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OM:KINV B
OM:KINV BDiversified Financial

Kinnevik (OM:KINV B) Valuation Check After Swing To Full Year And Q4 Net Loss

Kinnevik (OM:KINV B) is back in focus after its latest earnings release, where the investment company reported a net loss for both the fourth quarter and the full year 2025. See our latest analysis for Kinnevik. Since those results, Kinnevik’s share price has softened, with a 7 day share price return of 8.60% and a 30 day share price return of 18.55% at SEK66.72. The 1 year total shareholder return of 25.36% and 5 year total shareholder return of 69.80% point to pressure that has been...
NasdaqGS:CME
NasdaqGS:CMECapital Markets

Assessing CME Group (CME) Valuation After Record Results And New Crypto And Clearing Initiatives

Why CME Group’s latest earnings matter for shareholders CME Group (CME) just released fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, giving you fresh numbers on how the futures exchange operator is performing and where its growth engines currently sit. The company reported fourth quarter revenue of US$1,648.7 million and net income of US$1,182.9 million, with diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of US$3.24. For the full year, revenue was US$6,520.6 million and net income reached...
TSX:AQN
TSX:AQNIntegrated Utilities

Is Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSX:AQN) Pricing Reflect Its Mixed Returns And Cash Flow Outlook

If you are wondering whether Algonquin Power & Utilities is good value at around $8.90, you are not alone. This article is built to help you answer that question in a clear, practical way. The stock has had a mixed return profile, with a 0.4% decline over the last 7 days, a roughly flat 0.1% move over 30 days, a 5.7% gain year to date, a 46.4% return over 1 year, and a 47.5% loss over 5 years, which can change how investors think about both risk and upside. Recent attention on Algonquin...
ASX:KSL
ASX:KSLBanks

ASX Dividend Stocks Including Kina Securities To Enhance Your Portfolio

The Australian market is navigating a challenging period, with significant downturns influenced by global economic pressures and recent declines in major indices like the Nasdaq and S&P. In such volatile times, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and potential income, making them an attractive option for investors looking to enhance their portfolios amidst uncertainty.
NYSE:CFR
NYSE:CFRBanks

Cullen/Frost (CFR) Deepens Capital Returns and Texas Expansion: Credible Growth Story or Peak Cycle?

Cullen/Frost Bankers recently reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results showing higher net interest income and net income year over year, alongside board approval of continued common and preferred dividends and a new US$300 million share repurchase program. The company also refreshed its board with the addition of experienced executives Marsha M. Shields and Jeff Rummel, while highlighting Texas-focused branch expansion, strong organic customer growth, and historically high levels...
NasdaqGS:HSIC
NasdaqGS:HSICHealthcare

Assessing Henry Schein’s Valuation As Recent Share Price Momentum Draws Fresh Investor Attention

Why Henry Schein Is Back on Investors’ Radar Henry Schein (HSIC) has drawn fresh attention after a stretch of mixed share performance, with modest gains over the past month and past 3 months prompting investors to reassess the stock’s current pricing. See our latest analysis for Henry Schein. At a share price of US$79.72, Henry Schein has recently seen stronger short term momentum, with a 1 day share price return of 3.53% and a 90 day share price return of 9.21%, while the 1 year total...
TSXV:ASE
TSXV:ASEMetals and Mining

Asante Gold (TSXV:ASE) Valuation Check After CA$13.8m Private Placement Completion

On January 30, 2026, Asante Gold (TSXV:ASE) closed a private placement, issuing 8,625,000 common shares at CA$1.60 each to raise CA$13.8 million, a material funding event for the miner. See our latest analysis for Asante Gold. The private placement comes after a mixed year for the share price, with a 1 day share price return of 6.9% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 86%, suggesting recent momentum has picked up after earlier weakness. If this funding round has you thinking about where...
TSE:7173
TSE:7173Banks

Tokyo Kiraboshi Financial Group TSE 7173 Valuation After Strong Nine Month Earnings Update

Earnings jump refocuses attention on Tokyo Kiraboshi Financial Group Tokyo Kiraboshi Financial Group (TSE:7173) just released nine month results to December 31, 2025, with higher net interest income and net income than a year earlier. This has put its recent share price performance in the spotlight for investors. See our latest analysis for Tokyo Kiraboshi Financial Group. The latest earnings update has come after a strong run in the share price, with a 19.98% 1 month share price return and a...
NasdaqGS:LSTR
NasdaqGS:LSTRTransportation

Landstar System (LSTR) Is Up 8.5% After Weaker 2025 Earnings And New CHRO Appointment – Has The Bull Case Changed?

Landstar System, Inc. recently reported full-year 2025 results showing lower sales of US$4,743.76 million and a sharp drop in net income to US$115.01 million, alongside a maintained quarterly dividend of US$0.40 per share and ongoing share repurchases completed under its long-running buyback program. Amid this weaker profitability backdrop and freight recession pressures, Landstar also appointed veteran HR leader Terri Lewis as Chief Human Resources Officer to reinforce its people strategy,...
ASX:ILU
ASX:ILUMetals and Mining

ASX February 2026's Top Stocks That May Be Trading Below Their Estimated Value

Amidst a turbulent week for global markets, with the ASX poised for a significant drop influenced by Wall Street's struggles and concerns over an AI bubble, investors are keenly observing potential opportunities in undervalued stocks. In such volatile conditions, identifying stocks that may be trading below their estimated value can provide strategic entry points into the market.
NasdaqGS:TMUS
NasdaqGS:TMUSWireless Telecom

Is T-Mobile US (TMUS) Pricing Look Attractive After Recent Share Price Weakness?

If you are wondering whether T-Mobile US at around US$197 per share is offering good value right now, or if the opportunity has passed you by, this article breaks down what the current price might imply. The stock is roughly flat over the last week at 0.1%, with a 1.6% decline over 30 days, a 1.1% decline year to date, but returns of 42.2% over 3 years and 65.2% over 5 years. Long term holders have therefore had a very different experience compared with those focused on the last year, which...
NasdaqGS:FCFS
NasdaqGS:FCFSConsumer Finance

Why FirstCash Holdings (FCFS) Is Up 6.7% After Record Quarterly Revenue And Higher EPS

FirstCash Holdings, Inc. recently reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, highlighting record revenue of US$1.06 billion for the quarter and net income of US$104.17 million, alongside a Board-approved first-quarter 2026 cash dividend of US$0.42 per share payable on February 27, 2026. The company’s earnings per share from continuing operations rose to US$2.35 in the quarter and US$7.42 for 2025, while it continued to return capital to shareholders through dividends and share...
ASX:ARX
ASX:ARXBiotechs

ASX Opportunities: Aroa Biosurgery And 2 Other Promising Penny Stocks

The Australian market is experiencing a challenging period, with a significant downturn influenced by global market pressures and recent tech selloffs. Despite the turbulence, investors often seek opportunities in penny stocks, which can offer unique value propositions when backed by strong financials. These smaller or newer companies may present potential for growth and stability, making them intriguing options for those looking to uncover hidden gems in the stock market.
HLSE:SAMPO
HLSE:SAMPOInsurance

Sampo Share Cancellation And New Payout Policy Reframe Earnings Story

Sampo Oyj has completed the cancellation of more than 15,000,000 shares linked to its recent buyback activity. The company has updated its capital distribution policy to combine regular dividends with larger share buybacks. Integration of Topdanmark is reported as successful, with synergies arriving faster than initially planned. For investors watching HLSE:SAMPO, these capital moves sit alongside a mixed recent share price pattern. The stock is trading at €9.334, with a 7 day return of a...
NasdaqGM:FRPT
NasdaqGM:FRPTFood

Freshpet (FRPT) Valuation Check As Recent Momentum Meets Mixed Long Term Returns

Recent performance context for Freshpet With no single headline event driving attention to Freshpet (FRPT) today, investors are instead focusing on its recent share performance and latest reported fundamentals to reassess where the stock currently stands. Freshpet closed at US$69.90, with a return of about 3.8% over the past day, roughly flat over the past week, and positive over the past month and past 3 months. Over longer stretches, the stock shows a 16.2% return year to date, a 52.5%...
NYSE:MUSA
NYSE:MUSASpecialty Retail

Has Murphy USA (MUSA) Recent Share Price Weakness Created A Fair Opportunity?

If you are wondering whether Murphy USA is starting to look attractively priced, or if recent weakness is a warning sign, this article will help you weigh what the current share price might really be offering. The stock last closed at US$377.89, with a 10.6% decline over the past week, 11.5% over the past month and 6.8% year to date. The 1 year return sits at a 21.0% decline, and the 3 and 5 year returns are 39.7% and 212.9% respectively. Recent attention around Murphy USA has largely...
ENXTPA:MF
ENXTPA:MFDiversified Financial

Wendel Sells Stahl Stake And Refocuses On Private Assets Allocation

Wendel (ENXTPA:MF) has agreed to sell its entire stake in specialty coatings company Stahl to Henkel. The transaction marks a significant reshaping of Wendel's portfolio, with funds expected to be redeployed into private assets in line with its investment focus. The deal highlights Stahl's role in specialty coatings and chemicals and reflects Wendel's capital allocation priorities. For you as an investor looking at ENXTPA:MF, this move speaks to what Wendel actually is: a listed investment...
NYSE:JKS
NYSE:JKSSemiconductor

Is JinkoSolar (JKS) Turning Cybersecurity Certification Into a Durable Edge in Critical Infrastructure?

JinkoSolar Holding’s North American unit, Jinko ESS, previously received IEC 62443-2-4 certification from exida, confirming its adherence to rigorous industrial cybersecurity and secure development lifecycle standards across people, processes, and products. This independent cybersecurity validation strengthens Jinko ESS’s appeal to utilities, data centers, regulators, and other high-risk infrastructure customers that prioritize certified industrial control system security. We will now look...
NasdaqGS:BTSG
NasdaqGS:BTSGHealthcare

Is It Too Late To Consider BrightSpring Health Services (BTSG) After Its 79% One Year Rally?

If you are wondering whether BrightSpring Health Services is still attractively priced after its run, this article will walk through what the current numbers are actually saying about the stock. The share price recently closed at US$39.68, with returns of 1.0% over the last 7 days, 5.7% over the last 30 days, 3.3% year to date and 79.5% over the last year, which has raised questions about how much value might already be reflected. Recent coverage of BrightSpring has focused on its role as a...
NYSE:DNOW
NYSE:DNOWTrade Distributors

Assessing DNOW (DNOW) Valuation After Recent Share Momentum And Midstream Expansion Plans

Why DNOW (DNOW) is on investors’ radar today DNOW (DNOW) has caught investor attention after strong recent share performance, with the stock showing positive moves over the past week, month, past 3 months, and year to date. See our latest analysis for DNOW. Recent trading shows momentum building, with DNOW’s 30 day share price return of 23.51% and year to date share price return of 25.45%. Its 5 year total shareholder return of 62.25% reflects a longer term payoff for investors who stayed the...
NasdaqCM:PGY
NasdaqCM:PGYSoftware

Pagaya’s 59th ABS Deal Highlights Securitization Role And Valuation Gap

Pagaya Technologies (NasdaqCM:PGY) has launched its 59th publicly rated asset backed securitization. KBRA assigned preliminary ratings to eight classes of notes tied to this new transaction. The deal adds to Pagaya's record of issuing structured products in the asset backed securities market. Pagaya Technologies, trading at $18.64, continues to be active in the securitization arena with this latest ABS transaction. The stock has seen a 49.1% return over the past year and a 26.3% return over...
NYSE:CNC
NYSE:CNCHealthcare

Centene Refocuses On Core Insurance As Magellan Exit Hits Earnings

Centene has agreed to divest its remaining Magellan Health assets, recording a significant after tax impairment tied to the sale. The company, through its Health Net brand, is also advancing community health efforts, including initiatives that honor healthcare professionals and support youth empowerment. These moves highlight a clearer focus on core health insurance activities and on environmental, social, and governance priorities for NYSE:CNC. For investors tracking NYSE:CNC, these...
TSE:6501
TSE:6501Industrials

Hitachi’s New ¥100 Billion Buyback And Leadership Shuffle Could Be A Game Changer For Hitachi (TSE:6501)

In late January 2026, Hitachi, Ltd. announced a new share repurchase program of up to 30,000,000 shares worth ¥100,000 million, alongside reporting nine‑month sales of ¥7.50 trillion and net income of ¥638,560 million for the period ended December 31, 2025. On the same day, Hitachi also unveiled sweeping senior management changes across its digital, energy, mobility and connective industries businesses, highlighting an effort to align leadership with its evolving sector structure and digital...
NYSE:FCPT
NYSE:FCPTSpecialized REITs

Does FCPT’s Latest Net Lease Buys Clarify Its Long‑Term Sale‑Leaseback Strategy or Complicate It?

In late January 2026, Four Corners Property Trust reported acquiring a GreatWater 360 Auto Care in Minnesota via a US$2,300,000 sale-leaseback and a newly built McAlister's Deli in Michigan for US$2,300,000 under a long-term net lease. These additions, both priced at capitalization rates consistent with prior deals, highlight FCPT’s continued focus on expanding its triple net and net lease portfolio in high-traffic retail corridors. We’ll now examine how FCPT’s continued use of long-term...