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ENXTPA:MMB
ENXTPA:MMBMedia

Should Lagardère’s Carefully Orchestrated Leadership Succession Reshape Its Long‑Term Story for (ENXTPA:MMB) Investors?

Lagardère group has announced that long-serving executive Dag Rasmussen will retire from his responsibilities on March 1, 2026, with internal successor Frédéric Chevalier taking over under a Board chaired by new Non-Executive Chairman Arnaud Lagardère. This carefully prepared transition, built around Chevalier’s two decades shaping Lagardère Travel Retail’s integration and global expansion, underscores the group’s emphasis on continuity in its long-term plan. Next, we’ll explore how this...
NYSE:MD
NYSE:MDHealthcare

Is Pediatrix Medical Group (MD) Pricing Look Compelling After Recent Share Price Pullback

If you are wondering whether Pediatrix Medical Group is attractively priced after its recent run, this article will walk through what the current share price might be implying about its value. The stock last closed at US$20.53, with returns of 42.0% over 1 year and 33.7% over 3 years. However, the last 7 days, 30 days and year to date show declines of 5.5%, 6.1% and 3.6% respectively. Recent share price moves have put more attention on how the business is being valued. This is why many...
LSE:FORT
LSE:FORTBasic Materials

3 UK Stocks Trading At Up To 41.7% Below Intrinsic Valuations

The United Kingdom's FTSE 100 index has recently faced challenges, faltering due to weak trade data from China, which has impacted companies closely tied to the Chinese economy. Amidst this backdrop of global economic uncertainty and fluctuating indices, identifying undervalued stocks can be a prudent strategy for investors seeking opportunities that may offer potential value in the face of broader market volatility.
LSE:FCH
LSE:FCHConsumer Finance

3 UK Penny Stocks With Market Caps Over £300M

The UK market has recently faced challenges, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices experiencing declines amid weak trade data from China, highlighting global economic interdependencies. In such a climate, investors often look for opportunities that balance risk and reward. Penny stocks, though an older term in investment circles, still present potential growth avenues when they are underpinned by solid financials. Today, we'll explore three UK penny stocks that exemplify this blend of...
LSE:HWDN
LSE:HWDNTrade Distributors

Top UK Dividend Stocks With Yields Up To 7.4%

As the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 indices face headwinds from weak trade data out of China, investors in the UK market are navigating a challenging landscape marked by global economic uncertainties. In such conditions, dividend stocks can offer a measure of stability and income potential, making them an attractive option for those looking to balance risk with reliable returns.
OM:ATCO A
OM:ATCO AMachinery

Did Softer 2025 Earnings and a Higher Payout Just Shift Atlas Copco's (OM:ATCO A) Investment Narrative?

Atlas Copco AB reported fourth-quarter 2025 sales of SEK 42,782 million and net income of SEK 6,623 million, with full-year 2025 sales of SEK 168,343 million and net income of SEK 26,420 million, all lower than the prior year. Despite the weaker earnings, the board proposed keeping the ordinary dividend at SEK 3.00 per share and adding an extra SEK 2.00 distribution, lifting the total payout to SEK 5.00 per share paid in two installments. We’ll now examine how the combination of softer 2025...
NYSE:JBL
NYSE:JBLElectronic

Jabil Board Shake Up Puts Capital Allocation Oversight In New Hands

Jabil (NYSE:JBL) reported significant board changes following its annual meeting, with two directors offering to resign after not receiving majority shareholder support. The company appointed three new directors to its board, including a new Chairman, marking a major refresh of its leadership at the board level. These moves introduce fresh oversight and could influence how Jabil sets priorities for capital allocation, risk management, and long term planning. Jabil is a manufacturing...
TSX:WCP
TSX:WCPOil and Gas

Assessing Whitecap Resources (TSX:WCP) Valuation After Investor Day Buyback Plan And Dividend Confirmation

Whitecap Resources (TSX:WCP) has sharpened investor focus after affirming its January cash dividend of CA$0.0608 per share and outlining a 2026 plan that relies on buybacks alongside ongoing monthly payouts. See our latest analysis for Whitecap Resources. The recent Investor Day update on a counter cyclical capital plan, anchored to a US$60 oil price and focused on buybacks plus dividends, seems to align with strong momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 19.32% and a 1 year total...
NYSE:MPT
NYSE:MPTHealth Care REITs

How Investors Are Reacting To Medical Properties Trust (MPW) Surging Call Options Before Earnings Release

Medical Properties Trust has recently drawn attention as call option trading volume surged to several times typical levels, pushing up implied volatility ahead of its February 26 earnings release. This combination of heavier-than-usual options activity and improving earnings estimates signals that many market participants are positioning for meaningful news around the upcoming results. With this backdrop of elevated call option activity, we will examine how these expectations shape Medical...
OM:ERIC B
OM:ERIC BCommunications

Assessing Ericsson (OM:ERIC B) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson (OM:ERIC B) is drawing investor attention after recent share price moves, with returns of 4.1% over the past week and 10.3% over the month prompting closer scrutiny of its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson. Zooming out, Ericsson’s recent 1-day share price return of 4.1% and 7-day share price return of 14.6% sit alongside a 1-year total shareholder return of 20.5% and 3-year total shareholder return of 86.0%. Together,...
NasdaqGS:CERT
NasdaqGS:CERTHealthcare Services

Will Certara’s Softer Bookings and New Strategy Redefine Its Competitive Edge (CERT)?

In its fourth-quarter 2025 investor letter, Meridian Growth Fund reported that Certara, Inc. underperformed after service bookings came in weaker than expected, prompting management to slightly lower guidance. The fund also pointed to Certara’s ongoing transformation under a new CEO, including a more commercially focused approach and potential sale of a non-core business, even as its biosimulation tools supported a majority of recent FDA drug approvals. Next, we’ll examine how softer...
NYSE:ARE
NYSE:AREHealth Care REITs

Alexandria Real Estate (ARE) FFO Resilience Tests Bearish Loss Narratives After FY 2025 Results

Alexandria Real Estate Equities (ARE) just closed out FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$754.1 million, basic EPS of a US$6.35 loss per share and funds from operations of US$329.0 million, giving investors a clear snapshot of top line scale and REIT specific cash generation. Over the past six quarters, revenue has moved in a tight band between US$791.7 million and US$752.1 million, while basic EPS has ranged from US$0.96 per share to a US$8.44 loss on a trailing twelve month basis. This...
ENXTPA:ENGI
ENXTPA:ENGIIntegrated Utilities

Does ENGIE’s PepsiCo UK Biomethane Deal Shift The Bull Case For Engie (ENXTPA:ENGI)?

In January 2026, ENGIE announced a 10-year biomethane purchase agreement with PepsiCo UK, under which it will build a new anaerobic digestion plant in northern England to supply 60 GWh of green gas annually from 2027, supporting PepsiCo UK's decarbonization efforts. This long-term contract deepens ENGIE's role in low-carbon energy infrastructure, adding to its existing UK biomethane operations and highlighting growing industrial demand for renewable gas solutions. We will now examine how...
TSX:OCG
TSX:OCGMetals and Mining

Assessing Outcrop Silver & Gold (TSX:OCG) Valuation After New Santa Ana Drill Results

Outcrop Silver & Gold (TSX:OCG) has drawn fresh attention after reporting additional drill results from the Aguilar vein at its Santa Ana project in Colombia, confirming high grade silver and gold mineralization in blind targets. See our latest analysis for Outcrop Silver & Gold. At a share price of CA$0.565, Outcrop Silver & Gold has had a 30 day share price return of 22.83% and a 90 day share price return of 82.26%, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 182.50% suggests momentum has...
NYSE:CCO
NYSE:CCOMedia

Austin Transit Expansion Deal Could Be A Game Changer For Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings (CCO)

Clear Channel Outdoor announced it has secured a multi-year exclusive media contract with CapMetro to modernize and expand advertising across more than 400 buses and 10 rail stations in the fast-growing Austin area, reaching over two million monthly riders. This deal meaningfully extends Clear Channel’s existing Austin-Bergstrom International Airport footprint into citywide transit, creating a single out-of-home platform that follows consumers from arrival through their daily commutes,...