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TSE:5484
TSE:5484Metals and Mining

Tohoku Steel (TSE:5484) Margin Improvement Supports Bullish Earnings Quality Narrative

Q3 2026 earnings snapshot Tohoku Steel (TSE:5484) has reported Q3 2026 revenue of ¥5,223 million, Basic EPS of ¥50.22 and net income of ¥373 million, with the latest twelve month figures showing Basic EPS of ¥157.07 and net income of ¥1,168 million on revenue of ¥20.38 billion. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥5,028 million and ¥5,349 million over the past six reported periods, while quarterly Basic EPS has ranged from ¥24.57 to ¥50.22. This places margin quality and...
SEHK:9880
SEHK:9880Machinery

Ubtech’s RMB 300 Million Robotics Fund Commitment Could Be A Game Changer For Ubtech Robotics (SEHK:9880)

In January 2026, Ubtech Robotics entered into a Partnership Agreement with Liuzhou Industrial Holding Fund and Liuzhou Industrial Guidance Fund to create a RMB 660 million investment vehicle focused on the intelligent robot industry chain around Liuzhou City’s industrial base. By committing RMB 300 million alongside two major local funds, Ubtech is helping build an ecosystem that targets upstream components, intelligent infrastructure, and broader AI and robotics development through...
ENXTAM:INGA
ENXTAM:INGABanks

Is ING (ENXTAM:INGA) Using Buybacks And Board Changes To Redefine Its Capital Allocation Story?

ING Groep NV has continued its €1.10 billion share buyback programme, repurchasing 1,907,413 shares in the week of 19–23 January 2026, while also preparing to report its Q4 2025 results on 29 January 2026 and confirming the planned 2026 departure of Supervisory Board member Herna Verhagen. Together, the ongoing capital return through buybacks, upcoming earnings release, and forthcoming change on the Supervisory Board highlight how ING is balancing shareholder focus with governance...
NasdaqGS:MKSI
NasdaqGS:MKSISemiconductor

Is MKS (MKSI) Using Debt Refinancing to Quietly Redraw Its Photonics Investment Playbook?

MKS Inc. recently announced plans to issue €1.00 billion of senior unsecured notes due 2034 in a private offering, with the proceeds, alongside earlier refinancing steps and cash on hand, earmarked to fully refinance its existing U.S. dollar and euro term loan facilities. Alongside this balance-sheet reshaping, MKS has been rolling out multiple higher-end laser and beam profiling products at Photonics West 2026, underscoring how its financing moves are occurring in parallel with ongoing...
TSX:AC
TSX:ACAirlines

Is There Now An Opportunity In Air Canada (TSX:AC) After Recent Share Price Weakness

If you are wondering whether Air Canada at around C$19.17 is a bargain or a potential value trap, you are not alone. That is exactly what this article aims to unpack. The share price has been mixed recently, with a 2.2% gain over the last 7 days, a 1.6% decline over the last 30 days, and returns of a 3.0% decline year to date and a 2.9% decline over the past year, alongside longer term 3 year and 5 year declines of 15.1% and 9.9%. Recent attention on Air Canada has been shaped by ongoing...
NYSE:SUN
NYSE:SUNOil and Gas

Sunoco (SUN) Valuation Check As Dividend Growth And Parkland Synergy Goals Support Long Term Income Story

Sunoco (SUN) has raised its quarterly distribution for the fifth straight period, lifting the payout to $0.9317 per common unit. This move underscores management’s focus on long-term income for unitholders. See our latest analysis for Sunoco. That distribution increase comes as Sunoco’s share price has moved up to $58.62, with a 1-month share price return of 10.54% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 11.54%. This suggests that momentum has been building alongside expectations for...
TSE:2664
TSE:2664Consumer Retailing

Cawachi (TSE:2664) Q3 EPS Compression Reinforces Bearish Earnings Narrative

Cawachi (TSE:2664) has posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of ¥69.6 billion and basic EPS of ¥45.13, giving investors fresh data points on how the business is tracking through the fiscal year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between ¥69.6 billion and ¥76.0 billion since Q2 2025, while basic EPS has ranged from ¥40.21 to ¥68.73 over the same stretch, setting a clear backdrop for how current earnings sit within its recent history. With a trailing net profit margin of 1.5% and...
NasdaqGS:CTSH
NasdaqGS:CTSHIT

Does Cognizant’s Devin AI Alliances Reshape the Bull Case for Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH)?

Cognizant recently announced new alliances with Cognition, creator of Devin AI, and Typeface to embed autonomous and agentic AI into large-scale software engineering and marketing operations for enterprise clients. Together, these partnerships signal Cognizant’s push to weave production-grade AI into core client workflows, from code modernization to fully orchestrated marketing lifecycles. We’ll now examine how this focus on AI-native enterprise transformation, especially Devin’s autonomous...
NYSE:BETA
NYSE:BETAAerospace & Defense

BETA Technologies’ Electric Aircraft Trials Test Valuation Case For Investors

BETA Technologies (NYSE:BETA) is partnering with Surf Air Mobility and the Hawaii Department of Transportation to advance electric aviation services in Hawaii under a joint federal initiative. The company is also participating in Ohio's proposal to the FAA that targets operational deployment of its electric aircraft for medical cargo transport across a four state region. BETA Technologies, trading at $24.24, is stepping into two high profile projects that focus on real world use of electric...
NasdaqGS:AMAT
NasdaqGS:AMATSemiconductor

Applied Materials Upgrades Link AI Capex Boom To Stretch Valuation Concerns

Multiple major brokerages have recently upgraded NasdaqGS:AMAT, pointing to a sharp pickup in semiconductor capital spending tied to AI. Analysts highlight wafer fabrication equipment as a key focus area, with Applied Materials seen as a key supplier to this part of the industry. Chipmakers such as TSMC and Intel are increasing capital expenditures, which is expected to feed into demand for Applied Materials’ tools and services. The wave of upgrades from firms including Mizuho and Deutsche...
NasdaqGM:NTLA
NasdaqGM:NTLABiotechs

Is Intellia Therapeutics (NTLA) Now Pricing In Too Much After Its Recent Surge

If you are wondering whether Intellia Therapeutics at around US$14.83 is a bargain or a value trap, you are not alone. The stock has returned 15.6% over the last 7 days, 57.1% over the past month, 61.0% year to date, yet longer term holders have seen a 48.2% 1 year return alongside 65.1% and 79.0% declines over 3 and 5 years respectively. These sharp swings have come as Intellia Therapeutics stays in focus as a gene editing company in the biotech space. In this area, sentiment can shift...
NasdaqGS:SANM
NasdaqGS:SANMElectronic

Sanmina (SANM) One Off Loss And 2.5% Margin Test Bullish Growth Narratives

Sanmina (SANM) has kicked off Q1 2026 with revenue of about US$3.2b and basic EPS of US$0.91, setting the tone for how its earnings story is shaping up this year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$2,006.3m in Q1 2025 to US$3,189.7m in Q1 2026, while basic EPS shifted from US$1.20 to US$0.91 over the same period. Trailing 12 month EPS now sits at US$4.27 on revenue of US$9.3b. With trailing net margins thinner than last year and a large one off loss still in the rear-view...
NYSE:AEM
NYSE:AEMMetals and Mining

Agnico Eagle Refines Portfolio With Barsele Sale And Retained Upside

Agnico Eagle Mines (NYSE:AEM) has sold its remaining 55% interest in the Barsele project to Goldsky Resources Corp. The company retains a royalty and equity stake in Goldsky as part of its broader portfolio optimization approach. The transaction refines Agnico Eagle Mines' project pipeline and reallocates attention toward its core assets. Agnico Eagle Mines, a major gold producer listed on the NYSE under ticker AEM, operates in a sector that has seen ongoing attention on capital discipline...
NYSE:GS
NYSE:GSCapital Markets

Assessing Goldman Sachs (GS) Valuation After CEO Confidence In 2026 Deal Activity And Core Business Focus

Goldman Sachs Group (GS) is back in focus after CEO David Solomon described the economic backdrop as constructive, highlighting supportive U.S. fiscal policies, potential strength in 2026 M&A and capital markets activity, and renewed focus on core businesses. See our latest analysis for Goldman Sachs Group. At a share price of US$929.72, Goldman Sachs has cooled slightly in the very short term, with a 1 day share price return of 0.23% decline and a 7 day share price return of 1.45% decline...
NYSE:MOS
NYSE:MOSChemicals

Is Mosaic (MOS) Priced Right After Recent Share Price Recovery?

If you are wondering whether Mosaic's current share price lines up with its underlying worth, you are not alone. That is exactly what this article will help you unpack. Recently, the stock has seen a 5.2% return over the last 7 days, 17.0% over the last 30 days, 13.7% year to date, 4.1% over the last year, while the 3 year return sits at a 37.4% decline and the 5 year return at 15.8%, which may have changed how investors view both its potential and its risks. These moves have come alongside...
OM:EPEN
OM:EPENElectronic

Ependion (OM:EPEN) Margin Slippage Tests Bullish Growth Narratives After FY 2025 Earnings

Ependion (OM:EPEN) has reported fresh numbers for FY 2025, with fourth quarter revenue of SEK 582.4 million and basic EPS of SEK 1.37. Trailing twelve month revenue came in at SEK 2.23 billion and EPS at SEK 4.56. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between SEK 543.6 million and SEK 582.4 million over the past year, with basic EPS ranging from SEK 0.99 to SEK 1.37. This gives investors a clear view of how the top line and EPS have tracked together into the latest print. With net...
NasdaqGM:MVIS
NasdaqGM:MVISElectronic

MicroVision Weighs Luminar Asset Deal With Valuation Gap And Dilution Risks

MicroVision (NasdaqGM:MVIS) has agreed to acquire key assets from Luminar Technologies through a Section 363 bankruptcy sale process. The package includes intellectual property, critical inventory, engineering staff, and existing commercial contracts, subject to bankruptcy court approval. The transaction is tied to Luminar's ongoing bankruptcy proceedings and remains contingent on court and procedural milestones. MicroVision focuses on lidar sensors and advanced perception solutions for...