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SEHK:992
SEHK:992Tech

Lenovo Group (SEHK:992) Q3 Profit Jump Tests Bullish AI Margin Narrative

Lenovo Group (SEHK:992) has just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue of about US$22.2 billion and basic EPS of US$0.044, backed by net income of US$545.5 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$16.98 billion in Q4 2025 to US$18.83 billion in Q1 2026, US$20.45 billion in Q2 2026, and now US$22.20 billion in Q3 2026. Over the same stretch, EPS has ranged between US$0.007 and US$0.056 and sits at US$0.044 this quarter, highlighting a story that is as much about the...
TSE:8012
TSE:8012Trade Distributors

Higher Buybacks And Dividends Might Change The Case For Investing In Nagase (TSE:8012)

Nagase & Co., Ltd. recently approved a share repurchase program of up to 1,100,000 shares for ¥3,000 million through March 31, 2026, alongside lifting its forecast year-end dividend to ¥55 per share and issuing earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026. By pairing higher cash returns to shareholders with updated earnings guidance and improved nine-month results, Nagase is clarifying how its ACE 2 plan translates into concrete capital allocation decisions. Next, we’ll examine...
NYSE:LYB
NYSE:LYBChemicals

LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) Valuation Check After Earnings Loss And Ongoing Share Price Underperformance

LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) has drawn fresh attention after its latest quarterly earnings, where sales declined 9.2% year over year and the company reported an adjusted loss per share, alongside a 22.2% 1 year share price drop. See our latest analysis for LyondellBasell Industries. The share price has started to recover, with a 30.16% year to date share price return and a 27.55% 3 month share price return from US$57.78. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of a 16.75% decline...
ASX:DRO
ASX:DROAerospace & Defense

A Look At DroneShield’s Valuation As Michael Powell Becomes Chief Operating Officer

Why Michael Powell’s appointment matters for DroneShield DroneShield (ASX:DRO) has appointed Michael Powell as Chief Operating Officer, following a period of accelerated expansion, rising demand from defence, government and critical infrastructure customers, and a major manufacturing build out in Alexandria, New South Wales. See our latest analysis for DroneShield. The appointment comes as the A$3.03 share price sits below recent highs, with a 30 day share price return of a 24% decline...
NasdaqGS:COIN
NasdaqGS:COINCapital Markets

Coinbase Buyback And Crypto ISAC Pact Reframe Valuation And Risk Views

Coinbase Global (NasdaqGS:COIN) has completed a substantial share buyback program, signaling a new phase in its capital allocation approach. The company has also expanded its partnership with Crypto ISAC to deepen crypto threat intelligence sharing across the industry. These developments come as Coinbase continues to operate under close regulatory scrutiny and ongoing cybersecurity concerns for digital assets. Coinbase Global, trading at $141.09 at the last close, sits in a complex spot for...
NYSE:CBRE
NYSE:CBREReal Estate

CBRE Group (CBRE) Earnings Growth Of 28.2% Tests Skeptical Narratives On Profit Sustainability

CBRE Group (CBRE) just posted its FY 2025 third quarter numbers, with revenue of about US$10.3b and basic EPS of US$1.22 setting the tone for its latest update. The company has seen revenue move from roughly US$8.4b in Q2 2024 to US$10.3b in Q3 2025, while quarterly EPS has ranged from US$0.42 to US$1.60 over that period. This results in a trailing twelve month EPS of US$4.09 that feeds into the current earnings story. With net profit margins reported at 3.1% over the last year, investors are...
NasdaqGS:SPSC
NasdaqGS:SPSCSoftware

SPS Commerce AI Push With MAX Reshapes Growth And Leadership Story

SPS Commerce (NasdaqGS:SPSC) introduced MAX, an AI-driven agentic platform embedded in its fulfillment suite, marking a new step in its supply chain product offering. The company announced a planned CFO transition from long-serving executive Kim Nelson to Joseph Del Preto. SPS Commerce also added two new independent directors to its board as it continues to report revenue growth. SPS Commerce focuses on cloud based supply chain and retail fulfillment solutions, helping retailers, suppliers,...
NYSE:WEX
NYSE:WEXDiversified Financial

Assessing WEX (WEX) Valuation After Impactive Capital’s Board Challenge

WEX (WEX) is in the spotlight after activist investor Impactive Capital, a roughly 5% shareholder, publicly pushed for board changes and nominated four directors, citing underperformance, governance concerns, and a valuation gap compared with Corpay. See our latest analysis for WEX. The activist campaign has landed just after WEX set its 2026 revenue guidance between US$2.70b and US$2.76b and reported full year 2025 revenue of US$2.66b. The 1 day share price return of 7.86% decline contrasts...
TSE:285A
TSE:285ASemiconductor

Assessing Kioxia Holdings (TSE:285A) Valuation After Strong Earnings And Optimistic NAND Demand Outlook

Kioxia Holdings (TSE:285A) is back in focus after reporting third quarter earnings with higher sales and net income year on year, along with fresh guidance and commentary tied to NAND memory demand. See our latest analysis for Kioxia Holdings. The latest earnings update and guidance arrived alongside very strong recent momentum, with a 1 day share price return of 7.75% and a 30 day share price return of 71.8%. The 1 year total shareholder return is extremely high, suggesting sentiment around...
NasdaqGS:LAMR
NasdaqGS:LAMRSpecialized REITs

Is Lamar Advertising (LAMR) Pricing In Its Billboard Strengths After Strong Multi Year Returns

This article examines whether Lamar Advertising is attractively priced today or already fully reflecting its strengths, by walking through what the numbers are really saying about the stock. With the share price at US$131.30 and total returns of 0.1% over 7 days, 1.2% over 30 days, 5.8% year to date, 7.8% over 1 year, 43.1% over 3 years and 98.1% over 5 years, many investors are reassessing what they are willing to pay for the business. Recent headlines around Lamar have focused on its...
OB:TOM
OB:TOMMachinery

Assessing Tomra Systems (OB:TOM) Valuation After Recycling Division Cost Cuts And Margin Recovery Plan

Tomra Systems (OB:TOM) has drawn fresh attention after its recycling division announced a cost reduction program targeting annual gross savings of €16 million, including about 175 full-time job cuts, to lift profitability. See our latest analysis for Tomra Systems. The cost program and recent dividend proposal sit against a mixed performance picture, with the share price at NOK134.0, a 90 day share price return of 10.38% but a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 19.56%, suggesting...
NasdaqGS:ASO
NasdaqGS:ASOSpecialty Retail

Assessing Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) Valuation As Revenue And Cash Flow Pressures Persist

Event driven look at Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) Recent commentary around Academy Sports and Outdoors (ASO) has zeroed in on three pressure points: multiyear revenue declines, weaker same store sales, and a thinner free cash flow margin tied to higher investment. See our latest analysis for Academy Sports and Outdoors. The recent commentary around softer revenue, same store sales, and free cash flow appears to be feeding into sentiment. A 90 day share price return of 29.09% and a 1 year...
SGX:AIY
SGX:AIYCapital Markets

IFAST (SGX:AIY) Earnings Jump 50% And Reinforce Bullish Growth Narratives

iFAST (SGX:AIY) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of S$151.7 million and net income of S$32.9 million, alongside trailing 12 month revenue of S$514.7 million and net income of S$100.0 million anchoring the full year picture. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from S$104.1 million in Q4 2024 to S$151.7 million in Q4 2025, while net income shifted from S$19.3 million to S$32.9 million over the same period. Trailing 12 month basic EPS rose from S$0.2239 in Q4 2024 to...
SEHK:981
SEHK:981Semiconductor

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Weighs Record Results Against Margin Pressure Risks

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SEHK:981) reported record annual revenue and quarterly profit for 2025, supported by robust chip demand and localization efforts. The company flagged pressure on margins in 2026 as it absorbs rapidly rising depreciation costs from recent capacity expansion. Management highlighted that aggressive investment in new fabs is starting to weigh on profitability expectations, even after a year of strong financial results. At a share price of...
NasdaqGS:AAL
NasdaqGS:AALAirlines

Union’s No Confidence Vote Puts American Airlines Leadership And Valuation Under Scrutiny

The Association of Professional Flight Attendants' board issued a unanimous vote of no confidence in American Airlines Group CEO Robert Isom. The union is calling for a leadership change, citing operational challenges and tensions with management. The development highlights growing friction between frontline crews and executives at NasdaqGS:AAL. For investors tracking NasdaqGS:AAL, this union move lands at a time when the stock is trading at $14.05 and has seen a 20.7% decline over the past...
NYSE:NVO
NYSE:NVOPharmaceuticals

FDA Crackdown Reshapes Wegovy Competition And Risks For Novo Nordisk Investors

U.S. FDA warnings flagged allegedly misleading claims in Wegovy advertising by Novo Nordisk and triggered closer scrutiny of GLP-1 marketing. Regulators also targeted unapproved compounded GLP-1 drugs, prompting several providers, including Hims & Hers, to halt generic Wegovy alternatives. These actions, combined with Novo Nordisk’s legal efforts, have reduced immediate competition for Wegovy and reinforced its branded position in obesity treatment. For NYSE:NVO, this regulatory shift comes...
NasdaqGS:CENT
NasdaqGS:CENTHousehold Products

Central Garden & Pet (CENT) Valuation Check After Recent Share Price Momentum

Why Central Garden & Pet is on investors’ radar Central Garden & Pet (CENT) has attracted attention after recent share price moves, with the stock showing positive returns over the past month and past 3 months, prompting fresh questions about how its valuation lines up with fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Central Garden & Pet. At a share price of $37.35, Central Garden & Pet has seen its short term momentum build, with a 30 day share price return of 14.71% and a 90 day share price...
NasdaqGS:FLYW
NasdaqGS:FLYWDiversified Financial

Assessing Flywire (FLYW) Valuation After Steep Recent Share Price Declines

Flywire (FLYW) has drawn investor attention after recent trading that leaves the payments firm with a one-month return of a 24% decline and a three-month return of a 22% decline, sharpening focus on its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Flywire. At a share price of US$10.79, Flywire’s recent 1 month share price return of a 24.55% decline and 1 year total shareholder return of a 46.02% loss suggest momentum has been fading as investors reassess growth potential and risk. If you are...
NasdaqGS:CHKP
NasdaqGS:CHKPSoftware

Check Point’s AI Shift Tests Valuation As Growth Targets And Stock Soften

Check Point Software Technologies (NasdaqGS:CHKP) is shifting its core cybersecurity platform towards AI driven prevention and exposure management. The company is expanding its platform and reorganizing around a prevention first, four pillar model focused on AI era threats. Recent acquisitions are being integrated to strengthen its AI capabilities and broaden coverage across its security portfolio. For investors tracking NasdaqGS:CHKP, the move comes as the shares trade around $164.47, with...