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NasdaqGS:MTCH
NasdaqGS:MTCHInteractive Media and Services

Match Group Q4 Beat And Dividend Hike Support Tinder Reset Story

Match Group reported Q4 results that were ahead of expectations and highlighted progress in its ongoing transformation of the business. The company announced a 5% increase to its quarterly dividend, pointing to continued confidence in cash generation and capital returns. Management also outlined product changes at Tinder that are intended to support long term sustainability, even if they weigh on near term revenue. Match Group (NasdaqGS: MTCH) is trading at $28.9, with the share price...
TSX:KNT
TSX:KNTMetals and Mining

Is K92 Mining (TSX:KNT) Using 2026 Guidance To Recast Its Tier‑One Growth Ambitions?

K92 Mining Inc. recently issued 2026 production guidance, forecasting 190,000 to 225,000 ounces of gold equivalent, up from its record 2025 output, and confirmed it will release fourth-quarter 2025 financial results on March 2, 2026. The new guidance, paired with progress toward Tier 1 mid-tier producer ambitions and a maiden resource at the Blue Lake copper-gold project, highlights how K92 is layering growth options around its core Kainantu operations. Next, we assess how this higher 2026...
NasdaqGS:VICR
NasdaqGS:VICRElectrical

How Investors May Respond To Vicor (VICR) Technical Breakout And Improving Earnings Profile

Recent analysis of Vicor Corporation highlighted the company’s strong technical momentum, with its shares fitting a strict Minervini Trend Template alongside year-over-year earnings per share growth and improving profitability. These developments underscore how Vicor’s modular power-conversion solutions and operational progress are increasingly aligning investor attention with its role in high-performance data center, telecom, industrial, and automotive applications. We’ll now examine how...
HLSE:FORTUM
HLSE:FORTUMElectric Utilities

Fortum Oyj (HLSE:FORTUM) Margin Compression Challenges Bullish Quality Earnings Narrative

Fortum Oyj (HLSE:FORTUM) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of €1.4b and basic EPS of €0.27, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of €5.0b and EPS of €0.85 that sit against a five year annualised earnings decline of 21.4%. Over the past few quarters, revenue has ranged from €929m to €1.6b while quarterly EPS moved between €0.06 and €0.40. On a trailing basis, margins eased from 19.8% to 17.3%. This sets a mixed backdrop for the current €19.88 share price and a 4.71% dividend...
NasdaqGS:MRTN
NasdaqGS:MRTNTransportation

Do Weaker 2025 Margins Hint At A Strategic Shift In Marten Transport’s (MRTN) Business Model?

Marten Transport, Ltd. reported past fourth-quarter 2025 results with sales of US$210.11 million and net income of US$3.7 million, both lower than the prior year, along with diluted EPS of US$0.05 from continuing operations. For the full year 2025, the company’s sales fell to US$883.65 million and net income to US$17.44 million, highlighting pressure on both revenue and profitability across the period. With earnings per share compressed over both the quarter and full year, we’ll now examine...
NYSE:COHR
NYSE:COHRElectronic

Coherent Refocuses On Datacenter Growth After Bystronic Sale And Debt Cut

Coherent (NYSE:COHR) has completed the sale of its Tools for Materials Processing unit to Bystronic. Management plans to use the proceeds to reduce debt and concentrate on core markets, including datacenter and communications. The transaction represents a reshaping of Coherent's business mix beyond the usual quarterly earnings developments. For you as an investor, this move helps clarify what Coherent wants to be known for going forward. The company operates across photonics and electronic...
NYSE:HRI
NYSE:HRITrade Distributors

Herc Holdings Board Change As Engquist Exit Meets Valuation Discount

Herc Holdings (NYSE:HRI) director John M. Engquist has chosen not to stand for re-election at the company’s 2026 annual meeting. Engquist is a long-serving board member, and his decision represents a planned change in Herc’s board composition. The company has not cited any disagreement related to his departure from the board. Herc Holdings operates in the equipment rental sector, supplying machinery and related services to customers that rely on access to equipment rather than ownership...
NasdaqGS:WFRD
NasdaqGS:WFRDEnergy Services

A Look At Weatherford International (WFRD) Valuation After Earnings Beat And Dividend Increase

Weatherford International (WFRD) just cleared a key hurdle for investors, reporting fourth quarter earnings that topped Wall Street profit and revenue estimates while also pairing those results with a recent 10% dividend increase. See our latest analysis for Weatherford International. The recent 3.9% 1 day share price return and 18.7% year to date share price return to US$95.99 have come alongside the earnings beat and dividend increase, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 50.2% and...
OB:VAR
OB:VAROil and Gas

Assessing Vår Energi (OB:VAR) Valuation After Q4 2025 Dividend Approval And Strong Production Update

Vår Energi (OB:VAR) is back in focus after shareholders approved a Q4 2025 dividend of NOK 1.209 per share, alongside recently reported production figures for the quarter and full year. See our latest analysis for Vår Energi. Those Q4 production figures and the approved Q4 2025 dividend come as the share price sits at NOK33.49, with a modest 1-day share price return of 0.51% but a stronger 1-year total shareholder return of 16.61% and 3-year total shareholder return of 74.96%. This suggests...
ENXTBR:ARGX
ENXTBR:ARGXBiotechs

Assessing Argenx (ENXTBR:ARGX) Valuation After Vyvgart Priority Review And Upbeat Analyst Upgrades

argenx (ENXTBR:ARGX) is back in focus after the FDA accepted priority review for an expanded Vyvgart application, alongside fresh analyst commentary pointing to strong Vyvgart sales momentum and higher long term revenue assumptions. See our latest analysis for argenx. At a share price of €717.6, argenx has seen a 4.97% 1 month share price return. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 11.92% and 3 year total shareholder return of 104.04% point to momentum that has built over a longer period,...
NYSE:WFC
NYSE:WFCBanks

Wells Fargo (WFC) Valuation Check As Analysts Back Growth After Regulatory Limits Ease

Recent analyst commentary has put Wells Fargo (WFC) back in focus after regulators lifted long standing balance sheet constraints, allowing the bank to resume asset growth and shift from a defensive posture. See our latest analysis for Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo's recent regulatory relief, fresh fixed income issuance, CEO pay decision and AI leadership hire have all landed during a period where the 90 day share price return of 6.16% contrasts with a year to date share price return of 3.04%...
NasdaqGS:BSY
NasdaqGS:BSYSoftware

A Look At Bentley Systems (BSY) Valuation After Recent Share Price Weakness

Context for Bentley Systems after recent share performance Bentley Systems (BSY) has seen its share price weaken recently, with returns of about 7% over the past day, 14% over the week, and 17% over the month. This performance has put the stock on many investors’ radar. See our latest analysis for Bentley Systems. At a share price of US$31.79, Bentley Systems’ recent 30-day share price return of 16.67% decline and 90-day share price return of 34.43% decline line up with a 1-year total...
OM:ESSITY B
OM:ESSITY BHousehold Products

Essity Expands North American Feminine Care Footprint With Edgewell Deal

Essity has completed the acquisition of Edgewell Personal Care’s feminine care business. The deal adds brands such as Carefree, Stayfree, o.b., and Playtex to Essity’s portfolio in North America. The transaction strengthens Essity’s position in the high margin feminine hygiene segment in the U.S. and wider North American market. Essity, traded as OM:ESSITY B, is leaning further into personal care categories that carry higher margins, with a current share price of SEK273.8. The company is...
NasdaqGS:ADBE
NasdaqGS:ADBESoftware

Adobe And Cognizant AI Alliance Meets Weak Share Price And Valuation Gap

Adobe and Cognizant have expanded their partnership to help large enterprises use generative AI for end to end content creation. The collaboration focuses on integrating AI into content supply chains, from ideation through compliance, localization and delivery. The initiative targets scaled, industry specific deployment of AI to support real world creative and marketing workflows. Adobe (NasdaqGS: ADBE) is pushing deeper into enterprise workflows with this expanded Cognizant partnership, as...
XTRA:VOW3
XTRA:VOW3Auto

Porsche 718 EV Doubts Put Spotlight On Volkswagen Valuation And EV Priorities

Porsche, part of Volkswagen, is reportedly considering cancelling its planned electric 718 Boxster and Cayman models. The rethink follows development delays and higher than expected expenses around the program. The potential shift comes as Porsche's new CEO Michael Leiters reviews the electric product roadmap and cost base. For Volkswagen (XTRA:VOW3), any change to Porsche's electric rollout touches a key part of the wider group's EV ambitions. The shares most recently traded at €106.0,...
ASX:AIH
ASX:AIHMachinery

Undiscovered Gems in Australia to Explore February 2026

As the Australian market faces headwinds from a recent Reserve Bank rate hike and global tech sell-offs, small-cap stocks are navigating a challenging landscape. In this environment, identifying promising opportunities involves looking for companies with robust fundamentals and potential resilience to economic shifts.
ASX:ACW
ASX:ACWBiotechs

Actinogen Medical And 2 Other Top-Tier ASX Penny Stocks

The Australian market is facing headwinds as the Reserve Bank's recent rate hike and global tech sell-offs weigh on investor sentiment, with ASX 200 futures indicating a potential downturn. Despite these challenges, opportunities persist in the form of penny stocks, which offer unique investment prospects due to their lower price points and potential for growth. While the term "penny stocks" might seem outdated, these smaller or newer companies can present significant upside when backed by...
CPSE:EMBLA
CPSE:EMBLAMedical Equipment

Embla Medical Hf (CPSE:EMBLA) TTM Earnings Growth Slows Against Bullish Long Term Narrative

Embla Medical hf (CPSE:EMBLA) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$256.7 million and basic EPS of US$0.058, on trailing twelve month revenue of US$928.7 million and EPS of US$0.196 that frame the latest print. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move from US$224.8 million and EPS of roughly US$0.044 in Q4 2024 to US$256.7 million and EPS of US$0.058 in Q4 2025, with trailing net income rising from US$68.3 million to US$83.3 million. This sets up a story where...
NasdaqGS:WDC
NasdaqGS:WDCTech

Is It Too Late To Consider Western Digital (WDC) After Its Near 6x One Year Surge

If you are wondering whether Western Digital's share price still offers value after a strong run, this article walks through what the current market price might be implying. The stock last closed at US$290.24, with returns of 14.9% over the past week, 54.6% over the past month, 54.6% year to date, and a very large 1-year gain that is close to 6x and a 3-year gain that is close to 8x. These sharp moves have kept Western Digital on many investors' watchlists, as the share price action itself...
NasdaqGS:USLM
NasdaqGS:USLMBasic Materials

United States Lime And Minerals (USLM) Margin Strength Reinforces Bullish Narratives Despite Q4 EPS Step Down

United States Lime & Minerals (USLM) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$87.9 million, Basic EPS of US$1.07 and net income of US$30.5 million, against a backdrop of trailing twelve month revenue of US$372.7 million and Basic EPS of US$4.69. Over the past year, the company has seen revenue move from US$317.7 million to US$372.7 million, while Basic EPS has gone from US$3.81 to US$4.69. Earnings grew 23.4%, supported by a net profit margin of 36% that leaves profitability...