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BancFirst (BANF) recently reported fourth quarter 2025 results that combined higher net income with increased net charge-offs, giving investors fresh information on both earnings power and credit costs. See our latest analysis for BancFirst. The earnings and charge-off updates have arrived alongside a 1-day share price return of 1.96% and a 30-day share price return of 5.29%, while the latest price sits at $112.10. Over a longer stretch, total shareholder return is slightly negative over 1...

On January 22, 2026, Yamato Holdings Co., Ltd. announced that its board approved the resignation of President Yutaka Nagao effective April 1, 2026, alongside upcoming changes to representative directors and officers, and the planned retirement of Director Toshizo Kurisu after the June 2026 shareholders’ meeting. This leadership transition signals a reconfiguration of Yamato Holdings’ top management structure, which could influence how the company sets and executes its operational...

Southwest Airlines (LUV) is in focus after management outlined 2026 profit guidance alongside a major shift in its business model by introducing assigned seating, bag fees, extra legroom options, and basic economy fares. See our latest analysis for Southwest Airlines. The recent changes and upbeat 2026 guidance have arrived alongside sharp share price momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 67.31% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 66.42%. This suggests sentiment has shifted...

Novo Nordisk and Aspect Biosystems have moved into a new phase of their diabetes cell-therapy partnership, with Aspect acquiring key stem cell and hypoimmune engineering rights, plus integrated Novo Nordisk R&D and manufacturing capabilities, while Novo Nordisk keeps options to expand its role and earn milestones and royalties on future products. By handing operational leadership of next-generation cell therapies to Aspect while retaining financial and later-stage participation rights, Novo...

In recent days, Centene drew attention as several major Wall Street firms updated their views on the insurer, citing fresh physician survey data pointing to cooling healthcare utilization growth. What stands out is that, while some analysts highlighted ongoing uncertainty around Medicaid and Exchange programs, others framed Centene within a potentially improving backdrop for government managed care starting in 2026, underscoring differing perspectives on the same underlying trends. With the...

Socionext Inc. reported past earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, with sales of ¥142,140 million and net income of ¥4,782 million, both lower than the prior-year period. The sharp drop in basic earnings per share from continuing operations, to ¥27.22 from ¥92.10 a year earlier, highlights considerable pressure on profitability. We will now examine how this weaker nine-month profit performance shapes Socionext’s investment narrative and what it could mean for...

Investors can buy low cost index fund if they want to receive the average market return. But across the board there are...

As the Australian market looks to recover from recent sell-offs, attention turns to the Reserve Bank of Australia's impending rate hike decision and its potential impact on investor sentiment. In this context, penny stocks—though an older term—remain relevant as they often represent smaller or newer companies with growth potential at lower price points. By focusing on those with strong financials and solid fundamentals, investors can uncover promising opportunities in this often-overlooked...

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...

If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Amongst other...

With its stock down 1.6% over the past month, it is easy to disregard Britannia Industries (NSE:BRITANNIA). However...

Malayan Cement Berhad's (KLSE:MCEMENT) stock is up by a considerable 16% over the past three months. Given that the...

Altria Group (MO) is back in focus after fourth quarter 2025 results, a goodwill impairment charge and fresh leadership moves, giving investors new information on earnings quality, capital returns and the smoke free product push. See our latest analysis for Altria Group. Against this backdrop of impairment charges, buybacks and a planned CEO transition, Altria’s share price has a 30 day return of 8.58%, a 1 year total shareholder return of 26.19% and a 5 year total shareholder return of...

Wondering whether Portland General Electric's current share price reflects its true worth, or if the market is overlooking something in this regional utility? The stock recently closed at US$50.11, with returns of 0.9% over 7 days, 3.4% over 30 days, 3.4% year to date, 28.3% over 1 year, 18.7% over 3 years and 44.3% over 5 years. This gives investors some history to weigh against the current price. Recent coverage has focused on Portland General Electric's position in the regulated utilities...

Beach Energy (ASX:BPT) is back in focus as investors position ahead of its 5 February earnings release, with attention squarely on production, realised oil and gas prices, capital spending plans and dividend guidance. See our latest analysis for Beach Energy. At A$1.21, Beach Energy’s recent 7 day share price return of 2.11% and 30 day share price return of 3.42% contrast with a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 14.03%. This suggests short term momentum as investors reassess risk...

Recent market attention on Ero Copper (TSX:ERO) has picked up as analysts revise earnings estimates higher and investors look ahead to the company’s fourth quarter and full year 2025 results in early March. See our latest analysis for Ero Copper. The share price has been on a strong run recently, with a 30 day share price return of 17.17% and a 90 day share price return of 66.75%. This feeds into a 1 year total shareholder return of 140.80%, which suggests strong momentum rather than a short...

With no single headline event driving attention, Kirby (KEX) is drawing interest as investors weigh its recent share moves in relation to the company’s role in U.S. marine transportation and industrial services. See our latest analysis for Kirby. The share price has pulled back 7.12% over the past week but still sits at $119.42 after a 30 day share price return of 6.72% and a 90 day share price return of 14.33%. Total shareholder returns of 11.46% over one year and 106.90% over five years...

Why Amano’s new buyback is back on investors’ radar Amano (TSE:6436) has put a fresh share repurchase program on the table, authorizing up to 1,147,000 shares, or 1.61% of its float, for up to ¥5,000 million through March 2026. See our latest analysis for Amano. Amano’s new repurchase plan comes after a softer patch in the share price, with a 30 day share price return of 6.93% and a year to date share price decline of 7.66%, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 85.95% points to...

Celanese (CE) has been drawing attention after its shares closed at $45.87, with recent returns showing mixed short term moves alongside a recovery in the stock over the past month and past three months. See our latest analysis for Celanese. That latest 3.2% 1 day share price return sits within a choppy year in which the 1 year total shareholder return is a decline of 33.1%, despite a 22.8% 3 month share price gain suggesting improving momentum. If this kind of rebound has you thinking about...

Sierra Bancorp (BSRR) has just posted its FY 2025 numbers, with fourth quarter revenue of US$40.2 million, basic EPS of US$0.97 and net income of US$12.9 million setting the tone for the year. The bank has seen quarterly revenue move from US$35.5 million in Q4 2024 through US$34.7 million, US$38.0 million and US$36.3 million to US$40.2 million most recently. Basic EPS over the same stretch ran from US$0.73 to US$0.66, US$0.78, US$0.73 and now US$0.97, giving you a clear view of how the top...

In recent weeks, Airbnb has been highlighted for ongoing operational strength, including rising Nights and Experiences Booked and robust EBITDA margins that support efficient execution. At the same time, analysts have pointed out that Airbnb’s substantial international revenue mix could benefit meaningfully from a weaker US dollar, potentially amplifying reported earnings. With these trends in focus, we’ll now examine how Airbnb’s combination of margin resilience and currency tailwinds...

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals recently reported Q4 2025 and full-year 2025 results showing modest year-on-year revenue and earnings growth, alongside ongoing share repurchases totaling about US$1.51 billion under its 2025 buyback program. The company is also preparing to share new long-term and primary clinical data for its ophthalmology franchise, including EYLEA HD, at the Angiogenesis meeting on February 7, 2026, highlighting how label expansions and dosing flexibility could influence use in...

In late January 2026, Ivanhoe Electric announced a Collaboration and Exploration Agreement with Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile to explore 2,002 km² of SQM’s northern Chile mining concessions for large copper deposits, funded initially by SQM with US$9,000,000 over three years. The deal gives Ivanhoe Electric an option to earn a 50% joint venture stake in any qualifying copper discovery by paying twice SQM’s exploration spend into a new project vehicle, effectively using SQM’s upfront...

Acuity (AYI) has just approved a 17% increase in its quarterly dividend to US$0.20 per share, a move that puts income directly in focus for shareholders watching the stock’s return profile. See our latest analysis for Acuity. The dividend decision comes after a mixed share price run, with a 1-day share price return of 2.39% and 7-day share price return of 1.59% sitting against a 30-day share price return decline of 15.19%. The 5-year total shareholder return of 157.00% points to stronger long...