Shares of consumer goods giant Church & Dwight (CHD) climbed nearly 5% following the release of strong annual results and an optimistic sales forecast, coupled with its 30th consecutive annual dividend increase.
Buoyed by strategic brand exits and tariff mitigation, Church & Dwight enters 2026 with robust cash flow and a sharpened focus on its 'power brands' like Arm & Hammer and TheraBreath, despite a challenging consumer landscape.
Consumer staples giant Church & Dwight (NYSE:CHD) reported fourth-quarter revenue in line with Wall Street expectations, though underlying organic sales showed signs of stagnation. The company's gross margin outperformance provided a bright spot, lifting shares post-earnings.
The S&P 500 is home to market leaders, but not all its constituents are created equal. We examine one company navigating challenges and two others positioned for potential growth, providing context on their valuations and market positions.
Shares of the direct-to-consumer telehealth company Hims & Hers have been halved over the past six months, trading near $27. Investors are now weighing whether the steep sell-off presents a buying opportunity or signals deeper troubles ahead.
Despite posting robust year-over-year growth, Brown & Brown's Q4 revenue miss triggered a sharp sell-off. The earnings call revealed deeper pressures, from integration challenges and talent poaching to market normalization, setting the stage for a pivotal 2024.
The S&P 500's 1.4% rise in January 2026 aligns with a decades-old market indicator, the 'January Barometer,' which historically signals strong full-year performance. Analysis of the past 40 years shows an 80% probability of gains through December following a positive January.
Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS) transitions from the S&P 600 to the S&P 400 index, a move that reflects its evolving market stature and is set to alter its visibility among institutional investors and index-tracking funds.
AT&T's landmark deal to acquire Lumen's fiber assets signals a major strategic pivot, creating a new open-access network subsidiary to expand its broadband reach and challenge rivals Verizon and T-Mobile.
A cluster of insider purchases at Singapore-listed Sing Investments & Finance is drawing investor attention, as executives put their own money behind the company's stock. Analysts view such coordinated buying as a potentially bullish signal, though caution it's just one piece of the investment puzzle.
As Jack Henry & Associates (JKHY) prepares to announce its fiscal fourth-quarter results, the financial technology sector watches closely. The report could set the tone for peers in a market segment recently under pressure.
As H&R Block prepares to report its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing its consistent history of surpassing revenue estimates against a challenging discretionary spending environment and recent stock pressure.
As J&J Snack Foods prepares to release its quarterly results, investors are weighing stable analyst expectations against a backdrop of mixed performance in the shelf-stable food sector.
Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi forcefully rebutted First Amendment criticisms following the arrests of ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon and several activists at a St. Paul church, framing the incident as a dangerous disruption that terrorized worshippers and vowing full prosecution.
Driven by robust subscriber growth, a surge in free cash flow, and a new $10 billion buyback plan, AT&T's stock rallied over 10% this week, signaling renewed investor confidence in the telecom giant's convergence strategy.
AT&T is significantly expanding its high-speed internet reach through a major acquisition and a novel financial structure, positioning itself at the forefront of the intensifying battle for broadband supremacy.
A recent discounted cash flow analysis suggests D&O Green Technologies Berhad's stock may be significantly undervalued, trading around RM0.60 against a calculated fair value of RM0.89. The semiconductor-focused firm's current valuation presents a notable gap for investors to consider.
A discounted cash flow analysis suggests Australis Oil & Gas (ASX:ATS) shares may be trading close to their intrinsic value. We examine the model's assumptions and the broader context for the energy junior.
Two financial sector giants, S&P Global and Goldman Sachs, have announced increased quarterly payouts, signaling confidence in their financial health and future prospects amid a dynamic market environment.
Shares of Cushman & Wakefield have surged 35.8% in six months, dramatically outpacing the broader market. While strong quarterly results fueled the climb, a deeper look at the firm's long-term financial health reveals potential headwinds that could give investors pause.
