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KOSE:A298040Electrical

Global Growth Stocks Insiders Are Heavily Investing In

In a week marked by volatility, global markets showed mixed performances with major indices reflecting investor concerns over artificial intelligence's disruptive potential and economic data signaling a cooling U.S. labor market. Amid these fluctuations, growth companies with substantial insider ownership can offer unique insights into potential opportunities, as insiders often have confidence in their company's long-term prospects despite short-term market turbulence.
SZSE:002266
SZSE:002266Commercial Services

Global Penny Stocks Under US$4B Market Cap To Watch

Global markets have experienced a mixed week, with small-cap and value-oriented stocks gaining traction amid concerns over artificial intelligence investments and geopolitical tensions. As investors navigate these shifting dynamics, the appeal of penny stocks—often representing smaller or newer companies—remains significant due to their affordability and growth potential. Despite being an outdated term, penny stocks continue to offer intriguing opportunities for those seeking financial...
TSE:8361
TSE:8361Banks

Discovering Undiscovered Gems in Global Markets February 2026

As global markets navigate a period of mixed performance, with small-cap and value-oriented stocks gaining momentum amid cooling labor market signals and manufacturing rebounds, investors are increasingly attentive to the shifting dynamics favoring these segments over high-growth technology stocks. This evolving landscape presents an opportune moment to explore lesser-known equities that may offer potential growth, particularly those that demonstrate resilience and adaptability in response to...
TSE:6927
TSE:6927Electrical

3 Global Dividend Stocks Yielding Over 3.5%

As global markets navigate a landscape marked by mixed equity performances and economic uncertainties, investors are increasingly mindful of shifting trends such as the cooling U.S. labor market and volatility in tech-driven sectors. Amid these dynamics, dividend stocks offering yields over 3.5% present an appealing option for those seeking stability and income, particularly in value-oriented segments that have shown resilience against recent market fluctuations.
NYSE:USPH
NYSE:USPHHealthcare

The Bull Case For U.S. Physical Therapy (USPH) Could Change Following NYU Langone Alliance - Learn Why

U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. reported that its subsidiary Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy has entered a 10-year alliance with NYU Langone Health, bringing Metro’s 60 Long Island and New York–area outpatient physical therapy clinics into NYU Langone’s clinical network. This long-term partnership ties U.S. Physical Therapy more closely to a major academic health system, potentially enhancing referral flows, brand visibility and care integration across a key metropolitan region. We will now...
OM:HEM
OM:HEMInteractive Media and Services

Hemnet Group (OM:HEM) Valuation After Q4 Earnings, Higher Dividend Proposal And Completed Share Buyback

Dividend proposal, earnings, and buyback draw fresh focus to Hemnet Group Hemnet Group (OM:HEM) is back on investors’ radar after fourth quarter results showed lower sales and net income year over year, along with a higher proposed dividend and confirmation of a completed share repurchase program. See our latest analysis for Hemnet Group. Despite the higher proposed dividend and completed buyback, Hemnet Group’s share price has had a weak run, with a 30 day share price return of 20.43% and a...
NYSE:MCK
NYSE:MCKHealthcare

McKesson (MCK) Is Up 12.1% After Strong Q3 EPS And Capital Moves Has The Bull Case Changed?

McKesson Corporation recently reported past third-quarter and nine‑month results to December 31, 2025, with sales of US$106.16 billion and net income of US$1.19 billion for the quarter, and also affirmed a regular dividend of US$0.82 per share payable on April 1, 2026. The company has also substantially completed a long-running share repurchase program, retiring around 64 million shares for about US$18.43 billion, and filed an omnibus shelf registration that expands its flexibility to issue...
NasdaqGS:IREN
NasdaqGS:IRENSoftware

A Look At IREN (IREN) Valuation After Earnings-Driven AI Pivot Raises Execution Concerns

IREN (NasdaqGS:IREN) shares came under pressure after its latest quarterly earnings, as weaker revenue and a sizeable net loss coincided with a faster shift away from bitcoin mining toward AI cloud infrastructure. See our latest analysis for IREN. The latest earnings drop and concern about funding needs have hit sentiment hard, with a 7 day share price return of a 21.19% decline and a 90 day share price return of a 27.10% decline, even though the 1 year total shareholder return is 225.27% and...
NasdaqGS:SNEX
NasdaqGS:SNEXCapital Markets

StoneX Group (SNEX) Is Up 7.4% After Record Q1 Results And Acquisition Integration Progress - Has The Bull Case Changed?

StoneX Group Inc. reported past first-quarter 2026 results for the period ended December 31, 2025, with revenue of US$39.03 billion and net income of US$139.0 million, both higher than a year earlier, alongside increased basic and diluted EPS from continuing operations. Management highlighted that record net operating revenues and earnings were supported by the integration of acquisitions such as R.J. O’Brien, The Benchmark Company, and other recently added businesses, which broadened...
NasdaqGS:ITRI
NasdaqGS:ITRIElectronic

How Itron’s New AI Grid Edge Alliances Could Reshape Risk Management for Itron (ITRI) Investors

Itron, Inc. and key partners, including Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego Gas & Electric, Microsoft and Snowflake, recently expanded collaborations and unveiled new AI-enabled Grid Edge Intelligence and Resiliency Solutions aimed at wildfire mitigation, outage reduction and more flexible home and grid electrification. Together, these alliances and product advances highlight Itron’s role in unifying real-time grid data, AI and distributed intelligence to help utilities manage rising...
NYSE:PBH
NYSE:PBHPharmaceuticals

How Mixed Q3 Results, Buybacks and Pillar5 Deal At Prestige (PBH) Have Changed Its Investment Story

In early February 2026, Prestige Consumer Healthcare reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 results showing lower sales and earnings, narrowed full-year revenue guidance to about US$1.10 billion, and detailed continued share repurchases and the recent Pillar5 acquisition amid supply constraints in its Clear Eyes brand. The company highlighted strong free cash flow, reduced leverage, and the flexibility to fund brand investment, selective M&A, and sizeable buybacks at the same time. With recent...
TSE:9936
TSE:9936Hospitality

A Look At Ohsho Food Service (TSE:9936) Valuation After New Full Year Earnings Guidance

What the new guidance tells you about Ohsho Food Service Ohsho Food Service (TSE:9936) has issued full year earnings guidance to March 31, 2026, projecting net sales of ¥119,731 million and operating profit of ¥11,271 million, giving investors fresh visibility on expected profitability. See our latest analysis for Ohsho Food Service. The new guidance lands after a period where the 3 month share price return of 3.23% contrasts with a softer year to date share price return of a 0.62% decline...
NasdaqCM:DNTH
NasdaqCM:DNTHBiotechs

How Investors Are Reacting To Dianthus Therapeutics (DNTH) US$600 Million Universal Shelf Registration

Dianthus Therapeutics, Inc. recently filed a universal shelf registration of up to US$600 million, covering common and preferred stock, debt securities, warrants and units, while also participating in the Guggenheim Emerging Outlook: Biotech Summit 2026 through a CEO fireside chat and investor meetings. This broad financing framework gives the clinical-stage biotech considerable flexibility in how and when it may access capital across different security types. Next, we will examine how the...
NYSE:ZTO
NYSE:ZTOLogistics

ZTO Express (ZTO) Is Up 8.9% After Funding Buybacks With Low-Coupon Convertibles - Has The Bull Case Changed?

In early February 2026, ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. issued 2025 guidance calling for higher revenues but lower gross profit versus 2024, and completed a US$1.50 billion callable, convertible senior unsecured bond offering due 2031 priced at par with a 0.925% fixed coupon. The combination of rising parcel volumes, thinner margins, and using low-coupon convertible debt to fund refinancing, capped calls, and share repurchases adds a complex layer to how investors may assess ZTO’s capital...
NasdaqGS:GNTX
NasdaqGS:GNTXAuto Components

What Gentex (GNTX)'s Strong Q4 Results, Guidance and Buybacks Mean For Shareholders

Gentex Corporation recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results, with sales rising to US$644.4 million and net income increasing to US$92.96 million, alongside higher earnings per share than a year earlier. The company also issued multi-year revenue guidance through 2027 and completed a US$99.08 million share repurchase, underscoring management’s confidence in its operating outlook and capital allocation approach. We’ll now examine how Gentex’s upbeat multi-year revenue guidance shapes its...
BIT:BPSO
BIT:BPSOBanks

A Look At Banca Popolare di Sondrio (BIT:BPSO) Valuation After Strong 2025 Net Income Growth

Banca Popolare di Sondrio (BIT:BPSO) just released its full year 2025 results, reporting net income of €648 million versus €574.9 million a year earlier, a shift that helps explain recent share performance. See our latest analysis for Banca Popolare di Sondrio. The higher 2025 net income comes alongside firm share price momentum, with a 17.77% 90 day share price return and a 1 year total shareholder return of 108.02% pointing to stronger sentiment building around the stock. If you are looking...
TSE:8304
TSE:8304Banks

Aozora Bank (TSE:8304) Is Up 14.6% After Earnings Beat And Steady Dividend Payouts - Has The Bull Case Changed?

Aozora Bank, Ltd. reported earnings for the nine months ended December 31, 2025, showing higher net interest income of ¥37,272 million and net income of ¥21,825 million, alongside increased basic earnings per share of ¥157.72 from continuing operations. On the same day, the bank also affirmed a quarterly dividend of ¥22.00 per share payable on June 25, 2026, underscoring its focus on returning cash to shareholders while earnings per share continued to rise. We will now examine how Aozora...
TSE:9501
TSE:9501Electric Utilities

Why Tokyo Electric Power (TSE:9501) Is Up 9.2% After Deep Losses And New Turnaround Plan – And What's Next

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings reported past nine‑month results to December 2025 showing revenue of ¥4,612,176 million and a net loss of ¥662.65 billion, alongside government approval of a new turnaround plan featuring ¥3.10 trillion of cost cuts and about ¥200 billion of asset sales over the coming decade. An interesting twist is that this deep restructuring push, including potential external capital partnerships to fund data‑center‑related investment, comes alongside plans for a...
TSE:9147
TSE:9147Logistics

Assessing Nippon Express Holdings (TSE:9147) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum

Context for Nippon Express Holdings after recent performance Nippon Express Holdings (TSE:9147) has drawn attention after a 1-day return of 1.6%, with gains over the past week, month, and past 3 months, prompting a closer look at its recent fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Nippon Express Holdings. At a share price of ¥3,733.0, Nippon Express Holdings has recently shown steady momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 8.1% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 55.4%. This...
NYSE:YUMC
NYSE:YUMCHospitality

Yum China Holdings (YUMC) Is Up 14.6% After Strong Q4 Results And Faster Store Expansion - Has The Bull Case Changed?

Yum China Holdings reported past fourth-quarter 2025 results showing higher sales of US$2,627 million and revenue of US$2,823 million, with net income rising to US$140 million, alongside a 21% dividend increase and continued share repurchases. The company also added 1,706 net new stores in 2025, bringing its network to 18,101 locations and highlighting rapid nationwide scale-up in China’s restaurant market. Against this backdrop, we’ll explore how Yum China’s accelerated store expansion...
NasdaqGS:GTM
NasdaqGS:GTMInteractive Media and Services

Is ZoomInfo (GTM) Rewriting Its Strategic Playbook With Schuck’s Massive Performance-Based Option Grant?

Earlier this week, ZoomInfo Technologies (NASDAQ: GTM) reported earnings after previously outperforming revenue expectations and guiding earnings per share ahead of analyst forecasts, while the board granted CEO Henry Schuck a one-time, performance-based option award on 9.7 million shares tied to ambitious targets. This unusually large, performance-linked grant has drawn attention to potential changes in ZoomInfo’s business direction, including sharper execution priorities or the possibility...