SHSE:688080
SHSE:688080Communications

Undiscovered Gems in Asia to Explore This January 2026

As we step into January 2026, the Asian markets are capturing attention with a surge in small-cap stocks, mirroring global trends where these shares have outpaced their larger counterparts. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising opportunities requires a keen eye for companies that exhibit resilience and adaptability amid evolving economic landscapes.
TWSE:5225
TWSE:5225Consumer Durables

3 Asian Dividend Stocks To Consider With Up To 9.7% Yield

As global markets experience varied performances, with notable gains in regions like Japan and China, investors are increasingly turning their attention to the robust opportunities presented by Asian dividend stocks. In light of these market dynamics, selecting dividend stocks that offer strong yields and stability can be an effective strategy for those looking to enhance portfolio income while navigating current economic conditions.
NYSE:CNC
NYSE:CNCHealthcare

Centene (CNC) Valuation Check After Recent Share Price Momentum Shift

Why Centene (CNC) Is Back on Investors’ Radar Centene (CNC) has drawn fresh attention after a period of contrasting returns, with gains over the past month and past 3 months sitting beside a negative 1 year total return and multi year declines. See our latest analysis for Centene. With the share price at US$46.17, Centene’s recent 30 day share price return of 14.14% and 90 day gain of 29.55% sit against a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 26.89%. This suggests near term momentum has...
NasdaqGS:VNOM
NasdaqGS:VNOMOil and Gas

Does Viper Energy's (VNOM) 75% Cash Return Pledge Redefine Its Permian Royalty Investment Story?

Recently, Viper Energy highlighted its position as a Permian-focused royalty operator with approximately 86,000 net royalty acres and a commitment to return at least 75% of cash available for distribution to shareholders via dividends and buybacks. This royalty-heavy, low-operating-risk model, paired with an emphasis on substantial ongoing cash returns and growth-focused mineral acquisitions, sets Viper apart from traditional upstream producers. Now we’ll examine how Viper’s pledge to return...
NYSE:SWX
NYSE:SWXGas Utilities

Evaluating Southwest Gas Holdings (SWX) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum

Event context and recent performance Southwest Gas Holdings (SWX) has attracted investor attention after recent share price moves, with the stock showing positive returns over the past week, month, past 3 months, year, and on a 3 year and 5 year basis. See our latest analysis for Southwest Gas Holdings. With the latest share price at $83.53, Southwest Gas Holdings has seen momentum build, with a 7.74% 90 day share price return, a 1 year total shareholder return of 23.59%, and a 5 year total...
NYSE:KEY
NYSE:KEYBanks

Assessing KeyCorp (KEY) Valuation As Shares Trade Near Estimated Fair Value And Peer P/E Premium

Why KeyCorp is on investors’ radar today KeyCorp (KEY) has recently drawn fresh attention from investors as its share price performance and current valuation metrics prompt a closer look at how the Cleveland based bank is positioned in the market. See our latest analysis for KeyCorp. At a share price of US$20.95, recent moves have been mixed, with a 1 day share price return of 0.48% and a 90 day share price return of 24.85%. Meanwhile, the 1 year total shareholder return of 21.05% points to...
ASX:DMP
ASX:DMPHospitality

Assessing Domino's Pizza Enterprises (ASX:DMP) Valuation After New Leadership Appointments And Turnaround Focus

Domino's Pizza Enterprises (ASX:DMP) has refreshed its senior ranks, appointing Merrill Pereyra as CEO for Australia and New Zealand and expanding CFO George Saoud’s remit to include Group Chief Operating Officer responsibilities. See our latest analysis for Domino's Pizza Enterprises. The leadership reshuffle comes after a strong 90 day share price return of 53.43% to A$23.26. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 18.29% and 5 year total shareholder return of 70.69% point to longer...
ASX:XRO
ASX:XROSoftware

Assessing Xero’s Valuation As New AI Analytics And JAX Push Its Small Business Platform Forward

Xero (ASX:XRO) has launched new AI powered analytics globally, building on its 2024 Syft acquisition to embed dashboards, cash flow tools, and AI driven financial insights directly into its small business accounting platform. See our latest analysis for Xero. Despite the launch of its AI analytics and earlier announcements such as JAX, Xero’s 90 day share price return of 30.49% and 1 year total shareholder return of 35.02% both sit in negative territory. The 3 year total shareholder return of...
NYSE:ELAN
NYSE:ELANPharmaceuticals

Elanco (ELAN) Sets US$1.10 Billion Innovation Goal by 2026 Is Its Risk‑Reward Profile Evolving?

Elanco Animal Health recently presented at the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, where CEO Jeffrey Simmons and CFO Robert VanHimbergen outlined the company’s long-term innovation and financial targets. The company is aiming for US$1.10 billion in innovation revenue by 2026, backed by expected blockbuster approvals and EBITDA margin expansion, while pushing deeper into pet, cattle, and poultry markets with new dermatology and parasiticide products. We’ll now...
NYSE:WY
NYSE:WYSpecialized REITs

Is Analyst Optimism Revealing the Real Strength of Weyerhaeuser's (WY) Timberland-Centric Model?

Recently, analysts reiterated positive views on Weyerhaeuser’s business model, emphasizing its timberland, carbon credits, and recreation income streams alongside its low leverage and portfolio optimization efforts. This focus on relatively scarce timberland assets and expected improvement in funds from operations underscores how Weyerhaeuser’s business mix may help cushion sector headwinds. Next, we’ll examine how this renewed analyst confidence in Weyerhaeuser’s resilient,...
NYSE:SN
NYSE:SNConsumer Durables

Is SharkNinja (SN) Quietly Recasting Its Investment Story Around Capital‑Markets Expertise?

Earlier in January 2026, SharkNinja, Inc. added veteran investment banker Jason Wortendyke to its Board and Compensation Committee and presented at the ICR Conference 2026 in Orlando, underscoring its ongoing engagement with investors and governance depth. This high-profile board appointment, combined with recent media attention on SharkNinja’s operational momentum, highlights how capital-markets expertise is becoming increasingly central to the company’s growth story. Now, we’ll examine how...
NasdaqGS:AEVA
NasdaqGS:AEVAElectronic

Aeva Technologies (AEVA) Is Up 21.8% After NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion LiDAR Win And LG Innotek Pact

Aeva Technologies recently announced that its FMCW 4D LiDAR has been selected for NVIDIA’s DRIVE Hyperion autonomous vehicle platform and unveiled the Omni short-range 4D LiDAR sensor developed with LG Innotek for applications spanning autonomous vehicles, drones, robotics, warehouse automation, defense, and smart infrastructure. Together, the NVIDIA platform selection and the LG Innotek manufacturing partnership highlight Aeva’s push to move its LiDAR-on-chip technology from development...
NasdaqGS:NWSA
NasdaqGS:NWSAMedia

Is News Corp (NWSA) Pricing Fair After Reassessment Of Its Traditional And Digital Media Mix

If you are wondering whether News at US$26.79 is giving you a fair deal, the key question is how its current price lines up against what the business might reasonably be worth. The stock has returned 1.4% over the last 7 days, 2.8% over 30 days and 2.3% year to date, while the 1 year return of a 2.1% decline contrasts with a 45.7% gain over 3 years and 46.6% over 5 years. Recent coverage of News has focused on how investors are reassessing traditional media exposure alongside its digital...
NYSE:HPQ
NYSE:HPQTech

How Investors May Respond To HP (HPQ) Expanding Its AI-Centric PC and Gaming Ecosystem

At CES 2026, HP Inc. unveiled a broad slate of AI-centric products, including the EliteBoard G1a keyboard-based AI PC, new EliteBook X G2 business laptops, refreshed OmniBook consumer systems, and an integrated HyperX gaming brand, all aimed at more flexible work, richer entertainment, and AI-accelerated productivity. By pushing AI capabilities directly into devices ranging from enterprise PCs to gaming laptops and printers, HP is trying to reposition itself around professional fulfilment...
OB:DNB
OB:DNBBanks

Assessing DNB Bank’s Valuation After Euro Covered Bond Success And Ongoing Share Buy Back

DNB’s funding moves and buy back in focus DNB Bank (OB:DNB) is in the spotlight after DNB Boligkreditt placed its first euro covered bond of the year at a tight spread, and the parent bank continued its previously announced share buy back programme. See our latest analysis for DNB Bank. The latest moves around funding and the ongoing buy back come after a period of steady share price gains, with a 90 day share price return of 3.4% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 27.9%, suggesting...
NYSE:DHT
NYSE:DHTOil and Gas

A Look At DHT Holdings (DHT) Valuation After Recent VLCC Delivery And Vessel Sales

Recent fleet moves at DHT Holdings (DHT) are drawing attention, with the company selling two vessels for US$101.6 million while simultaneously taking delivery of the new VLCC DHT Antelope, which is now trading on the spot market. See our latest analysis for DHT Holdings. These fleet moves come as crude shipping sentiment has firmed, with DHT Holdings' share price at US$13.72 and recent momentum reflected in a 9.76% 1 month share price return and a 28.34% 1 year total shareholder return,...