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ASX:4DX
ASX:4DXHealthcare Services

Assessing 4DMedical (ASX:4DX) Valuation After A$79.06 Million Follow On Equity Offering

Follow on equity offer puts 4DMedical in focus 4DMedical (ASX:4DX) has drawn fresh investor attention after completing a follow on equity offering, raising A$79.06 million through the issue of more than 20,806,000 new ordinary shares at A$3.80 each. See our latest analysis for 4DMedical. Despite the capital raise pricing the new shares at A$3.80, 4DMedical’s latest share price of A$4.05 sits above that level. The 90 day share price return is above 100% and the 1 year total shareholder return...
NasdaqGM:ASST
NasdaqGM:ASSTCapital Markets

Assessing Strive Asset Management’s Valuation After Recent Share Price Weakness And Ongoing Losses

Why Strive Asset Management (ASST) Is Back on Investors’ Radar Strive Asset Management (ASST) has caught investor attention after recent trading, with the share price closing at US$0.79 and short term returns showing mixed results over the past week and month. For you as an investor, the sharper move over the past 3 months, along with a value score of 2 and reported revenue of US$5.51 million against a net loss of US$223.39 million, raises clear questions about risk, valuation and business...
NasdaqGS:EBAY
NasdaqGS:EBAYMultiline Retail

Did eBay's (EBAY) AI Agent Ban and In‑House Tools Pivot Just Shift Its Investment Narrative?

eBay recently announced that, effective February 20, 2026, it will update its user agreement to ban chatbots, large language models and other AI agents from autonomously placing purchase orders on its auction platform. Even as it restricts third-party AI agents, eBay’s CEO signalled that the company is experimenting with its own agentic shopping experiences and may explore programs such as OpenAI’s Instant Checkout. We’ll now examine how eBay’s decision to prohibit autonomous AI bidding...
NYSE:NJR
NYSE:NJRGas Utilities

How Investors May Respond To New Jersey Resources (NJR) ESOP Shelf, Dividend Affirmation and Chair Transition

In January 2026, New Jersey Resources Corporation filed a US$168.75 million shelf registration to offer 3,551,232 common shares tied to its employee stock ownership plan, while also affirming a quarterly dividend of US$0.475 per share payable on April 1, 2026. Alongside these capital-raising and income measures, the company marked a governance shift as longtime Board Chair Donald L. Correll retired and Thomas C. O’Connor assumed the role. We will now examine how the sizeable ESOP-related...
NYSE:LYB
NYSE:LYBChemicals

A Look At LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum

Why LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) is on investors’ radar LyondellBasell Industries (LYB) has drawn fresh attention after a period where its shares show mixed performance, with a gain over the past month but weaker total returns over the past year and longer horizons. See our latest analysis for LyondellBasell Industries. At a share price of $50.86, LyondellBasell’s recent 17.6% 1 month share price return and 14.6% year to date share price return contrast with a 1 year total shareholder...
NYSE:BRK.A
NYSE:BRK.ADiversified Financial

Berkshire Hathaway’s New Era As Abel Moves To Exit Kraft Heinz

Warren Buffett has officially retired as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, and Greg Abel has stepped into the role. Abel is reportedly preparing to sell Berkshire’s entire long held stake in Kraft Heinz. The potential exit from Kraft Heinz marks a clear shift from Buffett’s long term holding style. Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A) is entering a new chapter, with Greg Abel taking over leadership from Warren Buffett and reportedly weighing a full exit from the company’s Kraft Heinz position. Shares...
NasdaqGS:SNDK
NasdaqGS:SNDKTech

New Leveraged ETF Targets Sandisk As AI Memory Trade Heats Up

A new leveraged ETF offering 2X daily exposure to NasdaqGS:SNDK has been launched. It is the first product of its kind tied specifically to Sandisk shares. The product arrives as Sandisk draws heightened attention during an AI driven demand boom for memory in data centers and ongoing global NAND shortages. The ETF gives traders and more active investors another way to gain amplified exposure to Sandisk stock during a period of strong operational focus following its spin off from Western...
TSX:NDM
TSX:NDMMetals and Mining

Does Northern Dynasty Minerals' (TSX:NDM) Board Refresh Quietly Redefine Its Governance and Risk Narrative?

Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. recently appointed Stephen Meyer to its Board of Directors and as Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee, effective January 14, 2026, replacing Christian Milau who resigned in September 2025. This appointment not only brings more than three decades of investment management and governance experience to the company, but also restores its compliance with NYSE American corporate governance requirements. We will now examine how the appointment of Stephen Meyer and...
SWX:SLHN
SWX:SLHNInsurance

How Swiss Life’s Leadership Messaging At Citi’s Insurance Conference (SWX:SLHN) Has Changed Its Investment Story

Swiss Life Holding AG recently presented at Citi's European Insurance Conference 2026 in London, offering investors fresh commentary from the insurer’s leadership on the sector and its positioning. This high-profile forum can give the market clearer visibility into management priorities and capital allocation thinking, potentially reshaping how Swiss Life’s long-term story is understood. We’ll now explore how Swiss Life’s appearance at Citi’s European Insurance Conference may influence its...
NasdaqGM:USAR
NasdaqGM:USARMetals and Mining

Is USA Rare Earth (USAR) Still Attractive After A 120% One-Year Share Price Surge

If you are considering whether USA Rare Earth is priced attractively at its recent levels, a key question is how its current share price compares with its fundamentals. The stock last closed at US$26.72, with returns of 51.0% over 7 days, 97.8% over 30 days, 88.8% year to date and 119.5% over the past year. These figures naturally raise questions about risk, momentum and value. Recent coverage of USA Rare Earth has focused on its position in the materials sector and investor interest linked...
TSX:ABX
TSX:ABXMetals and Mining

Helen Cai Appointment Puts Barrick Mining Valuation And Momentum In Focus

Barrick Mining (TSX:ABX) has appointed Helen Cai as incoming Chief Financial Officer and Senior Executive Vice President. Cai is set to oversee the company’s global financial operations, bringing experience in corporate finance, capital markets, and mining. This leadership change marks a key transition in Barrick Mining’s executive team and its financial decision making. Barrick Mining, trading at CA$70.34 under ticker TSX:ABX, enters this leadership shift after a period of strong share...
NasdaqGS:PTON
NasdaqGS:PTONLeisure

Can Peloton (PTON) Turn Menopause Study Momentum Into a Durable Women’s Health Brand Advantage?

In January 2026, Peloton and Respin Health reported results from an eight-week P.R.E.S. Study showing that a curated Peloton fitness program, combined with coaching and education, was associated with statistically significant improvements in 35 menopause-related symptoms among 267 women aged 40–65. Alongside these health findings, Peloton has recently returned to generating positive free cash flow, suggesting its women’s health initiatives are emerging as part of a broader effort to...
NasdaqGS:MSTR
NasdaqGS:MSTRSoftware

Strategy Bitcoin Bet Deepens As Insider Sales And Stream Struggles

Strategy Inc (NasdaqGS:MSTR) purchased US$264 million of Bitcoin during a market downturn, extending its Bitcoin holdings while prices were under pressure. A cluster of insider share sales occurred as the company’s stock faced significant price pressure. The company’s first non U.S. perpetual preferred product, Stream/STRE, has encountered accessibility issues and weak adoption in Europe. Strategy Inc operates as both a software company and a prominent corporate holder of Bitcoin, so its...
NYSE:MCD
NYSE:MCDHospitality

Is McDonald's (MCD) Price Still Justified After Recent Steady Share Gains?

If you are wondering whether McDonald's current share price still makes sense for long term investors, looking closely at what you are paying for each dollar of its business is a useful place to start. McDonald's last closed at US$312.95, with returns of 1.8% over the past 7 days, 0.7% over 30 days and 3.2% year to date, while the 1 year and 5 year returns sit at 9.3% and 68.7% respectively. This keeps valuation firmly on the radar for many holders. Recent market attention around McDonald's...
ENXTPA:FGR
ENXTPA:FGRConstruction

The Bull Case For Eiffage (ENXTPA:FGR) Could Change Following Major German Bridge Contract Win

Eiffage announced that its SEH Engineering subsidiary, in consortium with BEMO Tunnelling and Metrostav DIZ, secured a €183 million contract to build a new 241-metre steel arch Levensau Bridge over the Kiel Canal in northern Germany, replacing the ageing existing structure. This bridge project, added to recent wins in Magdeburg, Mülheim and Leverkusen, underlines Eiffage Metal’s growing role in German steel engineering works supported by the country’s infrastructure renovation plan and a...
NYSE:QBTS
NYSE:QBTSSoftware

D-Wave Quantum Expands Dual Platforms As Stock Trades Below Valuation Estimates

D-Wave Quantum (NYSE:QBTS) announced the acquisition of Quantum Circuits Inc. The deal makes D-Wave the only public quantum computing company with both annealing and gate-model systems. The transaction expands the company’s technology stack and potential customer reach in quantum computing. D-Wave Quantum, listed on the NYSE under the ticker QBTS, has been known primarily for its annealing-based quantum systems, which target optimization and related use cases. By adding Quantum Circuits...
NYSE:GIS
NYSE:GISFood

Is General Mills (GIS) Offering An Opportunity After Recent Share Price Weakness

If you are wondering whether General Mills shares offer good value right now, you are not alone, especially with the stock sitting around US$44.63 at the last close. Over the short term, the stock has returned 0.3% over the past week, while the 30 day return is a 5.1% decline and the one year return sits at a 24.0% decline, which may hint at shifting views on its growth potential and risk. Recent headlines around General Mills have focused on how the company is positioned within the packaged...