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West Japan Railway (TSE:9021) has just combined a Q3 2026 earnings call with nine month results to December 31, 2025, along with fresh guidance for the fiscal year ending March 2026. See our latest analysis for West Japan Railway. The earnings release and new guidance appear to have come at a time when momentum in the shares is already building, with a 30 day share price return of 12.73% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 31.45%. If these results have you looking beyond a single railway...

In early February 2026, Sumitomo Electric Industries raised its full-year guidance, projecting net sales of ¥4.90 trillion and profit attributable to owners of parent of ¥320.00 billion, after reporting nine-month sales of ¥3.69 trillion and net income of ¥177.21 billion through December 31, 2025. The company’s upgraded outlook, alongside higher basic earnings per share guidance of ¥410.30 versus ¥294.90 previously, highlights a marked improvement in profitability expectations within the...

Nippon Shokubai (TSE:4114) just released earnings for the nine months to December 31, 2025, reporting sales of ¥299,332 million and net income of ¥14,372 million, with earnings per share edging higher. See our latest analysis for Nippon Shokubai. The latest nine month update appears to have given the share price fresh momentum, with a 1 day share price return of 4.06% and a 90 day share price return of 35.14%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 36.92% and 5 year total shareholder return...

Why Mitsubishi Motors (TSE:7211) is in focus after its latest earnings Mitsubishi Motors (TSE:7211) is back on investors' radar after reporting a net loss of ¥4,489 million for the nine months to December 31, 2025, reversing from net income a year earlier. Sales for the period were ¥1,976,533 million compared with ¥1,989,291 million previously. Basic loss per share from continuing operations reached ¥3.35 versus basic earnings per share of ¥22.8 a year ago. See our latest analysis for...

NOV Inc. recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing revenue of US$2,277 million and a net loss of US$78 million, alongside guidance for a 1% to 3% year-over-year revenue decline in the first quarter of 2026. Despite weaker earnings, NOV has tightened its acquisition criteria, completed a share buyback of 36,959,834 shares for US$544.64 million, and signaled interest in targeted M&A aligned with its core businesses. Next, we’ll examine how NOV’s stricter acquisition approach and...

Mister Car Wash has recently reported that weak same-store sales over the past two years and elevated net debt levels are pressuring its operations and funding flexibility. While returns on capital are improving as management focuses on higher-quality investments, the combination of sluggish traffic and high leverage raises questions about how the business will fund future growth without diluting existing shareholders. Next, we’ll look at how concerns over Mister Car Wash’s high leverage...

The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index experiencing a downturn influenced by weak trade data from China, highlighting global economic interdependencies. As investors navigate these uncertain times, identifying stocks with solid financial foundations becomes crucial. Penny stocks, despite their somewhat outdated name, continue to offer intriguing opportunities for those seeking growth potential in smaller or newer companies. In this article, we explore several...

Granite Construction announced in January 2026 that it had been selected to rehabilitate an eight-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 101 near King City in Monterey County, California, a federally funded infrastructure project estimated at about US$20,000,000 and scheduled to run from late first quarter 2026 to first quarter 2027. An interesting aspect of this contract is Granite’s plan to supply roughly 37,830 tons of asphalt from its own Coalinga Asphalt Plant, highlighting the company’s...

The United Kingdom's market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 index experiencing declines due to weak trade data from China and falling commodity prices impacting major companies. In such uncertain times, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income, making them an attractive option for investors seeking reliable returns amidst market fluctuations.

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With its stock down 3.3% over the past three months, it is easy to disregard Boxer Retail (JSE:BOX). However, stock...

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As the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index reaches a new intraday high, optimism about the eurozone economy is buoying investor sentiment despite recent market volatility. In this environment, small-cap stocks in Europe are gaining attention, particularly those with strong fundamentals and insider activity that may signal confidence in their potential.

What Pulse Biosciences’ Recent Move Might Be Telling You Pulse Biosciences (PLSE) has attracted fresh attention after a sharp recent move in its share price, with short term returns outpacing its past year performance and prompting investors to reassess the risk and reward trade off. See our latest analysis for Pulse Biosciences. The 51.6% 1 day share price return, on top of a 35.4% 90 day share price return and a 55.0% year to date share price return, contrasts with a 7.2% decline in 1...

FedEx (FDX) has been in focus after a sharp move higher, as investors rotated into industrial names and looked ahead to the company’s 2026 Investor Day along with its upcoming multi-year efficiency and pricing plan. See our latest analysis for FedEx. The recent jump sits on top of a broader upswing, with a 90 day share price return of 45.43% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 47.60%. This suggests momentum has been building as FedEx rolls out new digital tools, data partnerships, fresh...

The European market has recently shown resilience, with the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index reaching new highs, supported by optimism about the eurozone economy despite global market volatility. In this context, identifying high-growth tech stocks involves looking for companies that can navigate current economic conditions and leverage technological advancements to sustain their growth trajectory.

Piper Sandler Companies recently reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with Q4 revenue of US$666.99 million and net income of US$113.97 million, and declared both a US$5.00 per share special dividend and a US$0.70 quarterly dividend payable in March 2026. The company paired these results with a four-for-one stock split and the ongoing build-out of its investment banking platform, including the acquisition of G Squared and senior hires in energy and power. Against this...

In recent commentary, Vita Coco Company highlighted its evolution into a profitable global functional hydration brand built on an asset-light supply chain, supported by strong guidance for 2025 and growing international reach. An interesting angle for investors is how Vita Coco’s underdog roots, partnership with Keurig Dr Pepper, and disciplined expansion have created a scalable platform for new products and markets. With this backdrop, we’ll examine how Vita Coco’s asset-light supply...

As the pan-European STOXX Europe 600 Index reaches new highs, optimism about the eurozone economy seems to be bolstering investor sentiment despite recent market volatility. In this environment, identifying stocks that are potentially undervalued can provide intriguing opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on favorable economic conditions and sector rotations.

Principal Financial Group is approaching an upcoming earnings report with analysts expecting quarterly earnings per share of US$2.23 and revenues of US$4.11 billion, both higher than the same period a year earlier. Despite JPMorgan downgrading the stock from Overweight to Neutral in the past, the bank highlighted Principal’s stronger business mix, lower tail risk, higher return on equity, and better free cash flow versus many life insurance peers, with potential upside from healthier asset...