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ASX:SDF
ASX:SDFInsurance

Is Leadership Turbulence Reframing Steadfast Group’s (ASX:SDF) Long-Term Governance and Risk Narrative?

Steadfast Group recently experienced a period of leadership uncertainty after its Managing Director stepped aside following a workplace complaint investigation, prompting the appointment of Tim Mathieson as acting CEO ahead of the upcoming half-year results. This episode highlights how governance and leadership stability can quickly become as important as earnings expectations when investors assess Steadfast’s longer-term prospects. We’ll now consider how this leadership uncertainty may...
NYSE:AVTR
NYSE:AVTRLife Sciences

Avantor (AVTR) Q3 Loss Of US$711.8 Million Tests Bullish Earnings Narratives

How Avantor's FY 2025 Numbers Set the Stage for the Next Chapter Avantor (AVTR) just posted its FY 2025 third quarter results with revenue of US$1,623.8 million, a basic EPS loss of US$1.04 and net income loss of US$711.8 million, putting a sharp spotlight on profitability. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$1,714.4 million in Q3 2024 to US$1,686.6 million in Q4 2024, then to US$1,581.4 million and US$1,683.4 million in Q1 and Q2 2025, with EPS shifting from US$0.08 to...
NasdaqGM:NVTS
NasdaqGM:NVTSSemiconductor

A Look At Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) Valuation After New 10 kW AI Data Center Power Platform Launch

Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) has introduced a 10 kW all‑GaN DC‑DC power platform targeting next‑generation AI data centers, offering up to 98.5% peak efficiency, 1 MHz switching frequency, and high power density in a compact full‑brick module. See our latest analysis for Navitas Semiconductor. At a share price of $8.76, Navitas has had a mixed few months, with a 7 day share price return of 6.83% alongside a 30 day share price decline of 16.01%. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 207.37%...
NasdaqGS:CASH
NasdaqGS:CASHBanks

Is It Time To Reassess Pathward Financial (CASH) After Recent Share Price Strength?

If you are wondering whether Pathward Financial's current share price still offers value, it helps to first see how its market price lines up with what the business might be worth. The stock last closed at US$89.59, with returns of 21.8% over the past month, 24.7% year to date and 14.0% over the last year, which can change how investors think about both upside and risk. Recent news coverage has focused on Pathward Financial's position in the U.S. banking sector and how its business model...
NasdaqGS:BKNG
NasdaqGS:BKNGHospitality

Does Booking (BKNG) Using Route 66 Spotlight Hint at a Deeper Brand and Moat Strategy?

Earlier in February 2026, Booking.com was named the Official Travel Partner of the Route 66 Centennial, integrating its platform across a year-long series of road-trip events along the historic highway as it nears its 100th anniversary. This partnership puts Booking.com at the heart of a high-visibility U.S. road-trip campaign, highlighting its end-to-end trip planning tools, flexible bookings, and broad lodging and car rental coverage along the full Route 66 corridor. Next, we’ll examine...
NYSE:NU
NYSE:NUBanks

Is It Too Late To Consider Nu Holdings (NU) After A 232% Three Year Surge?

If you are wondering whether Nu Holdings is still good value after its strong run, you are not alone. The stock has quickly become a talking point for many growth focused investors. The share price recently closed at US$17.41, with total returns of 2.3% over the past week, 2.2% over the past month, 2.3% year to date and 27.6% over the last year, while the 3 year return sits at 232.3%. This naturally raises questions about what is already priced in. Recent news flow has centered on Nu...
BME:TEF
BME:TEFTelecom

Telefónica (BME:TEF) Valuation Check After Reporting Annual Loss And Recent Share Price Gains

Telefónica (BME:TEF) has come back into focus for investors after its latest reported figures showed annual revenue of €41.62b alongside a net loss of €1.02b, a combination that often prompts fresh questions about valuation and risk. See our latest analysis for Telefónica. At a share price of €3.64, Telefónica has seen a 5.91% 1 month share price return and a 4.57% year to date share price return. Its 1 year total shareholder return of an 8.32% decline contrasts with positive 3 and 5 year...
NYSE:UNH
NYSE:UNHHealthcare

UnitedHealth Faces Medicare Scrutiny As Margin Focus Meets Revenue Headwinds

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) is under heightened regulatory scrutiny over Medicare Advantage payment practices following a Senate Finance Committee report. The company is shifting its focus to margin instead of growth as it responds to a tougher reimbursement backdrop and closer oversight. Management is guiding for the first annual revenue decline in decades, citing adverse Medicare policy proposals. UnitedHealth Group sits at the center of US managed care, with Medicare Advantage a key...
TSX:VNP
TSX:VNPChemicals

How Investors May Respond To 5N Plus (TSX:VNP) U.S. Grant For Germanium Recycling Expansion

In January 2026, 5N Plus Inc. announced it had secured a US$18.1 million U.S. government grant to expand germanium recycling and refining capacity at its St. George, Utah facility over 48 months, supporting domestic optics and solar crystal supply chains. This program is expected to eventually enable 5N Plus to recover up to 20 metric tons of high-purity germanium annually, reinforcing its role in supplying critical materials for infrared optics, defense systems, and satellite solar...
OTCPK:FNMA
OTCPK:FNMADiversified Financial

Fannie Mae (OTCPK:FNMA) Q3 Net Income Rebound Challenges Persistent Loss Narrative

Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) has just posted its FY 2025 third quarter numbers, with revenue of US$7.0b and EPS of US$0.66 setting the tone for the latest update. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved from US$8.0b in FY 2024 Q2 to US$7.4b in Q3 and US$7.8b in Q4, then to US$7.2b in FY 2025 Q1, US$6.5b in Q2 and US$7.0b in Q3. EPS has ranged from US$1.50 in FY 2024 Q2 and US$0.69 in Q3 to close to zero in late 2024 and early 2025, before landing at US$1.19 in FY 2025 Q2 and...
NYSE:UVV
NYSE:UVVTobacco

Is Universal (UVV) Offering An Opportunity After The Recent 10% Share Price Pullback?

If you are wondering whether Universal's share price reflects what the business is worth, or if the market is overlooking something important, this article is for you. The stock last closed at US$52.87, with returns of a 10% decline over 7 days, a 2.6% decline over 30 days, 0.6% year to date, 4.8% over 1 year, 19.1% over 3 years and 36.7% over 5 years. Recent share price moves have brought Universal back onto investors' radar, especially for those reassessing risk and reward at current...
OM:SKA B
OM:SKA BConstruction

Skanska (OM:SKA B) Valuation Check After New US And UK Infrastructure Contract Wins

Skanska (OM:SKA B) has been busy adding new work, with fresh contracts in US transport and education, and UK offices that feed directly into its order book and future earnings pipeline. See our latest analysis for Skanska. At a latest share price of SEK266.6, Skanska has seen a 1-day share price return of 0.91% and a 7-day share price return decline of 3.93%, while a 90-day share price return of 7.72% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 8.10% suggest momentum that lines up with a steady...
SEHK:317
SEHK:317Machinery

Assessing CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) (SEHK:317) Valuation After Evergreen Shipbuilding Agreement

CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group) (SEHK:317) moved into focus after its subsidiary agreed to build 16 feeder container vessels for Evergreen Marine (Asia) Pte. Ltd., with the contract expected to support cash flow. See our latest analysis for CSSC Offshore & Marine Engineering (Group). That Evergreen contract lands at a time when the shares are trading at HK$15.39, with recent momentum reflected in a 4.8% 7 day share price return and a 16.9% year to date share price return, while the...
NasdaqGS:TSEM
NasdaqGS:TSEMSemiconductor

Tower Semiconductor (TSEM) Margin Compression Challenges Bullish High P/E Narrative

Latest Earnings Snapshot Tower Semiconductor (NasdaqGS:TSEM) has posted its FY 2025 third quarter numbers with revenue of US$395.7 million and basic EPS of US$0.48, giving investors a clear read on how the year is shaping up. The company has seen revenue move from US$351.2 million in Q2 2024 to US$395.7 million in Q3 2025, while quarterly basic EPS has ranged from US$0.48 to US$0.49 over that period, alongside trailing 12 month revenue of about US$1.5 billion and basic EPS of roughly US$1.75...
NYSE:DHI
NYSE:DHIConsumer Durables

What D.R. Horton (DHI)'s New Community Launch and DOJ Antitrust Scrutiny Mean For Shareholders

D.R. Horton recently opened its Stanton community in Richburg, South Carolina, offering ranch and two-story smart homes with amenities such as pickleball courts, a pool, and playgrounds, and convenient access to the Charlotte area. At the same time, reports of a possible U.S. Department of Justice antitrust probe into information-sharing among major builders, including D.R. Horton, have added legal and regulatory uncertainty around industry practices and housing costs. We’ll now examine how...
ASX:WAF
ASX:WAFMetals and Mining

Does West African Resources' (ASX:WAF) Shifting Institutional Register Recast Its Risk‑Reward Story for Investors?

In early February 2026, filings showed Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group ceased to be a substantial shareholder in West African Resources, while entities linked to First Sentier Group Limited and Morgan Stanley increased their holdings, reshaping the company’s institutional register. This reshuffling of major shareholders highlights shifting institutional appetite for exposure to West African gold producers, potentially affecting liquidity, analyst coverage and how the company is perceived by...
NYSE:XPRO
NYSE:XPROEnergy Services

Could Expro’s New Solus Valve System Subtly Reshape Its Subsea Edge And Moat Narrative (XPRO)?

In early February 2026, Expro unveiled Solus™, a high-debris single shear and seal ball valve system that replaces traditional two-valve subsea well access configurations, offering enhanced safety, flexibility, and reduced complexity for offshore oil and gas operations. By combining shear-and-seal capability in a single NACE-compliant valve already deployed in the Gulf of Mexico and the North Sea, Solus™ underscores Expro’s push toward more efficient subsea intervention and well abandonment...
NYSE:SM
NYSE:SMOil and Gas

Is SM Energy (SM) Pricing Reflect Its Cash Flow Outlook And Civitas Merger?

If you are wondering whether SM Energy is attractively priced or just a value trap, this article will walk through what the current share price really reflects. The stock last closed at US$21.90, with returns of 9.3% over the past week, 22.6% over the past month, 14.5% year to date, and a 41.6% decline over the past year. Taken together, these figures give mixed signals about how the market currently views its prospects and risk. Recent coverage of SM Energy has focused on its position in...
NasdaqGS:AVAH
NasdaqGS:AVAHHealthcare

What Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (AVAH)'s New CHAP Heart Failure Certification Means For Shareholders

Earlier this week, Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP) awarded Aveanna Home Health and Hospice a Disease Program Certification for Heart Failure, recognizing compliance with nationally accepted quality metrics and advanced clinician education standards across its Heartways program. This certification highlights Aveanna’s emphasis on specialized, clinically rigorous heart failure care in the home setting, which could strengthen its position with patients, payers, and referral...
TSE:7731
TSE:7731Consumer Durables

Will Nikon's Sharp Swing to a Net Loss Reshape Nikon's (TSE:7731) Earnings Pressure Narrative

Nikon Corporation recently reported results for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥483,908 million versus ¥512,671 million a year earlier and a net loss of ¥87,216 million, reversing from a prior net income of ¥6,262 million. This swing from profit to loss, reflected in basic loss per share from continuing operations of ¥265.03 versus prior earnings of ¥18.11, highlights a sharp deterioration in profitability across Nikon’s core activities. We’ll now examine how this...
NYSE:PM
NYSE:PMTobacco

Philip Morris International (PM) Valuation Check After Earnings Beat And Higher 2026 Guidance

Why Philip Morris International (PM) Is Back in Focus After Its Latest Earnings Philip Morris International (PM) is back on many investors radar after reporting fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, raising 2026 EPS growth guidance, and highlighting the growing role of smoke free products. See our latest analysis for Philip Morris International. The earnings beat, higher 2026 EPS growth guidance and growing share of smoke free products have coincided with a 12.78% 1 month share price...