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AIM:TUNE
AIM:TUNEConsumer Durables

3 UK Penny Stocks With Market Caps Up To £200M

The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices experiencing declines amid weak trade data from China, highlighting global economic uncertainties. Despite these broader market pressures, investors may find intriguing opportunities in penny stocks—smaller or newer companies that can offer surprising potential. While the term "penny stocks" might seem outdated, it still signifies a sector where careful selection of financially sound companies could yield...
ASX:TPG
ASX:TPGTelecom

Universal Coverage Push and Spectrum Shifts Might Change The Case For Investing In TPG (ASX:TPG)

In early February 2026, TPG Telecom warned that Labor’s incoming universal outdoor mobile service legislation could leave metropolitan users worse off by forcing carriers to meet broad coverage obligations by late 2027. The company highlighted unresolved issues around technology readiness, spectrum allocation, funding, and coverage scope, arguing that these gaps risk unintended consequences for high-demand urban networks. With these concerns about reallocating spectrum away from busy metro...
NYSE:FE
NYSE:FEElectric Utilities

Assessing FirstEnergy (FE) Valuation As Recent Gains Meet Conflicting Fair Value Narratives

Event context and recent stock performance FirstEnergy (FE) shares moved about 1% in the latest session, continuing a mixed recent run that includes a small weekly decline along with positive moves over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for FirstEnergy. At a share price of US$46.99, FirstEnergy’s recent 1-day share price return of 1.27% sits alongside a 30-day share price return of 4.79% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 23.17%. This indicates that momentum has...
NasdaqGS:WING
NasdaqGS:WINGHospitality

Wingstop’s Rapid, Profitable Expansion Might Change The Case For Investing In Wingstop (WING)

In recent updates, Wingstop Inc. reported strong fundamental results with solid revenue and earnings growth, while opening hundreds of new restaurants to accelerate its expansion. An interesting angle is how this rapid unit growth, paired with high profitability measures, is supporting a technical backdrop that some investors view as the foundation for the next phase of the company’s story. Next, we’ll examine how Wingstop’s ambitious restaurant expansion program shapes the company’s broader...
NYSE:ALSN
NYSE:ALSNMachinery

A Look At Allison Transmission Holdings (ALSN) Valuation As Recent Share Momentum Draws Attention

With no single headline event driving attention today, Allison Transmission Holdings (ALSN) is drawing interest as investors weigh its recent share performance, business profile, and current valuation signals around the stock. See our latest analysis for Allison Transmission Holdings. The recent 30 day share price return of 11.98% and 90 day share price return of 38.80% suggest momentum has been building. The 3 year total shareholder return of 161.39% and 5 year total shareholder return of...
NYSE:BYD
NYSE:BYDHospitality

Boyd Gaming Beats Q4 Forecasts As Margins Tighten And Assets Are Hit

Boyd Gaming (NYSE:BYD) reported Q4 2025 results that included stronger revenue and profit, alongside a substantial contraction in operating margins. Header image: The company recorded a $31 million asset impairment in Q4 2025, indicating that specific assets are now valued below prior carrying levels. These mixed signals, including higher reported earnings alongside margin pressure and an impairment charge, present a fresh set of considerations for shareholders. Shares of Boyd Gaming last...
NYSE:MTX
NYSE:MTXChemicals

Minerals Technologies (MTX) Is Up 9.8% After Swing To 2025 Loss And Consumer Focus Shift – Has The Bull Case Changed?

Minerals Technologies Inc. reported past full-year 2025 results showing sales of US$2,072.6 million versus US$2,118.5 million a year earlier, shifting from net income of US$167.1 million to a net loss of US$18.4 million and a basic loss per share from continuing operations of US$0.59. Despite this swing to a loss, the company highlighted progress in higher-growth consumer markets such as Household & Personal Care and expansion of paper and packaging satellite plants in Asia, alongside plans...
ASX:4DX
ASX:4DXHealthcare Services

How Expanded CT:VQ Roll-Out With UChicago Medicine Will Impact 4DMedical (ASX:4DX) Investors

In early February 2026, 4DMedical announced that its partnership with University of Chicago Medicine had been expanded to include commercial deployment of its CT:VQ lung imaging technology. This move not only broadens real-world use of CT:VQ in a major academic hospital, but also underscores external confidence in 4DMedical’s commercial approach. We’ll now examine how this expanded CT:VQ roll-out with University of Chicago Medicine shapes 4DMedical’s investment narrative and long-term...
NasdaqGS:NOVT
NasdaqGS:NOVTElectronic

A Look At Novanta (NOVT) Valuation As Slower Demand And Weaker Cash Flow Raise Questions

Why Novanta’s recent trends are drawing fresh investor attention Recent commentary around Novanta (NOVT) centers on slowing demand, with 4% annualized revenue growth over the past two years, flat earnings per share, and a 3.7 percentage point drop in free cash flow margin. See our latest analysis for Novanta. At a share price of $133.35, Novanta’s recent pattern has been a sharp 26.46% 90 day share price return paired with a softer picture over longer periods, including a 10.27% decline in 1...
NYSE:SNAP
NYSE:SNAPInteractive Media and Services

Snap Q4 Profit Emerges While Trailing Losses Keep Bullish Narratives In Question

Snap (SNAP) closed out FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$1.7 billion and basic EPS of US$0.03, alongside net income of US$45.2 million. Trailing twelve month figures show revenue of US$5.9 billion and a loss of US$460.5 million, or basic EPS of US$0.27. The company’s quarterly revenue increased from US$1.4 billion in Q2 2025 and US$1.5 billion in Q3 2025 to US$1.7 billion in Q4. Over the same period, EPS moved from a loss of US$0.16 in Q2 to a profit of US$0.03 in Q4, creating a results season in...
NasdaqGS:HLNE
NasdaqGS:HLNECapital Markets

Hamilton Lane Guardian Deal And Tech Push Reshape Private Markets Appeal

Hamilton Lane (NasdaqGS:HLNE) has closed a new partnership with Guardian, involving the management of a multi billion dollar private equity portfolio. The agreement includes long term annual commitments from Guardian, adding scale and visibility to Hamilton Lane's private markets activities. The firm is also increasing its technology investments, including backing Pluto Financial Technologies to improve liquidity and access in private markets. For investors looking at private markets,...
NYSE:VSCO
NYSE:VSCOSpecialty Retail

Victoria's Secret Turnaround Progress Raises Questions On Value And Growth

Victoria's Secret (NYSE:VSCO) reports progress in a business turnaround, with recent gains in net sales and gross margin. Management outlines an optimistic outlook for annual sales growth alongside deeper digital integration. The Adore Me platform continues to be integrated, supporting the company's broader omnichannel approach. For investors watching NYSE:VSCO, the current share price of $59.02 is set against a backdrop of stronger recent performance, including a 75.3% return over the past...
NYSE:PNC
NYSE:PNCBanks

Assessing PNC Financial Services Group (PNC) Valuation As Net Interest Income Slows And Tangible Book Value Faces Pressure

Recent commentary around PNC Financial Services Group (PNC) is centering on softer net interest income growth, a relatively low 2.7% net interest margin, and expectations for a 7.7% decline in tangible book value per share. See our latest analysis for PNC Financial Services Group. At a share price of $238.51, PNC Financial Services Group has seen firm momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 6.3% and a 90 day share price return of 29.5%. The 5 year total shareholder return of 79.4% points...
NYSE:EHC
NYSE:EHCHealthcare

Why Encompass Health (EHC) Is Up 5.3% After Earnings Beat And Upbeat 2026 Outlook

Encompass Health reported past fourth-quarter 2025 results that topped Wall Street expectations and issued 2026 guidance for net operating revenue of about US$6.37 billion to US$6.47 billion and earnings of US$5.81 to US$6.10 per share. The company also added veteran health plan executive Cain A. Hayes to its board, deepening its expertise in healthcare payor operations, regulation, and risk management at a time when reimbursement and cost pressures remain central to its inpatient...
NasdaqGM:MCFT
NasdaqGM:MCFTLeisure

MasterCraft Boat Holdings (MCFT) TTM Profitability Recovery Tests Bearish Earnings Narratives

MasterCraft Boat Holdings (MCFT) opened Q2 2026 with revenue of US$71.8 million and basic EPS of US$0.15, putting fresh numbers on the board for investors tracking the company’s earnings recovery story. Over the past six reported quarters, revenue has moved within a band of US$63.4 million to US$79.5 million, while basic EPS has ranged from roughly US$0.03 to US$0.33, giving a clear view of how the income statement has shifted through different demand conditions and product cycles. With...