METLIFE INC (MET) Stock News

Meta Platforms has been a trending stock with shares returning +18.9% over the past month. While the company shows strong revenue growth projections (+26.4% for current fiscal year), current quarter earnings are expected to decline -11.9% year-over-year. The stock received a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating, suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term. Meta is trading at a premium valuation (Grade D) compared to its peers.

Alphabet reported 15% year-over-year growth in Google Services revenues to $94.5 billion in Q2 2026, driven by strong performance in Search, YouTube, and subscriptions. AI integration, including AI Mode surpassing 1 billion monthly active users, is enhancing monetization and user engagement. The company faces competition from Meta Platforms and Apple, both leveraging AI-powered tools and expanding their service offerings.

Alphabet is leveraging AI adoption across Search, Google Cloud, YouTube, and Gemini to strengthen its competitive position against Meta and Reddit in digital advertising. Gemini AI Mode surpassed 1 billion monthly users while Google Cloud revenues surged 82% year-over-year. However, GOOGL stock trades at a premium valuation and underperformed the broader tech sector year-to-date, while competitors Reddit and Meta are also making significant AI-driven gains in ad monetization.

HUTCHMED announced that AstraZeneca has submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the FDA for ORPATHYS® (savolitinib) combined with TAGRISSO® (osimertinib) to treat patients with MET-driven EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer who progressed on EGFR-TKI therapy. The submission is supported by the SAFFRON Phase III trial, which demonstrated statistically significant improvements in progression-free survival and overall survival compared to platinum-based chemotherapy.

Meta Platforms (META) closed at $744.10, up 1.02% and outperforming the S&P 500's decline. The stock has surged 29.22% over the past month. While revenue is expected to grow 23.29% year-over-year to $63.18 billion, EPS is projected to decline 11.86% to $6.39. Meta holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 23.47, trading at a premium to its industry average.

Meta Platforms (META) gained 1.34% to $682.31, outperforming the S&P 500. The stock has surged 23.31% over the past month. Upcoming earnings are expected to show an EPS of $6.39 (down 11.86% YoY) with revenue projected at $63.18 billion (up 23.29% YoY). META holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E of 21.27, trading at a premium to its industry average.

HUTCHMED announced positive Phase III SANOVO trial results showing that ORPATHYS® (savolitinib) combined with TAGRISSO® (osimertinib) demonstrated statistically significant progression-free survival improvements and encouraging overall survival benefits in treatment-naïve patients with MET-overexpressing EGFR-mutated NSCLC in China, extending the clinical value of the combination into the first-line setting.

Alphabet reported Q2 2026 Google ad revenues of $81.63B, up 14.4% YoY, driven by Search growth (17% to $63.27B) and YouTube ads (13% to $11.06B). Gemini AI integration is boosting advertiser performance with 500,000 adopters seeing 15% more conversions. However, Alphabet faces tougher Q3 comparisons and FX headwinds, while competitors Reddit and Meta continue gaining ground with strong ad revenue growth.

Rosen Law Firm is reminding Badger Meter investors of the August 3, 2026 deadline to join a securities class action lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that Badger Meter made materially false and misleading statements about its financial results by artificially pulling forward customer orders to recognize revenue early, which concealed weakening demand and deteriorating order trends.

Rosen Law Firm reminds investors of the August 3, 2026 deadline to join a securities class action against Badger Meter, Inc. The lawsuit alleges that defendants made materially false and misleading statements about the company's financial results and growth prospects. According to the complaint, Badger Meter artificially inflated results by pulling forward customer orders to recognize revenue early, which concealed weakening demand and deteriorating order trends.

Following the announcement of its proposed merger with WDP, Standard & Poor's has placed ARGAN's BBB- credit rating on CreditWatch with positive outlook, signaling a potential upgrade of at least one notch. S&P cited the merger's expected benefits including increased size, strengthened rental income profile, expanded geographic diversification, and reduced client concentration risk, positioning the combined entity as a European logistics real estate leader.

Meta Platforms trades at an attractive valuation of 18.7x forward earnings, cheaper than peers like Amazon (29x) and Alphabet (25x), while maintaining the fastest growth rate in its peer group. The stock has rallied on rumors of a new cloud computing division that could monetize excess AI computing capacity. However, market skepticism persists due to Meta's massive spending on AI infrastructure without clear returns, and its poor track record with cutting-edge technologies. The author views Meta as undervalued with a bright future driven by its strong ad business, potential cloud computing venture, and AI products.

A securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Badger Meter, Inc. (NYSE: BMI) alleging that the company made materially false and misleading statements about its financial results and growth prospects during the Class Period (April 18, 2024 - April 16, 2026). The lawsuit claims Badger Meter artificially inflated results by pulling forward customer orders to recognize revenue early, concealing weakening demand and deteriorating order trends. The lead plaintiff deadline is August 3, 2026.

Meta is planning massive AI data center spending of $125-145 billion in 2026 alone, but CEO Mark Zuckerberg has not provided concrete details on expected returns on investment. While the company's advertising business is performing well, analysts question whether these unprecedented capital expenditures will generate adequate returns. Meta's recent announcement to lease excess compute capacity suggests potential overbuilding.

Lowey Dannenberg P.C. has been appointed co-lead counsel in a class action lawsuit against Ramaco Resources Inc. alleging violations of federal securities laws related to the company's July 2025 senior notes offering. Investors who purchased common stock in connection with the offering may be eligible to recover losses and must act before June 22, 2026.

Metallium Limited presented its patented Flash Joule Heating (FJH) technology at the Canaccord Genuity Global Metals and Mining Conference, positioning it as a solution to reduce U.S. reliance on China for critical metals processing. The company, which recently received a Department of War grant for gallium and germanium recovery from e-waste, is pursuing a NASDAQ uplist expected later in 2026 and focusing on urban mining/recycling and mineral processing verticals.

Metalla Royalty & Streaming Ltd. has nominated Sandeep Singh to its board of directors ahead of its annual general meeting scheduled for June 23, 2026. Singh brings two decades of mining and royalty sector experience, including previous roles as CEO of Western Copper and Gold and Osisko Gold Royalties, along with extensive investment banking background in metals and mining.

Law firm Bragar Eagel & Squire is investigating Badger Meter for potential securities law violations following the company's significant earnings miss on April 17, 2026. Badger Meter reported Q1 2026 EPS of $0.93 (missing estimates by $0.26) and revenue of $202.03 million (missing estimates by $28.58 million), citing a 10% year-over-year decline in utility water sales. The stock fell 24.13% to $115.54 per share on the news.