NasdaqGS:FHB
NasdaqGS:FHBBanks

What First Hawaiian (FHB)'s Rate Cut Buzz Means for Shareholders

Following comments from New York Federal Reserve President John Williams about a potential interest rate cut, investor sentiment strengthened and regional banks such as First Hawaiian saw increased market attention. This signaled that broader monetary policy expectations can quickly shift the outlook for regional financial institutions, given their sensitivity to lending rates and funding costs. We'll explore how renewed speculation about Federal Reserve rate cuts could influence First...
TSX:HR.UN
TSX:HR.UNREITs

A Look at H&R REIT (TSX:HR.UN) Valuation Following Widening Q3 Net Losses

H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) just released its third quarter results, catching investors’ attention with a sharp rise in net losses for both the quarter and year to date, while sales remained steady year over year. See our latest analysis for H&R Real Estate Investment Trust. Even with the recent headlines around widening losses, H&R Real Estate Investment Trust’s unit price has shown resilience, holding at $10.08 and delivering an 8.2% share price increase year-to-date...
TSX:POW
TSX:POWInsurance

Preferred Share Offering Might Change The Case For Investing In Power Corporation of Canada (TSX:POW)

Power Corporation of Canada recently completed a fixed-income offering, raising CA$200 million through the issuance of 8,000,000 5.65% non-cumulative preferred shares, with proceeds to be used for general corporate purposes and the shares set to list on the Toronto Stock Exchange. This fundraising follows the release of robust third-quarter earnings and a continued dividend affirmation, underscoring the company’s efforts to maintain financial flexibility and support growth initiatives. Next,...
NYSE:TGNA
NYSE:TGNAMedia

TEGNA's (TGNA) Falling Earnings and Dividend Raise Questions About Its Capital Allocation Strategy

TEGNA Inc. recently announced that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of US$0.125 per share, payable on January 2, 2026, and reported third-quarter earnings showing a significant year-over-year decline in both sales and net income. An important detail for shareholders is that TEGNA did not repurchase any shares in the most recent quarter, having already completed buybacks totaling over 18.58 million shares for US$274.87 million under its current program. We’ll...
NYSE:LPG
NYSE:LPGOil and Gas

Assessing Dorian LPG (NYSE:LPG) Valuation After Recent Share Price Pullback and Long-Term Positive Returns

DorianG (NYSE:LPG) continues to draw attention with its performance in the shipping sector. Over the past month, the stock has seen a 10% pullback. Its one-year return remains positive at 6%. See our latest analysis for DorianG. Shares of DorianG have come off their recent highs, with a 30-day share price decline of 9.74% reflecting cooling momentum after an energetic run. Still, the one-year total shareholder return sits comfortably in positive territory. This reaffirms the company's...
TSX:BCE
TSX:BCETelecom

Will BCE’s (TSX:BCE) Cost Cuts and Dividend Reduction Reshape Its Investment Narrative?

Earlier in 2025, BCE implemented sizable workforce reductions and cut its dividend payout in half, with nearly 700 staff laid off and manager-level roles eliminated as part of a three-year debt leverage reduction plan amid industry pressures. These measures reflect BCE’s ongoing response to competitive and regulatory challenges in Canadian telecommunications, indicating its shift toward operational efficiency and more sustainable financial practices. We’ll examine how BCE’s recent...
NasdaqGS:ALKS
NasdaqGS:ALKSBiotechs

Are Investors Missing Alkermes' Value After Five Years of 57% Growth?

Ever wondered if Alkermes is a hidden gem or if it has already been discovered by the market? This deep dive will shed light on where the value may lie for curious investors. Alkermes' stock price has pulled back slightly, down 4.0% over the last month and hovering just below flat on a one-year view. However, it has still posted a strong 57.2% gain over the past five years. Much of this recent price movement has come alongside a wave of industry-wide shifts in biotech sentiment and increased...
TSE:8354
TSE:8354Banks

Fukuoka Financial Group (TSE:8354) Valuation in Focus After Upgraded Guidance and Higher Dividend

Fukuoka Financial Group (TSE:8354) just released updated guidance, projecting higher consolidated net income for the next fiscal year. Alongside this, the company raised its second quarter dividend to JPY 85 per share, an increase from JPY 65 last year. See our latest analysis for Fukuoka Financial Group. News of higher net income guidance and the boosted dividend has clearly sparked renewed optimism around Fukuoka Financial Group. The 1-month share price return has reached 7.1%, with...
TSE:3769
TSE:3769Diversified Financial

How Investors May Respond To GMO Payment Gateway (TSE:3769) Dividend Hike and Upgraded Earnings Guidance

GMO Payment Gateway recently announced an increase in its annual dividend to ¥144.00 per share for the fiscal year ended September 2025, provided guidance for a further increase to ¥170.00 per share in the next fiscal year, and released updated earnings expectations for the next six and twelve-month periods. This combination of higher shareholder returns and detailed forward guidance offers insight into management’s capital allocation priorities and operational outlook. We'll examine how the...
TSE:2181
TSE:2181Professional Services

A Look at Persol Holdings (TSE:2181) Valuation Following Raised Dividend Guidance

Persol HoldingsLtd (TSE:2181) just raised its interim dividend guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026, planning to pay JPY 5.50 per share instead of last year’s JPY 4.50. The scheduled payment date is December 10, 2025. See our latest analysis for Persol HoldingsLtd. Persol HoldingsLtd’s updated dividend outlook has clearly boosted sentiment, with a 10.2% share price return over the past month and a robust 22.4% gain year-to-date. While momentum is building in the short term, the...
TASE:ISRS
TASE:ISRSReal Estate

Isras Investment (TASE:ISRS) Is Down 8.5% After Steep Third-Quarter Profit Drop - What's Changed

Isras Investment Company Ltd recently reported earnings for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2025, revealing quarterly revenue of ILS 141.45 million and net income of ILS 25.36 million, both down significantly from the prior year. Despite sales holding relatively steady, the steep falls in net income and earnings per share highlight increased pressure on the company’s profitability. We’ll explore how the sharp year-over-year decline in earnings impacts Isras Investment’s...