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NYSE:HPQ
NYSE:HPQTech

HP (HPQ) Valuation Check After CEO Departure And Ongoing Operational Challenges

HP (HPQ) is back in focus after Enrique Lores stepped down as CEO and President, and board member Bruce Broussard became Interim CEO as the company starts a formal search for a permanent leader. See our latest analysis for HP. At a share price of US$19.43, HP has seen a 22.93% decline in its 90 day share price return and a 38.79% drop in its 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been fading even as the company reaffirmed 2026 earnings guidance, updated its bylaws and...
LSE:AZN
LSE:AZNPharmaceuticals

AstraZeneca’s China Expansion And CSPC Alliance Reframe Obesity Investment Case

AstraZeneca has announced a planned $15b expansion in China to build out R&D, manufacturing, and cell therapy capabilities. The company is forming a new alliance with CSPC Pharmaceuticals focused on next generation obesity and diabetes treatments. The CSPC partnership includes access to advanced injection technologies and AI supported drug discovery. AstraZeneca (LSE:AZN) is putting fresh attention on two areas investors are watching closely: China and metabolic disease. The shares recently...
TSE:9107
TSE:9107Shipping

A Look At Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (TSE:9107) Valuation After Dividend Hike Guidance Revision And New CCS Charter

Guidance revision, dividend plans, and new CCS charter reshape the story Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha (TSE:9107) has updated earnings guidance, outlined higher dividend plans for the 2027 fiscal year, and secured a long term liquefied CO2 carrier charter that ties the business to carbon capture and storage projects. See our latest analysis for Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha. These guidance changes, dividend plans and the new CCS charter come against a backdrop of building momentum, with a 10.76% 90 day share...
NasdaqGS:PFG
NasdaqGS:PFGInsurance

Assessing Principal Financial Group (PFG) Valuation After Recent Share Price Pullback

Recent performance snapshot Without a single headline event setting the tone, Principal Financial Group (PFG) has still given investors a fair amount to think about, with the shares recently closing at $95.93. The stock shows a 1 day return of a 1.45% decline, while the past week is slightly positive at 0.67%. Over the past month and past 3 months, returns of 6.25% and 12.51% highlight a different picture from the near term move. See our latest analysis for Principal Financial Group. That...
NYSE:HOG
NYSE:HOGAuto

Is It Time To Reconsider Harley-Davidson (HOG) After Recent Share Price Weakness?

If you are wondering whether Harley-Davidson is quietly turning into a value story, the stock's recent performance gives you a starting point but not the full picture. The share price closed at US$20.14, with a 3.0% gain over the last 7 days, while the 30 day, year to date and 1 year returns of 6.0% decline, 2.4% decline and 19.6% decline show a tougher run over longer periods. Recent coverage has focused on Harley-Davidson's position as a long established motorcycle brand and how sentiment...
NYSE:BDX
NYSE:BDXMedical Equipment

Becton Dickinson Refocuses On Medtech After Waters Spin Off And Buyback

Becton Dickinson (NYSE:BDX) has completed a $17.5b spin off and merger of its Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions businesses with Waters. The deal restructures Becton Dickinson as a more focused medtech company and is paired with a new capital allocation plan. The company reported strong Q1 results alongside the announcement of a $2b share repurchase program and debt reduction plans. Becton Dickinson, trading around $207.39, is reshaping itself around its core medtech operations after this...
NYSE:ATKR
NYSE:ATKRElectrical

Atkore (ATKR) Valuation Check After Sharp Earnings And Profitability Declines

Q1 earnings put Atkore’s recent performance in focus Atkore (ATKR) has come under closer scrutiny after first quarter results showed sales of US$655.55 million versus US$661.6 million a year earlier, with net income at US$15.03 million compared with US$46.34 million. See our latest analysis for Atkore. The weaker first quarter result comes after a period where short-term share price momentum has faded, with a 7-day share price return showing a decline of 4.81% and a 1-year total shareholder...
NasdaqGS:AMRX
NasdaqGS:AMRXPharmaceuticals

What Amneal Pharmaceuticals (AMRX)'s Index Additions and Opioid Settlement Mean For Shareholders

Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was recently added to the S&P 1000, S&P Composite 1500, S&P 600, and S&P 600 Health Care indices, while also making effective on January 29, 2026, a nationwide opioid settlement that includes US$88.5 million in cash payments and up to US$177.4 million in naloxone nasal spray over ten years. This combination of index inclusions and a broad opioid settlement materially reshapes Amneal’s profile by widening its investor base and reducing legal uncertainty with...
NYSE:SNOW
NYSE:SNOWIT

Snowflake Deepens AI Ambitions With OpenAI Deal And New Sector Tools

Snowflake (NYSE:SNOW) announced a multi-year partnership with OpenAI to bring models such as GPT-5.2 directly into its Cortex AI platform. The collaboration focuses on co-developing enterprise AI tools, including custom AI agents, with built-in governance and security controls. Snowflake also introduced new AI driven products like Cortex Code and Semantic View Autopilot, plus new industry offerings, including Energy Solutions. Snowflake is trading at $175.95, with returns of 8.6% over 3...
NYSE:GL
NYSE:GLInsurance

Globe Life (GL) Valuation Check As Strong Earnings And Bullish Analyst Outlook Draw Fresh Attention

Globe Life (GL) has drawn fresh attention after reporting fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, along with an updated outlook that included higher earnings guidance and an additional analyst update following the release. See our latest analysis for Globe Life. Globe Life’s latest earnings, share repurchases and fresh analyst commentary have arrived after a steady run. The share price closed at US$141.42 with a 1 year total shareholder return of 16.63%, while the 90 day share price return...
NYSE:DAR
NYSE:DARFood

Assessing Darling Ingredients (DAR) Valuation As Earnings Optimism And Analyst Upgrades Drive Recent Rally

Darling Ingredients (DAR) is back in focus this week as investors watch for Wednesday’s after hours earnings report, following last quarter’s revenue beat and stronger than expected adjusted operating income performance. See our latest analysis for Darling Ingredients. At a share price of $48.40, Darling Ingredients has seen a 23.85% 1 month share price return and a 41.07% 3 month share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 22.22% contrasts with weaker 3 and 5 year total...
NasdaqGS:LI
NasdaqGS:LIAuto

Is Li Auto’s (LI) January Deliveries Milestone Redefining Its Core EV Growth Narrative?

Li Auto Inc. reported that it delivered 27,668 vehicles in January 2026, bringing its cumulative deliveries to 1.57 million as of January 31, 2026. This milestone underscores how monthly delivery volumes have become a central operational yardstick for assessing Li Auto’s progress in the electric vehicle market. We will now examine how Li Auto’s January delivery performance shapes the company’s investment narrative and future growth considerations for investors. Invest in the nuclear...
NasdaqGS:QCOM
NasdaqGS:QCOMSemiconductor

A Look At Qualcomm (QCOM) Valuation As Handset Guidance Softens On Supply And China Demand Headwinds

QUALCOMM (QCOM) is back in focus after first quarter results and fresh guidance pointed to pressure in its core handset business, with memory chip shortages and softer Chinese demand weighing on the near term outlook. See our latest analysis for QUALCOMM. Those handset concerns have fed directly into recent trading, with the share price at US$138.93 after a 1-day share price return of 1.16% but a 30-day share price return decline of 21.85% and a year-to-date share price return decline of...
NasdaqCM:STEX
NasdaqCM:STEXMedical Equipment

Assessing Streamex (STEX) Valuation After Recent Leadership Changes And Shifting Shareholder Returns

Streamex (STEX) is back on investors’ radar after a pair of leadership changes, with co founder Morgan Lekstrom becoming Executive Chairman and NYU finance professor Anthony Marciano joining the board and Audit Committee. See our latest analysis for Streamex. Those boardroom changes arrive after a sharp run, with a very large 1 year total shareholder return contrasting with a 3 year total shareholder return that is still down 78%, and recent share price weakness, including a 90 day share...
TSE:7181
TSE:7181Insurance

Is Japan Post Insurance's (TSE:7181) Stock Split Quietly Reframing Its Long-Term Investor Story?

Japan Post Insurance Co., Ltd. disclosed that its Board of Directors on January 29, 2026 resolved to conduct a stock split and make associated partial amendments to its Articles of Incorporation, formalizing the changes through a board meeting agenda focused on these items. This combination of a stock split and governance-related amendments represents a meaningful adjustment to the company’s capital structure and corporate framework, which can influence how investors assess its accessibility...
TSX:ABX
TSX:ABXMetals and Mining

Barrick Mining Overhauls Leadership As North American Gold IPO Takes Shape

Barrick Mining (TSX:ABX) has appointed Mark Hill as President and CEO. Robert Samek has joined the Board as part of a broader governance refresh. The leadership changes are tied to plans to spin off and list Barrick's North American gold assets via an IPO. For investors watching Barrick Mining at a share price of CA$63.27, these leadership moves come after reported multi-year returns of 159.2% over the past year and 183.5% over three years. The company is repositioning its senior team at...
NasdaqGS:CYBR
NasdaqGS:CYBRSoftware

A Look At CyberArk Software (CYBR) Valuation As Earnings Highlight Revenue Growth And A Smaller Net Loss

Earnings report puts CyberArk Software (CYBR) in focus CyberArk Software (NasdaqGS:CYBR) is back on investors’ radar after its latest earnings release, which paired higher fourth quarter and full year 2025 revenue with a much smaller quarterly net loss. See our latest analysis for CyberArk Software. The earnings release and upcoming WEST Conference appearance have arrived after a weaker patch for the stock. The 30 day share price return is 10.40% and the 90 day share price return is 20.85%,...
TSE:4902
TSE:4902Tech

Konica Minolta (TSE:4902) Valuation Check After Profit Rebound And Market Reaction To Latest Earnings

Konica Minolta (TSE:4902) has drawn fresh attention after reporting nine-month earnings to December 31, 2025, with net income of ¥21,436 million compared to a net loss of ¥13,399 million a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Konica Minolta. The earnings announcement appears to have given the share price a short term lift, with a 1 day share price return of 3.38% to ¥624.0. However, the 30 day share price return of 10.95% and year to date share price return of 9.64% are weaker, while the...
NasdaqGS:GEN
NasdaqGS:GENSoftware

Gen Digital (GEN) Valuation Check After Revenue Growth And New AI Security Offerings

Gen Digital (GEN) has been busy, combining higher reported revenue and a growing customer base with new AI focused security offerings such as the Gen Agent Trust Hub and Norton Neo, along with dividend and buyback activity. See our latest analysis for Gen Digital. At a share price of $24.60, Gen Digital has seen a 9.58% 7 day share price return after a weaker 30 and 90 day period, while its 3 and 5 year total shareholder returns remain positive, hinting that recent momentum is picking up...
CPSE:VWS
CPSE:VWSElectrical

A Look At Vestas Wind Systems (CPSE:VWS) Valuation After 2025 Results Guidance Dividend And New Order

Vestas Wind Systems (CPSE:VWS) just reported its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, released new 2026 guidance, and paired that with a proposed dividend, a completed buyback, and fresh order intake. See our latest analysis for Vestas Wind Systems. The earnings release, fresh 2026 guidance, completed buyback and new Kapuni order come after a weak 7 day share price return of 16.55% decline and a year to date share price return of 7.86% decline. However, the 1 year total shareholder...
TSE:8381
TSE:8381Banks

Assessing San-in Godo Bank (TSE:8381) Valuation After Strong Earnings And Higher Year-End Dividend

San-in Godo Bank Ltd (TSE:8381) is back on investor radars after reporting higher net income and earnings per share for the nine months to December 31, 2025, alongside an increased year-end dividend. See our latest analysis for San-in Godo BankLtd. The earnings beat, higher year end dividend of ¥28.00 per share, and completion of the ¥999.88m share buyback appear to have gone hand in hand with stronger momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 26.63% and a 1 year total shareholder return...
TSE:4665
TSE:4665Commercial Services

A Look At Duskin (TSE:4665) Valuation After China Mister Donut Reentry And Higher Nine Month Earnings

Duskin (TSE:4665) has been back in focus after it agreed a master franchise deal to reintroduce the Mister Donut brand to East China, alongside reporting nine month earnings that showed higher sales and net income year on year. See our latest analysis for Duskin. The Mister Donut re entry into East China and the latest nine month earnings update appear to have contributed to growing momentum, with Duskin’s 90 day share price return of 11.76% alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of...
NYSE:VNO
NYSE:VNOOffice REITs

Assessing Vornado Realty Trust (VNO) Valuation After Recent Share Price Weakness

Why Vornado Realty Trust is on investors’ radar today Vornado Realty Trust (VNO) is drawing attention after its recent trading performance, with the stock reflecting mixed short term returns and a value score that may prompt closer scrutiny from income and real estate focused investors. See our latest analysis for Vornado Realty Trust. At a share price of US$30.99, Vornado’s recent 1-day share price return of a 0.90% decline and 30-day share price return of a 10.20% decline contrast with a...
NYSE:LMND
NYSE:LMNDInsurance

Assessing Lemonade (LMND) Valuation As Customer Growth And AI Plans Attract Fresh Investor Attention

Lemonade (LMND) is back in focus after revealing that its customer base nearly tripled between 2020 and the third quarter of 2025, along with plans to expand premiums and refine its AI-driven insurance platform. See our latest analysis for Lemonade. The latest customer growth plans are playing out against a choppy share price backdrop, with a 1-day share price return of a 2% decline and a 7-day share price return of a 12% decline. At the same time, the 1-year total shareholder return of 122%...