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HII (NYSE:HII) delivered a high-volume start to fiscal 2026, reporting double-digit revenue growth and a significant expansion of its contract backlog as the nation’s largest shipbuilder ramps up production for the U.S. Navy.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE:VAC) reported a softer start to 2026, as a slight dip in contract sales and a shift in the financing environment pressured the bottom line.
Fortrea (NASDAQ:FTRE) reported a steady start to 2026, characterized by robust new business wins and a growing backlog that provides a solid foundation for the company as it navigates its second full year as a standalone clinical research organization (CRO).
Leonardo DRS (NASDAQ:DRS) raised its financial outlook for the year as the defense contractor capitalizes on a record $4.7 billion backlog and surging demand for advanced sensing and electric power systems.
PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) signaled a new chapter in its capital return strategy, declaring its first-ever quarterly dividend even as the company grapples with contracting operating margins in an increasingly crowded digital checkout market.
Ecovyst (NYSE:ECVT) announced a significant expansion in its first-quarter financial results for 2026, headlined by a 50% year-over-year increase in sales from continuing operations.
ADTRAN Holdings (NASDAQ:ADTN) reported robust financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, as the company capitalizes on accelerating investment in fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and high-speed optical networking.
Payward has accused Etana Custody and its CEO Dion Russell of orchestrating a “Ponzi-like” scheme that allegedly misappropriated more than $25 million in customer funds.
Medibank (ASX:MPL) reports steady growth and reaffirmed FY26 outlook. Despite rising health cost inflation, the insurer saw a 25% surge in policyholder growth.
Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE:BR) reported record-breaking activity on its Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) platform for April 2026, signaling a significant shift in how global financial institutions manage liquidity.
