Latest News

As Middle Eastern markets experience gains driven by strong corporate earnings and rising oil prices, investors are increasingly turning their attention to dividend stocks as a source of steady income. In this dynamic environment, selecting stocks with robust financial health and consistent dividend payouts can be an effective strategy for those looking to capitalize on the region's economic momentum.

Key Insights Damaan Islamic Insurance Company Beema (Q.P.S.C.)'s significant public companies ownership suggests that...

Viewing insider transactions for TietoEVRY Oyj's ( HEL:TIETO ) over the last year, we see that insiders were net...

New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE:EDU) has put fresh numbers on the table for Q2 2026, with revenue of US$1.2b and basic EPS of US$0.30, against a backdrop of trailing twelve month revenue of US$5.1b and EPS of US$2.38. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between US$1.0b and US$1.5b over the last six reported periods, while basic EPS has ranged from US$0.04 to about US$1.52. This gives investors a clear view of how earnings power has fluctuated as revenue has scaled...

Ponce Financial Group (PDLB) has just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of about US$30.3 million and basic EPS of US$0.43, rounding out a trailing twelve month revenue base of roughly US$105.4 million and EPS of US$1.21. Over the past year, the company has seen revenue move from US$82.4 million to US$105.4 million on a trailing basis, while EPS shifted from US$0.46 to US$1.21. This sets up a results season in which margins and earnings quality are front and center for investors...

Ohio Valley Banc (OVBC) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of about US$15.8 million and EPS of roughly US$0.84, capping a twelve month stretch where revenue came in at US$63.7 million and EPS reached about US$3.31. Over that trailing period, net income excluding extra items totaled US$15.6 million, and earnings growth of 41.8% year over year came alongside a trailing net margin of 24.5% versus 18.5% the year before. This gives investors a clearer view of how profitability has...

If you are looking at Bank of New York Mellon Corporation and wondering whether the current share price lines up with the underlying business, this article is written for you. BNY shares last closed at US$118.90, with returns of 1.2% over 30 days, 1.6% year to date, 41.1% over 1 year and 154.4% over 3 years, which can change how investors think about both upside and risk. Recent news coverage has focused on Bank of New York Mellon Corporation's role as a large custodian and service provider...

In November 2025, AES reported fiscal third quarter results showing adjusted EPS growth versus the prior year and reaffirmed its 2025 guidance, citing contributions from renewables additions, U.S. utility rate base expansion, and more stable conditions in Colombia and Mexico. At the same time, AES continued to build out its clean energy footprint, including seeking US$40 million in funding for onshore wind projects in Argentina and preparing for its upcoming February 2026 earnings call to...

Strategy (MSTR) just disclosed a fresh purchase of 2,932 Bitcoin for about US$264 million, funded mainly by issuing new common and preferred shares through its at the market program. See our latest analysis for Strategy. Despite the latest Bitcoin purchase, the share price has been under pressure, with a 1 day share price return of a 1.94% decline and a 90 day share price return of a 37.76% decline, while the 3 year total shareholder return remains very large and the 5 year total shareholder...

Hitachi Vantara reports that many companies are struggling to capture value from AI projects due to weak data management foundations. The research highlights widespread wasted AI investment globally, tied to gaps in automation, data governance, and leadership alignment. Findings position Hitachi as an active participant in addressing core blockers to AI adoption across enterprises. For investors watching Hitachi (TSE:6501), the new research on AI adoption challenges sits alongside a share...

HCA Healthcare opened a new women's care facility as part of its broader network expansion in outpatient services. The company is investing in AI tools and infrastructure to support clinical operations and patient care. HCA Healthcare detailed recent disaster response efforts and recovery planning across its hospital network. Erica Rossitto has been appointed chief nurse executive, marking a key leadership change in nursing across the system. HCA Healthcare (NYSE:HCA) is tying these moves...

Weatherford International plc recently announced that its Board of Directors approved a 10% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to US$0.275 per share, payable on March 5, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 6, 2026. Management framed the higher dividend as a reflection of business strength, disciplined capital allocation, and robust free cash flow generation while still funding long-term growth. Next, we will examine how this dividend increase, and the emphasis on disciplined...

Uranium Energy (NYSEAM:UEC) is highlighting its role as a leading U.S. uranium producer, with a no hedging policy and significant physical inventory. The company is positioning around growing U.S. government support for domestic uranium supply and rising energy demand. UEC is emphasizing its vertically integrated approach as uranium market conditions remain in focus globally. For investors watching uranium, Uranium Energy sits at the center of several important themes. The stock trades at...

Honeywell International plans to break up into three separate companies, marking a major shift in how its businesses are organized. The company has reached an agreement to resolve major litigation with Flexjet and extended their maintenance partnership. Honeywell is expanding operations and investment in India, as highlighted in recent leadership comments. Honeywell International, traded as NasdaqGS:HON, is in the middle of significant corporate restructuring at the same time its shares...

In recent weeks, Morgan Stanley has accelerated its push into digital assets, creating a new head of digital-asset strategy role, filing for Bitcoin and Solana ETFs, and preparing to offer cryptocurrency trading on its E-Trade platform while expanding regulated crypto products across its wealth and asset management businesses. This marks a material shift in how a major global bank integrates cryptocurrencies into mainstream financial services, potentially influencing both client demand for...

ASML Holding (ENXTAM:ASML) reported record fourth quarter orders linked to strong demand for advanced chipmaking equipment. Alongside these results, the company announced plans to cut around 1,700 jobs, mainly in technology, IT, and leadership roles. The changes are aimed at simplifying operations while ASML supports growing AI and data center related semiconductor capacity projects. ASML Holding, trading at about €1,194.4, is positioned at the center of the semiconductor equipment supply...

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) has just posted its FY 2025 numbers, reporting fourth quarter revenue of US$2.4b and basic EPS of US$1.13 alongside net income of US$101.1m. This comes against a trailing twelve month EPS of US$8.61 on US$9.0b of revenue. The company’s quarterly revenue moved from US$2.1b in Q4 2024 to US$2.4b in Q4 2025, while basic EPS shifted from US$2.46 to US$1.13 over the same period. This naturally puts the focus on how margins are holding up through this earnings...

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group (SEHK:1929) is in focus after opening a flagship store in Bangkok’s Siam Paragon and naming Chinese actor Yang Yang as its Global Brand Ambassador, highlighting its ongoing international expansion and brand transformation. See our latest analysis for Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group. The recent Bangkok flagship opening and new brand ambassador come as momentum in Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group’s shares has picked up, with a 7 day share price return of 10.28%, a 30...

DoubleVerify Holdings (DV) has drawn investor attention after recent trading left the shares with mixed short term returns, including a small gain over the past week but declines over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for DoubleVerify Holdings. At a share price of $10.97, DoubleVerify’s short term momentum has softened, with a 30 day share price return of 5.10% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 46.51%, pointing to fading confidence despite a slightly...

Sound Financial Bancorp (SFBC) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$9.4 million and basic EPS of US$0.88. Trailing twelve month revenue came in at US$38.8 million with EPS of US$2.81 and earnings growth of 55.3% year over year. Over the past year, revenue moved from US$35.8 million to US$38.8 million and EPS climbed from US$1.81 to US$2.81, setting up an earnings season where the key question is how durable the recent margin gains and higher profit levels really are for...

If you are wondering whether JetBlue Airways is a bargain or a value trap at around US$5.04 per share, it helps to break the story into what the market has been pricing in and what the underlying numbers say. Over the past week the stock has seen an 8.7% decline, although it is still up 11.3% over the last 30 days and 9.8% year to date. However, the 1 year and 3 year returns of 17.4% and 38.9% declines, plus a 66.4% decline over 5 years, show how tough the longer term has been for...

Plexus (NASDAQ: PLXS) reported quarterly earnings after the market close on Wednesday, with revenue of US$1.06 billion last quarter exceeding analyst expectations and guidance coming in above consensus. Analysts now expect revenue of about US$1.07 billion, implying a meaningful year-over-year improvement after a period of flat sales performance, which has drawn attention to Plexus’s potential earnings momentum. We’ll explore how this anticipated revenue acceleration, following prior guidance...

AltaGas recently drew attention with strong earnings-per-share growth and substantial insider share purchases, including a large buy by President Vernon Yu, while simultaneously facing criticism over unpermitted expansion projects at its ALA Energy Ferndale terminal in Washington State. This combination of robust internal confidence and mounting environmental and regulatory scrutiny presents investors with a complex risk‑reward profile to evaluate. We’ll now examine how AltaGas’s insider...

Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE:SWK) has elected Debra Crew as Chair of the Board, following the planned retirement of Donald Allan Jr. as Chair. The company has also appointed Shane M. O'Kelly to its Board of Directors. These Board changes highlight a leadership transition focused on governance and operating experience. For you as an investor following NYSE:SWK, these moves are landing at a time when the share price sits at $79.32, with a mixed return profile. The stock is up 5.6% over the...