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NasdaqGS:PRGS
NasdaqGS:PRGSSoftware

Is It Time To Reconsider Progress Software (PRGS) After Its 1 Year Share Price Slump?

If you are wondering whether Progress Software is attractively priced or not, this article will walk through what the numbers are really saying about its current valuation. The stock closed at US$40.92, with returns of 3.6% decline over 7 days, 4.7% decline over 30 days, 0.4% decline year to date, 28.6% decline over 1 year, 26.2% decline over 3 years, and 1.7% gain over 5 years. This gives you a sense of how sentiment around risk and opportunity has shifted over different timeframes. Recent...
TSE:4188
TSE:4188Chemicals

Japan Ethylene Decarbonization Alliance Could Be A Game Changer For Mitsubishi Chemical Group (TSE:4188)

Asahi Kasei, Mitsui Chemicals, and Mitsubishi Chemical Group have formed a joint operating entity to decarbonize and consolidate ethylene production in western Japan, backed by selection for METI’s Fiscal 2025 HtA Support Program and a ¥21.20 billion investment plan including subsidies. A particularly interesting aspect is the planned use of Asahi Kasei’s Revolefin™ technology to produce bioethanol-based, lower-carbon ethylene and propylene, potentially reshaping how basic chemicals are...
ASX:APX
ASX:APXIT

Appen (ASX:APX) Is Up 55.5% After Generative AI And China Fuel Quarterly Turnaround - Has The Bull Case Changed?

Appen’s December quarter update reported 10% year-on-year revenue growth, sharp improvement in underlying EBITDA, and strong contributions from generative AI projects and its fast-growing China business, while it also appointed Jaime Frasca and Leanne Ralph as Joint Company Secretaries following Carl Middlehurst’s resignation in January 2026. A key highlight was Appen China exiting the quarter with an annualised revenue run rate above A$135,000,000, underscoring the scale of demand tied to...
OM:LOOMIS
OM:LOOMISCommercial Services

Assessing Loomis (OM:LOOMIS) Valuation As Loomis Pay Expands European Digital Payments Reach

Loomis event: European payments push with Castles Technology Loomis (OM:LOOMIS) is in focus after its Loomis Pay division selected Castles Technology to supply Android payment devices, supporting an expansion of its POS and digital payment services across Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Spain. This move links Loomis more directly to card and digital payment flows across several European markets. It also gives investors a fresh data point on how the group is positioning its secure payment...
NasdaqGM:OLLI
NasdaqGM:OLLIMultiline Retail

Assessing Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings (OLLI) Valuation After Rapid Store Expansion And Solid Same Store Sales

Why Ollie’s recent growth metrics are back in focus Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings (OLLI) is drawing fresh attention as investors react to its double-digit annual store growth and steady same-store sales gains. This has raised questions about how the company’s expansion is affecting the current share price. See our latest analysis for Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings. At a share price of $110.31, Ollie’s has seen a 2.84% 1 day share price gain. Its 90 day share price return of 8.69% and 1...
NasdaqGS:CORZ
NasdaqGS:CORZSoftware

Core Scientific Refocuses On HPC Leasing As Shareholders Block CoreWeave Deal

Core Scientific (NasdaqGS:CORZ) is shifting its focus from bitcoin mining to high performance computing leasing. The company plans to pursue more HPC colocation contracts starting in 2026. Shareholders recently rejected a proposed merger with CoreWeave, keeping Core Scientific independent. Core Scientific, trading at $17.99, is repositioning itself around HPC leasing while still carrying the legacy of its bitcoin mining roots. The stock has returned 23.6% over the past 30 days and 46.6%...
TSX:RCI.B
TSX:RCI.BWireless Telecom

The Bull Case For Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B) Could Change Following Surging Sports Media-Driven Q4 Results

Rogers Communications Inc. reported fourth-quarter 2025 results on January 29, 2026, with sales rising to C$6,172,000,000 and net income increasing to C$743,000,000, alongside a declared quarterly dividend of C$0.50 per share payable on April 2, 2026. Sports and media revenue grew very large year over year, boosted by the Toronto Blue Jays’ postseason run, the MLSE acquisition, and new Warner Bros. Discovery channels, underscoring the growing importance of these assets within Rogers’ broader...
NasdaqCM:ASTH
NasdaqCM:ASTHHealthcare

Astrana Health (ASTH) Is Down 16.3% After Modest 2027 Medicare Advantage Update Proposal - What's Changed

Astrana Health recently came under pressure after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services proposed only modest payment updates for Medicare Advantage in 2027, raising questions about future revenue tied to these plans. Analysts highlight that Astrana Health’s encounter-driven, risk-adjustment-focused care model could help limit the impact of these proposed policy changes while the company prepares to report its 2025 results in early March 2026. We’ll now look at how the Medicare...
NYSE:DECK
NYSE:DECKLuxury

Deckers Outdoor (DECK) Margin Strength Supports Bullish Narratives Despite Slower Growth Forecasts

Deckers Outdoor Q3 2026 Earnings Snapshot Deckers Outdoor (DECK) just posted Q3 2026 results with revenue of US$1.96b and basic EPS of US$3.34, supported by net income of US$481.1m as the latest read on the business. The company reported revenue of US$1.83b and EPS of US$3.01 in Q3 2025 compared with US$1.96b and EPS of US$3.34 in Q3 2026, while trailing twelve month EPS sits at US$7.03 on revenue of US$5.37b. With a trailing net margin of 19.3%, these numbers keep profitability at the center...
NasdaqGS:INSM
NasdaqGS:INSMBiotechs

Should TPIP’s New Clinical Data and Analyst Coverage Require Action From Insmed (INSM) Investors?

Insmed recently announced that it will present four abstracts on its treprostinil palmitil inhalation powder (TPIP) program for pulmonary arterial hypertension at the Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute 2026 congress, including Phase 2b topline results and Phase 3 trial design, and it also received new analyst coverage from Barclays. This combination of fresh clinical insight into TPIP and expanded analyst attention highlights how Insmed’s pulmonary pipeline is gaining increased medical...
TSE:7951
TSE:7951Leisure

Yamaha Finance Leaders Spotlighted As New Creator Tech Fund Opens Opportunities

Yamaha Music Innovations executives have been recognized on Billboard’s 2026 Finance 50 list. The company has launched a major venture capital fund focused on music and creative technologies. These developments highlight Yamaha’s role in supporting the broader creator ecosystem across music and related fields. For investors tracking TSE:7951, this combination of leadership recognition and a new fund illustrates how Yamaha is positioning itself within the music and creator technology space...
NasdaqGS:DRVN
NasdaqGS:DRVNConsumer Services

Do Persistent Negative Returns Mean Driven Brands (DRVN) Is Misusing Its Expansive Auto Service Footprint?

In recent commentary, analysts highlighted that Driven Brands Holdings' large North American auto service network has been held back by weak same-store sales over the past two years, raising questions about its pricing and marketing approach. An important concern is the company’s history of burning cash and recording negative returns on capital, which has prompted fresh scrutiny of whether its expansive footprint can translate into a sustainable business model. Against this backdrop, we’ll...
ASX:KAR
ASX:KAROil and Gas

Is Commonwealth Bank’s Exit Reframing Karoon Energy’s (ASX:KAR) Appeal To Long-Term Institutional Investors?

Commonwealth Bank of Australia and its related entities have notified Karoon Energy that they ceased to be a substantial holder in the company as of 26 January 2026, reducing their voting interest below the required disclosure threshold. This shift in institutional ownership could subtly reshape Karoon Energy’s shareholder base and influence how major investors engage with the offshore-focused producer. We’ll now explore how Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s reduced stake may influence Karoon...