sum directly to Cencora. Perhaps most importantly for investors, the deal contains no admission of liability, suggesting the company can move...

If you have been watching Digital Realty Trust (DLR), there is a fresh development that might be changing the conversation: the company just introduced its Data Center Innovation Lab, or DRIL, at its Northern Virginia campus. This lab gives partners and customers the chance to test and optimize AI and hybrid cloud workloads in a real data center environment, using infrastructure from big names like AMD and Cisco. For a business helping power the world’s AI explosion, this looks like a move...

Something big just happened with G-III Apparel Group (GIII) and it is making investors take notice. A fresh earnings report delivered numbers that came up short. Sales and profits both slipped versus last year, and management did not sugarcoat it with guidance either. The outlook for both the coming quarter and the full fiscal year points to continued softness in sales and earnings, a sign that demand or execution challenges are not just a one-off. This cautious tone has clearly shaped...

In the past week, several healthcare stocks including Penumbra declined after markets pulled back despite a softer-than-expected August U.S. Producer Price Index reading that pointed towards easing inflation. This macroeconomic development has heightened expectations for a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut, shifting investor focus to growth-oriented healthcare names like Penumbra. We'll now examine how heightened interest rate cut expectations could influence Penumbra's investment...

The Allstate Corporation recently declared approximately US$29.3 million in aggregate cash dividends on three series of preferred stock for the July 15, 2025, through October 14, 2025, period, with payouts scheduled for October 15 and a record date of September 30. This announcement highlights Allstate's ongoing commitment to consistent, meaningful distributions to preferred shareholders, further reinforcing the insurer's reputation for dividend stability and financial strength. We'll assess...

Earlier this month, May Mobility and Lyft announced the launch of their first customer-ready robotaxi pilot in Atlanta, featuring Toyota Sienna hybrid minivans equipped with autonomous driving technology and staffed by safety drivers during the initial phase. This collaboration marks Lyft’s entry into commercial autonomous vehicle services and signals broader ambitions to expand robotaxi offerings with partners like Baidu and Mobileye across additional U.S. and European markets. We'll take a...

It is not every day that you see a lineup of major institutional investors such as Amundi, Nuveen Asset Management, Bank of New York Mellon, and BNP Paribas Asset Management all boosting their stakes in Autohome (NYSE:ATHM) at roughly the same time. Combine that with Wall Street Zen’s recent upgrade from "hold" to "buy," and you have a set of signals that would catch any investor’s eye. These moves suggest increased confidence in Autohome’s direction, sparking fresh debate over what comes...

A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. recently reported its full-year results for the period ended June 30, 2025, showing sales of US$10.98 billion compared to US$9.70 billion in the prior year, but a substantial drop in net income to US$17.32 million from US$68.55 million. Although the company achieved higher revenue, the sharp decline in net income and earnings per share stands out as a key factor attracting investor attention. Given the pronounced decrease in net income despite revenue growth,...

Northern Trust (NTRS) has drawn investor focus as its stock movement sparks new questions about where the company stands today. With ongoing shifts in the financial sector and a steady year for earnings, many are scanning for signals that could shape NTRS’s valuation outlook. Whether you are a long-time holder or just considering an entry, Northern Trust’s latest results and subtle price changes are reasons to pause and take a closer look. Looking at the bigger picture, this past year has...

If you have been tracking Air Products and Chemicals (APD), the news that the company’s new air separation facility in Cleveland is officially up and running may have caught your attention. With the plant now supplying a key onsite customer under a long-term contract, and extending its reach into the regional merchant market, APD is clearly signaling a push for deeper roots in a strategic industrial area. This expansion, paired with fresh reinvestment in the site’s existing assets, represents...

FedEx (FDX) has captured market attention as it moves forward with a sweeping restructuring plan designed to sharpen operational efficiency and support long-term growth. The spotlight is on the company’s targeted cost reductions, with over $1 billion promised through its Network 2.0 transformation and the DRIVE initiative. Investors are also watching closely as FedEx prepares to unveil its first-quarter results, with the added wrinkle of new trade tariffs pressuring its international...

Earlier this week, Hexagon Agility announced the launch of Pioneer Clean Fleet Solutions in partnership with Clean Energy Fuels Corp. and Cummins to provide comprehensive leasing of low-carbon heavy-duty commercial vehicles, featuring Cummins' new X15N natural gas engine. This move positions natural gas trucks as direct competitors to diesel on range and performance, aiming to simplify fleet decarbonization for operators across North America. We’ll explore how the launch of Pioneer Clean...

Illumina recently announced the global launch of Illumina Protein Prep, a next-generation sequencing-based proteomics assay that enables researchers worldwide to integrate proteomics into large-scale genomics studies with a streamlined solution. This launch builds on strong early-access validation and marks a significant expansion of Illumina's multiomics platform, supporting initiatives like the UK Biobank collaboration to accelerate discovery in disease research. We'll examine how the...