TSE:8198
TSE:8198Consumer Retailing

Maxvalu TokaiLtd Q3 2026 Margin Improvement Reinforces Defensive Supermarket Narrative

Maxvalu TokaiLtd (TSE:8198) has released its Q3 2026 numbers, reporting revenue of ¥94.4b and net income of ¥1.7b, with basic EPS of ¥53.73. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥92.1b in Q3 2025 to ¥97.3b in Q4 2025, then ¥95.6b in Q1 2026, ¥96.9b in Q2 2026 and ¥94.4b in Q3 2026. Over the same period, EPS ranged from ¥53.61 to ¥114.62. With trailing 12 month EPS of ¥345.73 and a net profit margin of 2.9%, the latest results keep the spotlight on how sustainably the company can...
NYSE:MAC
NYSE:MACRetail REITs

Macerich (MAC) Valuation Check As Mall Redevelopment Gains Attention And Debt Risks Linger

Why Macerich’s mall reinvention is back on investors’ radar Macerich (MAC) is back in focus as investors weigh its push to convert traditional malls into mixed-use centers, alongside ongoing questions around high debt, refinancing needs, and how consumers might respond to these redeveloped properties. See our latest analysis for Macerich. While the share price has eased slightly in the very short term, Macerich’s 90 day share price return of 11.1% and 3 year total shareholder return of 67%...
NasdaqGS:TROW
NasdaqGS:TROWCapital Markets

Is T. Rowe Price's Expanding Deal Footprint Quietly Recasting Its Core Identity as an Asset Manager (TROW)?

T. Rowe Price Group recently drew renewed attention as a steady, dividend-focused asset manager, while analysts projected its fiscal 2025 fourth-quarter diluted earnings at US$2.47 per share, reflecting double-digit profit growth compared with the prior year. At the same time, the firm has been expanding its footprint through initiatives such as backing advanced manufacturing start-up Hadrian and engaging in Venezuelan debt restructuring talks, underscoring its reach across both public and...
NasdaqGS:CENX
NasdaqGS:CENXMetals and Mining

Is Surging Options Activity Making Century Aluminum (CENX) a Pure Macro Sentiment Trade?

In recent days, Century Aluminum has experienced sharp volatility as global metals markets react to swings in aluminum prices, energy costs, and evolving U.S. industrial policies. Unusually heavy and divided options activity from large investors highlights how shifting institutional sentiment is amplifying the company’s sensitivity to these broader market forces. We’ll now examine how this heightened institutional options activity and macro-driven volatility could reshape Century...
NasdaqGM:NB
NasdaqGM:NBMetals and Mining

Is NioCorp (NB) Turning U.S. Critical Minerals Policy Support Into a Durable Strategic Advantage?

In recent days, Freedom Capital Markets initiated coverage of NioCorp Developments Ltd., highlighting U.S. government support for rare-earth mining and the company’s high-quality deposits, production capabilities, and offtake contracts. This combination of policy backing and resource quality helps frame NioCorp as a potential beneficiary of efforts to strengthen domestic critical minerals supply chains. Next, we’ll examine how this new analyst coverage and its focus on U.S. government...