SASE:9601
SASE:9601Basic Materials

Emerging Middle East Stocks To Watch In January 2026

The Middle East stock markets have been buzzing with activity, particularly as Saudi Arabia leads Gulf gains by opening its capital market to all foreign investors, a move that has lifted investor sentiment and boosted liquidity. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising stocks involves looking for companies that can capitalize on increased foreign investment and demonstrate resilience amidst evolving economic conditions.
SASE:1050
SASE:1050Banks

3 Middle Eastern Dividend Stocks To Consider With Up To 6.5% Yield

As the Middle East market experiences a notable upswing, led by Saudi Arabia's decision to open its capital market to all foreign investors, regional indices have seen significant gains with sectors like finance and consumer staples driving growth. In this dynamic environment, dividend stocks stand out as attractive options for investors seeking steady income streams, particularly in light of recent regulatory changes that aim to broaden participation and improve liquidity.
NYSE:EQT
NYSE:EQTOil and Gas

EQT (EQT) Valuation Check After Recent Share Price Moves And Long Term Return Strength

EQT (EQT) has attracted fresh attention after recent share price moves, with a 1 day return of 2% and a past week gain of 1.7%, prompting investors to reassess the natural gas producer. See our latest analysis for EQT. That short term lift sits against a 30 day share price return of 7.1% decline and a year to date share price return of 1.9%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 12.5% and 5 year total shareholder return above 200% suggest momentum has generally been building over time...
NasdaqGS:HURN
NasdaqGS:HURNProfessional Services

Assessing Huron Consulting Group (HURN) Valuation After Barrington’s Top Stock Idea 2026 Endorsement

Huron Consulting Group (HURN) drew fresh attention after Barrington Research named it one of its top stock ideas for 2026, following quarterly results that beat expectations and included higher full year earnings guidance. See our latest analysis for Huron Consulting Group. The recent endorsement from Barrington Research comes on top of strong third quarter results and appears to line up with building momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 21.49%, year to date share price return of...
NasdaqGS:EXC
NasdaqGS:EXCElectric Utilities

Assessing Exelon (EXC) Valuation After ComEd’s New Transmission Security Agreements

What ComEd’s new agreements mean for Exelon stock Exelon (EXC) is back in focus after its utility unit ComEd introduced Transmission Security Agreements that shift more grid connection and transmission costs to new large load customers, rather than existing ratepayers. See our latest analysis for Exelon. Even with the recent softness in Exelon’s share price, including a 1 day share price return of 1.94% decline and a 90 day share price return of 7.87% decline to US$42.99, longer term total...
NYSE:CPNG
NYSE:CPNGMultiline Retail

Did Regulatory Backlash Over Data Breach and Lawsuits Just Shift Coupang's (CPNG) Investment Narrative?

Coupang has come under pressure after South Korean officials and regulators criticized its handling of a major customer data breach and questioned the adequacy of its voucher-based compensation plan, while conflicting figures on affected accounts prompted calls for independent verification. At the same time, multiple US law firms have launched securities class actions alleging that Coupang misled investors about its cybersecurity controls and delayed disclosing the breach, bringing legal and...
ENXTPA:ADP
ENXTPA:ADPInfrastructure

Does Severe Winter Disruption at Paris Airports Change The Bull Case For Aeroports de Paris (ENXTPA:ADP)?

In early January 2026, heavy snowfall caused severe disruption across France and the Netherlands, forcing hundreds of flight cancellations at Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Paris-Orly and prompting France’s civil aviation authority to order reduced takeoffs and landings. For Aeroports de Paris, this weather shock highlights how operational resilience and capacity management can quickly become central to airport performance and risk assessment. We’ll now examine how this weather-driven...
NYSE:DX
NYSE:DXMortgage REITs

A Look At Dynex Capital (DX) Valuation As Recent Returns Draw Investor Attention

Why Dynex Capital is on investors’ radar today Dynex Capital (DX) has been drawing attention after a period where returns over the past year and past 3 years stand well above its year to date move, prompting fresh questions about its valuation. See our latest analysis for Dynex Capital. Recent trading has been relatively steady, with a 90 day share price return of 7.72% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 30.60%. This hints that momentum has been building even as the latest share price...
NasdaqGS:EXTR
NasdaqGS:EXTRCommunications

Is Extreme Networks (EXTR) Pricing Reflect Its 55% Discount To Estimated Intrinsic Value?

This article examines whether Extreme Networks at US$16.14 is a bargain or a value trap by exploring what the current share price might be implying about the company. The stock has seen mixed returns, with a 3.1% decline over the last week, an 11.1% decline over the last month, a 2.4% decline year to date, a 7.7% decline over 1 year, a 16.1% decline over 3 years, and a 110.4% gain over 5 years. Recent coverage of Extreme Networks has focused on its position in the networking equipment space...
NasdaqGS:TXN
NasdaqGS:TXNSemiconductor

Assessing Texas Instruments (TXN) Valuation After Recent Share Price Swings And Modest Long Term Returns

What Texas Instruments’ Recent Performance Signals for Investors Texas Instruments (TXN) has been drawing attention after a mixed pattern of recent returns, including a 0.03% daily decline, modest gains over the past week and month, and a slightly positive total return over the past year. See our latest analysis for Texas Instruments. With the latest share price at US$185.71, Texas Instruments has seen a 3.33% 1 day share price decline after a 7.04% 7 day share price return and a 4.61% year...
NasdaqGS:TERN
NasdaqGS:TERNPharmaceuticals

Will Fast Track TERN-701 Status and $747.5 Million Raise Change Terns Pharmaceuticals' (TERN) Narrative

In recent weeks, Terns Pharmaceuticals reported encouraging Phase 1 data and strong enrollment for its CARDINAL trial of TERN-701 in chronic myeloid leukemia, alongside receiving US FDA Fast Track designation for the therapy in late 2025. The company also completed an upsized public offering of more than 18,600,000 shares at US$40.00 each, raising about US$747,500,000 in gross proceeds and extending its reported cash runway into 2031. Next, we’ll examine how TERN-701’s Fast Track status and...
NasdaqGS:LULU
NasdaqGS:LULULuxury

Is It Time To Reassess Lululemon (LULU) After A 46% One-Year Share Price Fall?

If you are wondering whether lululemon athletica's current share price reflects its true value, you are not alone. Many investors are asking the same question right now. The stock last closed at US$211.72, with recent returns of 1.9% over 7 days, 15.7% over 30 days, 0.4% year to date, and a 46.1% decline over 1 year and 32.1% decline over 3 years, alongside a 39.9% decline over 5 years. Recent news flow around lululemon has kept attention on how the brand is positioned in the premium...
NasdaqGS:ARQT
NasdaqGS:ARQTBiotechs

Will ZORYVE-Driven 121.7% Revenue Growth Recast Arcutis Biotherapeutics' (ARQT) Core Investment Narrative?

In recent days, Arcutis Biotherapeutics reported revenue growth of about 121.70%, reflecting strong momentum in its dermatology portfolio led by ZORYVE for plaque psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. This rapid expansion in dermatology revenue, alongside supportive analyst sentiment despite ongoing operating losses, highlights how ZORYVE is becoming central to Arcutis’ business profile. We’ll now examine how this very large revenue increase and growing ZORYVE traction may influence Arcutis...
NYSE:SPXC
NYSE:SPXCMachinery

Will Leadership Change and Cooling Debate Reshape SPX Technologies' (SPXC) Data Center Infrastructure Narrative?

SPX Technologies recently appointed Daniel Whitman as Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, bringing over three decades of combined engineering and legal experience from roles at Parker Hannifin, Ingersoll-Rand, and other industrial-focused firms. At the same time, investor concern around Nvidia’s discussion of warm-water data center cooling has sharpened attention on how essential SPX’s cooling tower solutions remain in evolving infrastructure designs. Next, we’ll examine how...
TSX:PPL
TSX:PPLOil and Gas

Cedar LNG Progress and Contract Stability Could Be A Game Changer For Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL)

Pembina Pipeline recently drew fresh attention as investors focused on its steady dividend, fee-based midstream operations, and the resilience of long-term contract revenue despite volatile energy markets. Progress on large infrastructure initiatives such as the Cedar LNG project, alongside generally positive analyst research, is reinforcing Pembina’s appeal for investors seeking stable, contract-backed energy infrastructure exposure. We’ll now look at how Pembina’s progress on projects like...
NYSE:UNFI
NYSE:UNFIConsumer Retailing

Assessing United Natural Foods (UNFI) Valuation After Recent Share Price Weakness

Event context and recent share performance United Natural Foods (UNFI) stock has come under pressure recently, with the share price down about 4% over the past month and about 22% over the past 3 months, prompting investors to reassess the setup. See our latest analysis for United Natural Foods. That recent 3 month share price return of 21.61% decline sits against a more mixed picture, with United Natural Foods roughly flat on a year to date share price basis but a 1 year total shareholder...
NYSE:IT
NYSE:ITIT

Did Slowing Contract Growth and AI Jitters Just Shift Gartner's (IT) Investment Narrative?

In recent months, Gartner reported a strong third quarter with earnings beating estimates and record share repurchases, but later reduced its revenue growth guidance after contract value growth slowed amid tariff-related decision delays and budget pressures. At the same time, investors are weighing cyclical softness in Gartner’s core research business and concerns about generative AI’s impact on its value proposition ahead of upcoming earnings. We’ll now examine how slowing contract value...
NYSE:CMG
NYSE:CMGHospitality

Is Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Still Priced For Perfection After Recent Share Price Swings

This article walks through the key numbers on Chipotle Mexican Grill so you can judge for yourself whether it is still priced for perfection or starting to look interesting again. The stock last closed at US$38.87, with returns of 5.1% over 7 days, 15.7% over 30 days, 3.7% year to date, 31.4% over 3 years and a 32.9% decline over 1 year. Recent attention on Chipotle has centered on how its share price performance lines up with longer term expectations for the brand and the broader restaurant...
ENXTAM:ASM
ENXTAM:ASMSemiconductor

Assessing ASM International (ENXTAM:ASM) Valuation As Chipmaking Role At 2 Nm And AI Demand Gains Attention

ASM International (ENXTAM:ASM) is back in focus as investors reassess its role in supplying atomic layer deposition and epitaxy tools that support 2 nm chips, advanced 3D architectures, AI, and high performance computing demand. See our latest analysis for ASM International. The recent focus on ASM International’s role in enabling 2 nm and advanced 3D chip architectures comes alongside strong momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 21.79% and a 3 year total shareholder return of 130.99%...