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NYSE:MDT
NYSE:MDTMedical Equipment

Medtronic Antitrust Verdict Puts Legal And Contract Practices In Focus

Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) was found liable in a major antitrust lawsuit brought by Applied Medical. A jury awarded substantial damages to Applied Medical, marking a significant legal event for Medtronic. The verdict introduces legal and financial uncertainty that sits alongside recent attention on earnings and analyst commentary. Medtronic is a large medical technology company with a broad portfolio of devices and therapies used in hospitals and clinics globally. For investors who usually focus...
NYSE:CL
NYSE:CLHousehold Products

Is Colgate-Palmolive (CL) Pricing Look Stretched After Strong Year-To-Date Rally

If you are wondering whether Colgate-Palmolive stock is still fairly priced or starting to look expensive, you are in the right place to break down what the current market price might be implying. Colgate-Palmolive recently closed at US$96.17, with returns of 1.4% over the last 7 days, 15.9% over 30 days, 23.8% year to date, 12.3% over 1 year, 41.9% over 3 years and 37.5% over 5 years. Recent news coverage has focused on Colgate-Palmolive as a global consumer staples name, often highlighting...
TSE:7731
TSE:7731Consumer Durables

Assessing Nikon (TSE:7731) Valuation After Guidance Cuts And A Swing To Net Loss

Nikon (TSE:7731) cut its earnings and dividend guidance for the year to March 2026 after reporting a net loss for the nine months to December 2025, prompting investors to reassess the stock. See our latest analysis for Nikon. The guidance cut and reported loss follow a strong run, with a year to date share price return of 12.68% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 30.60%. The latest 7 day and 90 day share price returns of 6.25% and 9.11% respectively suggest momentum has been building...
NYSE:FCN
NYSE:FCNProfessional Services

Is FTI Consulting (FCN) Quietly Repositioning Its Talent Strategy To Deepen Sector‑Focused Moats?

In early February 2026, FTI Consulting, Inc. broadened its leadership bench with multiple Senior Managing Director appointments across Corporate Finance & Restructuring, Forensic and Litigation Consulting, and Business Transformation, spanning the Middle East, Europe and the United States. By adding specialist leaders in healthcare, chemicals, M&A transaction services, procurement and intellectual property, the firm is sharpening its sector expertise and regional reach in areas that align...
NYSE:LEU
NYSE:LEUOil and Gas

A Look At Centrus Energy (LEU) Valuation After Earnings Miss And $900 Million DOE Award

Centrus Energy Corp. (LEU) set off a sharp market reaction after reporting fourth quarter 2025 earnings that missed analyst expectations, even as it highlighted a large government enrichment award and expanded centrifuge manufacturing plans. See our latest analysis for Centrus Energy. The earnings miss has triggered a sharp reset in sentiment, with a 1 day share price return of 11.88% decline and a 30 day share price return of 37.91% decline. Total shareholder return over 1 year and 5 years...
ENXTPA:KER
ENXTPA:KERLuxury

Assessing Kering (ENXTPA:KER) Valuation After Turnaround Plan And Gucci Reset Lift Investor Confidence

Kering (ENXTPA:KER) has put a turnaround plan in sharper focus after 2025 results, with investors reacting to a mix of weaker headline numbers, operational reset moves and a clearer 2026 roadmap. See our latest analysis for Kering. The recent earnings reset, dividend cut proposal and planned sale of Kering Beauté have all fed into the share price story, with a 7 day share price return of 8.36% contrasting with a 12.29% 3 month decline and a 48.29% 3 year total shareholder return loss. This...
ASX:STO
ASX:STOOil and Gas

A Look At Santos (ASX:STO) Valuation After Higher Reserves And Expanded Carbon Capture Resources

Santos (ASX:STO) has reported higher proved plus probable reserves and larger carbon capture and storage resources, placing its emissions management plans alongside core production firmly in focus for investors tracking sustainability themes. See our latest analysis for Santos. At a share price of A$6.70, Santos has had a 6.18% 1 month share price return and an 8.94% year to date share price return. Meanwhile, the 1 year total shareholder return of 1.26% and 5 year total shareholder return of...
NasdaqGS:LPLA
NasdaqGS:LPLACapital Markets

AI Disruption Tests LPL Financial As Advisors Shift And Valuation Gaps Emerge

Altruist launches an AI enabled tax planning tool that automates parts of complex advisory work. Advisor teams have recently moved both to and from LPL Financial Holdings (NasdaqGS:LPLA) as AI driven tools gain attention. These shifts are feeding investor concerns about technology driven disruption in wealth management and potential effects on LPL Financial’s competitive position. LPL Financial focuses on supporting independent financial advisors with technology, research, and back office...
NasdaqGS:LULU
NasdaqGS:LULULuxury

Lululemon’s Unrestricted Power Targets Strength Training To Reignite Growth Narrative

Lululemon athletica (NasdaqGS:LULU) has launched Unrestricted Power™, a new platform and product line focused on heavy lifting and intense gym training. The collection introduces PowerLu™ fabric and strength training apparel developed with input from elite athletes. The launch expands Lululemon's presence in high-performance strength gear for both male and female gym-goers. Lululemon athletica, trading at $169.53, is rolling out Unrestricted Power™ at a time when its share price has seen a...
NasdaqGS:KHC
NasdaqGS:KHCFood

Kraft Heinz Turns From Breakup To US$600 Million Brand Reboot

Kraft Heinz, NasdaqGS:KHC, has halted its planned company breakup under new CEO Steve Cahillane. The company is redirecting its focus to a US$600 million turnaround program targeting core brands and internal improvements. Spending is set to go into marketing, research and development, product changes, and key pricing actions rather than pursuing a separation. Kraft Heinz, NasdaqGS:KHC, sits at the center of the packaged food sector with a portfolio of household brands that compete for shelf...
ASX:JHX
ASX:JHXBasic Materials

Why James Hardie Industries (ASX:JHX) Is Up 12.6% After Beating Adjusted Q3 Earnings Expectations

In the past quarter, James Hardie Industries plc reported third-quarter 2025 sales of US$1,239.8 million, up from US$953.3 million a year earlier, while net income fell to US$68.7 million from US$141.7 million and basic earnings per share from continuing operations declined to US$0.12 from US$0.33. Despite the weaker headline profit, the company exceeded analyst expectations for adjusted earnings and revenue, highlighting strong sales growth supported by the early benefits of its AZEK...
NYSE:AI
NYSE:AISoftware

C3 AI Field Services Launch Tests Growth Story For C3.ai Investors

C3.ai (NYSE:AI) and Vonage announced a collaboration to launch C3 AI Field Services. The new AI focused module targets enterprise field operations and technician support. The partnership combines C3.ai's enterprise AI tools with Vonage's communications technology. C3.ai focuses on enterprise AI applications, and this new C3 AI Field Services module fits into its push to serve large operational teams. Field service has been an active area for software providers as companies look for ways to...
ASX:ANZ
ASX:ANZBanks

ANZ Group Holdings (ASX:ANZ) Valuation After First Quarter Cost Cut Surprise

ANZ Group Holdings (ASX:ANZ) is back in focus after revealing first quarter costs came in lower than analysts had expected, a surprise that has sharpened attention on the bank’s efficiency and profit potential. See our latest analysis for ANZ Group Holdings. The cost surprise has arrived on top of strong recent momentum, with ANZ’s 7 day share price return of 10.48% and 30 day share price return of 12.40% adding to a 1 year total shareholder return of 37.44%. This suggests sentiment has been...
NYSE:TNET
NYSE:TNETProfessional Services

TriNet Group (TNET) Margin Compression To 2.7% Reinforces Bearish Earnings Narratives

TriNet Group (TNET) has released its FY 2025 figures, reporting third quarter revenue of about US$1.2b, basic EPS of US$0.71 and net income of US$34m. These results set the tone for a year in which earnings and margins are firmly under the microscope. The company’s quarterly revenue moved from US$1.24b in Q3 2024 to US$1.22b in Q2 2025 and US$1.22b in Q3 2025, while basic EPS shifted from US$0.90 to US$0.77 and then US$0.71 over the same period. This leaves investors weighing softer...
HLSE:TIETO
HLSE:TIETOIT

Does TietoEVRY (HLSE:TIETO) Pairing Q4 Profit Rebound With Dividends Redefine Its Capital Priorities?

In February 2026, TietoEVRY Oyj reported that fourth-quarter 2025 sales slipped slightly to €464.2 million while net income swung to €43.6 million from a very large loss a year earlier, alongside a full-year 2025 net loss of €140.5 million on sales of €1.85 billion and a proposed total dividend of €0.88 per share. The Board also asked shareholders to approve renaming the company to Tieto Oyj, formalizing a Vice Chairperson role on the Board, and backing capital return measures that include a...
NYSE:WAB
NYSE:WABMachinery

Is The Strong Multi Year Rally In Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies (WAB) Still Justified

If you are wondering whether Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies is fairly priced at its current level, this article will walk through what the numbers are really saying about the stock. The share price recently closed at US$253.79, with returns of 5.7% over 7 days, 11.6% over 30 days, 17.3% year to date, 29.8% over 1 year, 147.2% over 3 years and 261.8% over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about how much of the story is already reflected in the price. Recent headlines around...
NasdaqGS:SSNC
NasdaqGS:SSNCProfessional Services

SS&C Wins Saltus And Allspring Mandates As Valuation Gap Widens

SS&C Technologies Holdings agreed a long term technology partnership with Saltus to support automation and consolidation across its wealth management platform. The company also expanded its transfer agency agreement with Allspring Global Investments, broadening investor servicing for the asset manager. These new and expanded mandates highlight demand for SS&C’s scalable, integrated and regulatory focused solutions across wealth and asset management. For investors tracking NasdaqGS:SSNC, the...
NYSE:BEN
NYSE:BENCapital Markets

Is Franklin Resources (BEN) Still Attractively Priced After Its Strong 1‑Year Share Price Run?

If you are wondering whether Franklin Resources is still reasonably priced at around US$27.09, you are not alone. This article focuses on what that means for value focused investors. The share price closed at US$27.09, with returns of 0.7% over 7 days, 7.2% over 30 days, 13.8% year to date, 41.8% over 1 year, 1.8% over 3 years and 27.8% over 5 years. This provides useful context before looking at what the current price implies. Recent coverage of Franklin Resources has centered on how the...
NYSE:JMIA
NYSE:JMIAMultiline Retail

Jumia Technologies (JMIA) Is Down 10.4% After Narrowing 2025 Losses And Exiting Algeria Strategy Shift

In February 2026, Jumia Technologies AG reported Q4 and full-year 2025 results showing revenue growth to US$61.4 million for the quarter and US$188.93 million for the year, while reducing its net loss to US$10.31 million in Q4 and US$61.55 million for 2025. The company highlighted strong expansion in physical goods gross merchandise value, tighter cost control, and a planned exit from Algeria as it concentrates on core African markets and pursues breakeven and positive cash flow targets over...
NasdaqGS:ADBE
NasdaqGS:ADBESoftware

Adobe Cognizant AI Deal Targets Enterprise Content At Depressed Valuation

Adobe (NasdaqGS:ADBE) and Cognizant announced an expanded collaboration to help enterprises use generative AI for large scale content creation and customer experience management. The partnership focuses on integrating Adobe's AI tools with Cognizant's services to address rising content demands, brand control, and workflow efficiency across industries. For Adobe, which already sits at the center of digital media and customer experience software, this move relates directly to how content...
NYSE:LUMN
NYSE:LUMNTelecom

Lumen CEO Share Purchase Highlights AI Infrastructure Reset And New Leadership

Lumen Technologies (NYSE:LUMN) CEO has made a significant personal share purchase, signaling strong alignment with shareholders. The company is repositioning itself as a core AI infrastructure provider, supported by large contracts with major technology companies. Lumen has agreed to divest its Mass Markets business to focus on enterprise and AI driven services. A seasoned commercial leader from Cisco has joined Lumen to support growth in its enterprise and AI infrastructure...
TSE:6508
TSE:6508Machinery

Assessing Meidensha (TSE:6508) Valuation After Fresh Earnings Guidance And Recent Share Price Moves

Meidensha (TSE:6508) has updated its earnings guidance for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2026. The company now expects ¥325,000 million in net sales and ¥20,500 million in net income attributable to shareholders. See our latest analysis for Meidensha. The guidance update comes after a recent 1 day share price decline of 5.59% to ¥6,760. However, the 30 day share price return of 11.74% and 1 year total shareholder return of 53.57% suggest that longer term momentum remains strong. If you are...
ASX:GEM
ASX:GEMConsumer Services

Why G8 Education (ASX:GEM) Is Down 28.1% After A$350m Goodwill Hit And Halting Payouts

G8 Education recently announced a large A$350,000,000 non-cash goodwill impairment for FY25, alongside suspending its final dividend and pausing its on-market share buyback in response to weaker sector conditions and softer earnings expectations. Despite these conservative capital measures, the company has reaffirmed its FY25 EBIT guidance, underscoring management’s view that underlying operations remain broadly stable even as accounting values are reset. We’ll now examine how this sizeable...