Yahoo Finance • 12 days ago

U.S. air-conditioner shipments jump in June as H1 growth remains modest

[Plumber fixing an hot-water heater] Minerva Studio/iStock via Getty Images U.S. shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps surged in June, although slower growth for the first half of the year suggested the monthly i... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 16 days ago

Carlisle Companies Incorporated (CSL)’s New Dividend King Status Comes With Higher Expectations

On August 6, Carlisle Companies Incorporated (NYSE:CSL) announced that its Board of Directors approved a 14% increase in its regular quarterly dividend. The dividend will rise from $1.10 to $1.25 per share, which works out to $5.00 annuall... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 28 days ago

1 S&P 500 Stock to Target This Week and 2 We Brush Off

1 S&P 500 Stock to Target This Week and 2 We Brush Off The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability. But not all large-cap stocks are creat... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 29 days ago

Stocks Rally on Stellar Microsoft Earnings and Chip Stock Strength

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.86%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.29%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +2.65%.  September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.84%, and September E-mini... Full story

Yahoo Finance • last month

3 of Wall Street’s Favorite Stocks with Open Questions

3 of Wall Street's Favorite Stocks with Open Questions Wall Street has set ambitious price targets for the stocks in this article. While this suggests attractive upside potential, it's important to remain skeptical because analysts face i... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

A. O. Smith Corporation declares $0.36 dividend

* A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/AOS]) declares $0.36/share quarterly dividend [https://seekingalpha.com/pr/20580955-a-o-smith-reports-quarterly-dividend], in line with previous. * Forward yield [https://... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Q1 Earnings Highlights: Zurn Elkay (NYSE:ZWS) Vs The Rest Of The HVAC and Water Systems Stocks

Q1 Earnings Highlights: Zurn Elkay (NYSE:ZWS) Vs The Rest Of The HVAC and Water Systems Stocks Let's dig into the relative performance of Zurn Elkay (NYSE:ZWS) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q1 HVAC and water systems earnin... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

2 Cash-Producing Stocks to Target This Week and 1 Facing Headwinds

2 Cash-Producing Stocks to Target This Week and 1 Facing Headwinds A company that generates cash isn't automatically a winner. Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand. Not all companie... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Citi picks and pans for H2 '26: fintech, industrials, climate tech

[Citigroup company office building] Citi released its roadmap for the second half of 2026, including a macro-to-micro view of equity sectors. "Our recently revised S&P 500 (SPY [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/SPY]) (IVV [https://seeking... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

Exchange-Traded Funds, Equity Futures Lower Pre-Bell Tuesday as AI Spending Concerns Weigh on Technology Shares

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was down 1.4%, and the actively t PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premiu... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 2 months ago

A. O. Smith CEO Stephen Shafer to succeed Kevin Wheeler as chairman

* A. O. Smith (AOS [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/AOS]) announced [https://seekingalpha.com/pr/20559663-kevin-wheeler-to-retire-as-executive-chairman-president-and-ceo-stephen-shafer-named-chairman] on Monday that Executive Chairman Ke... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 3 months ago

3 Industrials Stocks We Steer Clear Of

Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. Their momentum is also rising as lower interest rates have incentivized higher capital spending. As a result, the industry has posted a 17% gain over... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 3 months ago

Is A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS) A Good Stock To Buy Now?

Is AOS a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on A. O. Smith Corporation on r/ValueInvesting by Dynaheir-be. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on AOS. A. O. Smith Corporation's share was trading at $56.68 a... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 3 months ago

3 Reasons AOS is Risky and 1 Stock to Buy Instead

Over the past six months, A. O. Smith’s stock price fell to $57.98. Shareholders have lost 8.4% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 11.5%. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results a... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago

2 S&P 500 Stocks to Target This Week and 1 We Find Risky

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability. But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, decl... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago

A Look At A. O. Smith (AOS) Valuation After Recent Share Weakness And Modest Growth

Track your investments for FREE with Simply Wall St, the portfolio command center trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Why A. O. Smith (AOS) is on investors’ radar today A. O. Smith (AOS) has caught investor attentio... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago

3 Cash-Producing Stocks with Open Questions

While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning. Luckily for you, we b... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago

A. O. Smith, Winnebago, Gates Industrial Corporation, Helios, and Fortune Brands Stocks Trade Down, What You Need To Know

What Happened? A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after news of a potential Middle East ceasefire triggered a major shift in the stock market. For weeks, investors held defensive and energy stocks during the conflict between... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 4 months ago

US-Iran Peace Hopes Push the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 to Record Highs

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed up +0.80%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.15%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +1.40%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) rose +0.79%, and Jun... Full story

Yahoo Finance • 5 months ago

3 Small-Cap Stocks We Find Risky

Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street. Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to... Full story