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NYSE:FHN
NYSE:FHNBanks

Dividend Hike And Preferred Payouts Might Change The Case For Investing In First Horizon (FHN)

In January 2026, First Horizon Corporation raised its quarterly common dividend to US$0.17 per share and declared regular cash dividends on several preferred stock series, with payments scheduled in April and May 2026 to shareholders of record in March and April. The combination of higher common payouts and continued preferred dividends highlights management’s confidence in the bank’s earnings capacity following stronger fourth-quarter 2025 results. We’ll now examine how the higher common...
TSX:NG
TSX:NGMetals and Mining

NovaGold’s CA$200m Placement With European Backer Reshapes Funding Outlook

NovaGold Resources (TSX:NG) announced a $200 million private placement. The financing includes significant participation from a leading European institution. The transaction is expected to influence the company’s funding profile and potential project development plans. NovaGold Resources, which focuses on gold development, is drawing attention with this $200 million capital raise that includes a major European investor. For shareholders or potential investors, the size of the deal and the...
NYSE:TSN
NYSE:TSNFood

A Look At Tyson Foods (TSN) Valuation As Institutional Investors Increase Exposure On Margin Recovery Hopes

Institutional interest and Tyson Foods stock Tyson Foods (TSN) is back on institutional radar, as several respected value and quantitative managers recently increased exposure, pointing to margin recovery, protein cycle stabilization, and restructuring driven cost efficiencies across its protein businesses. See our latest analysis for Tyson Foods. At a share price of US$64.60, Tyson Foods has seen a 7.68% 7 day share price return and a 10.28% 30 day share price return, with a 25.66% 90 day...
NYSE:LUMN
NYSE:LUMNTelecom

Lumen AI Governance Certification Puts Valuation And Momentum In New Focus

Lumen Technologies received ISO 42001 certification for its Artificial Intelligence Management System, recognizing its AI governance framework. The certification highlights the company’s focus on responsible and ethical use of AI across its operations and services. This places Lumen among early adopters of formal AI standards at a time of growing market and regulatory interest in transparent AI practices. For investors watching NYSE:LUMN, this certification comes as the stock trades around...
TSX:MFC
TSX:MFCInsurance

Assessing Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) Valuation After Strong Multi Year Shareholder Returns

Why Manulife Financial is on investors’ radar today Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) is drawing attention after recent performance metrics highlighted its value profile, with a reported intrinsic discount of 59.1% and a value score of 3 based on available data. See our latest analysis for Manulife Financial. At a share price of CA$51.15, Manulife’s 90 day share price return of 13.74% and 1 year total shareholder return of 21.47% sit alongside a very strong 5 year total shareholder return of...
ENXTPA:CDI
ENXTPA:CDILuxury

Christian Dior (ENXTPA:CDI) Margin Compression Reinforces Cautious Earnings Narratives

Christian Dior (ENXTPA:CDI) opened FY 2025 with first half revenue of €39.8b and basic EPS of €13.14, alongside net income of €2,371m, setting a clear earnings-season marker for investors tracking the luxury group. The company has seen recent half year revenue move from €41.7b and EPS of €16.76 in H1 2024 to €43.0b and EPS of €12.11 in H2 2024, with trailing 12 month EPS sitting in the mid €20s, while net profit margin for the latest trailing year came in at 5.6% versus 6.2% a year earlier...
TSX:APM
TSX:APMMetals and Mining

Is It Too Late To Consider Andean Precious Metals (TSX:APM) After Its Strong Three Year Run?

If you are wondering whether Andean Precious Metals is already priced for perfection or still offers value, the starting point is to look closely at what the current market price might be implying. The share price recently closed at CA$10.40, with returns of 2.0% over the last 7 days, a small 0.3% decline over 30 days, a 7.2% gain year to date, and a very large increase over the past year and past three years. Recent share price moves have come alongside ongoing investor interest in precious...
SEHK:2380
SEHK:2380Renewable Energy

China Power International Development (SEHK:2380) Valuation Check As Sales Soften And Renewables Gain Traction

China Power International Development (SEHK:2380) has drawn fresh attention after reporting unaudited 2025 electricity sales showing a 1.27% yearly decline in volumes, even as wind and solar output expanded and coal and gas generation retreated. See our latest analysis for China Power International Development. At a share price of HK$3.32, China Power International Development has seen a 2.47% 1 month share price return and a 20.97% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests that recent...
NasdaqGS:DLTR
NasdaqGS:DLTRConsumer Retailing

Dollar Tree Philanthropy On Childhood Hunger And Its Role In Brand Story

Dollar Tree (NasdaqGS:DLTR) has committed US$1.5 million to Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign. The company is now the largest supporter of the Mayors Alliance to End Childhood Hunger. This initiative focuses on addressing childhood hunger across U.S. communities. Dollar Tree, a major discount retailer serving value focused shoppers through its Dollar Tree and Family Dollar banners, is extending its reach beyond core store operations with this philanthropy push. For investors...
NasdaqGS:WWD
NasdaqGS:WWDAerospace & Defense

Woodward Exit From China Gas Trucks Refocuses Industrial Segment Priorities

Woodward (NasdaqGS:WWD) plans to exit its on-highway natural gas truck business in China after prolonged efforts to divest the operations. The China natural gas truck business has not been a major financial contributor to Woodward's overall results. The exit is intended to streamline the Industrial segment and narrow the company’s operational footprint. For you as an investor, this move sits within Woodward’s broader role as a supplier of control systems and components for energy and...
NasdaqGS:CERT
NasdaqGS:CERTHealthcare Services

A Look At Certara (CERT) Valuation After Weaker Q4 Bookings And Guidance Trim Under New CEO

Certara (CERT) is back on investors’ radar after Meridian Growth Fund flagged the stock as a relative detractor, citing weaker-than-expected Q4 2025 service bookings and a modest guidance cut. See our latest analysis for Certara. At a share price of $9.40, Certara has seen a 6.21% 1 month share price return but a 17.25% 3 month share price decline. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 32.33% and 5 year total shareholder return of 73.68% point to pressure building over longer periods as...
NasdaqGS:FULT
NasdaqGS:FULTBanks

Assessing Fulton Financial (FULT) Valuation After Recent Mixed Short Term Share Price Moves

Recent performance snapshot Fulton Financial (FULT) has attracted fresh attention after a period of mixed short term returns, with the stock down 0.9% over the past day and 1.5% over the past week, yet up over the past month and the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Fulton Financial. At a share price of US$20.20, Fulton Financial has recently given back some ground in the very short term. However, its 3 month share price return of 15.49% and 5 year total shareholder return of 78.81%...
NasdaqGS:PLMR
NasdaqGS:PLMRInsurance

A Look At Palomar Holdings (PLMR) Valuation After Recent Share Price Volatility

Palomar Holdings (PLMR) has experienced mixed recent performance, with the share price declining over the past month but rising over the past three months. This pattern has prompted renewed attention on its underlying business trends. See our latest analysis for Palomar Holdings. At a share price of $119.70, Palomar’s recent 1 month share price return of an 11.58% decline contrasts with a 3 month share price return of a 6.4% gain and a 1 year total shareholder return of 10.19%, suggesting...
NasdaqGS:PCH
NasdaqGS:PCHSpecialized REITs

Assessing PotlatchDeltic (PCH) Valuation After Gradual Share Price Momentum And Rich Earnings Multiple

What Recent Performance Says About PotlatchDeltic PotlatchDeltic (PCH) has drawn investor attention after a mix of short term weakness and modest recent gains, with the share price down over the past week but up over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for PotlatchDeltic. That mix of near term weakness and recent gains fits a broader pattern, with the 30 day share price return of 3.78% and year to date share price return of 4.31% sitting against a 1 year total...
WBAG:LNZ
WBAG:LNZChemicals

Lenzing (WBAG:LNZ) Deepens Waste-to-Energy Partnership: How Central Is Decarbonization To Its Equity Story?

Lenzing AG and Energie AG Umwelt Service have extended their cooperation at the Reststoffverwertung Lenzing facility through 2040, securing long-term waste-to-energy operations that replace large volumes of natural gas and support compliance with Austria’s stricter 2024 Waste Incineration Ordinance. The agreement’s retrofit program for 2026/27 and clear rules on emission-related costs deepen Lenzing’s decarbonization and circularity efforts while providing greater operational reliability at...
NasdaqGS:TSCO
NasdaqGS:TSCOSpecialty Retail

What Tractor Supply (TSCO)'s 2025 Results and 2026 Guidance Mean For Shareholders

Tractor Supply Company has reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with annual sales rising to US$15,524.05 million while net income was broadly unchanged at US$1,096.09 million, and has issued 2026 guidance calling for net sales growth of 4% to 6% and diluted EPS of US$2.13 to US$2.23. The combination of higher sales but flat earnings in 2025, alongside management’s margin and profit outlook for 2026, gives investors a clearer view of how Tractor Supply is balancing growth...
ASX:MKR
ASX:MKRMetals and Mining

A Look At Manuka Resources (ASX:MKR) Valuation After New Share Issuance And Rising Investor Interest

Manuka Resources (ASX:MKR) has drawn fresh attention after applying to quote 11,035,142 new fully paid ordinary shares on the ASX, following option exercises that expand its quoted capital base and share float. See our latest analysis for Manuka Resources. The new A$0.22 share price sits against a backdrop of strong recent momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 126.8%, a 90 day share price return of 300% and a very large 1 year total shareholder return, although the 5 year total...
NYSE:HLT
NYSE:HLTHospitality

Is It Too Late To Consider Hilton (HLT) After Its Strong Multi Year Share Price Run

If you are wondering whether Hilton Worldwide Holdings at around US$296 per share still offers value, or if most of the upside is already reflected in the price, this article is for you. The stock has been relatively steady over the short term, with a 0.1% decline over 7 days, a 1.4% return over 30 days, and returns of 1.1% year to date, 17.0% over 1 year, 102.9% over 3 years, and 181.4% over 5 years. Recent news coverage has focused on Hilton's position as a major global hotel operator and...
TSXV:FLT
TSXV:FLTAirlines

Can Volatus (TSXV:FLT) Turn Simulator-Backed Hybrid eVTOL Cargo Trials Into Durable Competitive Moats?

In January 2026, Volatus Aerospace Inc. reported further progress in its partnership with Dufour Aerospace to adapt hybrid eVTOL aircraft into runway-independent, medium-payload cargo platforms for Arctic, defence, and commercial operations, supported by a newly installed training simulator at its Toronto facility. A particularly important development is the simulator-enabled training and evaluation platform, which is intended to help refine real-world mission concepts across remote,...
NYSE:NFG
NYSE:NFGGas Utilities

National Fuel Gas Links Higher CEO Pay To New Government Contracts

National Fuel Gas (NYSE:NFG) disclosed a significant increase in CEO compensation in a recent SEC filing. The company also announced new government contract awards, expanding its role as an energy supplier to public sector customers. These developments update investors on executive pay structures and newly secured business commitments. National Fuel Gas, traded as NYSE:NFG, operates across natural gas exploration, production, gathering, and utility services. For you as a shareholder or...
NasdaqGS:MSFT
NasdaqGS:MSFTSoftware

Microsoft Maia 200 And AI Deals Put Valuation And Execution In Focus

Microsoft (NasdaqGS:MSFT) has introduced its Maia 200 custom AI chip, targeting cloud and AI workloads. The company has announced new and expanded AI partnerships, including with Richtech Robotics for physical agentic AI and Itron for AI-enabled utility grid modernization. These moves extend Microsoft's AI reach into sectors such as robotics and critical infrastructure. For you as an investor watching Microsoft, Maia 200 is about more than another piece of hardware. It points to a push to...
NasdaqGS:PRVA
NasdaqGS:PRVAHealthcare

Should UnitedHealth’s Medicare Outlook And Restructuring Require Action From Privia Health Group (PRVA) Investors?

Recently, sector-wide concerns emerged after UnitedHealth Group issued a cautious revenue outlook, outlined major restructuring plans, and flagged pressure from proposed flat Medicare Advantage payment rates, weighing on peers such as Privia Health Group. This reaction came even though Privia Health had earlier highlighted strong Accountable Care Organization Medicare shared savings and increased its 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guidance, which had been viewed positively by analysts. Next, we will...
NYSE:FBK
NYSE:FBKBanks

Does FB Financial (FBK) Prioritize Capital Returns Over Organic Growth Momentum?

FB Financial Corporation recently reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, highlighting higher net interest income and net income year over year, alongside a quarterly cash dividend increase to US$0.21 per share payable on February 24, 2026, for shareholders of record on February 10, 2026. The company paired this earnings performance with low net charge-offs of US$1.4 million and the completion of a US$95.99 million share repurchase of 1,717,948 shares, while management...
SEHK:1368
SEHK:1368Luxury

How Investors May Respond To Xtep International Holdings (SEHK:1368) Diverging Momentum Between Saucony And Core Brand

Xtep International Holdings Limited recently reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 operating results, showing flat to low single-digit retail sell-through growth for its core Xtep brand but very strong growth of more than 30% year on year for Saucony across online and offline channels. The sharp contrast between Saucony’s strong momentum and the core brand’s modest performance underlines how Xtep’s multi-brand portfolio may be shifting in importance. Next, we will examine how...