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TSX:ASM
TSX:ASMMetals and Mining

Assessing Avino Silver & Gold Mines (TSX:ASM) Valuation After New Shelf Registration And Board Appointment

Why Avino’s latest financing move matters for shareholders Avino Silver & Gold Mines (TSX:ASM) has filed a US$250 million omnibus shelf registration in Canada and the U.S., and has also added veteran mining executive Linda Broughton to its board. See our latest analysis for Avino Silver & Gold Mines. The financing announcement comes after a strong run in Avino’s share price, with a 35.37% 1 month share price return and a 107.80% 3 month share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return...
NYSE:IRM
NYSE:IRMSpecialized REITs

Is It Too Late To Consider Iron Mountain (IRM) After A 321% Five Year Return?

If you are wondering whether Iron Mountain's current share price reflects its true worth, you are not alone. This article focuses squarely on what the numbers say about value. The stock last closed at US$109.83, with total returns of 14.7% over 7 days, 14.5% over 30 days, 31.9% year to date, 19.3% over 1 year and 132.2% over 3 years, while the 5 year return is very large at 321.2%. Recent price action has put Iron Mountain back on many investors' radars, especially those comparing it to...
NYSE:NBHC
NYSE:NBHCBanks

A Look At National Bank Holdings (NBHC) Valuation After Capital Raise And Insider Share Purchase

National Bank Holdings (NBHC) is back on investors’ radar after issuing US$150 million of fixed to floating rate subordinated notes and following an insider purchase of 24,200 shares by a senior executive. See our latest analysis for National Bank Holdings. Those funding moves and insider buying come as National Bank Holdings’ share price has climbed 17.4% over the last 90 days and 10.4% year to date, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 0.16% and 5 year total shareholder return of...
NasdaqGS:LKQ
NasdaqGS:LKQRetail Distributors

Assessing LKQ (LKQ) Valuation As GM’s Second Patent Lawsuit Puts Legal Risks In Focus

General Motors has filed a second patent lawsuit against LKQ (LKQ) and Keystone, accusing them of infringing 20 patents tied to GM vehicle parts, putting fresh attention on LKQ's legal exposure around core replacement components. See our latest analysis for LKQ. At a share price of US$34.10, LKQ has a 90 day share price return of 13.78%, yet its 1 year total shareholder return of 9.80% and 3 year total shareholder return of 36.99% suggest momentum has been patchy. This fresh GM lawsuit keeps...
NasdaqGS:NDSN
NasdaqGS:NDSNMachinery

How Broad-Based Segment Strength in Q1 Forecasts Will Impact Nordson (NDSN) Investors

In recent days, Wall Street analysts have projected that Nordson will report quarterly earnings of US$2.36 per share, with revenue expected to rise year over year across its Industrial Precision Solutions, Advanced Technology Solutions, and Medical and Fluid Solutions segments. This broad-based forecast of operating profit gains across all three divisions highlights how diversified segment strength is shaping expectations ahead of Nordson’s upcoming Q1 earnings release. We’ll now examine how...
NasdaqCM:CELC
NasdaqCM:CELCBiotechs

Is It Too Late To Consider Celcuity (CELC) After Its 7x One Year Surge

If you are wondering whether Celcuity’s recent run leaves any value still on the table, you are not alone. This article will walk through how its current price stacks up against several valuation checks. The stock closed at US$104.51, with a 1 year return of around 7x and a 3 year return that is also very large, even though the past week and month show returns of 2.1% and 2.3% declines, and the year to date gain sits at 3.9%. Recent market interest in Celcuity has been shaped by ongoing...
NYSE:RJF
NYSE:RJFCapital Markets

A Look At Raymond James Financial (RJF) Valuation After AI Disruption Concerns Trigger Sector Selloff

Raymond James Financial (RJF) has been pulled into the recent “AI disruption trade” after Altruist launched an AI-driven planning tool that automates tasks like personalized tax strategies, sparking concern about traditional advisory models. See our latest analysis for Raymond James Financial. Beyond the AI driven selloff, Raymond James Financial shares have had a choppy run, with a 7 day share price return of 7.82% and a 30 day share price return of 7.63%, set against a 1 year total...
TASE:NICE
TASE:NICESoftware

Is There Now An Opportunity In NICE (TASE:NICE) After A 48.5% One Year Share Price Fall

If you are wondering whether NICE shares are priced attractively after a tough stretch, this article will walk through what the current market price might be implying about the company. NICE closed at $319.20, with returns of a 6.5% decline over 7 days, a 12.3% decline over 30 days, a 12.1% decline year to date, a 48.5% decline over the past year, a 58.7% decline over 3 years and a 59.9% decline over 5 years. These moves may prompt questions about how sentiment and perceived risk have...
BME:MAP
BME:MAPInsurance

A Look At Mapfre (BME:MAP) Valuation After Record Profit And Higher Dividend Proposal

Mapfre (BME:MAP) is back in focus after reporting record annual profit of about €1.08b, double digit premium growth above €29b and proposing its highest ever dividend at €0.11 per share. See our latest analysis for Mapfre. Despite record profit and a higher proposed dividend, Mapfre’s recent share price has been weak, with a 30 day share price return of a 10.07% decline and a year to date share price return of a 10.15% decline, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 47.63% suggests...
NYSE:SYF
NYSE:SYFConsumer Finance

A Look At Synchrony Financial’s (SYF) Valuation After Recent Share Price Volatility

Why Synchrony Financial is on investors’ radar today Synchrony Financial (SYF) is back in focus for investors after recent share price moves, with the stock showing mixed returns across different timeframes and raising fresh questions about how its valuation stacks up. See our latest analysis for Synchrony Financial. Recent trading reflects mixed momentum for Synchrony Financial, with a 1 day share price return of 0.38% set against a 7 day share price return decline of 5.03% and a 30 day...
TSX:SRU.UN
TSX:SRU.UNRetail REITs

Did Robust 2025 Results and Mixed-Use Progress Just Shift SmartCentres REIT's (TSX:SRU.UN) Investment Narrative?

SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust reported its full-year 2025 results in February 2026, with sales of C$913.91 million and net income of C$310.76 million, alongside same-property NOI growth of 3.7% and a 98.6% occupancy rate. Beyond its core retail portfolio, the REIT advanced its mixed-use ambitions by completing three self-storage facilities and progressing residential projects such as the ArtWalk condominium tower, supported by an unencumbered asset pool of about C$10...
TSE:7003
TSE:7003Machinery

Does MITSUI E&S (TSE:7003) Weaker Earnings and Employee Share Plan Reframe Its Capital Strategy Narrative?

MITSUI E&S Co., Ltd. reported past nine-month results to December 31, 2025, with sales rising to JPY 253,183 million while net income and earnings per share from continuing operations decreased versus the prior-year period. On the same day, the board moved to dispose of treasury shares as restricted shares to the MITSUI E&S Employee Shareholding Association, highlighting a focus on employee ownership and capital structure management. With recent returns in focus, we’ll examine how weaker...
NasdaqGS:ALKT
NasdaqGS:ALKTSoftware

A Look At Alkami Technology (ALKT) Valuation As Analyst Optimism And Revenue Growth Draw Investor Interest

Alkami Technology (ALKT) is back on investor radar as upbeat analyst sentiment and interest in its digital banking platform coincide with recent share price moves, despite ongoing losses and a mixed recent return profile. See our latest analysis for Alkami Technology. Recent price action reflects this tension between optimism and risk, with a 1 day share price return of 1.94% to US$16.27, following a year to date share price return decline of 28.26% and a 1 year total shareholder return...
NasdaqGS:WDC
NasdaqGS:WDCTech

Should Western Digital’s (WDC) $6 Billion Buyback and AI Storage Roadmap Shift Require Action From Investors?

In early February 2026, Western Digital redeemed in full its 4.750% Senior Notes due 2026 and expanded its share repurchase authorization to US$6.00 billion, while unveiling an AI-focused storage roadmap that includes ultra-high-capacity HDDs, power-optimized drives and platform software for hyperscale and mid-scale customers. By simultaneously cleaning up near-term debt, committing a very large amount to buybacks, and detailing a path to 100TB+ AI-oriented drives, Western Digital...
LSE:HSBA
LSE:HSBABanks

Is HSBC Holdings (LSE:HSBA) Still Attractively Priced After Its 48% One Year Rally?

If you are wondering whether HSBC Holdings is still attractively priced after its recent run, you are not alone. This article is here to unpack what the current share price might mean for value focused investors. The stock last closed at £12.39, with returns of 48.2% over 1 year and very large gains over 5 years. The recent period has been more mixed, with a 6.1% decline over 7 days, a 0.5% return over 30 days, and 3.9% year to date. Recent coverage has focused on HSBC Holdings as a major...
NYSE:BAC
NYSE:BACBanks

A Look At Bank Of America (BAC) Valuation After Recent Share Price Cooldown

Bank of America stock after recent performance Bank of America (BAC) shares have been relatively steady over the past month, with a small decline compared with a modest gain over the past 3 months. This helps put recent moves into a broader context for investors. See our latest analysis for Bank of America. At around US$52.55, Bank of America’s recent share price moves show some cooling in short term momentum, with a 7 day share price return of a 7.04% decline. However, longer term total...
NYSE:LUMN
NYSE:LUMNTelecom

Assessing Lumen Technologies (LUMN) Valuation After CEO Share Purchase And AI Infrastructure Pivot

CEO share purchase and AI focus shift investor attention Lumen Technologies (LUMN) has been back on radar after CEO Kate Johnson bought about US$500,000 of stock following a 21% drop, with the move followed by a 29% rebound the next day. The purchase came shortly after mixed fourth quarter results and alongside Lumen’s push to position its network as core infrastructure for AI. This is supported by more than US$13b in contracts with large technology customers and recent divestitures to...
NYSE:EQH
NYSE:EQHDiversified Financial

A Look At Equitable Holdings (EQH) Valuation After Expanded Buyback And Maintained Dividends

Equitable Holdings (EQH) has put shareholder returns in focus by increasing its equity buyback authorization by US$1,000 million to US$4,300 million shortly after reporting weaker 2025 earnings and affirming regular common and preferred dividends. See our latest analysis for Equitable Holdings. The increased buyback authorization and affirmed dividends come after a softer earnings release and sit against a mixed share price picture, with a 1 day share price return of 1.86% but a year to date...
NYSE:V
NYSE:VDiversified Financial

Visa Expands Small Business, AI Commerce And China Flows As Valuation Lags

Visa (NYSE:V) launched Visa & Main, a new platform aimed at supporting US small businesses, alongside a $100m working capital facility with Lendistry. The company expanded its AI powered agentic commerce use cases in Asia through a collaboration with DBS. Visa also entered a cross border partnership with UnionPay to support money movement into China. Visa, trading at $314.08, is rolling out these business and technology moves while carrying mixed recent returns. The stock shows a 43.7%...
HLSE:HUH1V
HLSE:HUH1VPackaging

A Look At Huhtamäki (HLSE:HUH1V) Valuation As Record Margins And Higher Dividend Draw Investor Attention

Huhtamäki Oyj (HLSE:HUH1V) has put investors on alert with record adjusted EBIT margins above 10%, strong free cash flow, and a proposed dividend of €1.14 per share for the 2025 financial year. See our latest analysis for Huhtamäki Oyj. Those record margins, solid free cash flow and the proposed €1.14 dividend come as the share price has gained 13.07% over 90 days and 3.94% over 30 days, while the 1 year total shareholder return of a 12.11% decline suggests longer term holders have not yet...
NYSE:HUBS
NYSE:HUBSSoftware

HubSpot (HUBS) Is Up 5.5% After Strong Q4 Results, 2026 Outlook And $1B Buyback - Has The Bull Case Changed?

In February 2026, HubSpot reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of US$846.75 million and full-year revenue of US$3.13 billion, alongside sharply higher net income and earnings per share versus the prior year. Management paired these results with upbeat 2026 revenue guidance and a new US$1.00 billion share repurchase program, underscoring confidence in the company’s AI-powered, multi-hub CRM platform. Next, we’ll examine how HubSpot’s upbeat 2026 guidance and new US$1.00 billion buyback...
NasdaqGS:HIMX
NasdaqGS:HIMXSemiconductor

Should Himax’s Q1 2026 ‘Trough’ Outlook and New IC Wins Require Action From HIMX Investors?

Himax Technologies reported past fourth-quarter 2025 results showing sales of US$203.08 million and net income of US$6.34 million, alongside guidance for a 2% to 6% sequential net revenue decline and profit of US$0.02 to US$0.04 per diluted ADS in the first quarter of 2026. Management also highlighted that first-quarter 2026 should mark the low point for the year, with expected improvement supported by lean customer inventories, accelerating automotive projects, growing non-driver IC lines...
TSE:4911
TSE:4911Personal Products

Shiseido Company (TSE:4911) Is Up 19.9% After Raising Dividend And Guiding For 2026 Profitability – Has The Bull Case Changed?

In February 2026, Shiseido Company reported that full-year 2025 sales slipped to ¥969,992 million while net loss widened to ¥40,680 million, even as it guided for 2026 net sales of ¥990,000 million, operating profit of ¥59,000 million and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥42,000 million. Despite the 2025 loss, management raised its annual dividend guidance to ¥30 per share and outlined earnings guidance implying a return to profitability, underscoring confidence in cash generation...
SEHK:700
SEHK:700Interactive Media and Services

Is Tencent Holdings (SEHK:700) Pricing Reflect Long Term Value After Recent Share Price Slide

If you are wondering whether Tencent Holdings is attractively priced today or already reflects most of its potential, this article will walk you through how its current share price stacks up against several valuation checks. Tencent's share price last closed at HK$532.0, with a 2.8% decline over 7 days, a 13.8% decline over 30 days and a 14.6% decline year to date, while the 1 year return sits at 13.0% and the 3 year return at 45.8%, compared to a 19.6% decline over 5 years. Recent headlines...