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TSE:3901
TSE:3901Interactive Media and Services

Top Asian Dividend Stocks To Watch In February 2026

As global markets grapple with concerns over AI disruptions and fluctuating economic indicators, Asian markets have shown resilience, particularly with Japan's stock market surging following political developments. Amid these dynamic conditions, dividend stocks in Asia present a compelling opportunity for investors seeking steady income streams; they tend to be favored for their potential to offer consistent returns even when broader market volatility is at play.
SZSE:300806
SZSE:300806Chemicals

Asian Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership To Watch

As global markets grapple with concerns over AI disruption and fluctuating economic indicators, the Asian market remains a focal point for investors seeking growth opportunities. In such an environment, companies with high insider ownership often attract attention due to their potential alignment of interests between management and shareholders.
SGX:BEC
SGX:BECBuilding

Yangzijiang Maritime Development And 2 Other Undiscovered Gems in Asia

As global markets navigate the complexities of AI disruption and fluctuating economic indicators, investors are increasingly seeking opportunities in lesser-known regions like Asia. With small-cap indices showing resilience amid broader market volatility, uncovering undiscovered gems such as Yangzijiang Maritime Development can offer unique insights into potential growth areas.
SGX:5DD
SGX:5DDSemiconductor

February 2026's Asian Penny Stocks To Watch

As global markets navigate the complexities of AI disruption and economic shifts, Asian markets have shown resilience with varied performances across indices. For investors interested in smaller or newer companies, penny stocks—despite their vintage name—remain a viable area for potential value discovery. When underpinned by solid financials, these stocks can offer opportunities for growth that might be overlooked in larger firms.
ENXTPA:LOCAL
ENXTPA:LOCALInteractive Media and Services

Solocal Group (ENXTPA:LOCAL) Net Margin Collapse Challenges Bullish Earnings Narratives

Solocal Group (ENXTPA:LOCAL) has just posted its FY 2025 numbers, with second half revenue of €160.4 million and net income of €8.8 million, while the trailing twelve months show revenue of €324.5 million and net income of €14.2 million anchoring the earnings picture. The business has seen half year revenue move from €170.7 million in the second half of 2024 to €164.1 million in the first half of 2025 and then to €160.4 million in the latest period, alongside EPS of €5.47, €5.07 and €0.16...
NYSE:HWM
NYSE:HWMAerospace & Defense

Howmet Aerospace Weighs CAM Acquisition Against Higher Debt And Growth Aims

Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM) announced a multi billion dollar plan to acquire Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, CAM. The deal will be financed through a major public offering of senior notes, representing a significant new debt commitment. The transaction is positioned as a material expansion of Howmet's aerospace components footprint and customer reach. For shareholders watching NYSE:HWM, this acquisition comes with the stock trading at $249.35 and a very large 3 year return, alongside...
ASX:BXB
ASX:BXBCommercial Services

Brambles (ASX:BXB) Margin Improvement Reinforces Steady Earnings Narrative Ahead Of H1 2026 Results

Brambles (ASX:BXB) has put out its H1 2026 scorecard with context that matters, coming off H2 2025 revenue of about US$3.4 billion and basic EPS of US$0.30, alongside trailing 12 month revenue of roughly US$7.0 billion and EPS of US$0.68. Over the past few reported halves, revenue has ranged from US$3.4 billion to US$3.5 billion while basic EPS has moved between US$0.29 and US$0.32, giving investors a clear view of how top line scale and per share earnings have been tracking ahead of this...
LSE:SHEL
LSE:SHELOil and Gas

Shell Weighs North West Shelf Exit And Future LNG Cash Flows

Shell is reportedly exploring a sale of its stake in the North West Shelf LNG project, Australia's largest LNG facility. Interest is said to be coming from Abu Dhabi's XRG fund and Japanese consortia, which are preparing potential bids. The discussions focus on a core LNG asset that has long been important to regional energy flows and global gas markets. For investors watching LSE:SHEL, this potential divestment sits against a backdrop where the shares last closed at £29.44. Over the past...
NYSE:ELF
NYSE:ELFPersonal Products

Does e.l.f. Beauty’s (ELF) New Director and Buyback Reset Its Capital Allocation Narrative?

In February 2026, e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. appointed veteran consumer-products executive and former Church & Dwight CEO Matthew Farrell to its Board of Directors as a Class I director, while also completing a US$100.53 million share repurchase program covering 1,587,303 shares announced in August 2024. This combination of adding an experienced operator with deep finance and consumer-brand expertise and returning capital through buybacks could influence how investors assess e.l.f.’s governance...
ASX:PLS
ASX:PLSMetals and Mining

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) Losses Deepen, Testing Bullish Margin Recovery Narratives

PLS Group (ASX:PLS) has reported its H1 2026 result with trailing twelve month revenue of A$966.9 million and a net income loss of A$93.8 million, against a backdrop where recent halves have ranged from A$343.2 million to A$496.9 million in revenue and swung from a profit of A$36.7 million to a loss of A$126.4 million. The company has seen revenue move from A$496.9 million in H2 2024 to A$425.7 million in H1 2025 and A$343.2 million in H2 2025, while EPS shifted from A$0.012 in H2 2024 to...
NasdaqGS:VECO
NasdaqGS:VECOSemiconductor

Is It Time To Reconsider Veeco Instruments (VECO) After Recent Share Price Weakness

If you are wondering whether Veeco Instruments is attractively priced or already fully valued, you are not alone. This article is set up to walk you through what the current share price might be implying. The stock recently closed at US$29.32, with returns of a 10.1% decline over 7 days, an 11.1% decline over 30 days, a 4.0% decline year to date, but a 17.8% return over 1 year, 41.8% over 3 years and 31.4% over 5 years. Recent price moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing interest in...
NYSE:DVN
NYSE:DVNOil and Gas

Devon Energy (DVN) Margins Weaken As Q4 Production Costs Challenge Bullish Efficiency Narrative

Devon Energy (DVN) has wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$4.1b, basic EPS of US$0.90 and net income of US$562 million, while the trailing twelve months show revenue of US$17.2b and EPS of US$4.18. Over the past few quarters, revenue has moved between US$3.9b and US$4.3b per quarter with basic EPS ranging from US$0.77 to US$1.42. This gives investors a clear view of how top line and per share earnings have tracked through the year. With trailing net margin of 15.4% and detailed realized...