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NasdaqGS:COLB
NasdaqGS:COLBBanks

Columbia Banking System (COLB) Net Interest Margin Expansion Reinforces Bullish Profitability Narratives

Columbia Banking System (COLB) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$694 million and basic EPS of US$0.73, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of about US$2.2 billion and EPS of US$2.31. These results put fresh numbers on the table for investors watching its profitability story. Over recent periods, the company has seen revenue move from US$458.9 million in Q4 2024 to US$694 million in Q4 2025, while EPS shifted from US$0.69 to US$0.73. This sets the backdrop for how...
NasdaqGM:RAPT
NasdaqGM:RAPTBiotechs

GSK Buyout Turns Volatile RAPT Into Food Allergy Cash-Out Story

GSK has signed a definitive agreement to acquire RAPT Therapeutics (NasdaqGM:RAPT). The deal centers on ozureprubart, a long acting anti-IgE antibody in Phase IIb trials for food allergy prophylaxis. The transaction brings a food allergy candidate into GSK’s immunology and inflammation portfolio. RAPT Therapeutics, trading at $57.63, has recently seen very large 1 year returns and strong short term moves, with the share price up 64.2% over the past week and 60.8% over the past month. Year...
NasdaqGS:NTRS
NasdaqGS:NTRSCapital Markets

Northern Trust (NTRS) Margin Decline Tests Bullish Views After FY 2025 Earnings

Northern Trust FY 2025 Earnings Snapshot Northern Trust (NTRS) just wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter total revenue of US$2,131.1 million and basic EPS of US$2.41, alongside net income excluding extra items of US$452.3 million. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$1,970.1 million in Q4 2024 to US$2,131.1 million in Q4 2025. Over that same period, basic EPS shifted from US$2.27 to US$2.41 on a quarterly basis and from US$9.80 to US$8.78 on a trailing twelve month basis,...
NasdaqGS:PLTK
NasdaqGS:PLTKEntertainment

How Playtika’s AI-Driven Cost Cuts And Layoffs At Playtika Holding (PLTK) Have Changed Its Investment Story

Playtika Holding Corp. recently announced a cost-cutting drive that will eliminate about 15% of its workforce, roughly 500 roles, as it shifts from large teams to leaner groups powered by artificial intelligence and automation. The company plans to reinvest the savings from these layoffs into growth initiatives aimed at sharpening its competitive position in the mobile games market, highlighting how efficiency and innovation are becoming more closely linked in the sector. Next, we will...
SGX:U11
SGX:U11Banks

Is United Overseas Bank’s (SGX:U11) Latest A$2 Billion Raise Redefining Its Funding Playbook?

United Overseas Bank Limited recently raised A$2.00 billion through its Sydney Branch via A$750.00 million floating rate and A$1.25 billion 5.023% fixed rate senior unsecured notes due 2031, alongside issuing S$850.00 million 3.00% perpetual Additional Tier 1 capital securities under its US$30.00 billion Global Medium Term Note Programme. The strong investor take-up, competitive pricing versus Australian peers, and the use of loss-absorbing perpetual capital securities highlight UOB’s...
SWX:SREN
SWX:SRENInsurance

Assessing Swiss Re (SWX:SREN) Valuation As Earnings Anticipation And Dividend Focus Drive Trading Interest

Why Swiss Re is on watchlists ahead of earnings Swiss Re (SWX:SREN) is drawing increased attention as investors look ahead to its 27 February 2026 earnings release, focusing on the stock’s 4.75% dividend yield and recent trading activity. See our latest analysis for Swiss Re. Recent trading has been choppy, with a 30 day share price return of 7.39% and a 90 day share price return of an 18.66% decline. The 5 year total shareholder return of 111.08% points to momentum that has built over a...
TSX:EDR
TSX:EDRMetals and Mining

Endeavour Silver (TSX:EDR) Is Up 18.9% After Diversifying Its 2026 Metals Production Mix - Has The Bull Case Changed?

Earlier in January 2026, Endeavour Silver Corp. issued 2026 production guidance, outlining expected silver, gold, and base metal output from its Terronera, Guanaceví, and Kolpa mines, with a combined forecast of 14.6 million to 15.6 million silver equivalent ounces. Beyond higher silver-equivalent volumes, the guidance highlights Kolpa’s meaningful lead, zinc, and copper contribution, signaling a shift toward a more diversified metals revenue mix. With this context, we’ll explore how...
ENXTBR:DEME
ENXTBR:DEMEConstruction

Should DEME Group's New Norse Energi Vessel Shift How Investors View Its Offshore Edge (ENXTBR:DEME)?

DEME has taken delivery of its second new wind turbine installation vessel, Norse Energi, from CIMC Raffles Shipyard, a purpose-built ship designed to handle the next generation of large-scale offshore wind turbines with advanced lifting, loading, and sustainability features. By pairing Norse Energi with its sister vessel Norse Wind, DEME is expanding a specialized fleet that could enhance its role in complex offshore wind installation projects worldwide. We will now examine how this...
NYSE:TEL
NYSE:TELElectronic

Has TE Connectivity (TEL) Run Too Far After Strong Multi‑Year Share Price Gains?

If you are wondering whether TE Connectivity's current share price matches its underlying worth, you are not alone. This article walks through what the numbers are really saying about the stock. TE Connectivity's shares last closed at US$223.84, with returns of 47.0% over 1 year, 87.8% over 3 years and 101.6% over 5 years. This comes even as the stock has seen a 7.1% decline over the past week, a 3.5% decline over the past month, and is down 4.0% year to date. Recent prices sit against a...
NYSE:OGS
NYSE:OGSGas Utilities

Is ONE Gas (OGS) Still Fairly Priced After Recent Share Price Softness?

Wondering whether ONE Gas at around US$77 per share still makes sense for your portfolio, or if the easy gains are behind it? This article focuses squarely on what you are paying versus what you might be getting. The stock is roughly flat year to date with a 0.2% decline, but over the past year it has returned 16.2%. This is very different to the 1.9% decline over the last week and the 1.4% decline over the last month. Recent attention on ONE Gas has centered on its role as a regulated...
OTCPK:PBNC
OTCPK:PBNCBanks

PB Financial (OTCPK:PBNC) EPS Acceleration Reinforces Bullish Narratives On Profitability

PB Financial (PBNC) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$13.8 million and basic EPS of US$2.10, set against a trailing twelve month EPS of US$7.51 on revenue of US$52.5 million. Over the past year, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$10.4 million in Q4 2024 to US$13.8 million in Q4 2025. Over that same fourth quarter period, basic EPS shifted from US$1.37 to US$2.10, underpinned by a trailing net profit margin of 41.1% that frames these results as firmly...
NasdaqGS:PFBC
NasdaqGS:PFBCBanks

Preferred Bank (PFBC) Net Interest Margin Holds Near 3.8% Reinforcing Bullish Efficiency Narrative

Preferred Bank (PFBC) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter total revenue of US$73.8 million and basic EPS of US$2.85, while trailing twelve month figures show revenue of US$281.2 million and EPS of US$10.61. Over recent periods, total revenue has moved from US$63.9 million in Q4 2024 to US$73.8 million in Q4 2025, with quarterly EPS shifting from US$2.29 to US$2.85 over the same stretch, as investors weigh those results alongside multi year earnings growth and a strong net profit margin...