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NYSE:CE
NYSE:CEChemicals

Is Celanese (CE) Pricing In Too Much Fear After Recent Share Price Rebound?

If you are wondering whether Celanese is pricing in too much fear or too much optimism right now, you are not alone. This article is here to help you frame that question clearly. The stock recently closed at US$52.81, with returns of 14.4% over 7 days and 24.0% over 30 days. However, that sits alongside a 25.3% year to date gain and multi year returns of a 24.3% decline over 1 year, a 54.5% decline over 3 years and a 55.6% decline over 5 years. These mixed return figures sit against an...
NYSE:LADR
NYSE:LADRMortgage REITs

Did Forecast Revenue Weakness and Mixed Estimates Just Shift Ladder Capital's (LADR) Investment Narrative?

Ladder Capital recently reported quarterly results after the market open, following earlier analyst expectations for an 18.9% year-on-year revenue decline and pressure from a mixed history of meeting revenue estimates. The combination of forecast revenue weakness and several past revenue misses has heightened attention on how reliably Ladder Capital can deliver against market expectations. Next, we’ll examine how concerns about a potential revenue decline and earnings consistency shape...
NasdaqGM:HROW
NasdaqGM:HROWPharmaceuticals

Is It Too Late To Consider Harrow (HROW) After Its Strong Multi Year Rally

If you are wondering whether Harrow's share price still makes sense after its recent run, or if you are looking at something that is already priced for perfection, this article is for you. Over the last week Harrow returned 10.8%, after a 13.9% decline over the past month, with a 5.4% decline year to date, a 52.8% return over 1 year, and a very large 3-year gain of more than 7x. Recent coverage has focused on Harrow's position in the pharmaceuticals space and investor interest in its share...
TSE:5411
TSE:5411Metals and Mining

Leadership Shift At JFE Holdings (TSE:5411) Might Change The Case For Investing In TSE:5411

On January 28, 2026, JFE Holdings’ Board of Directors approved unofficial executive appointments, including the planned retirement of Representative Director and Executive Vice President Masashi Terahata in April 2026 and the appointment of Senior Vice President Toshihiro Tanaka as new Representative Director following the June 2026 shareholders’ meeting. This transition elevates a long-serving internal executive with deep experience in corporate planning and control at both JFE Steel and...
NYSE:RNR
NYSE:RNRInsurance

RenaissanceRe Holdings (RNR) Combined Ratio At 71.4% Challenges Volatility Focused Bear Narratives

RenaissanceRe Holdings (RNR) just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$3.0b, basic EPS of US$16.82 and net income of US$739.0m, alongside a combined ratio of 71.4%. This gives investors a fresh read on both growth and underwriting performance. The company reported quarterly revenue of US$2.3b in Q4 2024 and US$3.0b in Q4 2025, while basic EPS moved from a loss of US$3.89 to a profit of US$16.82 over the same period. This set the stage for a year in which trailing twelve month...
NasdaqGS:MATW
NasdaqGS:MATWConsumer Services

Matthews International (MATW) Returns To Quarterly Profit Challenging Bearish Earnings Narratives

Matthews International (MATW) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of US$284.8 million and basic EPS of US$1.39, setting a very different tone from the loss making quarters that featured in recent history. Over the last year, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$401.8 million in Q1 2025 to a peak of US$446.7 million in Q4 2024 before landing at US$284.8 million this quarter. EPS has swung from a loss of US$0.11 in Q1 2025 and a loss of US$2.21 in Q4 2024 to a profit of US$1.39 in the...
NYSE:YUMC
NYSE:YUMCHospitality

Yum China Holdings YUMC Net Margin Slippage Tests Everyday Consumption Bullish Narrative

Yum China FY 2025 Earnings Snapshot Yum China Holdings (YUMC) closed FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$2.8 billion and basic EPS of US$0.39, alongside net income of US$140 million, while on a trailing twelve month basis the company generated US$11.8 billion of revenue and EPS of US$2.52. Over the past year, revenue has moved from US$2.6 billion in Q4 2024 to US$2.8 billion in Q4 2025, with basic EPS changing from US$0.30 to US$0.39 across those periods, and trailing twelve month net...
NYSE:MPLX
NYSE:MPLXOil and Gas

MPLX Balances Cash Distributions And Gas Projects For Long Term Income

MPLX (NYSE:MPLX) reported strong full year results and a sizeable increase in its cash distribution. The company is committing significant capital to natural gas and NGL growth projects in key basins. Management has outlined a plan that targets continued income growth through at least the end of the decade. At a share price of $55.59, NYSE:MPLX has delivered a 9.6% return over the past year and a very large gain over the past 5 years, along with a 102.3% return over 3 years. These returns...
NYSE:FTV
NYSE:FTVMachinery

Fortive (FTV) Margin Slippage To 12.8% Tests Bullish Growth Narrative

Fortive FY 2025 Earnings Snapshot Fortive (FTV) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$1,122.5 million and basic EPS of US$0.61, while its trailing twelve month net profit margin sat at 12.8% compared with 13.4% a year earlier. Over the past year, the company has reported trailing revenue of US$4.2 billion alongside net income from continuing operations of US$532.7 million. These results come against a five year pattern where earnings have compounded lower by 13.4% annually and...
NasdaqGS:TROW
NasdaqGS:TROWCapital Markets

T. Rowe Price Group (TROW) Margin Slippage Reinforces Earnings Pressure Narrative

T. Rowe Price Group (TROW) just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$1.9 billion and basic EPS of US$1.99, alongside net income of US$434.2 million, as the asset manager continued to translate its fee base into solid earnings. Over the past few quarters, revenue has moved from US$1.72 billion in Q2 2025 to US$1.89 billion in Q3 and US$1.93 billion in Q4, while basic EPS shifted from US$2.24 to US$2.88 and then US$1.99. This sets up a mixed but still profitable backdrop for the...
NasdaqGS:VTRS
NasdaqGS:VTRSPharmaceuticals

Is It Time To Reassess Viatris (VTRS) After Its Recent Share Price Strength

If you are wondering whether Viatris shares still offer value at around US$14.36, you are not alone; many investors are asking the same question right now. The stock has posted returns of 10.7% over 7 days, 16.1% over 30 days, 15.2% year to date, 37.8% over 1 year, 38.2% over 3 years and a 4.5% decline over 5 years, which has drawn attention to how the market is currently pricing the business. Recent news flow around Viatris has focused on its positioning within the pharmaceuticals and...
NasdaqGS:PFG
NasdaqGS:PFGInsurance

Is Principal Financial Group (PFG) Pricing Look Attractive After Strong Five-Year Share Performance

If you are wondering whether Principal Financial Group's recent share price reflects fair value or leaves some room on the table, this breakdown is designed to help you size that up quickly. The stock closed at US$96.40 recently, with returns of 2.5% over 7 days, 6.5% over 30 days, 7.8% year to date, 24.3% over 1 year, 17.9% over 3 years and 113.0% over 5 years, which may shape how investors think about both opportunity and risk today. Recent headlines around Principal Financial Group have...