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NZSE:MCY
NZSE:MCYElectric Utilities

Mercury NZ’s Earnings Turnaround And What It Could Mean For Valuation

Mercury NZ’s earnings turnaround Mercury NZ (NZSE:MCY) has swung back to profitability for the half year to December 31, 2025, reporting NZ$20 million in net income versus a net loss a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Mercury NZ. The earnings return to profit comes as Mercury NZ’s share price has softened in recent months, with a 30 day share price return of 3.15% and a 90 day share price return of 5.38%, while the 5 year total shareholder return of 22.07% points to steadier longer...
NasdaqGM:FIVN
NasdaqGM:FIVNSoftware

A Look At Five9 (FIVN) Valuation As Stronger AI Driven Earnings Reset Expectations

Five9 (FIVN) is back in focus after quarterly results came in ahead of market expectations for both revenue and profit, alongside stronger operating margins and faster enterprise AI adoption that helped lift investor confidence. See our latest analysis for Five9. The latest earnings news sits against a weak longer record for holders, with the share price at US$17.74 after a 1 day share price return of 8.18% decline and a 1 year total shareholder return of 57.53% loss, so recent AI driven...
NYSE:VRE
NYSE:VREResidential REITs

Veris Residential (VRE) One Off Gain Dominates Earnings And Reinforces Bearish Leverage Concerns

Veris Residential (VRE) has wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$71.3 million, basic EPS near breakeven at about US$0.00, and a small net loss from continuing operations of US$0.4 million, while trailing twelve month EPS stood at US$0.77 on revenue of US$288.4 million. Over recent periods, the company has seen quarterly revenue range from US$68.1 million in Q3 2024 to US$76.4 million in Q2 2025. Basic EPS moved from a loss of US$0.29 on a trailing basis in Q4 2024 to a profit of US$0.77...
SEHK:522
SEHK:522Semiconductor

Assessing ASMPT (SEHK:522) Valuation After CEO Retirement And Board Changes

CEO retirement and board changes put ASMPT in focus ASMPT (SEHK:522) has drawn investor attention after announcing that long serving Group CEO Robin Gerard Ng Cher Tat will retire and not seek re election as director, with Executive Director Guenter Walter Lauber also set to depart after the upcoming AGM. See our latest analysis for ASMPT. The leadership changes come as ASMPT’s share price has moved to HK$110.3, with a 5.15% 1 day and 50.48% 90 day share price return, while the 1 year total...
NYSE:CBT
NYSE:CBTChemicals

Cabot Expands Asia Circular Carbon Capacity With Tire Pyrolysis Oil Might Change The Case For Investing In Cabot (CBT)

In February 2026, Cabot Corporation confirmed that its plants in Cilegon, Indonesia and Tianjin, China can now produce circular reinforcing carbons using tire pyrolysis oil under the ISCC PLUS mass-balance framework, extending coverage of its EVOLVE Sustainable Solutions platform across Asia Pacific. This expansion gives Cabot circular reinforcing carbon production in all major regions, aligning closely with tire makers’ long-term sustainability targets while supporting a “make-in-region,...
NasdaqCM:ONDS
NasdaqCM:ONDSCommunications

A Look At Ondas (ONDS) Valuation After New Defense And Demining Contract Wins

Ondas (ONDS) is back on traders’ radar after securing a multimillion-dollar Iron Drone Raider order from a NATO country and, through 4M Defense, a demining tender along the Israel Syria border. See our latest analysis for Ondas. Those defense contracts and rising interest around Ondas’ counter drone and demining work have arrived alongside a 1-day share price return of 1.60%, a 7-day gain of 9.45% and a 90-day share price return of 20.73%. The 1-year total shareholder return is very large,...
NYSE:HG
NYSE:HGInsurance

Is It Too Late To Consider Hamilton Insurance Group (HG) After A 75% One-Year Rally?

If you are wondering whether Hamilton Insurance Group is still attractively priced after its recent run, or if you might be late to the story, this article takes a closer look at what the current share price could be implying about value. The stock last closed at US$30.97, with returns of 0.2% over 7 days, 14.2% over 30 days, 13.6% year to date and 74.6% over the past year. This naturally raises questions about how much of the business outlook might already be reflected in the price. Recent...
NasdaqGM:EYPT
NasdaqGM:EYPTPharmaceuticals

EyePoint (EYPT) Valuation Check As New Chief Commercial Officer Joins Ahead Of Potential DURAVYU Launch

EyePoint (EYPT) shares are in focus after the company named Michael Campbell as Chief Commercial Officer, putting an experienced ophthalmology commercial leader in charge of preparing DURAVYU for potential launch. See our latest analysis for EyePoint. The appointment of Michael Campbell comes after a strong short term share price run, with a 1 day share price return of 11.35% and 7 day share price return of 31.92%. However, the year to date share price return shows a 2.35% decline, which...
NasdaqGS:AMZN
NasdaqGS:AMZNMultiline Retail

How Amazon’s Bath & Body Works Deal And US$200 Billion AI Spend At Amazon.com (AMZN) Has Changed Its Investment Story

In February 2026, Bath & Body Works launched its first authorized U.S. storefront on Amazon, offering a curated range of its signature body care and home fragrance products, while Amazon continued to ramp up artificial intelligence, cloud and robotics investment through a planned US$200.00 billion capital expenditure program for 2026. This combination of a major third‑party brand deepening its presence on Amazon’s marketplace and Amazon’s very large AI infrastructure build‑out highlights how...
NYSE:DHT
NYSE:DHTOil and Gas

Assessing DHT Holdings (DHT) Valuation After High Rate VLCC Time Charter Deals

DHT Holdings (DHT) has drawn fresh attention after securing two one year time charter deals for its VLCCs, DHT Taiga and DHT Opal, with global energy companies at high daily rates. See our latest analysis for DHT Holdings. The fresh time charter deals arrive during a strong run in DHT Holdings' shares, with a 30 day share price return of 26.85% and a year to date share price return of 49.32%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 75.75% and 5 year total shareholder return of 323.62% indicate...
NasdaqGS:WMT
NasdaqGS:WMTConsumer Retailing

A Look At Walmart (WMT) Valuation After Earnings Beat And US$30b Buyback Announcement

Walmart (WMT) is back in focus after a strong quarterly earnings beat, rapid e commerce and advertising growth, and Board approval of a new US$30b share repurchase authorization that underlines current capital allocation priorities. See our latest analysis for Walmart. At a share price of $125.81, Walmart has seen a 17.6% 90 day share price return and an 11.6% year to date share price return. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 35.6% and very large 5 year total shareholder return suggest...
NasdaqGS:GOOGL
NasdaqGS:GOOGLInteractive Media and Services

Assessing Alphabet (GOOGL) Valuation After Recent Share Price Pullback And Mixed Return Profile

Alphabet’s recent performance snapshot Alphabet (GOOGL) is on many watchlists after a mix of short term pullbacks and longer term gains, with recent returns ranging from a 1.1% decline over 1 day to a 149% total return over 3 years. See our latest analysis for Alphabet. At a share price of US$311.49, Alphabet’s shorter term share price returns, such as the 30 day decline of 5%, contrast with a much stronger 1 year total shareholder return of 74.45%. This suggests earlier optimism has cooled...
SWX:AMRZ
SWX:AMRZBasic Materials

Amrize (SWX:AMRZ) Valuation Check After 2026 Guidance Dividends And Supportive Analyst Commentary

Amrize (SWX:AMRZ) has drawn fresh attention after issuing upbeat 2026 revenue guidance, outlining both ordinary and special dividend proposals, and attracting supportive analyst commentary following its recent spin off. See our latest analysis for Amrize. After the guidance, dividend proposals and recent board and auditor changes, Amrize’s 7 day share price return of 9.34% and 90 day share price return of 20.79% suggest building positive momentum from a starting point of CHF49.15. If this has...
NYSE:CSTM
NYSE:CSTMMetals and Mining

Assessing Constellium (CSTM) Valuation After Earnings Turnaround And Major Share Buyback Completion

Constellium (NYSE:CSTM) is back in focus after its latest earnings release showed fourth quarter and full year 2025 results with higher sales and a move from a net loss to net income. See our latest analysis for Constellium. Those earnings and the recently completed buyback program, which retired 9.55% of shares for US$193.87 million, come alongside strong momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 57.64% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 134.13%. This suggests that recent results...
NasdaqCM:WSC
NasdaqCM:WSCConstruction

A Look At WillScot Holdings (WSC) Valuation After Weaker 2025 Results And 2026 Outlook

WillScot Holdings (WSC) is back in focus after reporting weaker fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, issuing its 2026 revenue outlook, detailing a network optimization plan, and affirming a quarterly dividend. See our latest analysis for WillScot Holdings. The share price reaction has been mixed, with a 1 day share price return of a 1.23% decline after the results, but a 7 day share price return of 4.21% and a 90 day share price return of 16.98%. This suggests that recent momentum...
NYSE:WSM
NYSE:WSMSpecialty Retail

Is Williams-Sonoma (WSM) Using AI Ads to Reinforce Its Premium Home-Retail Brand Advantage?

On February 11, 2026, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. announced it had joined OpenAI’s Ad Pilot Program, becoming one of the first companies to test clearly labeled, privacy-conscious ads in ChatGPT to reach customers at decision-making moments. This early move into AI-enabled advertising highlights how Williams-Sonoma is experimenting with high-intent digital channels to align its brands with consumers actively seeking home ideas and solutions. Next, we’ll examine how Williams-Sonoma’s early adoption...
NYSE:CDE
NYSE:CDEMetals and Mining

Coeur Mining Results And Deals Reshape Scale Valuation And Governance Outlook

Coeur Mining reported record operational and financial results for 2025, alongside major expansions and acquisitions, including SilverCrest. The company is working toward closing its transaction with New Gold, which is expected to reshape its production profile and asset base. Planned additions of New Gold executives to Coeur’s board point to a shift in governance and integration priorities. Cœur Mining, NYSE:CDE, is drawing fresh attention after these record 2025 results and a series of...
NasdaqGS:NTAP
NasdaqGS:NTAPTech

NetApp’s AI And Hybrid Cloud Gains Meet Recurring Revenue And Valuation Story

NetApp (NasdaqGS:NTAP) reports around 200 AI infrastructure and data lake modernization deals, underscoring traction in AI related workloads. The company sees strong uptake of its hybrid cloud services, including storage-as-a-service offerings. Public cloud and recurring revenues linked to these services are reported to be growing. NetApp, known for its enterprise data storage and management solutions, is leaning into AI infrastructure and hybrid cloud as customers rework how they handle...
NYSE:MAS
NYSE:MASBuilding

Masco Leans On Acquisitions And Buybacks As Organic Growth Stalls

Masco (NYSE:MAS) is shifting its growth focus toward acquisitions after reporting two years of flat or declining organic revenue and weaker returns on capital. Management has highlighted bolt on deals in core business lines as a priority, following recent impairment charges and cautious, flat guidance. This change marks a move away from relying mainly on internal growth engines that appear to be under pressure. Masco enters this pivot with its shares at $73.82 and a value score of 4,...
NasdaqGS:MU
NasdaqGS:MUSemiconductor

Is Micron Technology (MU) Pricing In Too Much AI Memory Optimism?

If you are wondering whether Micron Technology's current share price really matches its underlying worth, you are not alone. This article is built to help you assess that question clearly. Micron's stock has seen strong moves, with the share price at US$420.97 and returns of 2.3% over 7 days, 5.3% over 30 days, 33.5% year to date and 342.7% over 1 year. The 3 year and 5 year returns are very large and around 7x and 3.5x respectively. These price moves sit against a backdrop of heightened...
NasdaqGM:FRPT
NasdaqGM:FRPTFood

Freshpet (FRPT) Margin Surge To 12.6% Tests Premium Valuation Narratives

Freshpet (FRPT) closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$285.2 million and basic EPS of US$0.69, alongside trailing 12 month revenue of about US$1.1 billion and EPS of US$2.85 that reflect a 196.5% jump in earnings and a lift in net profit margin to 12.6% from 4.8% a year earlier. The company has seen revenue move from US$975.2 million and EPS of US$0.97 on a trailing basis in late 2024 to the latest trailing totals of roughly US$1.1 billion and US$2.85, creating a narrative in...
TSX:ASCU
TSX:ASCUMetals and Mining

Arizona Sonoran Copper Valuation Check As Cactus Project Control Increases After Nuton Exit

Arizona Sonoran Copper (TSX:ASCU) has moved to fully control its flagship Cactus Project by reaching an agreement with Nuton, a Rio Tinto venture, to terminate their joint venture option and investor rights arrangements. See our latest analysis for Arizona Sonoran Copper. The Nuton exit comes after a busy period for Arizona Sonoran Copper, including recent Parks/Salyer drilling results. It also aligns with strong momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 84.97% and a very large 1 year...
TSX:SGD
TSX:SGDMetals and Mining

A Look At Snowline Gold (TSX:SGD) Valuation After New Yukon Drill Results And Cynthia Discovery

Snowline Gold (TSX:SGD) has released fresh analytical results from its 2025 drilling at the Valley deposit on the Rogue Project, alongside a new mineralized discovery at the Cynthia Project, giving investors updated data on potential resource scale. See our latest analysis for Snowline Gold. The latest exploration update comes after a volatile stretch for Snowline Gold, with a 90 day share price return of 19.59% and a 1 month share price decline of 15.37%. Meanwhile, the 1 year total...
NYSE:SE
NYSE:SEMultiline Retail

What Sea (SE)'s Expanded Google AI Partnership Means For Shareholders

Sea and Google recently announced an expanded partnership to embed advanced AI across Shopee, Garena, and Monee, including an agentic shopping prototype, AI-enhanced game development, and AI-powered payments pilots in Sea’s core markets. This collaboration highlights how Sea is aiming to embed AI at the heart of its e-commerce, gaming, and financial services ecosystems, potentially reshaping how users shop, play, and pay across its platforms. We’ll now examine how Sea’s expanded AI...