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TSE:5838
TSE:5838Banks

Rakuten Bank Stock Options Spark Fresh Look At Valuation Premium For Shareholders

Stock option plan and why it matters for shareholders Rakuten Bank (TSE:5838) has approved a new stock option program for 316 employees, covering up to 31,900 shares, with a 10 year exercise window starting one year after issuance. The plan is tied to the bank’s share price and vests gradually until the fourth anniversary. This creates a long term incentive that links employee rewards directly to the company’s performance and stock behaviour. See our latest analysis for Rakuten Bank. The...
NasdaqCM:BYRN
NasdaqCM:BYRNAerospace & Defense

Assessing Byrna Technologies (BYRN) Valuation After Recent Chief Operating Officer Departure Announcement

Executive change draws fresh attention to Byrna Technologies (BYRN) Investor interest in Byrna Technologies (BYRN) has picked up after the company disclosed that Chief Operating Officer John Brasseur plans to leave in mid February to pursue other professional opportunities. The company stated that Brasseur’s departure does not stem from disagreements over operations, policies, or practices, which may help investors focus on how the transition fits with Byrna’s existing self defense product...
ASX:MI6
ASX:MI6Metals and Mining

A Look At Minerals 260 (ASX:MI6) Valuation After Bullabulling Gold Resource Upgrade And Pre‑Feasibility Progress

Minerals 260 (ASX:MI6) is attracting fresh attention after reporting a substantial increase in the Bullabulling gold resource to 4.5 million ounces, supported by extensive drilling, strong cash reserves and a pre-feasibility study targeted for 2026. See our latest analysis for Minerals 260. The recent resource upgrade comes as Minerals 260’s 90 day share price return sits at 48.33%, while its 3 year total shareholder return of 34.85% points to a mixed but improving momentum picture. If this...
ASX:BOE
ASX:BOEOil and Gas

Assessing Boss Energy’s Valuation After Record Honeymoon Output And Lower Uranium Cash Costs

Why Boss Energy is back on investors’ radar Boss Energy (ASX:BOE) has drawn fresh attention after reporting record uranium production and lower cash costs at its Honeymoon project, together with stronger cash flows and steady guidance for output and operating costs. See our latest analysis for Boss Energy. Recent news around record output, lower cash costs and a pending feasibility update has arrived alongside a sharp rebound in the share price, with a 33.11% 1 month share price return and a...
ASX:OBM
ASX:OBMMetals and Mining

Assessing Ora Banda Mining (ASX:OBM) Valuation After New Growth Capital Plans And Guidance Update

Ora Banda Mining (ASX:OBM) is back in focus after approving fresh capital for growth projects and updating its production and cost guidance. These moves are prompting investors to reassess the stock’s near term risk and reward. See our latest analysis for Ora Banda Mining. The latest update has come after a sharp 1 day share price return decline of 11.72% and a 7 day share price return decline of 18.99%, even though the 1 year total shareholder return is 54.22% and the 3 year total...
NasdaqGS:CME
NasdaqGS:CMECapital Markets

Assessing CME Group (CME) Valuation After Record Metals Volumes And New Silver Futures Plan

Record metals volumes put CME Group’s core business in focus CME Group (CME) just set a new single day record in metals futures and options volume, with heavy interest in precious metals contracts and a planned 100 Ounce Silver futures launch bringing new attention to the stock. See our latest analysis for CME Group. CME Group’s recent metals volume record and new 100 Ounce Silver futures come as the share price sits at US$289.06, with a 30 day share price return of 7.19% and a 1 year total...
NasdaqGM:MDB
NasdaqGM:MDBIT

Is It Too Late To Consider MongoDB (MDB) After Its Strong Multi‑Year Share Price Run?

If you are wondering whether MongoDB shares still make sense at current levels, you are not alone. Many investors are trying to work out what a reasonable price for this stock looks like today. The share price closed at US$371.33, with returns of a 6.9% decline over 7 days, a 7.1% decline over 30 days, a 7.1% decline year to date, a 35.9% gain over 1 year, a 67.3% gain over 3 years, and a 10.0% decline over 5 years. These figures can change how investors think about both upside potential and...
TSE:3762
TSE:3762IT

TechMatrix (TSE:3762) Net Margin Holds At 6.5% Reinforcing Profitability Narratives

TechMatrix (TSE:3762) has put up another quarter of solid headline numbers, with Q3 2026 revenue at ¥17.6b and basic EPS of ¥30.96, while trailing twelve month revenue stands at ¥69.1b and EPS at ¥112.31. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from ¥15.9b in Q3 2025 to ¥18.2b in Q4 2025 and then to ¥17.6b in Q3 2026. Quarterly EPS has ranged from ¥24.45 in Q2 2025 to ¥31.07 in Q2 2026 and ¥30.96 most recently. This sets up a results season where the focus is squarely on how...
TSE:9697
TSE:9697Entertainment

Capcom (TSE:9697) Valuation Check After Strong Nine Month Earnings And Share Price Jump

Earnings jump puts Capcom in focus Capcom (TSE:9697) moved into the spotlight after reporting earnings for the nine months to December 31, 2025, with higher sales, net income and earnings per share compared with the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Capcom. The latest earnings release and Q3 2026 call came alongside a sharp short term move, with a 1 day share price return of 4.74% and 7 day return of 11.12%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 11.85% and 5 year total...
NasdaqGS:COST
NasdaqGS:COSTConsumer Retailing

Is Costco Wholesale (COST) Pricing Reflect Long Term Appeal After Mixed Share Returns?

If you have been wondering whether Costco Wholesale's current price reflects its true value, you are not alone. This article will walk through the key numbers that matter for long term investors. Costco Wholesale's share price closed at US$940.25, with returns of 10.0% over the last 30 days, 10.0% year to date, a 3.4% decline over the last year, 90.2% over 3 years and 179.6% over 5 years, which gives important context for any valuation check. Recent news coverage has focused on Costco's...
NYSE:DLB
NYSE:DLBSoftware

Dolby Labs Auto And Vision 2 Gains Raise Valuation Questions For Investors

Dolby Laboratories (NYSE:DLB) has expanded its automotive audio partnerships to more than 35 original equipment manufacturers. The company received strong industry feedback for Dolby Vision 2 from leading content providers and TV manufacturers at CES 2026. These developments highlight progress in both in-car entertainment and next-generation video technologies. For investors watching Dolby, the story now extends beyond cinemas and home entertainment into the car and the next wave of display...
TSX:SLF
TSX:SLFInsurance

Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) Valuation Check As Investors Await Upcoming 2025 Earnings Release

Upcoming earnings and why Sun Life is on investors’ radar Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) has drawn fresh attention after announcing it will release fourth quarter and full year 2025 results on February 11, 2026, followed by an earnings call on February 12. See our latest analysis for Sun Life Financial. At a share price of CA$85.8, Sun Life’s recent 1-day and 7-day share price returns have been slightly negative. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year total shareholder returns of 6.82%, 45.86% and...
NYSE:AOS
NYSE:AOSBuilding

Is It Time To Reassess A. O. Smith (AOS) After Recent Share Price Gains?

If you are wondering whether A. O. Smith shares offer fair value at current levels, you will want to look past the headline price and into how the company stacks up on several valuation checks. The stock recently closed at US$73.49, with returns of 1.4% over 7 days, 7.6% over 30 days, 7.6% year to date and 11.4% over 1 year, providing useful context for how the market is currently pricing the business. These moves sit alongside ongoing interest in how A. O. Smith positions itself in the...
TSE:6857
TSE:6857Semiconductor

Advantest (TSE:6857) Valuation Check After Record Results AI Tester Demand And Capital Actions

Why Advantest is back on investors radar Advantest (TSE:6857) is in focus after reporting record sales and profits, sharply lifting full year earnings guidance, and detailing plans for capacity expansion together with a planned cancellation of treasury shares. See our latest analysis for Advantest. Those record results and higher guidance have arrived after a strong run in the share price, with a 30 day share price return of 29.90% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 195.96%. This...
OM:BEIJ B
OM:BEIJ BTrade Distributors

Beijer Ref (OM:BEIJ B) Q4 EPS Slowdown Tests Bullish Growth Narratives

Beijer Ref (OM:BEIJ B) has just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of SEK8.3 billion and Basic EPS of 0.64 SEK, against trailing twelve month revenue of SEK37.1 billion and EPS of 4.59 SEK. The company has seen quarterly revenue range from SEK8.3 billion to SEK10.2 billion in 2025, with EPS moving between 0.64 SEK and 1.56 SEK, giving investors a clearer view of how earnings power shifts through the year while margins remain stable. See our full analysis for Beijer Ref. With the...
NYSE:STT
NYSE:STTCapital Markets

State Street Deepens Middle East Custody Presence As Valuation Gap Persists

State Street (NYSE:STT) has announced a new operating center in Abu Dhabi to support local talent development and the regional financial ecosystem. The company has also formed an alliance with QNB Group to introduce a new custody servicing model in Qatar. These moves deepen State Street's presence in the Middle East through direct investment, job creation, and partnerships with regional institutions. State Street enters these initiatives with its shares at $130.86 and multiyear returns of...
OB:VEND
OB:VENDInteractive Media and Services

Does Vend Marketplaces (OB:VEND) Nettbil Inspection Reframe Its Operational And Compliance Risk Profile?

Vend Marketplaces ASA recently confirmed that the Norwegian Competition Authority carried out inspections at the Norwegian offices of its auction platform Nettbil, while reiterating its commitment to comply with all applicable laws and cooperate fully with regulators. The focus of the inspection on Nettbil, and not on Vend’s larger FINN operation, highlights how regulatory scrutiny can be concentrated on specific adjacent units within a broader marketplaces group. We’ll now examine how this...
XTRA:EDL
XTRA:EDLEntertainment

Edel SE KGaA (XTRA:EDL) Margin Improvement Tests Cautious Growth Narratives

Edel SE KGaA (XTRA:EDL) has opened FY 2025 with first half revenue of €128.1 million, basic EPS of €0.25 and net income of €5.4 million, setting a measured tone after a steady run of trailing results. The company has seen revenue move from €129.3 million in the first half of FY 2024 to €129.3 million in the second half and then to €128.1 million in the latest half. Basic EPS has shifted from €0.27 to about €0.25 over the same sequence, which leaves investors weighing modest top line movement...
NasdaqCM:PBFS
NasdaqCM:PBFSBanks

Pioneer Bancorp (PBFS) Net Interest Margin Holds Above 4% Reinforcing Profitability Narratives

Pioneer Bancorp (PBFS) has just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$24.5 million and EPS of US$0.16, against a full year tally of US$92.6 million in revenue and EPS of US$0.83 on a trailing twelve month basis. Over the past year, the company has seen revenue move from US$88.1 million and EPS of US$0.77 on a trailing basis to US$92.6 million and EPS of US$0.83, as investors weigh that earnings trajectory alongside a net profit margin of 21.9%. With a 4.1% net interest margin...
SEHK:857
SEHK:857Oil and Gas

Assessing PetroChina (SEHK:857) Valuation After A Strong Multi‑Period Share Price Performance

Why PetroChina Is On Investors’ Radar Today PetroChina (SEHK:857) has gained attention after a strong run recently, with the share price showing positive returns over the past week, month, and past 3 months despite a small 1 day decline. That mix of short term pullback and stronger recent performance is prompting some investors to reassess how PetroChina’s current valuation, profitability, and growth profile line up with their expectations for a large, diversified energy business. See our...