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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
1 Safe-and-Steady Stock on Our Buy List and 2 to Ignore
Low-volatility stocks may offer stability, but that often comes at the cost of slower growth and the upside potential of more dynamic companies. Luckily for you, StockStory helps you navigate which companies are truly worth holding. That said, here is one low-volatility stock providing safe-and-steady growth and two stuck in limbo. Rolling One-Year Beta: -0.07 Best known for its Arm & Hammer baking soda, Church & Dwight (NYSE:CHD) is a household and personal care products company with a vast portfolio that spans laundry detergent to toothbrushes to hair removal creams. Why Are We Cautious About CHD? Absence of organic revenue growth over the past two years suggests it may have to lean into acquisitions to drive its expansion Demand will likely fall over the next 12 months as Wall Street expects flat revenue Day-to-day expenses have swelled relative to revenue over the last year as its operating margin fell by 4.9 percentage points Church & Dwight is trading at $95.50 per share, or 25.5x forward P/E. Read our free research report to see why you should think twice about including CHD in your portfolio, it's free. Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.72 Rising to fame via TikTok and founded in 2013 by Heather Hasson and Trina Spear, Figs (NYSE:FIGS) is a healthcare apparel company known for its stylish approach to medical attire and uniforms. Why Is FIGS Not Exciting? Demand for its offerings was relatively low as its number of active customers has underwhelmed Incremental sales over the last five years were much less profitable as its earnings per share fell by 26.9% annually while its revenue grew Negative returns on capital show that some of its growth strategies have backfired At $4.43 per share, Figs trades at 61x forward P/E. Check out our free in-depth research report to learn more about why FIGS doesn't pass our bar. Rolling One-Year Beta: 0.61 Founded by a mother seeking treatment for her daughter's pulmonary arterial hypertension, United Therapeutics (NASDAQ:UTHR) develops and commercializes medications for chronic lung diseases and other life-threatening conditions, with a focus on pulmonary hypertension treatments. Why Do We Love UTHR? Impressive 22.9% annual revenue growth over the last two years indicates it's winning market share this cycle Impressive free cash flow profitability enables the company to fund new investments or reward investors with share buybacks/dividends Returns on capital are climbing as management makes more lucrative bets United Therapeutics's stock price of $303.40 implies a valuation ratio of 10.4x forward P/E. Is now the right time to buy? Find out in our full research report, it's free. The market surged in 2024 and reached record highs after Donald Trump's presidential victory in November, but questions about new economic policies are adding much uncertainty for 2025. While the crowd speculates what might happen next, we're homing in on the companies that can succeed regardless of the political or macroeconomic environment. Put yourself in the driver's seat and build a durable portfolio by checking out our Top 6 Stocks for this week. This is a curated list of our High Quality stocks that have generated a market-beating return of 176% over the last five years. Stocks that made our list in 2020 include now familiar names such as Nvidia (+1,545% between March 2020 and March 2025) as well as under-the-radar businesses like the once-micro-cap company Tecnoglass (+1,754% five-year return). Find your next big winner with StockStory today for free.
The Independent
13-05-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Meghan says best entrepreneurs are ‘not afraid to get their hands dirty'
The Duchess of Sussex has said the best entrepreneurs are 'not afraid to get their hands dirty'. Meghan, who launched her own As Ever brand, spoke about the need to get 'messy' and the pressures of starting her business, and admitted: 'I don't have time to cook every day.' The duchess, in the latest episode of her Confessions Of A Female Founder podcast, chatted to Heather Hasson, who set up the billion-dollar firm FIGS which sells stylish medical scrubs. Meghan described her busy life establishing her own company: 'As I've been building As Ever, oh let me tell you, it is just a constant state of recalibration. 'There's joy in that but we are always in motion. If you're a founder yourself, you know exactly what I mean, because we're moving at work speed, problem solving, filling gaps in real time, scratching a million tiny, tiny things off of your to do list, but not in that fun way like a lotto ticket.' She recounted having to switch gears to think about the bigger picture, adding: 'But I guess that's where the magic is, right? Because it can get messy, and the best founders are not afraid to get their hands dirty. 'And I don't mean play dirty. I mean when it's 'clean up on aisle five time', you are the first person there with a mop.' Meghan, who demonstrated how to plate up Chinese takeaway food 'beautifully' as well as making spaghetti, honey cake and salt-baked fish on her Netflix show With Love, Meghan, described not having time to cook each day. She told Hasson: 'I see vegetables and I see takeout because I don't have time to cook every day. 'And I go, all right, but how do I still make this flattering and beautiful and present well, and something that people… find appetising?' The duchess compared her gesture to Hasson, who was inspired to transform uncomfortable and unflattering healthcare clothes, and whose firm became the first company co-founded by a female duo to begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange in 2021. Meghan said: 'And, for you, you go, hold on this is something that you're doing every day, you're wearing this uniform every day, you're eating every day. 'How do we elevate that in a way that you feel really good about what you're doing, and you feel proud about what you're wearing, and you're able to have some functionality with it? In some ways they're actually a different version of the same thing.' Hasson replied: 'No, I totally agree. I think when you take something that's so simple in your everyday life and you elevate it, and you make it elegant, I think that's what makes it so special.'
The Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Meghan talks about ‘getting her hands dirty' and admits ‘I don't have time to cook every day' in new podcast episode
MEGHAN Markle spoke about getting her "hands dirty" and admitted she doesn't "have time to cook everyday". The Duchess of Sussex sat down with Heather Hasson, the founder of FIGS, in the latest episode of her podcast. Heather started off selling scrubs outside hospitals for cash at 7am and 7pm but has since grown into a billion-dollar medical apparel brand. The businesswoman has crafted an eye-watering £18million in revenue on scrubs. In the Confessions of a Female Founder episode, Meghan said: "It can get messy and the best founders are not afraid to get their hands dirty. "And I don't mean play dirty. I mean, when it's 'clean up on aisle five' time, you are the first person there with a mop." While talking about her own brand, As Ever, and how she tries to live her daily life, the mum-of-two added: "The whole point for me, and you'll probably speak to this too, is when you see something that is an easy solve in the everyday, that's not complicated, that's not fussy, how do you get your hands involved?' "I see vegetables and I see takeout — because I don't have time to cook every day — and I go, 'Alright, but how do I still make this flattering and beautiful and present well and something that people find appetising?'" More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
The Irish Sun
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Meghan talks about ‘getting her hands dirty' and admits ‘I don't have time to cook every day' in new podcast episode
MEGHAN Markle spoke about getting her "hands dirty" and admitted she doesn't "have time to cook everyday". The Duchess of Sussex sat down with Heather Hasson, the founder of FIGS, in the latest episode of her podcast. Advertisement 1 Meghan Markle spoke about getting her "hands dirty" and admitted she doesn't "have time to cook everyday" Credit: Getty Heather started off selling scrubs outside hospitals for cash at 7am and 7pm but has since grown into a billion-dollar medical apparel brand. The businesswoman has crafted an eye-watering £18million in revenue on scrubs. In the Confessions of a Female Founder episode, Meghan said: "It can get messy and the best founders are not afraid to get their hands dirty. "And I don't mean play dirty. I mean, when it's 'clean up on aisle five' time, you are the first person there with a mop." Advertisement Read More While talking about her own brand, As Ever, and how she tries to live her daily life, the mum-of-two added: "The whole point for me, and you'll probably speak to this too, is when you see something that is an easy solve in the everyday, that's not complicated, that's not fussy, how do you get your hands involved?' "I see vegetables and I see takeout — because I don't have time to cook every day — and I go, 'Alright, but how do I still make this flattering and beautiful and present well and something that people find appetising?'" More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Advertisement Most read in Royals Latest Like us on Facebook at
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Meghan Markle talks about getting her 'hands dirty' on latest podcast with medical scrubs brand founder Heather Hasson
Meghan Markle has spoken about 'getting your hands dirty' and how studying acting at college helped her prepare to be a company founder. The Duchess of Sussex spoke with Heather Hasson, founder of medical scrubs brand Figs, in the latest episode of her podcast Confessions of a Female Founder. Speaking about entrepreneurs who start their own business, Meghan said: 'It can get messy and the best founders are not afraid to get their hands dirty. 'And I don't mean play dirty. I mean, when it's 'clean up on aisle five' time, you are the first person there with a mop.' The Duchess added: 'The whole point for me, and you'll probably speak to this too, is when you see something that is an easy solve in the everyday, that's not complicated, that's not fussy, how do you get your hands involved?' 'I see vegetables and I see takeout — because I don't have time to cook every day — and I go, 'Alright, but how do I still make this flattering and beautiful and present well and something that people find appetising?.' Hasson replied: 'I think when you take something so simple in your everyday life and you elevate it and you make it elegant, I think that's what makes it so special.' Meghan also talked about her experience studying theatre and international relations at Northwestern University helped her prepare to be a company founder. She said: 'I was a theatre major and part of the program was that you couldn't just do the acting. 'You had to do soup-to-nuts every part of what a production would entail, which I actually think is incredible training for when you're running a team, because you appreciate what the sound person does and what the lighting person does. 'Wardrobe department and sewing were part of it too, so I am comfortable with a sewing machine.'
