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Ingredion (INGR) is back in focus after reporting softer fourth quarter 2025 sales, operational disruptions at its Argo facility, and cautious 2026 guidance that points to modest growth while Texture and Healthful Solutions continues to expand. See our latest analysis for Ingredion. Ingredion's recent guidance, Argo facility issues, and CFO retirement update come against a backdrop of a firm 90 day share price return of 11.8% and a 30 day share price return of 5.76%. The 1 year total...

As February 2026 unfolds, the Asian markets are navigating a complex landscape marked by volatility in global tech stocks and shifting investor sentiment, particularly towards high-growth sectors. Amid these dynamics, understanding what makes a promising tech stock is crucial; factors such as innovation potential, market adaptability, and financial resilience are key attributes that investors may consider when evaluating opportunities in this rapidly evolving sector.

Nippon Steel Corporation reported results for the nine months to December 31, 2025, with sales rising to ¥7,256,323 million but turning from prior-year net income to a net loss of ¥45,002 million. The company’s move from earnings per share of ¥73.6 to a basic loss per share of ¥8.61 raises questions about cost pressures and profitability drivers. Next, we’ll examine how this abrupt swing to a net loss shapes Nippon Steel’s investment narrative and future risk considerations. The latest GPUs...

Molson Coors Beverage recently elevated 24-year company veteran Rahul Goyal to CEO, reinforcing continuity for its core beer brands while continuing to prioritize deleveraging and capital returns through share repurchases and dividends. The combination of lower debt and ongoing cash returns to investors highlights how Molson Coors is using its entrenched U.S. beer position to reshape its financial profile and capital allocation priorities. Next, we’ll examine how Goyal’s appointment and the...

Simon Property Group recently reported past fourth-quarter 2025 results that exceeded analyst expectations, raised its common dividend to US$2.20 per share for the first quarter of 2026, issued 2026 earnings guidance, authorized a new US$2.00 billion share repurchase program through February 2028, and outlined more than US$250 million of redevelopment spending across three premier malls. The combination of strong operating performance, increased capital returns, major redevelopment plans,...

In early February 2026, Genspark announced that it is using Twilio’s Programmable Voice to power its Call for Me AI agent, enabling multilingual, automated phone-call tasks for around 180,000 users in more than 40 countries with reported high reliability. This partnership underscores how Twilio’s communications infrastructure is being integrated into real-world AI workflows that move beyond text generation to handle end-to-end, action-oriented phone interactions. Next, we’ll examine how...

Why Newmark’s New Penn District Role Matters for Stock Watchers Vornado Realty Trust has appointed Newmark Group (NMRK) as exclusive leasing agent for the next phase of its retail transformation in THE PENN District, part of a planned US$2.5b campus revitalization. This client win places Newmark at the center of leasing efforts across newly created retail corridors on Manhattan’s West Side, prompting investors to reassess how its commercial real estate services business might benefit from...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by technological shifts and geopolitical tensions, Asia's stock markets present intriguing opportunities for value-oriented investors. Amidst this environment, identifying undervalued stocks can be key to capitalizing on market inefficiencies, particularly as investors rotate towards sectors that have lagged behind in recent years.

Selective Insurance Group (SIGI) is back on investors radar after reporting fourth quarter 2025 results that paired stronger underwriting with higher investment income, alongside fresh insider buying that underscores Board level confidence. See our latest analysis for Selective Insurance Group. The recent 7 day share price return of 7.16% and 90 day share price return of 14.67% suggest momentum has picked up following robust Q4 earnings, Board level by law updates, ongoing buybacks and steady...

Nomura Holdings, Inc. recently approved a share repurchase program of up to 100,000,000 shares, or 3.41% of its free float, for ¥60,000 million by September 30, 2026, alongside releasing mixed third-quarter and nine-month earnings to December 31, 2025. An interesting aspect is that the repurchased shares are intended not only to lift capital efficiency but also to fund future stock compensation, linking capital returns directly with employee incentives. Against this backdrop, we’ll examine...

As global markets experience volatility, with small-cap and value-oriented stocks gaining traction amid concerns over AI-driven disruptions, investors are increasingly looking towards Asia for promising opportunities. In this dynamic landscape, identifying stocks that demonstrate resilience and potential for growth becomes crucial; Longhua Technology Group Ltd and two other lesser-known companies may offer such prospects in the evolving Asian market.

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As Asian markets navigate a period of economic shifts and evolving investor sentiment, the focus has increasingly turned to the potential of smaller-cap stocks. Penny stocks, while often seen as remnants of past market eras, continue to offer intriguing opportunities for investors seeking growth at accessible price points. By examining those with strong financial foundations and clear growth potential, we can uncover compelling investment prospects within this often overlooked segment.

Penske Automotive Group recently expanded its Florida footprint by acquiring Lexus of Orlando and Lexus of Winter Park, a deal expected to add about US$450,000,000 in annualized revenue funded through operating cash flow and its US credit facility. This move deepens Penske’s exposure to one of the fastest growing US states and underscores its focus on scaling high-end dealership operations. We’ll now examine how this Florida expansion, particularly the added Lexus premium-brand exposure,...

Why Abbott Laboratories (ABT) is back on investors’ radar Abbott Laboratories (ABT) is drawing fresh attention after late breaking clinical data at the AF Symposium in Boston highlighted its Volt Pulsed Field Ablation System and TactiFlex Duo Ablation Catheter for atrial fibrillation treatment. See our latest analysis for Abbott Laboratories. At a share price of $110.83, Abbott’s recent AFib data arrives after a 1-day share price return of 1.60% and a year-to-date share price return of a...

What the latest earnings and dividend announcement tell you Sparebanken Norge (OB:SBNOR) has put fresh numbers on the table, with fourth quarter 2025 earnings and a new annual dividend that give investors more concrete data to assess the bank’s shares. See our latest analysis for Sparebanken Norge. At a share price of NOK198.24, the stock has seen a 14.71% 90 day share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 51.34% suggests momentum has been building around earnings and the...

Dividend increase and what it means for PriceSmart shareholders PriceSmart (PSMT) has announced an 11.1% increase to its annual cash dividend, moving to US$1.40 per share for 2026, a change that puts income and capital allocation in clearer focus for investors. See our latest analysis for PriceSmart. The dividend news lands after a strong run in the shares, with a 90 day share price return of 35.9% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 73.3%. This hints that momentum has been building...

Earnings, dividend proposal and operating metrics at a glance Swiss Prime Site (SWX:SPSN) has paired its full year 2025 earnings release with a proposed dividend increase and fresh data on portfolio vacancy, acquisitions and asset management inflows, giving investors several angles to reassess the stock. For 2025, the company reported sales of CHF 456.81 million compared with CHF 463.50 million a year earlier. Net income came in at CHF 382.47 million versus CHF 360.25 million, while basic...

Renewed attention on ACM Research (ACMR) is being driven by fresh commentary around its SAPS and TEBO cleaning tools, their role with leading memory makers, and how U.S. sanctions have affected competitors in China. See our latest analysis for ACM Research. The recent excitement around ACM Research’s cleaning tools sits alongside sharp market moves, with a 1 day share price return of 14.87% and a 90 day share price return of 89.62%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 174.52% and 3 year...

Microchip Technology’s recently reported fiscal third-quarter 2025 results showed sales rising to US$1,186 million and net income improving to US$62.7 million, alongside new product launches and a collaboration with Hyundai Motor Group on 10BASE-T1S in-vehicle networking. Together with continued quarterly dividends, a fully executed multi-billion share repurchase program and fresh AI- and automotive-focused products, these updates underscore how Microchip is balancing capital returns with...

CSW Industrials reported past third-quarter and nine-month 2025 results showing higher sales of US$232.99 million and US$773.59 million respectively, but materially lower net income and earnings per share compared with the prior year. Alongside these earnings, the company completed a share repurchase of 440,215 shares for US$122.39 million, retiring about 2.63% of its outstanding stock while grappling with acquisition-related costs, higher interest expense, and margin pressure in areas like...

In January 2026, BGC Group, Inc. announced that its subsidiary BGC Brokers L.P. had been authorized by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority as a U.K. registered benchmark administrator under the U.K. Benchmarks Regulation, covering swaps pricing in EUR and GBP interest rate swaps, cross-currency swaps, and EU and U.K. inflation swaps. This authorization broadens BGC’s benchmark offering, giving clients an FCA-regulated reference source, enhanced data quality, and an additional benchmark...

In early February 2026, Analog Devices drew heightened attention as investors looked ahead to its February 18 fiscal first-quarter earnings report and monitored sector sentiment following Texas Instruments’ acquisition of Silicon Labs. This combination of company-specific earnings expectations and renewed interest in the analog semiconductor industry has sharpened the focus on how Analog Devices is positioned across key industrial and automotive markets. Next, we’ll explore how the...

Blue Owl Capital (OWL) is under close watch after concerns about AI related disruption in software lending coincided with its latest quarterly earnings and dividend declaration, placing the focus squarely on credit quality and fundraising resilience. See our latest analysis for Blue Owl Capital. That backdrop has been reflected in the share price, with a 1 day share price return of 7.65% after earnings and dividend news, but a 30 day share price return showing a 20.41% decline and a 1 year...