TSE:9552
TSE:9552Capital Markets

Quants Research Institute Holdings (TSE:9552) Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Growth Narratives

Quants Research Institute Holdings (TSE:9552) just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of ¥5.0 billion and basic EPS of ¥15.26, while trailing twelve month figures came in at ¥16.6 billion of revenue and EPS of ¥47.96. Over the past few quarters, the company has seen revenue move from ¥3.9 billion in Q3 FY 2025 to ¥5.0 billion in Q4 FY 2025. Quarterly EPS ranged from ¥5.99 to ¥18.68 as earnings shifted through the year, setting up a mixed backdrop for profitability. With net profit...
NYSE:DRI
NYSE:DRIHospitality

A Look At Darden Restaurants (DRI) Valuation After Raised Sales Guidance And Market Share Gains

Why Darden’s updated outlook caught investors’ attention Darden Restaurants (DRI) lifted its full year sales guidance after reporting steady demand across its brands, especially Olive Garden, and pointing to market share gains versus both casual dining peers and limited service rivals. See our latest analysis for Darden Restaurants. The updated outlook comes on top of a recent run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 12.68% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 11.92%. This...
XTRA:DTE
XTRA:DTETelecom

How Investors May Respond To Deutsche Telekom (XTRA:DTE) Doubling Down On Back-to-Back €2 Billion Buybacks

Deutsche Telekom AG has completed its 2025 share repurchase, buying back about 65.4 million shares for €2.00 billion, and has now begun a new 2026 buy-back program of up to €2.00 billion under the long-term authorization granted at its April 2025 AGM. This rapid shift from finishing one sizeable buy-back to launching another highlights management’s continued focus on capital returns and active balance sheet management. We will now examine how this renewed €2.00 billion repurchase effort...
NYSE:MO
NYSE:MOTobacco

Is Altria (MO) Offering Value After Recent Share Price Pullback And Strong 5 Year Gains

You might be wondering whether Altria Group's current share price still offers value, or if most of the opportunity has already been priced in. The stock last closed at US$55.16, with recent returns of a 4.5% decline over 7 days, a 4.9% decline over 30 days, a 3.8% decline year to date, a 14.9% gain over 1 year, a 52.3% gain over 3 years and a 99.0% gain over 5 years. Recent attention around Altria Group has focused on its position in the tobacco and nicotine market and how its product mix...
TSX:BB
TSX:BBSoftware

Is BlackBerry (TSX:BB) Pricing Reflect Its Software Transition And Mixed Valuation Signals?

If you are wondering whether BlackBerry's share price still reflects its true worth, you are not alone; many investors are asking the same question right now. The stock recently closed at $5.42, with a 4.4% gain over the last 7 days, a 9.2% decline over 30 days, a 3.8% gain year to date, a 7.0% decline over 1 year, a 10.6% gain over 3 years, and a 44.0% decline over 5 years. These mixed returns have come alongside ongoing attention on BlackBerry's shift toward software and cybersecurity, as...
NasdaqGS:UMBF
NasdaqGS:UMBFBanks

Assessing UMB Financial (UMBF) Valuation After Market Share Gains And Strong Earnings Growth

UMB Financial (UMBF) is back in focus after fresh data highlighted strong market share gains, a 17.8% annual rise in net interest income over five years and 20.4% annual earnings per share growth. See our latest analysis for UMB Financial. The recent fundamentals story has been met with a firmer share price, with UMB Financial now at $121.43 after a 5.65% 1 month share price return and a 72.74% 5 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been building over time. If you are...
SGX:O39
SGX:O39Banks

A Look At OCBC (SGX:O39) Valuation As Index Rally And Earnings Outlook Draw Focus

Why OCBC’s recent pullback is catching attention Oversea-Chinese Banking (SGX:O39) slipped about 0.6% after briefly trading above S$20, shortly after helping lift Singapore’s benchmark index to record levels, and just ahead of its February 25 earnings release. See our latest analysis for Oversea-Chinese Banking. That small pullback comes after a steady climb, with a 30 day share price return of 7.10% and 90 day gain of 18.98%, while the 1 year and 5 year total shareholder returns of 21.29%...
NasdaqGS:POOL
NasdaqGS:POOLRetail Distributors

Is Pool Corporation (POOL) Pricing Reflect Its Mixed Valuation Signals After Recent Share Weakness

If you are wondering whether Pool's share price still reflects its underlying business, you are not alone. This article focuses on what the numbers say about value rather than short term excitement. Pool closed at US$239.38, with returns of 3.6% over the last 7 days, roughly flat at a 0.1% decline over 30 days, a 4.2% gain year to date, and longer term share price declines of 25.8% over 1 year, 23.3% over 3 years, and 34.1% over 5 years. These moves are set against a backdrop of ongoing...
ASX:GQG
ASX:GQGCapital Markets

GQG Partners (ASX:GQG) Valuation Check After CFO Transition To Charles Falck

GQG Partners (ASX:GQG) is back in focus after Charles Falck officially stepped into the chief financial officer role on 1 January 2026, following the retirement of long serving CFO Melodie Zakaluk. See our latest analysis for GQG Partners. The leadership change comes as the share price has shown positive momentum in recent months, with a 12.15% 90 day share price return but a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 2.25%, suggesting shorter term optimism alongside a more mixed longer term...
TSX:IVN
TSX:IVNMetals and Mining

Assessing Ivanhoe Mines (TSX:IVN) Valuation After Initial Copper Anode Production At Kamoa Kakula

Ivanhoe Mines (TSX:IVN) has begun producing copper anodes at its Kamoa-Kakula smelter in Africa, an operational shift that turns stockpiled concentrate into 99.7% pure copper and could reshape how investors view the business mix. See our latest analysis for Ivanhoe Mines. The copper anode news lands as Ivanhoe Mines’ share price trades at CA$16.67, with recent momentum evident in a 13.25% 1 month share price return. This comes even though the 1 year total shareholder return shows a 4.91%...
NasdaqGS:BIDU
NasdaqGS:BIDUInteractive Media and Services

Has Baidu (BIDU) Run Too Far After Its 77% One Year Share Price Rally

If you have been wondering whether Baidu’s recent run makes it expensive or still interesting, this article will walk through what the current share price actually bakes in. The stock closed at US$146.42, with returns of 10.6% over the last 7 days, 16.5% over the last 30 days, and 77.2% over the last year. Year to date it is at a 2.6% decline, and the 5-year return sits at a 38.9% decline. These price moves sit against an ongoing stream of headlines around Chinese technology companies and...
ENXTAM:FLOW
ENXTAM:FLOWCapital Markets

Does Flow Traders’ UNI Token Shuffle Reframe Its Digital Asset Risk Strategy (ENXTAM:FLOW)?

Recently, blockchain data firm Arkham highlighted that Flow Traders moved 331,743.49 UNI tokens to Cumberland DRW while receiving 464,475 UNI from an anonymous address, signalling substantial past repositioning in its UNI exposure. This reshuffling of UNI holdings shines a light on how Flow Traders is actively managing its presence in digital asset markets and counterparty relationships. We’ll now examine how these large UNI token transfers could influence Flow Traders’ investment narrative,...
NasdaqGS:POWL
NasdaqGS:POWLElectrical

Powell Industries (POWL) Valuation Check As Investor Interest Builds Before Early February Earnings

Powell Industries (POWL) has drawn fresh attention after its shares moved 10.6% higher on the first U.S. trading day of 2026, with investors positioning in advance of an early February earnings update. See our latest analysis for Powell Industries. The early year move has come on top of a 9.9% 7 day share price return and a 14.1% 90 day share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 52.5% and very large 3 and 5 year total shareholder returns suggest that momentum has been...
NYSE:ABT
NYSE:ABTMedical Equipment

Is Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Pricing Look Attractive After Recent Steady Multi‑Year Returns

If you have been wondering whether Abbott Laboratories at around US$127.78 is offering fair value or a premium price, this breakdown is designed to give you a clear and structured view. The stock has recorded returns of 1.6% over the last 7 days, 2.2% over the last 30 days, 2.9% year to date, 14.8% over 1 year, 19.0% over 3 years, and 28.5% over 5 years, which many investors will weigh against current pricing. Recent attention on Abbott has centered on how its broad healthcare portfolio and...
NasdaqCM:EVLV
NasdaqCM:EVLVElectronic

A Look At Evolv Technologies Holdings (EVLV) Valuation As Growth Expectations Meet Premium Pricing

Stock performance snapshot and business profile Evolv Technologies Holdings (EVLV) has been drawing attention after recent trading moves, with the stock showing mixed short term returns, including gains over the past month alongside a decline over the past 3 months. The US based security technology company focuses on AI driven weapons detection systems for venues such as schools, hospitals, sports arenas, entertainment sites and industrial workplaces, supported by products like Evolv Express...
NasdaqGS:AEIS
NasdaqGS:AEISElectronic

A Look At Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS) Valuation After AI Data Center And Thailand Expansion Momentum

Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS) has drawn investor attention after being named Investor’s Business Daily’s Stock of the Day, following a technical breakout linked to its AI focused data center and Thailand manufacturing expansion story. See our latest analysis for Advanced Energy Industries. That breakout sits on top of strong recent momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 31.32% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 83.94%, while the latest close is US$229.70. Taken together, this...
NasdaqGS:CART
NasdaqGS:CARTConsumer Retailing

Assessing Instacart (CART) Valuation After The Launch Of Data Hub Retail Media Tool

At CES 2026, Maplebear (CART), which operates as Instacart, introduced Data Hub, a clean room tool that lets consumer brands combine their own data with Instacart grocery purchase signals. See our latest analysis for Maplebear. The Data Hub launch comes as Maplebear trades at US$44.42 per share, with a 90 day share price return of 12.03% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 3.52%. This suggests recent momentum has been building rather than fading. If this kind of data focused story has...
NYSE:TUYA
NYSE:TUYASoftware

A Look At Tuya (TUYA) Valuation As New Share Buyback Targets Up To 10% Of Shares

Tuya (NYSE:TUYA) has begun a shareholder-authorized share repurchase program, allowing buybacks of up to 60,972,194 shares, or 10% of issued capital, aimed at supporting net assets and earnings per share. See our latest analysis for Tuya. Tuya’s latest share repurchase plan comes after a mixed pattern in its share price, with a 7 day share price return of 5.14% but a 90 day share price return of 12.79%. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return of 40.65% points to stronger longer...
NYSE:TE
NYSE:TEElectrical

A Look At T1 Energy (TE) Valuation After Compliance Moves To Secure Clean Energy Tax Credits

T1 Energy (TE) recently moved to comply with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by cutting foreign ownership tied to Trina Solar, revising its certificate of incorporation, and preserving access to key clean energy tax credits. See our latest analysis for T1 Energy. T1 Energy’s recent compliance moves come after a sharp run, with a 90 day share price return of 161.09% and a 30 day gain of 31.22%, even though the year to date share price return is slightly negative and the 3 year total shareholder...
NYSE:WST
NYSE:WSTLife Sciences

A Look At West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) Valuation As Margins Weaken And Growth Trails Healthcare Peers

Recent discussion around West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) has centered on declining adjusted operating margins and slower revenue growth versus healthcare peers, as rising competition and higher expenses pressure profitability and leave investors more cautious about the current valuation. See our latest analysis for West Pharmaceutical Services. Those margin concerns are landing at a time when the share price has moved only modestly, with a 90 day share price return of 4.81% and a 1 year...
NYSE:KVUE
NYSE:KVUEPersonal Products

Kenvue (KVUE) Valuation Check After Recent Share Price Moves And Mixed Undervaluation Signals

Kenvue (KVUE) has been drawing investor interest after recent share price moves, with the stock closing at $16.75. That puts the consumer health company’s performance under closer scrutiny against its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Kenvue. The recent pullback, including a 1 day share price return of 0.42% and a 7 day share price return of 3.35%, comes against a 1 year total shareholder return of 17.13%. This suggests that recent momentum has been fading after earlier weakness. If...
NasdaqGS:SRPT
NasdaqGS:SRPTBiotechs

Assessing Sarepta Therapeutics (SRPT) Valuation After Recent Share Price Rebound From Multi Year Lows

Why Sarepta Therapeutics is on investors’ radar today Sarepta Therapeutics (SRPT) has drawn fresh attention after recent trading left the stock at a last close of $22.35, reflecting mixed short term returns and weaker performance over the past year and the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Sarepta Therapeutics. For Sarepta, the recent 6.08% 1-day share price return and 3.86% 7-day share price return sit against a much weaker backdrop, with a 1-year total shareholder return decline of...
NasdaqGM:USAR
NasdaqGM:USARMetals and Mining

Is USA Rare Earth (USAR) Now Attractively Priced After Rare Earth Supply Chain Interest?

If you are wondering whether USA Rare Earth is priced fairly or whether the recent buzz has left value on the table, this article walks through what the numbers say about the stock. At a last close of US$17.52, USA Rare Earth has posted returns of 44.4% over the past week, 1.7% over the last month, 23.8% year to date, and 31.0% over the past year. These moves raise questions about how sentiment lines up with underlying value. Recent attention around USA Rare Earth has been driven by ongoing...