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Shiyue Daotian Group Co., Ltd. (SEHK:9676) began repurchasing shares on January 19, 2026 under a June 26, 2025 shareholder mandate, allowing buybacks of up to 42,181,943 H shares, or 10% of its issued H share capital, funded from legally available resources. The repurchase program is expected to lift net asset value and/or earnings per share, underscoring management’s willingness to return capital within existing legal and corporate constraints. We will examine how the commencement of this...

United Bankshares (UBSI) just released fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, reporting higher net interest income and net income year over year. The company also completed a 700,000 share repurchase tranche totaling US$27.37 million. See our latest analysis for United Bankshares. The latest results and buyback update arrive after a period of improving momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 10.26% and a 90 day share price return of 17.58% relative to the current US$42.33 level...

If you are wondering whether United Parcel Service shares are priced fairly or if the recent level offers value, this article walks through what the numbers are really saying about the stock. The share price recently closed at US$106.22, with returns of 5.1% over the last 30 days and 2.0% over the past year, while the 3 year and 5 year returns of 34.5% and 20.1% declines give longer term holders a different experience. Recent headlines around United Parcel Service have focused on its role in...

TechnipFMC (FTI) shares are in focus after the company launched a €2.00b buyback program that coincides with fresh institutional stakes, a combination now shaping sentiment around margins and the overall outlook. See our latest analysis for TechnipFMC. The buyback and fresh institutional interest come on top of strong recent momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 17.78% and a 90 day share price return of 33.11%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 85.92% and very large 5 year total...

Dividend launch and capital return shift ePlus (PLUS) has introduced its first quarterly dividend while keeping its share repurchase program in place, marking a new phase in capital return that investors may monitor closely. See our latest analysis for ePlus. Against this backdrop, ePlus shares closed at US$85.81, with a 17.06% 90 day share price return and a 5 year total shareholder return of 85.97%, while the new dividend and a recent omnibus shelf registration filing add fresh context to...

Duke Energy (DUK) is back in focus after recent analyst commentary highlighted how its power assets between Virginia and Georgia intersect with rising electricity demand tied to data center growth and Virginia’s energy importing role. See our latest analysis for Duke Energy. The recent focus on Duke Energy’s position between Virginia and Georgia comes as the stock posts a 3.33% year to date share price return and an 11.08% total shareholder return over one year. However, the negative 2.00%...

Why the latest Sao Jorge drilling update matters for GoldMining (TSX:GOLD) GoldMining (TSX:GOLD) has released fresh assay results from its 2025 drilling program at the Sao Jorge Project in Brazil, highlighting deep intercepts and new targets that extend known mineralization around the existing deposit. For you as a shareholder or prospect, the key takeaway is that these results come from diamond core drilling below and along the trend of the current mineral resource estimate, alongside follow...

Cullen/Frost Bankers (CFR) is back in focus after reporting fourth quarter and full year 2025 results that topped analyst expectations for both earnings and revenue, supported by organic growth driven by Texas. See our latest analysis for Cullen/Frost Bankers. The recent results, dividend affirmation and new US$300m buyback have come alongside a 30 day share price return of 7.53% and 90 day share price return of 11.78%, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 62.66% points to momentum...

Yamaha (TSE:7951) has been drawing attention after a period in which the shares show mixed returns, with gains over the past year but weaker performance over the past 3 years and 5 years. See our latest analysis for Yamaha. With the share price at ¥1,135.5 and a 90 day share price return of 14.41%, Yamaha’s momentum over the last quarter contrasts with its weaker 3 year and 5 year total shareholder returns. If Yamaha has you looking at the broader music and audio space, it can also be a good...

First Financial Bankshares (FFIN) has put a long planned leadership handover into effect, with 22 year company veteran David Bailey taking over as President and CEO, while former CEO F. Scott Dueser becomes Executive Chairman. See our latest analysis for First Financial Bankshares. The leadership change comes after a period where the share price has shown short term momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 6.0% and a 90 day share price return of 3.82%. However, the 1 year total...

Hyatt Hotels (H) is facing fresh legal scrutiny after a class action complaint in San Diego alleged violations of multiple California labor laws. This development raises questions for investors about potential financial exposure and brand impact. See our latest analysis for Hyatt Hotels. The class action filing comes as Hyatt Hotels' share price has eased in the short term, with a 1 day share price return of a 1.8% decline and a 30 day share price return of a 5.6% decline, while a 90 day...

In January 2026, H&R Block, Inc. added three seasoned executives, Geralyn R. Breig, Christian H. Charnaux, and Stephanie C. Plaines, to its Board of Directors, assigning them to key Audit, Compensation, and Governance committees. The trio’s backgrounds in consumer brands, large-scale growth, and finance suggest H&R Block is prioritizing innovation in client experience and omnichannel service delivery at the board level. We’ll now examine how the infusion of growth, brand, and financial...

Montage Gold Corp. reported that construction at its Koné gold project in Côte d'Ivoire continues to advance rapidly, with all 14 CIL tanks erected, the oxide sizer largely completed about four months ahead of schedule, ball mill civil works finished, and roughly US$545,000,000 of the planned upfront capital now committed. Beyond construction, the company has significantly expanded its drilling programmes and completed a fully occupied resettlement village, underscoring how project execution...

Assessing Adtalem Global Education’s Recent Share Performance Adtalem Global Education (ATGE) has drawn investor attention after a mixed stretch, with the share price slipping about 4% over the past day and 12% over the past week, despite stronger longer term returns. See our latest analysis for Adtalem Global Education. The recent pullback sits against a mixed picture, with a 12.39% 7 day share price decline and a largely flat year to date share price return of 0.88%. The 3 year total...

In January 2026, Harbin Electric Company Limited issued earnings guidance indicating that net profit attributable to shareholders for 2025 is expected to be approximately RMB 2,650 million, compared with about RMB 1,686 million a year earlier. The company attributed this anticipated profit increase mainly to higher operating revenue in 2025 and further improvements in product profitability, highlighting a stronger earnings mix. We will now examine how this guidance, underpinned by higher...

Texas Pacific Land (TPL) has drawn fresh attention after committing US$50 million to a partnership with Bolt Data & Energy to build large-scale data center campuses on its West Texas land. See our latest analysis for Texas Pacific Land. The new data center partnership comes as Texas Pacific Land’s share price sits at US$348.36, with a 30 day share price return of 16.91% and a 90 day gain of 14.29%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return is a 21.11% loss, contrasting with a 69.47% gain...

LPL Financial Holdings (LPLA) is back in focus after reporting record adjusted earnings and record total assets for Q4 and full year 2025, supported by advisor growth and recent acquisitions. See our latest analysis for LPL Financial Holdings. LPL Financial’s recent earnings beat, record US$2.4b in assets under management, and affirmed dividend come after a modest 1 year total shareholder return of 0.43% and a much stronger 3 year total shareholder return of 55.78%. This suggests long term...

Wingstop (WING) is back in focus as investors weigh its recent share performance against its current fundamentals, including US$682.98 million in revenue and US$174.259 million in net income over the latest reported year. See our latest analysis for Wingstop. At a share price of US$265.43, Wingstop’s recent 90 day share price return of 11.84% contrasts with a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 12.21%, so shorter term momentum has been firmer than the longer term picture. If Wingstop’s...

Commvault Systems (CVLT) sent mixed signals to the market after third quarter results topped expectations, but fiscal 2026 revenue guidance fell short, sparking a sharp sell off despite buybacks and new Google Cloud product updates. See our latest analysis for Commvault Systems. The earnings beat, softer fiscal 2026 guidance and ongoing buybacks have all fed straight into the price action, with a 7 day share price return of 33.75% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of 46.21%...

In late January 2026, analysts at Piper Sandler, Wells Fargo and Jefferies updated their views on Crescent Energy, reaffirming positive stances while adjusting their assessments of the company’s prospects amid a pressured oil backdrop. Together, these reports spotlight Crescent Energy’s post-divestiture execution and capital allocation discipline, putting management’s ability to strengthen the balance sheet and asset base under a brighter spotlight. We’ll now examine how this cluster of...

Goldman Sachs has upgraded BioNTech (BNTX) to Buy, highlighting its focus on next generation immuno oncology, antibody drug conjugates, and several late stage data readouts expected in 2026 as key factors that could influence investor interest. See our latest analysis for BioNTech. At a share price of US$113.75, BioNTech has a 30 day share price return of 17.64% and year to date share price return of 17.64%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 5.07% and 3 year total shareholder...

Nippon Prologis REIT, Inc. has announced a semi-annual dividend of ¥1,708.00 per share, payable on August 17, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of May 28, 2026 and a record date of May 31, 2026, reflecting a reduction from its previous payout level. This dividend decrease is especially important for income-focused investors in REITs, for whom shifts in distribution policy can signal changing cash flow priorities. With this dividend reduction as a focal point, we will examine how the...

Colliers announced that its Canadian engineering platform, Englobe Corporation, has acquired Alberta-based multidiscipline engineering consulting firm Tetranex Solutions Inc., while in France Ludovic Delaisse has taken over as CEO with Antoine Derville remaining Chairman as of January 23, 2026. The Tetranex deal marks Colliers’ entry into the energy sector and broadens its engineering footprint, potentially reshaping how investors view its diversified services model. Next, we’ll examine how...

State Street Corporation recently announced two Middle East expansion moves: a support agreement with Abu Dhabi Investment Office to open a new Al Ain operating center and a strategic alliance with QNB Group to develop a new custody servicing model in Qatar. Beyond regional growth, these initiatives deepen State Street’s role in local market infrastructure, talent development, and institutional-grade custody across the Gulf. Next, we’ll explore how this regional build-out in Abu Dhabi and...