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NYSE:EFX
NYSE:EFXProfessional Services

Is It Time To Reassess Equifax (EFX) After Its Recent Share Price Pullback?

If you are wondering whether Equifax's current share price really reflects what the business is worth, you are not alone. This article is designed to help you frame that question clearly. Equifax recently closed at US$195.30, with a 3.8% gain over the last 7 days, a 6.3% decline over the last 30 days, and returns of 8.8% decline year to date and 18.4% decline over the past year, compared with a 2.7% decline over 3 years and a 23.5% gain over 5 years. These mixed returns sit against a...
TSE:7220
TSE:7220Auto Components

The Bull Case For Musashi Seimitsu Industry (TSE:7220) Could Change Following Nine-Month Swing To Net Loss

Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd. reported past earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥252,990 million versus ¥256,626 million a year earlier and a net loss of ¥696 million replacing the prior ¥5,168 million profit. This shift from basic earnings per share of ¥78.9 to a basic loss per share of ¥10.62 highlights a marked deterioration in profitability during the period. Against this backdrop of a swing to net loss, we’ll examine how these weaker earnings...
ENXTPA:FDJU
ENXTPA:FDJUHospitality

FDJ United Targets Growth After Early Kindred Integration And Leadership Shift

FDJ United, listed as ENXTPA:FDJU, has completed the integration of Kindred ahead of schedule. The group has raised its long term targets following the integration. FDJ United has made changes to its executive team, including new leadership for Online Betting and Gaming and Group strategy. For you as an investor, FDJ United sits at the crossroads of lotteries, sports betting and online gaming, with Kindred now folded into the group earlier than planned. The sector has seen ongoing shifts...
SWX:EFGN
SWX:EFGNCapital Markets

EFG International (SWX:EFGN) Margin Decline To 19.6% Tests Profitability Narrative

EFG International (SWX:EFGN) has reported its FY 2025 results with second half revenue of CHF 864.5 million and basic EPS of CHF 0.34, alongside net income excluding extra items of CHF 112.8 million. The group has seen revenue move from CHF 753.4 million and basic EPS of CHF 0.49 in the second half of 2024 to CHF 793.8 million and basic EPS of CHF 0.71 in the first half of 2025. Trailing twelve month revenue of CHF 1.66 billion and basic EPS of CHF 1.03 set the broader context for today’s...
TSX:FTG
TSX:FTGElectronic

Firan Technology Group (TSX:FTG) Is Up 18.2% After Reporting Strong 2025 Sales And Earnings Growth

Firan Technology Group Corporation has reported its full-year 2025 results, with sales rising to CA$191,000,000 from CA$162,100,000 and net income increasing to CA$13,080,000 from CA$10,820,000, alongside higher basic and diluted earnings per share of CA$0.52 versus CA$0.45 a year earlier. This combination of higher revenue and improved earnings per share suggests FTG has been able to grow its business while enhancing profitability over the past year. We will now examine how FTG’s higher...
NasdaqGM:NAMS
NasdaqGM:NAMSBiotechs

NewAmsterdam Pharma (NAMS) Quarterly Loss Of US$72 Million Tests Bullish Profitability Forecasts

NewAmsterdam Pharma (NasdaqGM:NAMS) has just posted its FY 2025 numbers with Q3 revenue of US$0.3 million, a basic EPS loss of US$0.61, and net income loss of US$72.0 million, setting the tone for a year that still reflects heavy investment. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between US$0.3 million and US$29.1 million over the last six reported periods, while basic EPS has ranged from a loss of US$0.15 to a loss of US$0.93. Margins remain firmly in loss-making territory even as...
NYSE:JPM
NYSE:JPMBanks

JPMorgan Chase Branch Build Out Reframes Consumer Banking Growth Story

JPMorgan Chase plans to open more than 160 new branches across over 30 U.S. states this year. The bank will also renovate nearly 600 existing locations as part of a multiyear expansion effort. The initiative is focused on increasing access to affordable financial services in low to moderate income and rural communities. For investors watching NYSE:JPM, this expansion comes with the stock recently trading around $308.05. Over the past year, the share price return is 17.8%, and the 5 year...
NasdaqGS:BKR
NasdaqGS:BKREnergy Services

Baker Hughes Deepens Data Center And Refinery Ties For Stickier Growth

Baker Hughes secured a major order to supply gas turbine technology for data center power needs, targeting rising electricity demand from AI and digital workloads. The company also entered a new preferred provider agreement with Marathon Petroleum, covering multi year access to Baker Hughes equipment and technology. Both deals point to a broader push by Baker Hughes into power and industrial projects that sit alongside its traditional energy services business. NasdaqGS:BKR is trading at...
TSX:REI.UN
TSX:REI.UNRetail REITs

RioCan REIT (TSX:REI.UN) FFO Stability Tests Bullish Growth Narrative After Q4 2025 Results

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) has posted fourth quarter FY 2025 results with total revenue of $360.1 million and basic EPS of $0.43, while funds from operations came in at $132.4 million, or $0.45 per unit. Over recent quarters, the trust has seen revenue move between $325.8 million and $377.7 million while basic EPS has ranged from a loss of $0.41 per unit to a profit of $0.49. This gives unitholders a mixed read on earnings power but relatively steady FFO. With net margin...
NYSE:AU
NYSE:AUMetals and Mining

Assessing AngloGold Ashanti (NYSE:AU) Valuation As Q4 Results And Augusta Gold Deal Fuel Investor Interest

AngloGold Ashanti (AU) is back in focus as investors look ahead to its fourth quarter 2025 earnings update on February 20, with attention on higher gold prices, production growth, and the recent Augusta Gold acquisition. See our latest analysis for AngloGold Ashanti. Those fundamentals are now meeting strong market interest, with the share price at $107.63 after a 34.86% 90 day share price return and a very large 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been building...
NasdaqGS:REG
NasdaqGS:REGRetail REITs

Regency Centers Debt Deal And Shelf Filing Reframe Growth And Risk

Regency Centers priced a $450 million public offering of senior unsecured notes. The company also filed a new shelf registration statement, enabling future securities issuance. These capital moves relate to refinancing needs and potential funding for future projects. Regency Centers (NasdaqGS:REG) is active in the capital markets at a time when its shares recently closed at $75.72. The stock has returned 11.4% year to date and 64.4% over five years, which gives investors some context for...
NasdaqGS:RGLD
NasdaqGS:RGLDMetals and Mining

Royal Gold’s Record US$1b Revenue Reshapes Valuation And Dividend Profile

Royal Gold (NasdaqGS:RGLD) reports record annual revenue above US$1b for 2025. The company closes acquisitions of Sandstorm Gold Ltd. and Horizon Copper Corp. in October 2025. Portfolio diversification and contract duration increase following these additions. The board approves the 25th consecutive annual dividend increase. Royal Gold runs a royalty and streaming model, which means it receives a share of production or revenue from mining assets in return for upfront capital. That approach...
NasdaqGS:ALNY
NasdaqGS:ALNYBiotechs

Assessing Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY) Valuation After First Profitable Year And Rapid Revenue Growth

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY) is back in focus after its latest earnings report, where revenue for 2025 reached US$3.71 billion and the company reported full-year net income of US$313.75 million. See our latest analysis for Alnylam Pharmaceuticals. The share price has been volatile, with a 10.01% 7 day share price return and a 22.23% decline over 90 days. However, the long term total shareholder return of 35.21% over 1 year and 131.51% over 5 years points to stronger momentum over multi year...
ASX:WGX
ASX:WGXMetals and Mining

Is Westgold’s A$110m Asset Sale And Equity Exposure Strategy Altering The Investment Case For Westgold Resources (ASX:WGX)?

Westgold Resources has completed the divestment of its Mt Henry-Selene Gold Project to Alicanto Minerals, lifting total consideration to A$110 million as its Alicanto shareholding appreciated, while also securing ongoing exposure to the assets through its equity stake. At the same time, Westgold is set to remain a major shareholder in the soon-to-list Valiant Gold, giving its investors indirect exposure to new gold projects without bearing full development risk on its own balance...
BME:CABK
BME:CABKBanks

Assessing CaixaBank (BME:CABK) Valuation After Planned Amortization Of Convertible Preferred Securities

CaixaBank (BME:CABK) has drawn fresh attention after announcing the amortization of convertible preferred securities issued in March 2018. This capital structure move is scheduled for March and could influence how investors view its financial flexibility. See our latest analysis for CaixaBank. At a share price of €10.7, CaixaBank has seen a 15.63% 90 day share price return and a very large 5 year total shareholder return, which suggests that momentum has been strong rather than fading...
ASX:WDS
ASX:WDSOil and Gas

Assessing Woodside Energy Group’s Valuation After Its 2025 Reserves Statement And Portfolio Strength Update

Woodside Energy Group (ASX:WDS) is back in focus after its 2025 annual reserves statement, which highlighted fresh reserve additions from sanctioned projects and solid reservoir performance at Pluto, Sangomar and other key assets. See our latest analysis for Woodside Energy Group. Recent trading suggests that momentum has picked up, with a 15.32% 30 day share price return and 14.54% year to date share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return sits at 24.52% and longer term...
NYSEAM:BMNR
NYSEAM:BMNRSoftware

The Bull Case For Bitmine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) Could Change Following Massive Ethereum Staking And MrBeast Deal

In recent weeks, Bitmine Immersion Technologies filed a US$315.24 million shelf registration tied to an ESOP-related common stock offering, expanded its Ethereum treasury to about 4.37 million ETH with most of it staked, and committed US$200 million to MrBeast’s Beast Industries. Together with the planned launch of its MAVAN staking platform, these moves signal an effort to deepen Ethereum infrastructure capabilities while linking its ecosystem to a massive global creator audience. We’ll now...
ASX:PME
ASX:PMEHealthcare Services

The Bull Case For Pro Medicus (ASX:PME) Could Change Following A Profit Surge And Higher Dividend – Learn Why

Pro Medicus Limited has already reported its half-year 2025 results, with revenue rising to A$128.94 million and net income to A$171.22 million, and declared an interim dividend of A$0.32 per share payable on 20 March 2026 to shareholders on the 27 February 2026 record date. The sharp jump in net income and earnings per share, coming alongside ongoing large contract wins and implementations, underlines how operational execution is feeding through to stronger profitability. Against this...
NYSE:LZB
NYSE:LZBConsumer Durables

La Z Boy (LZB) Margin Compression in Q3 2026 Tests Bullish Earnings Narratives

La Z Boy (LZB) just posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of US$541.6 million and basic EPS of US$0.53, alongside net income of US$21.7 million, putting fresh numbers behind the recent pullback in profitability. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$521.8 million in Q3 2025 to US$541.6 million in Q3 2026, while basic EPS shifted from US$0.69 to US$0.53 over the same stretch, giving investors a clear read on how the top line and per share earnings are tracking. With trailing 12...
SEHK:700
SEHK:700Interactive Media and Services

Tencent’s AI And Fintech Bets Weighed Against Valuation And US Scrutiny

Tencent Holdings (SEHK:700) has backed Chinese large language model developer Moonshot, which has gained rapid traction in the AI sector. The company is also an investor in Maya, a fintech firm that is preparing for a potential US IPO as it seeks international expansion. The US Department of Defense recently named, then removed, Tencent from a list of companies it alleged were linked to China’s military, drawing fresh regulatory attention. Tencent operates across consumer internet, gaming,...
NYSE:QSR
NYSE:QSRHospitality

Restaurant Brands China Venture Reshapes Growth Prospects And Profitability Outlook

Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) has agreed to shift majority control of Burger King China to a new joint venture with CPE Alder Investment Limited. The partners plan significant capital investment aimed at roughly doubling Burger King’s restaurant count in China by 2030. Management has paired this move with fresh commentary on dealing with cost pressures and uneven consumer demand across its brands. Restaurant Brands International, trading at $68.86, operates in the global quick...
NYSE:ACHR
NYSE:ACHRAerospace & Defense

Archer Aviation Bristol Hub News Meets Shifting Valuation And Sentiment

Archer Aviation has selected Bristol for its new UK Engineering Hub. The hub is intended to support commercial and defense aerospace work with partners including Anduril UK and GKN. The move connects Archer to UK programs such as Project NYX and the Ministry of Defence’s Land Autonomous Collaborative Platform. For investors watching Archer Aviation (NYSE:ACHR), the Bristol hub comes at a time when the stock trades around $6.97, with a mixed return profile. The shares show a very large 3...