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Dick’s looks supreme in world of sporting goods
The retail sporting goods industry has shrunk to one major national player: Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS). Dick’s and athletic-shoe retailer Foot Locker accounted for 25% of the U.S. retail sporting goods market in 2024, according to Euromonitor. Dick’s bought Foot Locker last year for $2.4 billion. Foot Locker has about 2,560 stores and the […]
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Urban Outfitters is counting on subscription model to boost profit
The allure of receiving new clothing once a month is a deal that many shoppers do not want to pass up, benefiting companies such as Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ: URBN), which offer a subscription service. Keeping clothing for several years has lost some of its luster. Instead, consumers who like to keep up with fashion trends […]
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Jazz Pharmaceuticals shifts focus to expand drug pipeline
Jazz Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: JAZZ) is leaning more toward generating growth from its group of oncology drugs to expand the company’s portfolio. Several drugs were approved recently, including two treatments in 2025 – Zepzelca to treat metastatic small cell lung cancer and Modeyso to treat a rare brain tumor. Diversifying its portfolio with acquisitions has […]
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Iqvia’s AI boosts clinical trial efficiency
Iqvia Holdings (NYSE: IQV) is working towards removing inefficiencies in clinical trials so it can help pharmaceutical companies get to the finish line sooner by adding a new drug to the market. Last fall, Iqvia, a clinical trial company, invested in artificial intelligence to manage the financial components of clinical trials and streamline the process. […]
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Rats and roaches: there’s money in extermination
When you hear about intrusive critters such as rats, cockroaches, ants, bedbugs and termites, your first thought may be: “gross!” But for the two leading pest control companies, Rentokil Initial (NYSE: RTO) and Rollins (NYSE: ROL), those disgusting varmints mean money. The former has a market share of 30% in the U.S., and the latter […]
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Adidas jumps back into contention
Adidas (CBOE: ADS), the world’s No. 2 athletic footwear and apparel maker after Nike (NYSE: NKE), is on the rebound after a myriad of woes over the past few years. The Germany-based company reported a revenue increase of 2% in the fourth quarter from a year ago. But the gain was a lofty 11% after […]
