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NYSE:CTVA
NYSE:CTVAChemicals

Corteva (CTVA) Margin Improvement Reinforces Bullish Earnings Narrative Despite Slower Revenue Growth

Corteva (CTVA) has wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$3.9b and a basic EPS loss of US$0.80, while the trailing twelve month line shows revenue of US$17.4b and basic EPS of US$1.75, alongside earnings growth of 40.2% over the last year. Over recent periods, revenue has sat in a US$2.6b to US$6.5b quarterly range with EPS swinging between quarterly profits and losses, while on a trailing basis earnings are forecast to grow about 20.7% per year. With a trailing net margin of 6.9% versus 5%...
SWX:GALD
SWX:GALDPharmaceuticals

Is FDA’s RelabotulinumtoxinA Filing Progress Altering The Investment Case For Galderma Group (SWX:GALD)?

Galderma recently announced that the U.S. FDA has accepted its resubmitted Biologics License Application for RelabotulinumtoxinA, a neuromodulator for treating moderate-to-severe frown lines and crow’s feet in adults, following manufacturing process adjustments and backed by large phase III trial data. This milestone builds on Relfydess’s approvals in more than 20 markets and highlights Galderma’s efforts to broaden its injectable aesthetics franchise worldwide. We’ll now examine how the...
NasdaqGS:FISV
NasdaqGS:FISVDiversified Financial

Is Fiserv’s (FISV) Affirm Tie-Up Quietly Redefining Its Core Payments Moat?

In late January 2026, Fiserv announced an exclusive collaboration with Affirm to embed pay-over-time options into debit card programs for thousands of U.S. banks and credit unions, alongside progress on using its Georgia special purpose banking charter to process payments directly. Together, these moves highlight how Fiserv is deepening its role in flexible consumer payments while gaining more direct control over core transaction infrastructure. We’ll now look at how integrating Affirm’s...
NasdaqGS:CART
NasdaqGS:CARTConsumer Retailing

Is Instacart’s Expanded Costco Partnership in Europe Altering The Investment Case For Maplebear (CART)?

In late January 2026, Instacart announced an expanded partnership with Costco to power same-day delivery websites in France and Spain, while also deepening its technology collaboration with Allegiance Retail Services across more than 125 supermarkets in the US Northeast. Together, these moves highlight Instacart’s push to pair international market entry with broader adoption of its Storefront Pro, Caper Carts, and retail media tools across multiple retail formats. We’ll now examine how...
TSE:8411
TSE:8411Banks

Mizuho Financial Group (TSE:8411) Is Up 9.7% After Extending Buybacks And Confirming Profit Guidance – Has The Bull Case Changed?

Mizuho Financial Group recently reported past nine‑month results showing higher net interest income and profit attributable to owners, confirmed full‑year profit guidance of ¥1,130,000 million (earnings per share of ¥454.39), and extended its share buyback plan to March 31, 2026. The group also filed a very large ¥3.00 trillion shelf registration for unsecured bonds, underscoring its capacity to access funding markets while continuing to emphasize shareholder returns through a planned...
NasdaqGS:DSGR
NasdaqGS:DSGRTrade Distributors

Is It Time To Reassess Distribution Solutions Group (DSGR) After Mixed Share Price Performance?

If you are wondering whether Distribution Solutions Group at around US$29.67 offers good value today, you are not alone. This article is here to break that question down in plain terms. The share price has moved 5.9% over the last week and 1.6% over the last month, while the year to date return sits at 5.8% and the 1 year return at a 6.3% decline, with a 30.2% gain over 3 years providing longer term context. Recent company updates and corporate developments have kept Distribution Solutions...
TSX:EDV
TSX:EDVMetals and Mining

Endeavour Mining Ups Payouts As Valuation Suggests Further Upside Potential

Endeavour Mining (TSX:EDV) declares a record total dividend for FY-2025, including supplemental dividends. The company reports completion of a substantial share buyback programme in the same period. These actions highlight Endeavour Mining’s focus on returning capital to shareholders through both dividends and repurchases. Endeavour Mining, a gold producer with operations focused on Africa, is leaning into a shareholder returns policy that now includes a record FY-2025 total dividend and a...
NasdaqGS:GFS
NasdaqGS:GFSSemiconductor

GlobalFoundries (GFS) Deepens Custom Silicon Push With ARC IP Deal and Israeli Partnership – What Changes?

GlobalFoundries recently executed a definitive agreement to acquire Synopsys’ ARC Processor IP Solutions business and announced a new partnership with Telsys, giving Israeli customers localized access to its semiconductor manufacturing services. Together, the ARC IP acquisition and Telsys tie-up expand GlobalFoundries’ reach while deepening its capabilities in custom silicon and physical AI solutions. Next, we’ll examine how adding ARC Processor IP to support custom silicon reshapes...
NYSE:NOMD
NYSE:NOMDFood

A Look At Nomad Foods (NOMD) Valuation After The New Cash Dividend Announcement

Nomad Foods (NOMD) has put income back in focus after its Board declared a cash dividend of $0.17 per share, payable on February 26, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 11. See our latest analysis for Nomad Foods. The dividend announcement comes as Nomad Foods’ share price has been firmer in the short term, with a 1-day share price return of 2.38% and a 30-day share price return of 7.41%. However, the 1-year total shareholder return of a 23.24% decline highlights that recent momentum...
NasdaqGS:AMAT
NasdaqGS:AMATSemiconductor

Is It Too Late To Consider Applied Materials (AMAT) After The Recent Share Price Surge?

If you are wondering whether Applied Materials is still good value after its strong run, this article walks through what the current share price might be implying. The stock closed at US$297.60, with a 7 day return of an 11.6% decline, a 30 day return of 4.7%, a year to date return of 10.7% and a 1 year return of 66.4%. This raises fair questions about how much upside or downside is already priced in. Recent coverage has focused on Applied Materials' role in the broader semiconductor supply...