The Hormuz Reopening Trade: These 20 Large-Cap Stocks Still Haven't Caught Up To Pre-War Levels

Following President Trump's announcement of a U.S.-Iran peace deal and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices plunged 5.4% to $80/barrel. However, 20 large-cap stocks worth over $100 billion remain trading 15-24% below their pre-war levels from February 27, 2026. The laggards span consumer staples, healthcare, software, and mining sectors, with weakness extending beyond the war premium as these companies face ongoing margin pressures from higher energy costs.

06/15/2026, 11:29 AM • Benzinga

Bargain Hunters: These 3 Dividend Stocks Recently Hit New 52-Week Lows

Three dividend stocks that recently hit 52-week lows are presented as potential buying opportunities: McDonald's (2.6% yield, down 8% YTD), AT&T (4.89% yield, down 9% YTD with concerns about Starlink competition overblown), and Unilever (3.86% yield, down 12% YTD due to food business spin-off uncertainty). All three are positioned as stable, long-term income investments trading at attractive valuations.

06/10/2026, 10:15 AM • The Motley Fool

Forget Timing the Market: Just Buy These Dividend Stocks and Hold Forever

The article recommends two consumer staples companies as long-term dividend investments: McCormick, a spice maker with 100+ years of dividend payments, currently trading at historically low valuations ahead of a transformative merger with Unilever's foods division; and Clorox, which has grown dividends for 48 consecutive years and is experiencing temporary operational challenges from an ERP system transition, creating an attractive entry point with a 5.5% yield.

06/06/2026, 7:30 AM • The Motley Fool

Laundry Detergents Market to Reach USD 131.49 Billion by 2035 Amid Rising Demand for Liquid Pods and Premium Fabric Care Solutions | Report by SNS Insider

The global laundry detergents market is projected to grow from USD 79.2 billion in 2025 to USD 131.49 billion by 2035, with a CAGR of 5.20%. Growth is driven by increasing demand for liquid detergents and single-dose pods, premiumization of fabric care products, and expansion in e-commerce distribution. The U.S. market is expected to reach USD 23.24 billion by 2035, while Europe hits USD 33.54 billion, with North America as the fastest-growing region.

05/30/2026, 9:30 AM • GlobeNewswire

Goldman Sachs Says M&A Market On Pace To Rival Historic 2021 Frenzy

Goldman Sachs President John Waldron stated that 2026 M&A activity is on track to approach or exceed 2021 record levels, driven primarily by corporate-led dealmaking. Q1 2026 saw $861.1 billion in M&A volumes, a 9.7% increase over Q1 2025. The bank remains optimistic about IPO prospects and continues to benefit from strong advisory backlogs.

05/29/2026, 1:17 PM • Benzinga

Procter & Gamble vs. Clorox: Which Consumer Goods Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares Procter & Gamble and Clorox as defensive dividend stocks for 2026. While Clorox offers a higher dividend yield of 5.1% versus P&G's 2.9%, P&G is recommended as the better buy due to its significantly stronger free cash flow generation ($3.0 billion quarterly vs. Clorox's $761 million annually), superior financial health, and greater ability to sustain and grow dividends. Both companies face customer concentration risks and competitive pressures, but P&G's scale and profitability make it the more reliable choice for dividend investors.

05/28/2026, 12:17 PM • The Motley Fool

Fish Sauce Market Opportunity Report 2026: $5 Bn Growth Drivers, Trends Analysis, and Global Forecasts 2025-2035

The global fish sauce market is projected to grow from $3.1 billion in 2025 to $5.1 billion by 2035 at a CAGR of 5.3%, driven by rising international popularity of Southeast Asian cuisines, increasing adoption in processed foods for umami flavoring, and growing consumer preference for natural fermented condiments. North America accounts for $549 million of the market, with expansion fueled by e-commerce accessibility and Asian restaurant growth.

05/25/2026, 5:41 AM • GlobeNewswire

Facial Serum Market Growth Forecast 2026-2032 Featuring Amorepacific, Beiersdorf, Clarins, Coty, J&J, La Roche-Posay and More | Rising Demand for Targeted Skincare Treatments Drives Adoption of Facial Serums

The global facial serum market is projected to grow from US$5.0 billion in 2025 to US$7.2 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 5.2%. Growth is driven by innovations in formulations, personalization through AI-driven skin analysis, clean beauty trends, and expansion of e-commerce channels. Anti-aging serums are expected to reach US$1.8 billion by 2032, while China is forecasted to grow at 8.1% CAGR.

05/21/2026, 4:59 AM • GlobeNewswire

Skincare Innovation Fuels Makeup Remover Market Boom - Projections & Insights to 2032

The global makeup remover market is projected to grow from US$1.6 billion in 2025 to US$2.1 billion by 2032 at a 4.0% CAGR. Growth is driven by increasing demand for gentle, microbiome-friendly formulas, sustainable packaging alternatives, AI-driven personalization, and the popularity of double-cleansing routines. Key challenges include market saturation and declining use of traditional makeup wipes as consumers shift toward eco-friendly solutions.

05/19/2026, 4:52 AM • GlobeNewswire

Diversify Your Portfolio With These European Dividend Stocks

The article highlights three European dividend stocks offering yields significantly higher than the S&P 500 average of 1.2%. Shell (SHEL) benefits from high oil prices and strategic transformation, Unilever (UL) demonstrates strong brand power with 43 consecutive years of dividend increases, and Sanofi (SNY) shows robust pharmaceutical growth with 30 consecutive years of dividend increases.

05/14/2026, 4:47 PM • Investing

Moisturizing Cream Market Size to Hit USD 24.54 Billion by 2035, Driven by Rising Skincare Awareness and Demand for Natural Products | Research by SNS Insider

The global moisturizing cream market is projected to grow from USD 14.07 billion in 2025 to USD 24.54 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 5.72%. Growth is driven by increasing skincare awareness, demand for natural products, and premium formulations. The U.S. market is expected to reach USD 6.97 billion by 2035. Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness the fastest growth at 6.28% CAGR, while North America currently dominates with 40.25% market share.

05/03/2026, 7:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Deal Dispatch: Unilever Buys Grüns, Pershing Square Eyes Universal Music Group, Saks Global Reorganization Plan

Major M&A activity includes Unilever acquiring gummy supplements maker Grüns for $1.2 billion, Bill Ackman's Pershing Square offering $63 billion for Universal Music Group, and Capital One completing its $2.56 billion acquisition of Brex. Meanwhile, several companies face financial distress with Asend Elements and National Road Logistics filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and Saks Global Enterprises restructuring debt from its Neiman Marcus acquisition.

04/10/2026, 2:27 PM • Benzinga

Looks Like M&A Week in 3 Different Sectors

A major M&A week sees Sysco acquiring Restaurant Depot for $26 billion and McCormick merging with Unilever's food division for $44 billion, while Eli Lilly acquires Centessa Pharmaceuticals for $7.8 billion. The podcast discusses the track record of consumer brand mergers (mostly unsuccessful) and analyzes Whirlpool as a dividend investment amid housing market headwinds.

04/08/2026, 12:02 PM • The Motley Fool

Elida Beauty Builds an Independent Digital Core with SnapLogic and Pace Integration

Elida Beauty, a newly independent beauty company with iconic brands like ST. Ives and VO5, has implemented SnapLogic's Agentic Integration platform to build a scalable technology foundation following its separation from Unilever. The platform connects multiple ERP systems, logistics providers, and supply chain tools, enabling the company to process thousands of orders through 400+ integration pipelines while maintaining operational consistency across global markets.

04/08/2026, 4:58 AM • GlobeNewswire

Deal Dispatch: McCormick, Unilever Merge, Sysco Acquires Jetro Restaurant Depot For $29 Billion, QVC Considers Bankruptcy

Major M&A activity dominates the market with McCormick merging with Unilever's Foods business in a $29.1 billion deal, Sysco acquiring Jetro Restaurant Depot for $29 billion, and Eli Lilly acquiring Centessa Pharmaceuticals for $7.8 billion. Meanwhile, QVC faces financial distress and is considering Chapter 11 bankruptcy, while several other companies including IO Biotech and Lipella Pharmaceuticals have filed for bankruptcy.

04/03/2026, 10:35 AM • Benzinga