SEHK:6616
SEHK:6616Chemicals

Global New Material (SEHK:6616) Valuation After HK$1 Billion Convertible Bond Deal and Share Base Expansion

Global New Material International Holdings (SEHK:6616) has just lined up a HK$1,000 million convertible bond deal that could lift its share count by about 8%, a meaningful shift in the capital structure. See our latest analysis for Global New Material International Holdings. The move comes as the HK$9.38 share price rides strong momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 42.12% and a year to date share price gain of 159.83%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 160.56% hints that...
NasdaqGS:MLKN
NasdaqGS:MLKNCommercial Services

Is MillerKnoll’s (MLKN) Mixed Quarterly vs Year‑to‑Date Profits Revealing a New Earnings Mix?

MillerKnoll, Inc. has reported past results for the quarter ended November 29, 2025, with quarterly sales of US$955.2 million and net income of US$24.2 million, down from the prior year, while six‑month sales rose to US$1.91 billion and net income to US$44.4 million. The contrast between weaker quarterly profit metrics and improved performance over the six‑month period highlights how timing effects and business mix are influencing MillerKnoll’s earnings profile. We’ll now examine how this...
SEHK:1072
SEHK:1072Electrical

Dongfang Electric (SEHK:1072) Is Up 11.4% After Winning Kazakhstan AI Data Center Power Deal

Earlier in December 2025, Dongfang Electric Corporation Limited secured a major order to supply core equipment for a 50MW combined-cycle power project in Zhambyl, Kazakhstan, underlining its role in gas turbine power generation. The deal spotlights how growing demand for gas-fired power to support AI data centers is opening new overseas growth avenues for the company. We’ll now examine how this new Kazakhstan order, tied to rising power needs from AI infrastructure, shapes Dongfang...
NYSE:ADNT
NYSE:ADNTAuto Components

How Investors Are Reacting To Adient (ADNT) Expanding Its China Seating Footprint With New Joint Venture

Adient has completed the acquisition of a 49% equity stake in SCI (Zhangjiakou) Co., Ltd., forming a joint venture focused on developing and manufacturing advanced automotive seating solutions for Chinese OEMs in the rapidly evolving local market. This partnership combines Adient’s global seating technology with SCI’s on-the-ground insights, potentially sharpening the company’s competitive edge and responsiveness to both local and global seating trends in China. Next, we’ll explore how this...
NYSE:ALEX
NYSE:ALEXREITs

Alexander & Baldwin (ALEX): Assessing Valuation After a 34% One-Month Share Price Surge

Alexander & Baldwin (ALEX) has quietly delivered a strong run lately, with the stock up roughly 34% over the past month and about 12% in the past 3 months, catching investors attention. See our latest analysis for Alexander & Baldwin. That surge caps an 18.8% year to date share price return and a 22.6% total shareholder return over the past year, suggesting momentum is building as investors reassess Alexander & Baldwin's Hawaii focused REIT story and valuation. If Alexander & Baldwin's recent...
NYSE:BVN
NYSE:BVNMetals and Mining

Is Buenaventura (NYSE:BVN) Overvalued After Its Recent Share Price Surge? A Fresh Look at Valuation

Compañía de Minas BuenaventuraA (NYSE:BVN) has quietly turned into a strong performer, with the stock up about 40% over the past 3 months and more than doubling over the past year. See our latest analysis for Compañía de Minas BuenaventuraA. That surge in the share price, now at $28.11, comes on top of a powerful trend, with a roughly 22% 1 month share price return and a striking 3 year total shareholder return above 280%. This suggests momentum is still building as investors reassess its...
NasdaqCM:MARA
NasdaqCM:MARASoftware

MARA Holdings (MARA): Assessing Valuation After a Steep Weekly Share Price Pullback

MARA Holdings (MARA) has had a rough stretch, with the stock sliding about 7% in the last session and roughly 17% over the past week, despite its solid revenue base. See our latest analysis for MARA Holdings. The latest drop takes MARA Holdings' 1 year total shareholder return to a steep loss, even though the 3 year total shareholder return remains firmly positive. This suggests that earlier momentum has clearly faded as investors reassess risk around digital asset exposure. If MARA's swings...
TSX:DOL
TSX:DOLMultiline Retail

Is Stronger Q3 Earnings And Dividend Move Altering The Investment Case For Dollarama (TSX:DOL)?

In December 2025, Dollarama Inc. reported third-quarter 2025 results showing sales of CA$1,909.44 million and net income of CA$321.72 million, both higher than a year earlier, alongside basic earnings per share from continuing operations rising to CA$1.17. For the nine months ended November 2, 2025, the company’s stronger earnings performance and the board’s approval of a CA$0.1058 eligible quarterly dividend appear to underscore management’s confidence in the business. We’ll now examine...
NYSE:ATR
NYSE:ATRPackaging

AptarGroup (ATR): Assessing Valuation After CARDAMYST Nasal Spray Milestone in Drug Delivery Solutions

AptarGroup (ATR) just notched an important milestone, as its Bidose nasal spray system is the delivery platform for newly FDA approved CARDAMYST, a PSVT treatment, marking Aptar’s first dual Bidose combination product. See our latest analysis for AptarGroup. The CARDAMYST win lands at a mixed moment for investors, with AptarGroup’s share price at $123.63 after a solid 7 day share price return, but still weaker year to date momentum and a modestly positive 3 year total shareholder return. This...
SEHK:1898
SEHK:1898Oil and Gas

Does November’s Coal Slump and Chemical Surge Reshape the Bull Case for China Coal Energy (SEHK:1898)?

In November 2025, China Coal Energy reported a year-on-year 15.7% decline in commercial coal sales volumes, alongside weaker coal production, while its ammonium nitrate operations recorded very large growth in both output and sales. This contrast highlights how the company’s growing chemicals segment is becoming more important as coal volumes respond to changing market conditions and operational pressures. We’ll now examine how November’s coal volume decline, despite strong ammonium...
NasdaqCM:IGIC
NasdaqCM:IGICInsurance

Does RBC’s Renewed Confidence in IGIC’s Underwriting Discipline Reveal a Durable Edge in Soft Markets?

RBC Capital Markets recently resumed coverage of International General Insurance Holdings, assigning an “Outperform” rating and emphasizing the insurer’s long-term track record of disciplined underwriting and consistent profitability in a softening market. The endorsement effectively spotlights IGIC’s cautious management style and underwriting strength as differentiators at a time when many peers face margin pressure. We’ll now examine how RBC’s renewed confidence in IGIC’s underwriting...
NYSE:VAC
NYSE:VACHospitality

How Marriott Vacations’ Dividend Hike and Buyback Extension Will Impact Marriott Vacations Worldwide (VAC) Investors

Marriott Vacations Worldwide recently announced that its Board of Directors increased the quarterly dividend to US$0.80 per share, payable on or around January 7, 2026, to shareholders of record as of December 24, 2025. This combination of a higher cash return and an extended share repurchase window underscores management’s focus on rewarding shareholders while exercising active capital management. Now we’ll examine how the dividend hike, alongside the extended buyback plan, may influence...
TSE:6963
TSE:6963Semiconductor

Is ROHM (TSE:6963) Quietly Repositioning Its Power Electronics Portfolio For Broader System‑Level Relevance?

ROHM Semiconductor has recently begun mass production of its SCT40xxDLL SiC MOSFETs in compact TOLL packages and launched ultra‑low‑standby brushed DC motor driver ICs for household and office appliances, all now available through major online distributors with supporting evaluation tools. Together, these products extend ROHM’s reach across high‑power industrial, AI server and energy storage systems while also deepening its presence in everyday appliance applications, highlighting a...
NasdaqGS:NCNO
NasdaqGS:NCNOSoftware

What nCino (NCNO)'s US$100 Million Buyback Amid Insight's Exit Means For Shareholders

Earlier in December 2025, nCino, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors had authorized a stock repurchase program of up to US$100 million, to be funded through existing cash, credit capacity and future cash flows. This new buyback comes as Insight Holdings Group fully exited its nCino position and broader technology-sector concerns about AI profitability weighed on investor sentiment. Against this backdrop of a major institutional exit, we’ll explore how nCino’s US$100 million buyback...
NasdaqGS:INBX
NasdaqGS:INBXBiotechs

Inhibrx Biosciences (INBX): Assessing Valuation After New Oncology Pipeline and FDA Milestone Updates

Inhibrx Biosciences (INBX) just gave investors a fresh look at its oncology pipeline, highlighting progress in INBRX-106 combo trials with Keytruda and ozekibart studies that could support meaningful FDA conversations in 2026. See our latest analysis for Inhibrx Biosciences. That steady clinical drumbeat has been mirrored in the market, with the share price at $83.09 after a 7.09 percent 1 month share price return and a powerful 444.85 percent year to date share price return, contributing to...
NasdaqGS:FBNC
NasdaqGS:FBNCBanks

Is First Bancorp (FBNC) Overvalued After Its Recent Share Price Strength?

First Bancorp (FBNC) has quietly turned in a strong stretch, with shares up about 10 % over the past month and roughly 23 % this year, outpacing many regional banking peers. See our latest analysis for First Bancorp. That steady climb reflects growing confidence after First Bancorp’s resilient fundamentals, with a roughly 23 % year to date share price return and a solid multi year total shareholder return indicating that momentum is building rather than fading. If First Bancorp’s run has you...
NasdaqGS:ALGT
NasdaqGS:ALGTAirlines

A Look at Allegiant Travel (ALGT) Valuation After Its New Global Hotel Loyalty Partnership

Allegiant Travel (ALGT) just rolled out a new loyalty lever, teaming up with Rocket Travel by Agoda to launch Allegiant Hotels and let Allways Rewards members earn or redeem points on global hotel stays. See our latest analysis for Allegiant Travel. The move comes as Allegiant Travel’s 30 day share price return of 35.9 percent and 90 day share price return of 36.8 percent signal improving momentum, even though year to date share price performance remains negative and the five year total...
NYSE:PHR
NYSE:PHRHealthcare Services

Phreesia (PHR): Reassessing Valuation After Back-to-Back Profits and Upgraded 2026–2027 Outlook

Phreesia (PHR) just delivered its second straight profitable quarter, along with higher revenue and an upgraded outlook for 2026 and 2027, signaling a business that is finally scaling more efficiently. See our latest analysis for Phreesia. Despite the solid execution, Phreesia's share price has struggled this year, with a year to date share price return of negative 35.29 percent and a one year total shareholder return of negative 32.11 percent. This suggests sentiment is still catching up to...
NYSE:TDS
NYSE:TDSWireless Telecom

Assessing Telephone and Data Systems’ Valuation After Its Expanded Credit Agreement and Added Debt Capacity

Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) just rewired its main credit agreement, extending the maturity date, stripping out certain SOFR interest add ons, and opening up an extra $300 million of secured and unsecured borrowing capacity. See our latest analysis for Telephone and Data Systems. The refinancing lands at a time when TDS’s share price has quietly rebuilt confidence, with an 11.05% year to date share price return and a striking 308.65% three year total shareholder return. This points to...
NYSE:SPG
NYSE:SPGRetail REITs

Simon Property Group (SPG): Reassessing Valuation After Insider Buying and Taubman Integration Updates

Simon Property Group (SPG) just drew fresh attention after Director Randall Lewis bought more shares, extending a steady streak of insider buying. Together with upbeat Taubman integration commentary, this is reshaping how investors are sizing up the REIT. See our latest analysis for Simon Property Group. Against this backdrop, Simon’s share price has quietly trended higher, with a solid year to date share price return and an even stronger multiyear total shareholder return suggesting momentum...