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Most Gulf stock markets have recently seen gains, driven by strong corporate earnings and rising oil prices. For investors willing to explore beyond the large-cap stocks, penny stocks can still present intriguing opportunities, even if the term feels somewhat outdated. These smaller or newer companies often offer potential for growth when backed by solid financial health, making them an interesting area for those looking to diversify their portfolios.

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...

As Middle Eastern markets experience gains driven by strong corporate earnings and rising oil prices, investors are increasingly turning their attention to dividend stocks as a source of steady income. In this dynamic environment, selecting stocks with robust financial health and consistent dividend payouts can be an effective strategy for those looking to capitalize on the region's economic momentum.

Key Insights Damaan Islamic Insurance Company Beema (Q.P.S.C.)'s significant public companies ownership suggests that...

Viewing insider transactions for TietoEVRY Oyj's ( HEL:TIETO ) over the last year, we see that insiders were net...

New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE:EDU) has put fresh numbers on the table for Q2 2026, with revenue of US$1.2b and basic EPS of US$0.30, against a backdrop of trailing twelve month revenue of US$5.1b and EPS of US$2.38. The company has seen quarterly revenue move between US$1.0b and US$1.5b over the last six reported periods, while basic EPS has ranged from US$0.04 to about US$1.52. This gives investors a clear view of how earnings power has fluctuated as revenue has scaled...

Ponce Financial Group (PDLB) has just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of about US$30.3 million and basic EPS of US$0.43, rounding out a trailing twelve month revenue base of roughly US$105.4 million and EPS of US$1.21. Over the past year, the company has seen revenue move from US$82.4 million to US$105.4 million on a trailing basis, while EPS shifted from US$0.46 to US$1.21. This sets up a results season in which margins and earnings quality are front and center for investors...

In November 2025, AES reported fiscal third quarter results showing adjusted EPS growth versus the prior year and reaffirmed its 2025 guidance, citing contributions from renewables additions, U.S. utility rate base expansion, and more stable conditions in Colombia and Mexico. At the same time, AES continued to build out its clean energy footprint, including seeking US$40 million in funding for onshore wind projects in Argentina and preparing for its upcoming February 2026 earnings call to...

Uranium Energy (NYSEAM:UEC) is highlighting its role as a leading U.S. uranium producer, with a no hedging policy and significant physical inventory. The company is positioning around growing U.S. government support for domestic uranium supply and rising energy demand. UEC is emphasizing its vertically integrated approach as uranium market conditions remain in focus globally. For investors watching uranium, Uranium Energy sits at the center of several important themes. The stock trades at...

Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) has just posted its FY 2025 numbers, reporting fourth quarter revenue of US$2.4b and basic EPS of US$1.13 alongside net income of US$101.1m. This comes against a trailing twelve month EPS of US$8.61 on US$9.0b of revenue. The company’s quarterly revenue moved from US$2.1b in Q4 2024 to US$2.4b in Q4 2025, while basic EPS shifted from US$2.46 to US$1.13 over the same period. This naturally puts the focus on how margins are holding up through this earnings...

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group (SEHK:1929) is in focus after opening a flagship store in Bangkok’s Siam Paragon and naming Chinese actor Yang Yang as its Global Brand Ambassador, highlighting its ongoing international expansion and brand transformation. See our latest analysis for Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group. The recent Bangkok flagship opening and new brand ambassador come as momentum in Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group’s shares has picked up, with a 7 day share price return of 10.28%, a 30...

Sound Financial Bancorp (SFBC) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$9.4 million and basic EPS of US$0.88. Trailing twelve month revenue came in at US$38.8 million with EPS of US$2.81 and earnings growth of 55.3% year over year. Over the past year, revenue moved from US$35.8 million to US$38.8 million and EPS climbed from US$1.81 to US$2.81, setting up an earnings season where the key question is how durable the recent margin gains and higher profit levels really are for...

Riverview Bancorp (RVSB) has just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue at US$13.9 million and EPS of US$0.07, while trailing 12 month revenue sits at US$53.5 million and EPS at US$0.23. Over recent quarters, revenue has moved from US$12.6 million in Q4 2025 to US$13.3 million in Q1 2026, US$13.6 million in Q2, and now US$13.9 million in Q3, with quarterly EPS ranging between roughly US$0.05 and US$0.07 over the same stretch. For investors, the focus is now on how these earnings and...

If you are wondering whether MGIC Investment is still good value at around US$26.43, you are not alone, and the answer depends on how you look at its fundamentals and market pricing. The stock is roughly flat over the last week with a 0.9% decline, yet it sits on a 6.7% gain over 1 year and a 150.0% return over 5 years, which naturally raises questions about what is already priced in. Recent coverage has focused on MGIC Investment's position in the mortgage insurance space and how investors...

Community Bancorp’s FY 2025 Earnings Picture Community Bancorp (CMTV) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of about US$12.8 million and EPS of US$0.83, while trailing twelve month revenue came in at roughly US$47.4 million with EPS of US$3.01. Over the past year, the company has seen total revenue move from about US$40.7 million to US$47.4 million and EPS shift from US$2.28 to US$3.01. This provides a clear backdrop for how you might read this latest set of results. With that...

Stifel Financial (SF) just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter total revenue of US$1.6 billion and basic EPS of US$2.48, alongside net income excluding extra items of US$255.0 million, setting the tone for how the full year is being read. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$1.37 billion and EPS of US$2.26 in Q4 2024 to US$1.56 billion and EPS of US$2.48 in Q4 2025, while trailing twelve month figures show revenue of US$5.5 billion and EPS of US$6.25 against net income of...

Marten Transport (MRTN) has wrapped up FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$210.1 million and basic EPS of US$0.05, alongside net income of US$3.7 million. Over the past few quarters, the company has seen revenue move from US$237.4 million in Q3 2024 to US$230.4 million in Q4 2024, then to US$223.2 million in Q1 2025, US$229.9 million in Q2 2025, US$220.5 million in Q3 2025 and US$210.1 million in Q4 2025, with EPS ranging between US$0.03 and US$0.09 over that stretch. For investors, a key...

Carl Zeiss Meditec AG announced in January 2026 that its prior fiscal 2025/26 guidance of around €2.3 billion in revenue and a 12.5% EBITA margin will likely not be achieved, citing uncertainties tied to geopolitics, trade barriers, regulation, and key tender processes. An important nuance is that management linked the guidance review not only to regulatory and tender risks in China but also to the timing of the winter seasonal peak for refractive treatment packs, highlighting how...

Key Insights Significant control over Japan Post Insurance by public companies implies that the general public has more...

With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.3x in the Auto Components industry in Korea, you could be...

If you are looking at Sezzle and wondering whether the current share price reflects its true worth, this article will walk through what the numbers are really saying about value. The stock has seen a 3.9% return over the last 7 days, 1.9% over 30 days, 6.4% year to date and 71.8% over the past year, which has put valuation firmly on many investors' radar. Recent news coverage has focused on Sezzle's position in the buy now, pay later space and how investor sentiment has shifted around that...

Lloyds Enterprises (NSE:LLOYDSENT) has had a rough three months with its share price down 16%. However, a closer look...

Key Insights Significant insider control over SG Mart implies vested interests in company growth 54% of the business is...

As Australian shares experience a relatively flat start following the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to hold rates steady and a surprise inflation hike, investors are cautiously eyeing the market for clearer signals. Amidst this climate of uncertainty, penny stocks—despite their somewhat outdated moniker—remain an intriguing option for those interested in smaller or newer companies. These stocks can offer unique growth opportunities when backed by strong financials, and we will highlight...