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ASX:EVN
ASX:EVNMetals and Mining

Will Gold Volatility and Cowal Expansion Plans Change Evolution Mining's (ASX:EVN) Narrative?

Evolution Mining recently experienced sharp swings in investor attention as gold prices moved abruptly away from record highs, while the market looked ahead to its February half-year results and cost guidance. Beyond short-term weather-related disruptions, the company’s continued emphasis on its Cowal underground expansion, including new equipment orders for 2026–27, is becoming a key focal point for assessing its long-term operating profile. With the share price easing over the past week,...
NYSE:IP
NYSE:IPPackaging

International Paper Q4 Loss Of US$2.4b Challenges Bullish Recovery Narratives

International Paper (IP) just wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$6.0b and a basic EPS loss of US$4.48, as discontinued operations and weaker earnings dragged the bottom line into the red. Over the past year, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$4,580m in Q4 2024 to US$6,006m in Q4 2025, while basic EPS shifted from a loss of US$0.42 to a loss of US$4.48, with trailing twelve month EPS at a loss of US$5.61. With the trailing twelve month net income also in loss territory,...
NZSE:SUM
NZSE:SUMHealthcare

Summerset Group Holdings (NZSE:SUM) Valuation After Strong 2025 Sales Update And Low 7.7x P/E

Why the latest sales update matters for Summerset Group Holdings (NZSE:SUM) Summerset Group Holdings (NZSE:SUM) has released its fourth quarter 2025 sales update, with both new sales and resales for the quarter and full year reported above the prior year’s levels. The company recorded 207 new unit sales and 241 resales in the fourth quarter, for a total of 448 transactions, compared with 169 new sales and 192 resales, or 361 total, in the same period a year earlier. For the year to 31...
NasdaqGS:AMKR
NasdaqGS:AMKRSemiconductor

Is It Too Late To Consider Amkor Technology (AMKR) After Its 99% One Year Rally?

If you are wondering whether Amkor Technology's current share price still offers value, this article will walk through what the market is pricing in and how that lines up with the fundamentals. The stock most recently closed at US$48.33, with a 7 day return of a 2.8% decline, a 30 day return of 22.4%, a year to date return of 12.6%, a 1 year return of 99.2%, a 3 year return of 68.1% and a 5 year return of 189.8%. These movements sit against a steady flow of attention on semiconductor related...
NasdaqGS:AMAT
NasdaqGS:AMATSemiconductor

Applied Materials (AMAT) Valuation Check After Analyst Upgrades And Multi Year Chip Spending Cycle Hopes

Recent analyst upgrades have put Applied Materials (AMAT) in focus, as firms like Mizuho and Deutsche Bank point to accelerating wafer fab equipment spending and heavier capital budgets at major chipmakers. See our latest analysis for Applied Materials. The recent upgrades come after a sharp run in the shares, with the latest share price at $322.32 and a 30 day share price return of 25.42%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 80.51% and 5 year total shareholder return of 234.20% point to...
NasdaqGS:UPST
NasdaqGS:UPSTConsumer Finance

Is Upstart (UPST) Quietly Redefining Its Moat Through Credit Union Partnerships And AI Referrals?

In January 2026, Rize Credit Union announced an expanded partnership with Upstart that uses the Upstart Referral Network to offer more California consumers access to Rize-branded personal loans through a fully online process. This new client win reinforces Upstart’s AI-driven lending model, which already supports over 100 banks and lenders seeking more accurate credit decisions. With investor attention building around Upstart’s AI-powered referral network expansion, we’ll now examine what...
NYSE:BR
NYSE:BRProfessional Services

Is Wells Fargo’s New Proxy Voting System Quietly Reinforcing Broadridge (BR) as Essential Market Infrastructure?

Wells Fargo Wealth & Investment Management recently introduced its own proxy voting service for discretionary client accounts, expanding its use of Broadridge Financial Solutions’ technology platform to administer and process shareholder votes. This shift away from third-party proxy advisers toward an in-house system supported by Broadridge highlights the company’s role as a core infrastructure provider for institutional proxy voting. Next, we’ll examine how Wells Fargo’s decision to build...
TSE:1723
TSE:1723Building

Nihon Dengi (TSE:1723) Valuation Check After Strong Nine Month Sales And Profit Growth

Earnings surprise puts Nihon Dengi (TSE:1723) in focus Nihon Dengi (TSE:1723) is on investors’ radar after reporting nine month sales of ¥29,874 million and net income of ¥5,668 million, both higher than the previous year’s figures. See our latest analysis for Nihon Dengi. The market reaction has been strong, with a 5.48% 1 day share price return and a 33.75% 30 day share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return is very large. This suggests momentum has been building around the...
NYSE:EFX
NYSE:EFXProfessional Services

Did Equifax’s (EFX) New AI Fraud and Income Tools Just Redefine Its Core Identity?

In late January 2026, Equifax launched a series of fraud and risk tools, including Credit Abuse Risk and Synthetic Identity Risk, alongside new Employment Insights and Income Confirm products that integrate verified income and employment data from The Work Number into lending and auto finance workflows. Together, these launches underscore how Equifax is trying to deepen its role in lenders’ fraud prevention and credit decisioning processes by combining AI-driven risk scores with regulated,...
NasdaqGM:APPF
NasdaqGM:APPFSoftware

AppFolio (APPF) Margin Compression In Q4 2025 Tests Bullish Growth Narrative

AppFolio (APPF) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$248.2 million and basic EPS of US$1.11, alongside net income of US$39.9 million, setting a clear marker for how the year finished. The company has seen revenue move from US$203.7 million and EPS of US$2.82 in Q4 2024 to US$248.2 million and EPS of US$1.11 in Q4 2025. The trailing twelve months show revenue of US$950.8 million and EPS of US$3.91 as investors weigh how a net profit margin of 14.8% on recent data fits with the...
NasdaqGS:NVAX
NasdaqGS:NVAXBiotechs

Assessing Novavax’s (NVAX) Valuation After Its New Matrix M Licensing Agreement With Pfizer

Novavax (NVAX) is back in focus after the company signed a non exclusive License and Option Agreement with Pfizer, giving Pfizer access to its Matrix M adjuvant for vaccines targeting up to two infectious diseases. See our latest analysis for Novavax. The Pfizer agreement comes after a period of renewed interest in Novavax, with a 31.62% 1 month share price return and a 24.05% year to date share price return. However, the 5 year total shareholder return of a 96.95% loss shows that long term...
NYSE:FOR
NYSE:FORReal Estate

A Look At Forestar Group’s (FOR) Valuation After Margin Pressures In The Latest Earnings Report

Forestar Group (FOR) is back in focus after its recent earnings update, where revenue reflected a heavier tilt toward higher priced lot deliveries and western market exposure, while margins stayed under pressure. See our latest analysis for Forestar Group. The recent earnings miss and commentary on softer gross margins came after a sharp pullback around the fourth quarter release. Even so, the 7% year to date share price return and 69.6% three year total shareholder return show that longer...
NasdaqGS:TEAM
NasdaqGS:TEAMSoftware

Assessing Atlassian (TEAM) Valuation After Recent Share Price Weakness And Revenue Growth Trade Off

Recent share performance and business snapshot Atlassian (TEAM) has seen its share price under pressure, with negative returns over the past week, month and past 3 months, prompting some investors to recheck how the current valuation lines up with fundamentals. The company reports annual revenue of US$5.46b and a net loss of US$184.79m, reflecting its current balance between investment in growth and profitability. Recent revenue and net income growth figures provide extra context for how the...
NYSE:MSCI
NYSE:MSCICapital Markets

MSCI Indonesia Warning Puts Index Power And Valuation In Focus

MSCI (NYSE:MSCI) has warned that Indonesia could be reclassified from emerging to frontier market status. The warning follows concerns over market transparency and coordinated trading behavior. MSCI has halted index adjustments for Indonesian securities while it reviews the situation. The Indonesia Stock Exchange is taking steps to address MSCI’s concerns and preserve its emerging market classification. MSCI, known for its global equity indices that many funds track, sits at the center of...
NYSE:RYAN
NYSE:RYANInsurance

Ryan Specialty Holdings’ Organic Growth And Cash Flow Strength Under Review

Ryan Specialty Holdings (NYSE:RYAN) is drawing attention for strong organic revenue growth and earnings expansion supported by high free cash flow margins. The company has been growing without relying on acquisitions, while maintaining solid reinvestment capacity that supports its operations and future projects. This combination of organic growth, earnings strength and free cash flow efficiency is setting Ryan Specialty Holdings apart within the business services sector. For investors...
NYSE:PII
NYSE:PIILeisure

Is Polaris (PII) Reasonably Priced After Mixed Share Performance And Conflicting Valuation Signals

If you are wondering whether Polaris is still offering value at around US$63.84 per share, you are not alone. This article is designed to help you make sense of that price tag. The stock has had a mixed run, with a 7.6% decline over the last week, a 0.9% return over the last month, a 4.0% decline year to date, and a 41.3% return over the last year. The 3 year and 5 year returns stand at 39.6% and 37.1% declines respectively. Recent coverage of Polaris has focused on how investors are...
NYSE:INVH
NYSE:INVHResidential REITs

A Look At Invitation Homes (INVH) Valuation After Trump Order On Institutional Home Purchases

President Trump’s new executive order curbing institutional purchases of existing single-family homes has put Invitation Homes (INVH) in focus, as investors weigh how limits on acquisitions could affect its single-family rental model. See our latest analysis for Invitation Homes. At a share price of $26.73, Invitation Homes has seen a 1 day share price return of 1.44%. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 10.84% and 3 year total shareholder return of 10.64% point to weaker momentum over a...
TSE:6923
TSE:6923Auto Components

Stanley Electric (TSE:6923) EPS Jump To ¥87.21 Tests Modest Growth Concerns

Stanley Electric (TSE:6923) has put up a solid Q3 2026 print, with revenue at ¥131.8 billion and basic EPS of ¥87.21 as the company continues to generate steady profits from its core operations. The company has seen revenue hold around the ¥130 billion mark over recent quarters, from ¥131.9 billion in Q3 2025 to ¥131.8 billion in the latest quarter, while basic EPS moved from ¥49.31 to ¥87.21 over the same period as net income shifted from ¥7,589 million to ¥11,204 million. With trailing...
NasdaqGS:ERIE
NasdaqGS:ERIEInsurance

Erie Indemnity (ERIE) Valuation After Q3 2025 Earnings Beat And Revenue Miss

Third quarter earnings and dividend stability move into focus Erie Indemnity (ERIE) is back on investor radar after its third quarter 2025 report, where earnings per share topped expectations while revenue came in below forecasts and the company kept its long running dividend record intact. See our latest analysis for Erie Indemnity. At a share price of $283.01, Erie Indemnity has seen short term momentum soften, with a 30 day share price return of 1.27% decline and a 1 year total shareholder...
NYSE:NOC
NYSE:NOCAerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman Torpedo Deal Highlights Backlog Strength And Valuation Debate

Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) secured a US$233 million contract with the US Navy and Australian Defense Force for advanced lightweight torpedoes. The deal focuses on accelerating design and manufacturing using the company’s existing technology expertise. This contract arrives as Northrop Grumman reports a record backlog above US$95b and highlights strong cash flow growth. The company is also planning accelerated production of its B-21 bomber program alongside broad-based expansion across its...