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TSX:MRU
TSX:MRUConsumer Retailing

Metro Q1 2026 Net Margin Slippage Tests Bullish Resilience Narratives

Metro (TSX:MRU) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of CA$5.3b and basic EPS of CA$1.05, setting the tone for a steady start to the new fiscal year. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from CA$4.9b in Q2 2025 to CA$5.1b in Q4 2025 and CA$5.3b in the latest quarter. EPS has ranged between roughly CA$1.00 and CA$1.48 over the past five reported quarters, giving investors a clear view of how the top and bottom lines are tracking into 2026. With trailing net profit margins sitting in the mid...
NasdaqGS:PODD
NasdaqGS:PODDMedical Equipment

Is Insulet (PODD) Pricing Reflect Its Recent Share Price Weakness And Growth Expectations

If you are wondering whether Insulet's current share price lines up with its underlying business, you are not alone. This piece aims to unpack that question. Insulet's stock last closed at US$264.91, with returns of a 7% decline over the past week, 7.8% decline over the past month and 6.4% decline year to date, alongside a 4.4% decline over 1 year, 8.8% decline over 3 years and 3.5% decline over 5 years. Recent market attention on Insulet has been shaped by ongoing discussion around insulin...
SWX:SIKA
SWX:SIKAChemicals

Assessing Sika (SWX:SIKA) Valuation After Cain & Bultman Distribution Expansion

Cain & Bultman partnership puts Sika (SWX:SIKA) distribution in focus Sika (SWX:SIKA) is in the spotlight after Cain & Bultman agreed to distribute its floor covering installation products through commercial and residential dealers across several southeastern U.S. states, widening the company’s reach in that region. See our latest analysis for Sika. Sika’s CHF147.45 share price sits against a year to date share price return of 9.93% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 35.59% decline,...
TSX:AG
TSX:AGMetals and Mining

A Look At First Majestic Silver’s Valuation As Record Output And Cerro Los Gatos Deal Lift Investor Interest

First Majestic Silver (TSX:AG) is in focus after reporting record 2025 silver output, acquiring a 70% stake in the Cerro Los Gatos mine, and outlining a higher dividend tied to future quarterly revenues. See our latest analysis for First Majestic Silver. The stock’s strong production update, higher revenue linked dividend and new 2026 guidance have coincided with a sharp acceleration in momentum. This includes a 30 day share price return of 48.41%, a 90 day return of 98.07% and a 1 year total...
NasdaqGS:LITE
NasdaqGS:LITECommunications

Assessing Lumentum Holdings (LITE) Valuation After New Ultrafast Laser And 3D Sensing Announcements

Lumentum Holdings (LITE) is in focus after detailing new high power ultrafast, UV, and 3D sensing laser solutions ahead of live demonstrations at SPIE Photonics West 2026 in San Francisco. See our latest analysis for Lumentum Holdings. The SPIE Photonics West announcements come after a sharp 85.21% 90 day share price return and a very large 1 year total shareholder return of 375.75%, even though the year to date share price return is slightly negative. This suggests that momentum has been...
OTCPK:FFMH
OTCPK:FFMHBanks

First Farmers And Merchants (OTCPK:FFMH) Net Interest Margin Stability Reinforces Bullish Narratives

First Farmers and Merchants (FFMH) has just posted its FY 2025 numbers, with fourth quarter revenue of US$17.7 million and EPS of US$1.18, while trailing twelve month revenue landed at US$67.2 million and EPS at US$4.65. Over recent periods, revenue has moved from US$15.8 million in Q1 2025 to US$17.0 million in Q3 and US$17.7 million in Q4, with quarterly EPS ranging between US$1.11 and US$1.21 across the year. This provides a clear view of how consistent earnings power and margins are for...
OM:LOOMIS
OM:LOOMISCommercial Services

How Loomis Pay’s Android POS Rollout Across Europe Could Shape Loomis’ (OM:LOOMIS) Digital Strategy

Castles Technology announced that Loomis Pay has chosen its Android-based POS and payment devices, including the S1F4 Pro, S1P2 and S1U2M4, to support Loomis Pay’s European expansion following a successful pilot in Norway and rollout across Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Spain. This collaboration underlines Loomis Pay’s push to deepen its digital payments footprint across multiple European markets by upgrading its hardware backbone. Next, we will examine how Loomis Pay’s expanded rollout of...
ASX:VUL
ASX:VULMetals and Mining

Why Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL) Is Up 7.0% After Strong Lionheart Well Test Results

Vulcan Energy Resources Limited recently reported successful production test results from its first new Lionheart well in Germany’s Upper Rhine Valley Brine Field, confirming strong well deliverability that supports the Phase One Field Development Plan and its goal of producing 24,000 tonnes of lithium hydroxide monohydrate annually by 2028. This outcome, combined with the project being fully funded since December 2025, strengthens confidence in Vulcan’s ability to supply lithium to the...
NasdaqGS:ALGT
NasdaqGS:ALGTAirlines

Allegiant Travel Leadership Shifts And Sun Country Plan Meet Valuation Case

Allegiant Travel Company, ticker NasdaqGS:ALGT, has been recognized as a top U.S. airline, highlighting recent industry recognition. The company announced senior leadership promotions tied to integration planning for its proposed combination with Sun Country. An Integration Management Office has been created to coordinate planning for the proposed transaction. For investors, the recognition comes at a time when Allegiant Travel's share price stands at $85.35, with a 1-year return of a 17.2%...
NYSE:RTX
NYSE:RTXAerospace & Defense

RTX (RTX) Quarterly EPS Softness Tests Bullish High‑Growth Narratives

RTX (RTX) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$24.2b and basic EPS of US$1.21, supported by net income of US$1,622m, while trailing twelve month revenue reached US$88.6b with basic EPS of US$5.02. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved from US$21.6b in Q4 2024 to US$24.2b in Q4 2025, with quarterly basic EPS ranging from US$1.10 in Q3 2024 to US$1.43 in Q3 2025. This gives investors a clear view of how the earnings line has tracked alongside top line expansion. With trailing...
NasdaqGS:KALU
NasdaqGS:KALUMetals and Mining

Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) Valuation Check After Strong Recent Share Price Momentum

Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) has drawn investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock showing mixed short term returns and a stronger pattern over the past 3 months and year. See our latest analysis for Kaiser Aluminum. At a share price of $123.01, Kaiser Aluminum has recently seen short term share price weakness, but its 30 day share price return of 4.64% and 90 day share price return of 32.8% sit alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 78.24%, hinting that momentum has...
NasdaqGS:APP
NasdaqGS:APPSoftware

AppLovin’s E Commerce Pivot Meets Analyst Optimism Yet Valuation Questions Remain

AppLovin (NasdaqGS:APP) is accelerating its shift into e commerce, using its AI tools to power advertising and performance for retail brands. The company has rolled out a self service platform aimed at merchants that want more control over their digital campaigns. New partnerships with major brands signal broader ambitions beyond mobile gaming and into mainstream digital advertising. With a current share price of $543.56 and a very large 3 year return, AppLovin has already been through a...
TSX:IAU
TSX:IAUMetals and Mining

A Look At i-80 Gold (TSX:IAU) Valuation After High Grade Granite Creek Drill Results

i-80 Gold (TSX:IAU) has drawn fresh attention after reporting new assay results from its 2025 drilling campaign at the Granite Creek Underground Project, highlighting high grade mineralization and potential resource expansion at the South Pacific Zone. See our latest analysis for i-80 Gold. That drilling update lands at a time when momentum in i-80 Gold’s shares has been building, with a 30 day share price return of 19.05%, a 90 day share price return of 89.39% and a 1 year total shareholder...
NYSE:COLD
NYSE:COLDIndustrial REITs

Americold CFO Transition And Expanded Legal Role Reshape Governance Priorities

Americold Realty Trust (NYSE:COLD) has appointed Christopher "Chris" Papa as its incoming Chief Financial Officer. The company is implementing transitional leadership changes as Papa steps into the CFO role. Americold is also expanding its Chief Legal Officer role to include oversight of human resources. For investors watching NYSE:COLD, these leadership changes come at a time when the shares recently closed at $12.78 and the stock has seen a 38.6% decline over the past year, 53.9% over...
BME:IDR
BME:IDRIT

Assessing Indra Sistemas (BME:IDR) Valuation After The New Long Term Transport For London Contract

Why the new Transport for London contract matters for Indra Sistemas Indra Sistemas (BME:IDR) has secured a long term contract with Transport for London to operate, maintain and develop the ticketing and access control system across the capital's extensive public transport network. The agreement, valued at £524 million, or €605 million, and potentially extendable to £845 million, or €975 million, through 2039, positions Indra as TfL's single ticketing system provider after a transition...
NYSE:CRCL
NYSE:CRCLSoftware

Reassessing Circle Internet Group (CRCL) After Recent Share Price Weakness

If you are wondering whether Circle Internet Group at around US$69.96 is a bargain or just expensive hype, you are not alone. This article is built to help you frame that question clearly. The stock has recently been under pressure, with a 7 day return of 3.8% decline, a 30 day return of 13.9% decline, and a year to date return of 16.2% decline. This may change how you think about both risk and potential opportunity. Recent coverage of Circle Internet Group has focused on its role in the...
NYSE:DAO
NYSE:DAOConsumer Services

A Look At Youdao (DAO) Valuation After Analyst Downgrades And Sentiment Shift

Why Youdao (DAO) Is Back in Focus After Analyst Downgrades Youdao (DAO) moved back onto investors’ radars after a series of analyst downgrades coincided with a pre market gap down in the share price, sharpening attention on sentiment and risk. See our latest analysis for Youdao. Beyond the latest analyst downgrades and pre market gap down, Youdao’s recent trading has been mixed, with a 19.41% 1 month share price return, a modest 3.85% 3 month gain, and a 49.74% 1 year total shareholder return...
ASX:FMG
ASX:FMGMetals and Mining

Fortescue Approval For Alta Copper Deal Highlights Growing Copper Ambitions

Fortescue (ASX:FMG) shareholders have approved the acquisition of the remaining shares in Alta Copper. The decision clears the way for full ownership of the copper explorer and further copper-focused activity. The move is part of Fortescue’s broader resource development plans beyond its core iron ore business. Fortescue is best known for its iron ore operations, but copper has become a focus area as demand for materials linked to electrification and energy infrastructure remains in the...
NasdaqGS:CHRW
NasdaqGS:CHRWLogistics

C H Robinson AI Push Targets LTL Efficiency And Margin Potential

C.H. Robinson Worldwide (NasdaqGS:CHRW) has rolled out new AI agents to automate checks on missed less than truckload, or LTL, pickups. The technology focuses on reducing unnecessary return trips and tightening scheduling in LTL pickup operations. The move is aimed at improving efficiency for both shippers and carriers that use C.H. Robinson's freight services. C.H. Robinson is a major freight broker and logistics provider, so any change in how it handles LTL freight can matter for a wide...
TSX:MFC
TSX:MFCInsurance

How Investors Are Reacting To Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) After CIBC’s Upgrade On Asian Momentum

Earlier in January, CIBC upgraded Manulife Financial Corporation to Outperformer from Neutral, citing the insurer’s steady progress toward its medium-term goals and healthier core life insurance operations supported by higher long-duration yields and better asset-liability matching. CIBC also pointed to accelerating momentum in Manulife’s Asian wealth management business, underscoring how this region has become central to the company’s longer-term growth ambitions. Next, we’ll explore how...
NasdaqGS:ZBRA
NasdaqGS:ZBRAElectronic

Zebra Technologies And Sentinel Tie AI Inspection To Quality Gains

Zebra Technologies (NasdaqGS:ZBRA) and Sentinel have partnered on AI powered inspection solutions for automotive manufacturers. The collaboration combines Zebra's 3D Profile Sensor hardware with Sentinel's AI software to inspect components on production lines. Automotive plants using the joint solution report lower defect rates and shorter production times. Zebra Technologies, known for its data capture and automation equipment, is extending its reach further into AI driven manufacturing...