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The United Kingdom's market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index experiencing declines due to weak trade data from China and falling commodity prices impacting major companies. In such uncertain times, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income, making them an attractive option for investors seeking reliable returns amidst market fluctuations.

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...

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David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...

With its stock down 3.3% over the past three months, it is easy to disregard Boxer Retail (JSE:BOX). However, stock...

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By buying an index fund, you can roughly match the market return with ease. But if you buy good businesses at...

As the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index reaches a new intraday high, optimism about the eurozone economy is buoying investor sentiment despite recent market volatility. In this environment, small-cap stocks in Europe are gaining attention, particularly those with strong fundamentals and insider activity that may signal confidence in their potential.

What Pulse Biosciences’ Recent Move Might Be Telling You Pulse Biosciences (PLSE) has attracted fresh attention after a sharp recent move in its share price, with short term returns outpacing its past year performance and prompting investors to reassess the risk and reward trade off. See our latest analysis for Pulse Biosciences. The 51.6% 1 day share price return, on top of a 35.4% 90 day share price return and a 55.0% year to date share price return, contrasts with a 7.2% decline in 1...

FedEx (FDX) has been in focus after a sharp move higher, as investors rotated into industrial names and looked ahead to the company’s 2026 Investor Day along with its upcoming multi-year efficiency and pricing plan. See our latest analysis for FedEx. The recent jump sits on top of a broader upswing, with a 90 day share price return of 45.43% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 47.60%. This suggests momentum has been building as FedEx rolls out new digital tools, data partnerships, fresh...

The European market has recently shown resilience, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index reaching new highs, supported by optimism about the eurozone economy despite global market volatility. In this context, identifying high-growth tech stocks involves looking for companies that can navigate current economic conditions and leverage technological advancements to sustain their growth trajectory.

Piper Sandler Companies recently reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with Q4 revenue of US$666.99 million and net income of US$113.97 million, and declared both a US$5.00 per share special dividend and a US$0.70 quarterly dividend payable in March 2026. The company paired these results with a four-for-one stock split and the ongoing build-out of its investment banking platform, including the acquisition of G Squared and senior hires in energy and power. Against this...

In recent commentary, Vita Coco Company highlighted its evolution into a profitable global functional hydration brand built on an asset-light supply chain, supported by strong guidance for 2025 and growing international reach. An interesting angle for investors is how Vita Coco’s underdog roots, partnership with Keurig Dr Pepper, and disciplined expansion have created a scalable platform for new products and markets. With this backdrop, we’ll examine how Vita Coco’s asset-light supply...

As the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index reaches new highs, optimism about the eurozone economy seems to be bolstering investor sentiment despite recent market volatility. In this environment, identifying stocks that are potentially undervalued can provide intriguing opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on favorable economic conditions and sector rotations.

Principal Financial Group is approaching an upcoming earnings report with analysts expecting quarterly earnings per share of US$2.23 and revenues of US$4.11 billion, both higher than the same period a year earlier. Despite JPMorgan downgrading the stock from Overweight to Neutral in the past, the bank highlighted Principal’s stronger business mix, lower tail risk, higher return on equity, and better free cash flow versus many life insurance peers, with potential upside from healthier asset...

Canada’s push for a Chinese Canadian electric vehicle assembly plant has suddenly put Magna International (TSX:MG) in focus, as officials flag the auto parts group as a potential joint venture partner. See our latest analysis for Magna International. The EV plant discussions come after a mixed stretch for Magna’s stock. A 1 day share price return of 2.33% and a 7 day share price return of 5.13% have helped offset a 30 day share price decline of 5.60%. Over a longer horizon, the 1 year total...

Manhattan Associates recently reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with revenue of US$270.39 million for the quarter and US$1.08 billion for the year, alongside net income of US$51.95 million for the quarter and US$219.95 million for the year. At the same time, the company issued 2026 guidance calling for total revenue of US$1.13 billion to US$1.15 billion and a GAAP operating margin of 24.1% to 24.7%, while continuing to return capital through share repurchases. We will...

Shizuoka Financial Group Inc. has completed its share repurchase program announced on November 7, 2025, buying back 8,406,200 shares for ¥19,999.88 million, including 2,606,200 shares repurchased between January 1 and January 23, 2026. By retiring around 1.55% of its shares through this program, the bank has modestly reduced its share count, which can influence per-share metrics and investor perceptions of capital discipline. We’ll now examine how the completion of this ¥19,999.88 million...

FirstService Corporation recently reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with quarterly sales rising to US$1,383.38 million and net income to US$38.98 million, alongside an 11% increase in its quarterly dividend to US$0.305 per share payable in April 2026. The combination of higher earnings per share from continuing operations and a meaningful dividend raise highlights management’s confidence in the company’s financial position and cash-generation capacity. We’ll now look at...

As the European markets continue to show resilience, with the STOXX Europe 600 Index reaching new highs and optimism about the eurozone economy offsetting recent volatility, investors are increasingly focused on growth opportunities within this region. In such an environment, stocks with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often indicate strong commitment from those who know the company best, aligning their interests closely with shareholders.

StepStone Group (STEP) is back in focus after quarterly results came in ahead of market expectations, supported by strong fee related earnings, record Private Wealth subscriptions, and growing partnerships and product expansion. See our latest analysis for StepStone Group. The latest earnings surprise appears to have checked a recent pullback, with the 1 day share price return of 5.5% partly offsetting a 30 day share price return decline of 13.4%, while a 3 year total shareholder return of...

NetScout Systems, Inc. recently reported its third-quarter and nine-month fiscal 2026 results, showing quarterly revenue of US$250.68 million and net income of US$55.14 million, and it modestly raised full-year guidance for both revenue and GAAP diluted earnings per share. Beyond the headline numbers, the company’s improved profitability and guidance were underpinned by strength in cybersecurity and observability solutions, including new capabilities for Wi‑Fi 7 monitoring and SSL/TLS...

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. reported past third-quarter fiscal 2026 results with sales of US$705.64 million and net income of US$85.81 million, and updated full-year guidance that includes anticipated total sales of about US$2.24–2.25 billion and net income of roughly US$222.8–225.8 million. Alongside planning to open 70 new stores and completing a US$37.44 million share repurchase program, management is emphasizing same-store sales growth and margin improvement across both retail and...