Latest News

Stay up to date with the latest stock market news from around the world. From breaking news written by our finance analysts to event-driven market news on a global scale.

NasdaqGS:RIVN
NasdaqGS:RIVNAuto

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Slip As Rate Cut Timing Questions Grow

The Morning Bull - US Market Morning Update Tuesday, Feb, 17 2026 US stock futures are slightly weaker this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts down about 0.25% and Nasdaq futures off around 0.6%, as investors weigh softer inflation against a cooling growth pulse. The US 10 year Treasury yield is sitting near a 2 and a half month low, which reflects hopes that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates, something that could lower mortgage and borrowing costs. At the same time, recent...
OB:EQNR
OB:EQNROil and Gas

Granat Discovery Near Gullfaks Puts Equinor Valuation And Returns In Focus

Equinor and partners have reported a new oil and gas discovery at the Granat prospect in the Norwegian North Sea, close to the Gullfaks field. The find is positioned near existing Gullfaks infrastructure, which may allow future development to connect into established facilities. The news adds to Equinor’s resource base at a time when the shares trade around NOK263.5 under the ticker OB:EQNR. For you as an investor, the Granat discovery is an operational update that sits alongside a share...
NasdaqCM:NNE
NasdaqCM:NNEElectrical

Assessing NANO Nuclear Energy (NNE) Valuation After Recent Share Price Pullback And P/B Premium

NANO Nuclear Energy (NNE) has drawn fresh attention after recent trading left the shares at US$24.79, with returns over the past month and past 3 months showing double digit declines. See our latest analysis for NANO Nuclear Energy. At a share price of US$24.79, NANO Nuclear Energy’s recent momentum has softened, with a 30-day share price return of 30.5% and year to date share price return of 10.21%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 21.3% highlights how sentiment has cooled after...
TSE:5310
TSE:5310Electrical

Toyo Tanso (TSE:5310) Margin Slide To 11.8% Tests Bullish Growth Narrative

Toyo Tanso (TSE:5310) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥12.1b and basic EPS of ¥44.49, capping a year in which trailing twelve month revenue came in at ¥46.2b and EPS at ¥260.53. Over the past few quarters, the company has seen revenue move from ¥14.0b and EPS of ¥132.13 in Q4 FY 2024 to ¥11.1b and EPS of ¥88.21 in Q3 FY 2025, before landing at the latest Q4 figures. This sets up a results season in which investors are closely watching how margins are holding up against...
NYSE:CNO
NYSE:CNOInsurance

Is CNO Financial Group (CNO) Pricing Reflect Its Mixed Valuation Signals?

If you are wondering whether CNO Financial Group is fairly priced or has more room to run, you are in the right place to unpack what the current share price may be implying. The stock recently closed at US$43.06, with returns of 0.0% over the last 7 days, 3.7% over 30 days, 2.0% year to date and 5.1% over the past year, while the 3 year and 5 year returns sit at 86.0% and 98.0% respectively. Recent coverage of CNO Financial Group has focused on its share price performance and how investors...
NasdaqGS:FORM
NasdaqGS:FORMSemiconductor

A Look At FormFactor (FORM) Valuation After Earnings Beat And Strong AI Memory Testing Outlook

FormFactor (FORM) is back in focus after its fourth quarter earnings and above-consensus first quarter guidance highlighted operational changes, including workforce reductions and manufacturing yield improvements, alongside stronger demand in memory testing. See our latest analysis for FormFactor. The strong reaction to FormFactor’s latest earnings and guidance is showing up in the price action, with a 30 day share price return of 23.52% and a 90 day share price return of 98.71%, while the 1...
NYSE:NIO
NYSE:NIOAuto

NIO’s Battery Swap Milestone And Recall Reframe Execution And Profit Path

NIO, listed as NYSE:NIO, has completed its 100 millionth battery swap, highlighting the scale of its battery swapping network. The company has also announced its largest vehicle recall to date, affecting more than 246,000 cars due to a critical software issue. Both developments come as NIO's share price sits at $4.95, drawing attention to the company’s execution and risk profile. For investors tracking NYSE:NIO, these updates arrive against a mixed share performance picture. The stock is at...
NasdaqGS:ILMN
NasdaqGS:ILMNLife Sciences

A Look At Illumina (ILMN) Valuation After Profitability Gains And SomaLogic Acquisition Guidance

Why Illumina’s latest quarter has put the stock back in focus Illumina (ILMN) has drawn investor attention after reporting fourth quarter and full year 2025 results that showed stronger profitability, 20% growth in clinical consumables outside China, and fresh guidance that incorporates the SomaLogic acquisition. See our latest analysis for Illumina. The recent 1 day share price return of 2.07% to US$116.81 comes after earnings, new 2026 guidance and an ongoing buyback program that has...
TSE:5301
TSE:5301Chemicals

Tokai Carbon (TSE:5301) Valuation Check After Earnings Swing Back To Profit

Why Tokai Carbon’s latest earnings matter for shareholders Tokai Carbon (TSE:5301) just reported full year 2025 earnings, shifting from a net loss to net income of ¥20,078 million, even as sales came in at ¥322,960 million, a move closely watched by investors. See our latest analysis for Tokai Carbon. At a share price of ¥1,033.0, Tokai Carbon’s recent 1 day share price return of 0.58% sits against a 7 day share price return of a 7.69% decline and a 90 day share price return of 4.84%, while...
TSE:4972
TSE:4972Chemicals

Soken Chemical & Engineering Q3 Net Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Earnings Narratives

Soken Chemical & Engineering (TSE:4972) has put out its Q3 2026 scorecard, reporting revenue of ¥12.1b and basic EPS of ¥74.11, alongside net income of ¥1,230m. The company’s quarterly revenue has moved from ¥10.9b in Q3 2025 to ¥12.4b in Q4 2025 and then to ¥12.1b this quarter. Over the same period, basic EPS has shifted from ¥69.48 to ¥25.45 and then to ¥74.11, leaving investors to weigh earnings momentum against pressure on margins and to consider how durable that trend appears. See our...
ASX:BBN
ASX:BBNSpecialty Retail

Baby Bunting Group H1 2026 EPS Rebound Tests Bullish Margin Expansion Narrative

Baby Bunting Group (ASX:BBN) opened H1 2026 with H2 2025 revenue of A$267.6 million and basic EPS of A$0.042, capped by trailing 12 month revenue of A$539.0 million and EPS of A$0.056. The company has seen revenue move from A$249.9 million in H2 2024 to A$254.4 million in H1 2025 and A$267.6 million in H2 2025, while basic EPS shifted from a loss of A$0.007 in H2 2024 to A$0.029 in H1 2025 and A$0.042 in H2 2025. This sets up a result where modestly higher margins are front and center for...
TSE:3905
TSE:3905Software

Datasection (TSE:3905) Q3 Profit Of ¥899m Challenges Longstanding Loss-Making Narrative

Datasection (TSE:3905) has just posted its Q3 2026 scorecard, with revenue of ¥14.2b and basic EPS of ¥34.02, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of ¥16.8b and a trailing EPS loss of ¥38.54. Over the past few quarters the company has seen revenue shift from ¥701m in Q3 2025 to ¥14.2b in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS has moved from a loss of ¥8.90 to a profit of ¥34.02. This sets up a debate around how sustainable these margin moves really are. See our full analysis for Datasection. With...
NasdaqGS:GRAB
NasdaqGS:GRABTransportation

A Look At Grab Holdings (NasdaqGS:GRAB) Valuation After Net Profit, Double Digit Growth And US$500m Buyback

Grab Holdings (GRAB) just packed several key events into one week, combining its first full year of net profit, double digit revenue growth, a new US$500 million buyback, and an exclusive lidar distribution deal. See our latest analysis for Grab Holdings. Despite the strong earnings, buyback announcement and lidar deal, the share price is down 22.2% over the past 90 days, and the 1 year total shareholder return is 22.1% lower. However, the 3 year total shareholder return remains positive,...
NasdaqGS:MSTR
NasdaqGS:MSTRSoftware

Strategy’s US$6b Debt To Equity Plan Tests Bitcoin-Centric Vision

Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, plans to convert about $6b of its convertible debt into equity over the next several years. The company aims to lower leverage while keeping flexibility in its Bitcoin focused treasury approach. Management has publicly argued that Strategy can cover its debt even if Bitcoin’s price falls sharply, which has intensified debate around dilution risk and the long term viability of its Bitcoin accumulation. Strategy, ticker NasdaqGS:MSTR, sits at the center of...
NYSE:AXS
NYSE:AXSInsurance

Did AXIS’s New Leadership Structure Just Reframe AXIS Capital Holdings' (AXS) Specialty Underwriting Ambitions?

Earlier in February, AXIS Capital Holdings Limited announced a series of executive leadership changes and organizational updates, including appointing AXIS Re CEO Ann Haugh as Group Chief Operations Officer and expanding Group Chief Underwriting Officer Dan Draper’s remit to lead AXIS Re and the AXIS ILS unit. By consolidating operations, underwriting, and alternative capital capabilities under a refreshed leadership structure, AXIS appears to be tightening execution around its ambition to...
NasdaqGM:APPF
NasdaqGM:APPFSoftware

AppFolio (APPF) Is Down 5.3% After ESOP Share Registration And Cautious 2026 Outlook - What's Changed

Earlier this month, AppFolio filed an approximately US$80.80 million shelf registration for 438,762 shares of Class A common stock tied to an ESOP-related offering. At the same time, the company reported past double‑digit revenue growth alongside softer value‑added services performance and a cautious 2026 outlook, leading to differing analyst views on its prospects. With management’s cautious 2026 outlook now public, we’ll examine how this updated guidance reshapes AppFolio’s previously...
NYSE:TGT
NYSE:TGTConsumer Retailing

Target Reset Focuses On Frontline Staffing Wellness Brands And Valuation

Target, NYSE:TGT, is restructuring operations to prioritize frontline staffing and cutting about 500 corporate and regional roles. The company is reshaping its executive leadership team with a focus on merchandising and operations. Target is expanding exclusive wellness and beauty offerings, including Moon Juice and being haircare, across stores nationwide. For investors watching NYSE:TGT at a share price of $115.76, these moves come after mixed multi year returns, including a 22.4% decline...
NYSE:PG
NYSE:PGHousehold Products

What Procter & Gamble (PG)'s Executive Stock Sales After Mixed Earnings Mean For Shareholders

In early February 2026, Procter & Gamble drew attention as Executive Chairman Jon Moeller and other senior leaders sold significant amounts of PG stock following a fiscal second-quarter earnings report that modestly beat earnings-per-share estimates while revenue came in below expectations. Alongside this insider activity, analysts reacted to the earnings release with fresh commentary on Procter & Gamble’s growth and margin prospects, underscoring how leadership’s trading decisions and...
NasdaqGS:ARM
NasdaqGS:ARMSemiconductor

Will Arm’s Austin AI Lab Investment and Q3 Results Change Arm Holdings' (ARM) Narrative?

Arm Holdings plc recently reported third-quarter 2025 results showing revenue of US$1,242 million and net income of US$223 million, and it has outlined plans to invest US$71 million in a new Austin facility backed by a US$4.16 million Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund grant to support semiconductor failure analysis and job creation. This combination of expanding U.S. operations and ongoing earnings generation highlights how Arm is tying its chip architecture licensing business more closely...
NYSE:KTB
NYSE:KTBLuxury

Assessing Kontoor Brands (KTB) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum

Kontoor Brands (KTB) has been drawing more attention after a strong month for the stock, prompting investors to reassess what they are paying for this lifestyle apparel business at its recent US$67.46 close. See our latest analysis for Kontoor Brands. That recent 13.53% 1 month share price return has come after a quieter few months, with the 1 year total shareholder return at a loss of 18.94% but the 5 year total shareholder return at 82.96%. This suggests recent momentum is improving off a...
SEHK:1810
SEHK:1810Tech

Assessing Xiaomi (SEHK:1810) Valuation After Recent Share Price Swings And EV Investment Plans

Xiaomi (SEHK:1810) is back in focus after recent share price swings, with the stock last closing at HK$36.66. Investors are considering its exposure to smartphones, IoT, internet services and electric vehicles. See our latest analysis for Xiaomi. The 7 day share price return of 4.15% sits against a 90 day share price decline of 10.10% and a year to date share price loss of 8.99%. The 3 year total shareholder return of 185.51% contrasts with a 1 year total shareholder return loss of 18.80%,...
NasdaqGS:ALKT
NasdaqGS:ALKTSoftware

Does Alkami Technology’s (ALKT) Analyst Optimism Reveal Durable Conviction In Its Loss‑Making Growth Model?

In recent days, Alkami Technology has attracted increased investor attention as analysts highlighted its cloud-based digital banking platform, strong revenue growth of 31.50%, and healthy free cash flow despite current losses. An interesting takeaway is the unusually unanimous analyst stance, with multiple buy ratings and no sell recommendations, underscoring broad confidence in Alkami’s business model even as earnings remain negative. We’ll now examine how this wave of positive analyst...