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SET:TTBBanks

3 Asian Dividend Stocks Offering Up To 6% Yield

As global markets grapple with concerns over AI disruption and economic shifts, Asian stock markets have shown resilience, with Japan's indices experiencing notable gains following political developments. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks in Asia offer an appealing option for investors seeking stability and income through potentially attractive yields.
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SHSE:688033Machinery

Asian Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership To Watch

As global markets grapple with concerns over AI disruptions and economic shifts, Asian equities have shown resilience, with Japan's stock market experiencing notable gains following political developments. In this context of fluctuating global sentiment, growth companies in Asia with high insider ownership offer a unique appeal, as such ownership can often signal confidence in a company's long-term prospects and align management interests with those of shareholders.
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SZSE:002544Communications

High Growth Tech Stocks in Asia February 2026

As global markets grapple with AI disruption concerns, leading to declines in major indices like the Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500, Asian tech stocks have shown resilience amid these uncertainties. In this environment, high-growth tech stocks in Asia can offer compelling opportunities for investors seeking exposure to innovation-driven sectors, particularly when they demonstrate strong fundamentals and adaptability to evolving market dynamics.
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TSE:5290Basic Materials

Discovering Asia's Hidden Stock Gems In February 2026

As global markets grapple with AI disruption concerns and fluctuating economic indicators, Asia presents a unique landscape where small-cap stocks are gaining attention amidst broader market shifts. In this context, identifying promising stocks involves looking for companies that demonstrate resilience and adaptability in changing environments, often characterized by innovative strategies or niche market positions.
SZSE:002638
SZSE:002638Electrical

Better World Green Leads The Charge In Asian Penny Stocks

As global markets grapple with AI disruption concerns, Asian markets continue to present unique opportunities for investors. Penny stocks, a term that may seem outdated, still hold relevance as they often represent smaller or newer companies with potential for growth and value. In this article, we explore three penny stocks in Asia that stand out due to their financial strength and potential long-term promise.
CPSE:NETC
CPSE:NETCIT

A Look At Netcompany Group (CPSE:NETC) Valuation After Launching A DKK 750m Share Buyback Programme

Netcompany Group (CPSE:NETC) has launched a share buyback programme of up to DKK 750 million, targeting as many as 3,250,000 shares to adjust its capital structure and cover share-based incentive commitments. See our latest analysis for Netcompany Group. At a share price of DKK307.4, Netcompany Group has a 1 year total shareholder return of 6.96%, while the year to date share price return of 12.47% suggests momentum has softened in recent months despite the newly announced buyback...
TSE:1812
TSE:1812Construction

A Look At Kajima (TSE:1812) Valuation After Upgraded Earnings Guidance And Strong Nine Month Results

What Kajima’s guidance revision and earnings update mean for investors Kajima (TSE:1812) has drawn fresh attention after raising its full year earnings guidance and reporting higher sales, revenue and net income for the nine months to December 2025, driven by construction business performance. The new consolidated forecast now points to revenues of ¥3,030,000 million, operating income of ¥228,000 million and net income attributable to owners of parent of ¥170,000 million, with basic earnings...
NasdaqGS:SYRE
NasdaqGS:SYREBiotechs

Why Spyre Therapeutics (SYRE) Is Up 7.1% After Faster IBD Trial Timelines And New Commercial Chief

In recent updates, Spyre Therapeutics outlined its 2026 plans, highlighting accelerated timelines for six proof-of-concept readouts, including the SKYLINE ulcerative colitis trial completing enrollment earlier than initially expected, and confirmed that the SKYWAY basket trial remains on schedule for later-stage data. The company also recently appointed Kate Tansey Chevlen as Chief Commercial Officer, signaling a growing emphasis on commercial readiness alongside its advancing inflammatory...
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ENXTPA:MCLuxury

Is It Time To Reassess LVMH (ENXTPA:MC) After A 20.9% One Year Share Price Decline

If you are wondering whether LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton Société Européenne is attractively priced today, it helps to step back from the brand power and look closely at what the current share price actually implies. The stock last closed at €533.90, with a 1.7% gain over the past 7 days, but a 8.4% decline over 30 days, a 16.8% decline year to date, and a 20.9% decline over 1 year, while the 5 year return sits at 9.3% and the 3 year return at a 30.1% decline. Recent coverage around...
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TSE:4502Pharmaceuticals

How FDA Priority Review For Narcolepsy Drug Oveporexton At Takeda Pharmaceutical (TSE:4502) Has Changed Its Investment Story

Earlier this month, Takeda Pharmaceutical announced that the U.S. FDA accepted its New Drug Application and granted Priority Review for orexin agonist Oveporexton (TAK-861) in narcolepsy type 1, with a PDUFA decision expected in the third quarter of this year. This development highlights Takeda’s push into orexin-targeted neuroscience, aiming to address persistent symptoms in narcolepsy type 1 where many patients remain insufficiently treated. We’ll now examine how the FDA’s Priority Review...
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TSX:CAEAerospace & Defense

Assessing CAE (TSX:CAE) Valuation After Defense Beat, Deleveraging Progress And Civil Asset Rationalization

CAE (TSX:CAE) is back in focus after its defense segment outperformed expectations, management raised the outlook for that business, met its full year deleveraging goal early, and moved to streamline underused civil aviation assets. See our latest analysis for CAE. At a share price of CA$41.35, CAE has seen a 30 day share price return of 12.76% decline and a 90 day share price return of 13.26% gain. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 9.02% and 3 year total shareholder return of 35.17%...
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TSE:9435Industrials

Hikari Tsushin (TSE:9435) Valuation After Upgraded Earnings And Dividend Guidance

Hikari Tsushin (TSE:9435) drew fresh attention after reporting nine month earnings to December 31, 2025, along with higher full year profit and dividend forecasts, citing foreign exchange gains and its policy of steadily returning cash to shareholders. See our latest analysis for Hikari Tsushin. Despite the earnings and dividend guidance news, Hikari Tsushin’s recent share price has been soft, with a 7 day share price return of a 5.74% decline and a 30 day share price return of a 4.4%...
NYSE:JPM
NYSE:JPMBanks

What JPMorgan Chase (JPM)'s Branch Expansion and Renovation Drive Means For Shareholders

Earlier in February 2026, JPMorgan Chase announced a multibillion-dollar plan to open more than 160 new US branches and renovate about 600 locations across over 30 states, extending its reach into low-to-moderate income and rural communities as part of a wider three-year program to add more than 500 branches and 3,500 employees by 2027. This renewed commitment to physical banking underscores management’s conviction that branches remain a powerful engine for deposit growth, card sign-ups, and...
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TSE:3407Chemicals

Assessing Asahi Kasei (TSE:3407) Valuation After AK1960 Enters Phase I Trials

Asahi Kasei (TSE:3407) is back on investors’ radar after its pharma arm and Alchemedicine moved endothelin A receptor antagonist AK1960 into Phase I trials for refractory conditions such as chronic kidney disease. See our latest analysis for Asahi Kasei. Those healthcare moves sit alongside fresh earnings guidance and recent results. The market has responded with a strong 30 day share price return of 16.66% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 81.82%, suggesting momentum has been building...
NasdaqGS:SMCI
NasdaqGS:SMCITech

Super Micro Insider Buying Highlights Valuation Debate And Margin Pressures

Super Micro Computer (NasdaqGS:SMCI) executives, including the CEO, have been purchasing company shares following recent market concerns about profitability. The insider buying comes as investors focus on gross margin pressures and the company’s bargaining position with large cloud customers. These transactions signal management’s confidence in the business while it works through questions about margins and long term profitability. Super Micro Computer, a server and IT infrastructure...
CPSE:NKT
CPSE:NKTElectrical

Assessing NKT (CPSE:NKT) Valuation After Long-Term Mainova Power Cable Partnership Announcement

NKT (CPSE:NKT) has drawn fresh attention after announcing an exclusive power cable partnership with German grid operator Mainova. The agreement runs to 2033 and supports Frankfurt’s long term electricity network upgrade and electrification needs. See our latest analysis for NKT. Alongside this Mainova deal and recent news such as the power purchase agreement with Uniper and the upcoming CFO change, NKT’s 1 year total shareholder return of 64.04% and 5 year total shareholder return of 264.59%...
NasdaqGS:PLMR
NasdaqGS:PLMRInsurance

A Look At Palomar Holdings (PLMR) Valuation After Strong 2025 Earnings Growth

Palomar Holdings (PLMR) just released fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, reporting higher revenue and net income compared with 2024. The company attributed this performance to specialty insurance expansion, disciplined underwriting, and the integration of acquired businesses into its portfolio. See our latest analysis for Palomar Holdings. Despite the strong 2025 earnings update, Palomar Holdings' recent share price has cooled slightly. The 1 month share price return is 1.19% and the...
NYSE:BABA
NYSE:BABAMultiline Retail

Alibaba’s Qwen3.5 AI Puts Open Source And Monetization In Focus

Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) has launched its advanced Qwen3.5 AI model, highlighting new multimodal and agentic features. The model is described as cheaper and faster than previous versions, with capabilities that Alibaba says compare with major U.S. AI systems. Alibaba is open sourcing part of its Qwen AI suite and pushing new monetization options for cloud and enterprise customers. For you as an investor, this move sits at the intersection of Alibaba's core e commerce, cloud, and...