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NYSE:DOW
NYSE:DOWChemicals

Dow Resets Cost Base With Transform To Outperform Overhaul

Dow (NYSE:DOW) has launched its "Transform to Outperform" plan, a broad restructuring of its operations. The company plans to cut about 4,500 jobs, or roughly 12% of its workforce, as part of a wider efficiency push. The initiative increases Dow's focus on artificial intelligence and automation to simplify processes and raise productivity. The transformation is designed to streamline the business and adjust its cost base, with implications for employees and long term competitiveness. Dow is...
TSE:6622
TSE:6622Electrical

Assessing DAIHEN (TSE:6622) Valuation After The New Share Buyback Announcement

DAIHEN (TSE:6622) has announced a new share repurchase program, aiming to buy back up to 300,000 shares for ¥4,000 million by March 31, 2026, with all repurchased stock to be cancelled. See our latest analysis for DAIHEN. DAIHEN’s buyback news lands after a strong run, with a 30 day share price return of 17.02% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 66.96%. This suggests momentum has been building over both shorter and longer periods. If this kind of capital allocation gets you thinking...
NYSE:HAL
NYSE:HALEnergy Services

Evaluating Halliburton (HAL) Valuation After Recent Mixed Share Price Performance

Halliburton stock at a glance after recent performance Halliburton (HAL) has drawn fresh attention after a mixed short term run, with a 2.1% decline over the past day and a 3.9% decline over the past week, alongside gains over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Halliburton. At a share price of $32.83, Halliburton’s recent 1 month share price return of 10.91% and 1 year total shareholder return of 32.52% point to momentum that has picked up after a softer patch over...
TSX:T
TSX:TTelecom

Is TELUS (TSX:T) Pricing Reflecting Its Mixed Valuation Signals?

If you are looking at TELUS and wondering whether the current share price gives you good value, this breakdown will help you connect the dots between the stock, its fundamentals and what that could mean for your portfolio. TELUS closed at C$18.88, with returns of 4.9% over the last 30 days and 4.9% year to date, while the 1 year return sits at a 3.7% decline and the 3 year and 5 year returns are 18.7% and 7.1% declines respectively. Recent share price moves sit against an ongoing backdrop of...
TSX:CP
TSX:CPTransportation

Is CPKC’s New Buyback, Dividend and Board Moves Reframing Capital Allocation Discipline For (TSX:CP)?

Canadian Pacific Kansas City recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 revenue of C$3,923 million and full-year 2025 revenue of C$15.08 billion, alongside a new board vice-chair appointment, two additional board candidates, a quarterly dividend of C$0.228 per share, and authorization to repurchase up to 82,214,163 shares through February 2027. The combination of a sizable new buyback program, continued capital investment in Tier 4 locomotives, and record January grain shipments highlights how...
NasdaqGS:PYPL
NasdaqGS:PYPLDiversified Financial

Revisiting PayPal Holdings (PYPL) Valuation After A Year Of Mixed Momentum And Banking Setback

With no single headline event setting the tone, PayPal Holdings (PYPL) is drawing attention as investors revisit the stock after a year of negative returns and consider its current share price near $52. See our latest analysis for PayPal Holdings. Recent trading has been weak, with a 7 day share price return of 7.54%, a 30 day share price return of 9.99% and a 90 day share price return of 20.81%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 41.40% and 5 year total shareholder return of 81.41%...
NasdaqGS:CEG
NasdaqGS:CEGElectric Utilities

Assessing Constellation Energy (CEG) After Sharp Price Pullback And Utilities Sector Spotlight

If you are wondering whether Constellation Energy's share price matches its underlying value, you are not alone. This article will walk through what the current market price might be implying. The stock recently closed at US$270.88, with a 7 day return of a 5% decline, a 30 day return of a 26% decline, a year to date return of a 26% decline, but a 3 year return that is very large at 233.4%. Recent news coverage has focused on Constellation Energy's role within the US utilities sector and how...
TSX:AG
TSX:AGMetals and Mining

Is First Majestic Silver (TSX:AG) Still Attractive After A 235% One-Year Surge?

If you are wondering whether First Majestic Silver is still good value after its recent run, the numbers behind the share price tell an interesting story that goes beyond daily moves. The stock has seen sharp swings recently, with a 20.9% decline over the last 7 days, a 26.4% return over the last 30 days, and a 235.4% return over the last year. This can change how investors think about both potential and risk. These moves have put a fresh spotlight on the company. Investors are revisiting...
NYSE:SLB
NYSE:SLBEnergy Services

SLB Takes On Mutriba Project Execution Risk With US$1.5b Contract

SLB (NYSE:SLB) has been awarded a US$1.5b, five year contract by Kuwait Oil Company. The scope covers advanced development of the Mutriba field, a high pressure, high temperature reservoir. The deal expands SLB's role in Kuwait, adding responsibility for a technically challenging project. For you as an investor, this contract sits squarely in SLB's core oilfield services and project delivery business, where the company focuses on technically complex reservoirs. High pressure, high...
TSE:7241
TSE:7241Auto Components

Futaba Industrial (TSE:7241) Net Margin Improvement Tests Low‑Margin Narrative In Q3 2026

Futaba Industrial (TSE:7241) has reported a clean Q3 2026 result, with revenue of ¥173.1b and EPS of ¥50.69, supported by net income of ¥4,527m. The company’s revenue increased from ¥162.9b in Q2 2025 to ¥173.1b in Q3 2026, while quarterly EPS moved from a loss of ¥8.75 in Q2 2025 to ¥50.69 in the latest quarter, and trailing twelve month EPS reached ¥160.23. With year over year earnings growth reported at 195% and margins at 2.1%, this set of results places profitability and execution firmly...
NasdaqGS:BNTX
NasdaqGS:BNTXBiotechs

BioNTech Adds Chief People Officer To Support Oncology Growth Plans

BioNTech (NasdaqGS:BNTX) has appointed Kylie Jimenez as Chief People Officer. The newly created role is designed to lead the company’s people strategy during its transformation into a multi-product oncology company by 2030. Jimenez brings experience in global HR leadership and large scale transformation programs. For you as an investor, this move highlights how BioNTech is trying to build out its internal capabilities as it shifts focus from its Covid-19 vaccine profile toward a broader...
NasdaqGS:FLNC
NasdaqGS:FLNCElectrical

Fluence Energy Arizona Deal Highlights Growth Prospects And Valuation Tension

Fluence Energy (NasdaqGS:FLNC) announced a long term agreement to supply its Gridstack Pro energy storage solutions to a major solar and battery project in Arizona. The deal ties Fluence Energy’s storage platform to a large scale clean energy development with a focus on grid level applications. For you as an investor, this puts a spotlight on what Fluence Energy actually sells: grid scale energy storage systems that help match renewable power supply with demand. Large solar and battery...
NYSE:ANET
NYSE:ANETCommunications

Arista Networks Links AI Data Center Growth With Debt Free Balance Sheet

Arista Networks (NYSE:ANET) is being highlighted for its role in powering next generation AI data centers. The company is receiving attention for its strong balance sheet, including zero long term debt and a large liquidity position. These factors are drawing investor interest as AI driven cloud infrastructure buildouts continue to expand. Arista Networks, trading at $138.37, has attracted interest from investors watching the buildout of AI and cloud networking. The stock has gained 24.1%...
TSE:4118
TSE:4118Chemicals

Assessing Kaneka (TSE:4118) Valuation After Active Share Repurchase Program Spurs Investor Interest

Share repurchase drives focus on capital efficiency Kaneka (TSE:4118) has been actively buying back its own shares, with more than 2.16 million repurchased by January 31, 2026, bringing the company close to its board approved upper limit. See our latest analysis for Kaneka. Kaneka’s share repurchase sits alongside firm price momentum, with a 30-day share price return of 8.49% and a 90-day share price return of 12.53%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 35.44% points to building interest...
HLSE:HIAB
HLSE:HIABMachinery

Does Hiab Oyj’s New Three‑Area Structure Quietly Redefine Its Competitive Edge (HLSE:HIAB)?

In January 2026, Hiab Oyj announced it would overhaul its operating model by consolidating six divisions into three business areas while keeping its two external reporting segments, Equipment and Services, unchanged. This restructuring signals a push to improve long-term scalability and customer focus, while underlining management’s intent to strengthen Hiab’s resilience in on-road load handling. We’ll now examine how this move to three business areas could shape Hiab Oyj’s investment...
NYSE:OKE
NYSE:OKEOil and Gas

Is ONEOK (OKE) Pricing Reflect Longer Term Returns And Policy News On Pipelines

If you are wondering whether ONEOK's current share price lines up with its underlying worth, you are not alone. This article is here to break that question down in plain terms. ONEOK recently closed at US$75.32, with returns of 2.8% decline over the last 7 days, 1.3% over the last 30 days, 1.3% year to date, 18.6% decline over 1 year, 29.2% over 3 years and 130.1% over 5 years, which gives you a mixed picture of recent and longer term performance. Recent news around U.S. energy...
TSE:7337
TSE:7337Banks

Hirogin Holdings (TSE:7337) Net Margin Improvement Tests Bearish Risk Narratives

Hirogin Holdings (TSE:7337) has put up another solid quarter, with Q3 2026 revenue of ¥54,153 million and basic EPS of ¥41.97, while trailing twelve month EPS sits at ¥132.43 on revenue of ¥173,377 million and net income of ¥39,773 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from ¥37,223 million in Q4 2025 to ¥42,154 million in Q1 2026, ¥39,847 million in Q2 2026 and now ¥54,153 million in Q3 2026. Over the same period, basic EPS shifted from ¥22.71 to ¥38.84, ¥28.94 and ¥41.97. With...
TSE:7267
TSE:7267Auto

Is Honda Motor (TSE:7267) Pricing Reflect Recent Auto Sector Debates Accurately?

If you are wondering whether Honda Motor's current share price truly reflects its underlying value, this article walks through the key checks investors often use to think about that question. Honda Motor shares most recently closed at ¥1,578, with returns of 2.7% over the last week and month, 1.3% year to date, and 19.1%, 63.9% and 92.3% over the past 1, 3 and 5 years respectively, which may have caught the attention of long term holders and new investors alike. Recent coverage has focused...
NasdaqGS:NBIS
NasdaqGS:NBISSoftware

Nebius Group Targets Early Nvidia Vera Rubin Deployment For AI Clients

Nebius Group, ticker NasdaqGS:NBIS, plans to be among the first cloud providers to commercialize Nvidia’s Vera Rubin NVL72 AI infrastructure. The company is preparing to roll out this next generation AI hardware into its cloud offering, with benchmark validated and regionally deployed solutions. The move is aimed at enterprise users that need high performance AI workloads with attention to regulatory and latency requirements. Nebius Group runs a cloud platform focused on AI workloads, so...
TSE:5332
TSE:5332Building

Assessing TOTO (TSE:5332) Valuation After Earnings Show Sales Growth But Weaker Profitability

Why TOTO’s latest earnings matter for current shareholders TOTO (TSE:5332) recently posted earnings for the nine months to December 31, 2025, with slightly higher sales alongside lower net income and earnings per share compared with the same period a year earlier. For investors already following the stock, this mix of top line growth and weaker profitability raises practical questions about margins, cost pressures, and how the business is translating sales into earnings as the current fiscal...
NYSE:WELL
NYSE:WELLHealth Care REITs

Assessing Whether Welltower (WELL) Still Looks Undervalued After Strong Recent Returns

What recent performance tells you about Welltower (WELL) With no single headline event driving attention today, investors are looking at Welltower (WELL) through its recent returns and fundamentals, starting with a last close of US$187.43 and a 1 day return of about a 0.5% decline. Over the past week the stock shows a 2.1% gain, while both month and year to date returns sit near 0.3%. Over the past 3 months, the move is about 1.7%, and the 1 year total return is roughly 35.9%. See our latest...
NYSE:VFC
NYSE:VFCLuxury

Is It Time To Reassess VF Corp (VFC) After Brand Portfolio Shake Up And Price Slide

If you are wondering whether V.F at around US$20.51 is a bargain or a value trap, you are not alone. This article walks through what the current price could mean for long term investors. The stock has returned 2.5% over the last 7 days and 12.9% over the last month. However, the 1 year return of a 14.8% decline and the 70.3% decline over 5 years show a very different picture for longer term holders. Recent attention on V.F has focused on how the company is repositioning its brand portfolio...
ASX:MAF
ASX:MAFCapital Markets

ASX Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership February 2026

As the Australian market shows signs of recovery with a potential 1% advance, investors are closely watching how the Reserve Bank of Australia's anticipated rate hike will impact broader economic conditions. In this environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often indicate strong confidence from those who know the business best, providing a layer of resilience amidst market fluctuations.
ASX:CUV
ASX:CUVBiotechs

Exploring 3 High Growth Tech Stocks in Australia

The Australian stock market is experiencing a potential rebound, with shares expected to rise by over 1% following recent sell-offs, as investors anticipate the Reserve Bank of Australia's impending interest rate hike decision. In this dynamic environment, high-growth tech stocks can offer intriguing opportunities for investors seeking innovation and resilience amidst economic shifts and evolving global strategies.