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NYSE:ASB
NYSE:ASBBanks

Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) Net Interest Margin Strength Tests Skeptical Profit Sustainability Narratives

Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$382.4 million and basic EPS of US$0.81. Trailing twelve month revenue came in at US$1.43 billion with EPS of US$2.81. The company has seen revenue move from US$952.9 million and EPS of US$0.73 on a trailing basis at the end of 2024 to US$1.43 billion and EPS of US$2.81 by the end of 2025, setting the backdrop for what investors will focus on as potential rewards from reported growth forecasts and expanding...
TSE:8951
TSE:8951Office REITs

Assessing Nippon Building Fund (TSE:8951) Valuation After Its Discounted Follow On Equity Offering

Nippon Building Fund (TSE:8951) has completed a follow-on equity offering of ¥12.99527 billion, issuing multiple tranches of new units at ¥142,492 per unit, each priced with a ¥4,362 discount. See our latest analysis for Nippon Building Fund. The follow on offering comes after a board meeting earlier in January that considered issuing new units, and it lands in a period where momentum has cooled slightly in the short term. While the 7 day share price return is a 3.95% decline, the 90 day...
TSE:3279
TSE:3279REITs

Assessing Activia Properties (TSE:3279) Valuation After Higher Dividend Forecast And Updated Earnings Guidance

Activia Properties (TSE:3279) has updated investors with fresh earnings guidance for its May and November 2026 fiscal periods, along with a higher dividend forecast for May 2026, supported by operating revenue that exceeded prior expectations. See our latest analysis for Activia Properties. At a share price of ¥145,700, Activia Properties has a 30 day share price return of 2.61% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 39.40%. This performance suggests that recent momentum has been building...
NasdaqGS:AEVA
NasdaqGS:AEVAElectronic

Aeva Technologies (AEVA) Valuation Check As First Defense Contract With Forterra Expands 4D LiDAR Reach

Aeva Technologies (AEVA) has just secured its first defense sector contract, with Forterra selecting its 4D LiDAR sensors and perception technology for the AutoDrive autonomous vehicle system used in demanding mission environments. See our latest analysis for Aeva Technologies. The Forterra win lands after a busy start to the year, including Aeva’s new high power optical amplifier for AI data centers and its appearance at the Needham Growth Conference. Yet the share price has been volatile,...
NYSE:QXO
NYSE:QXOTrade Distributors

How QXO’s US$753 Million Follow-on Equity Raise At QXO (QXO) Has Changed Its Investment Story

In mid-January 2026, QXO, Inc. completed a follow-on equity offering of approximately US$753.16 million, issuing 31,645,570 common shares at US$23.80 each with a US$0.10 discount per share. This transaction forms part of a broader US$3 billion equity funding effort, signaling substantial financial backing for QXO’s acquisition-focused push in building products distribution and specialty contractor supply. With this sizeable equity raise underpinning its acquisition ambitions, we will examine...
NYSE:BKD
NYSE:BKDHealthcare

Is Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) Pricing Fully Reflecting Its Strong Multi Year Share Price Run?

If you are wondering whether Brookdale Senior Living's share price still offers value after a strong run, this article walks through what the current market price might be implying about the company. The stock last closed at US$12.95, with returns of 6.1% over 7 days, 18.9% over 30 days, 19.5% year to date, 163.2% over 1 year, 339.0% over 3 years, and 162.1% over 5 years, which has put it firmly on many investors' radar. Recent coverage around Brookdale Senior Living has focused on its...
SEHK:826
SEHK:826Metals and Mining

Does Fusion Materials Lab Entry Recast Tiangong International’s Advanced Metallurgy Ambitions (SEHK:826)?

Tiangong International announced that its subsidiary Jiangsu Tiangong Aihe Technology was approved on 16 January 2026 to join the Institute of Energy, Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center’s joint laboratory for developing fusion-oriented advanced metallic materials, including large-scale powder metallurgy 304B7 high-boron steel and new neutron shield steel. This collaboration gives Tiangong direct involvement in controlled nuclear fusion material research, potentially broadening...
NYSE:RH
NYSE:RHSpecialty Retail

Is RH (RH) A Potential Opportunity After A 45% One-Year Share Price Decline

If you are trying to figure out whether RH at around US$228 per share looks like a bargain or a value trap, it helps to first step back and look at what the recent share price has been telling you. The stock has seen mixed returns, with a 1.9% decline over the last 7 days, a 24.8% gain over the last 30 days, an 18.1% gain year to date, but also a 45.5% decline over 1 year, a 26.5% decline over 3 years and a 52.0% decline over 5 years. These swings suggest sentiment around RH has shifted more...
NYSE:RPM
NYSE:RPMChemicals

A Look At RPM International (RPM) Valuation After JPMorgan Upgrade And $100 Million Cost Savings Plan

RPM International (RPM) is back in focus after JPMorgan upgraded the stock and the company outlined about US$100 million in annual SG&A savings, alongside guidance for modest sales and adjusted EBIT growth. See our latest analysis for RPM International. At a share price of US$109.48, RPM has a modest 30 day share price return of 3.49%, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 11.75% decline contrasts with a 31.33% gain over three years and 45.37% over five years. This suggests longer term...
NasdaqGS:LKFN
NasdaqGS:LKFNBanks

New Chief Credit Officer Appointment And What It Means For LKFN Investors

Lakeland Financial (NasdaqGS:LKFN) has appointed Donald J. Robinson-Gay as Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of Lakeland Financial and Lake City Bank. The appointment places Robinson-Gay in charge of credit policy, loan portfolio oversight, and risk practices across the organization. Lakeland Financial, the parent of Lake City Bank, operates as a regional banking institution focused on serving business and retail clients through lending, deposit, and treasury services. For...
NasdaqGM:CHRS
NasdaqGM:CHRSBiotechs

A Look At Coherus Oncology (CHRS) Valuation After Its US$64.9 Million Follow On Equity Offering

Follow on offering sets the stage Coherus Oncology (CHRS) has filed a follow on equity offering of about US$64.9 million through an at the market program. This is a material move that directly affects funding plans and existing shareholders. See our latest analysis for Coherus Oncology. The follow on offering arrives after a sharp rebound in sentiment, with a 1 month share price return of 53.73% and year to date share price return of 50.37%. However, the 5 year total shareholder return of an...
NasdaqGS:CABA
NasdaqGS:CABABiotechs

Assessing Cabaletta Bio (CABA) Valuation After FDA Clearance For Automated CAR T Manufacturing

Cabaletta Bio (CABA) is back in focus after Cellares received FDA clearance for an IND amendment supporting automated manufacturing and quality testing of Cabaletta’s investigational CAR T therapy, rese cel, using Cell Shuttle and Cell Q platforms. See our latest analysis for Cabaletta Bio. The FDA clearance news arrives after a sharp shift in sentiment, with Cabaletta Bio’s 7 day share price return of 44.55% and 30 day return of 45.21% contrasting with a 3 year total shareholder return...
TSXV:QNC
TSXV:QNCSemiconductor

Assessing Quantum eMotion (TSXV:QNC) Valuation After NYSE American Listing Step And Quantum-Secured Energy Progress

Quantum eMotion (TSXV:QNC) has come into focus after filing a Form 40-F with the U.S. SEC, a key step toward a potential NYSE American listing, alongside progress on quantum-secured energy storage collaborations. See our latest analysis for Quantum eMotion. At a share price of CA$5.50, Quantum eMotion has recently seen a 9.8% 7 day share price return and a 56.7% 90 day share price return, while its 1 year total shareholder return is very large. This suggests recent NYSE American listing plans...
TSX:WFG
TSX:WFGForestry

Is West Fraser Timber (TSX:WFG) Pricing Reflect Its Recent Share Price Rebound And DCF Estimate

If you are wondering whether West Fraser Timber is priced attractively right now, you are not alone. The recent share moves have put valuation firmly in focus. The stock last closed at C$98.81, with returns of 1.4% over 7 days, 19.6% over 30 days, 14.6% year to date, but a 23.3% decline over 1 year and a 10.5% decline over 3 years, compared with a 29.8% gain over 5 years. Recent coverage has highlighted ongoing interest in West Fraser Timber as a North American wood products producer, with...
NYSE:NVGS
NYSE:NVGSOil and Gas

Is Record Earnings And Fleet Expansion Reshaping The Investment Case For Navigator Holdings (NVGS)?

Navigator Gas recently reported strong operational and financial performance, highlighting record earnings, robust cash flows, and ongoing fleet expansion across its gas shipping business. A key development is the company’s ethylene export terminal, which management views as an important growth engine alongside new vessel deliveries through 2028. Next, we’ll explore how this combination of record earnings and fleet expansion could influence Navigator Holdings’ broader investment...
NasdaqCM:WYFI
NasdaqCM:WYFIIT

Should WhiteFiber’s $210 Million Convertible Notes Financing Require Action From WhiteFiber (WYFI) Investors?

Earlier this week, WhiteFiber, Inc. completed a US$210,000,000 private placement of 4.500% convertible senior unsecured notes due February 1, 2031, primarily to fund data center expansion, potential acquisitions, partnerships, and related equipment. The offering’s callable, convertible structure and planned zero-strike call option arrangement introduce meaningful capital-structure and dilution considerations for both existing and prospective investors. Next, we’ll examine how this upsized...
TSXV:HITI
TSXV:HITIPharmaceuticals

The Bull Case For High Tide (TSXV:HITI) Could Change Following New Voting Agreements Learn Why

High Tide Inc. recently filed a Form 6-K with the SEC outlining several Voting Support and Standstill Agreements that formalize how certain stakeholders will vote and interact with the company. These governance arrangements come as High Tide continues to build out its cannabis retail and e-commerce footprint, potentially shaping how future decisions around this expansion are made and controlled. We’ll now explore how the new Voting Support and Standstill Agreements could influence High...
NYSE:PPG
NYSE:PPGChemicals

PPG Industries Recognition And Valuation Gap Catch Investor Attention

PPG Industries (NYSE:PPG) has been recognized by Fortune as one of the World's Most Admired Companies. This is the 18th consecutive year the company has received this recognition. The ranking highlights PPG's global competitiveness, people management, and social responsibility. For long term investors looking at NYSE:PPG, this recognition sits alongside a recent share price of $112.29. Over the past month the stock has returned 8.4%, and it is up 7.6% year to date, while the 1 year, 3 year,...
NasdaqGS:WDFC
NasdaqGS:WDFCHousehold Products

Is WD-40 (WDFC) Pricing In Too Much Optimism After Recent Share Price Strength

Wondering if WD-40 at around US$215 per share is priced for perfection or offering any value at all? This article will help you make sense of where the stock stands today. The share price closed at US$215.19 after a 5.0% move over the last 7 days and 30 days, with a 9.4% return year to date, a 6.0% decline over 1 year, a 30.6% return over 3 years and a 23.5% decline over 5 years. Recent coverage has focused on how WD-40's long standing brand and household presence fits into portfolios that...
NasdaqGS:ROCK
NasdaqGS:ROCKBuilding

Gibraltar Industries (ROCK) Is Down 9.2% After Cutting 2025 Guidance on Agtech Project Deferrals

Earlier in 2026, Gibraltar Industries, Inc. cut its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 guidance, projecting lower net sales, operating income, and GAAP EPS than previously indicated due to weaker markets, delayed price increases, and project timing shifts in its Agtech business. The guidance revision also highlighted uneven performance across segments, with headwinds in Mail and Package and Agtech contrasted by relatively resilient contributions from areas like building accessories and Lane...
NasdaqGS:LFUS
NasdaqGS:LFUSElectronic

Is Littelfuse (LFUS) Fairly Priced After Recent Electrification Tailwinds And Valuation Checks

If you are wondering whether Littelfuse at around US$290 a share is still a reasonable entry point, the key question is how its current price lines up against its underlying value. The stock is up 25.1% over the past year and 11.4% over the last month, although it has seen a 2.3% pullback in the past week, which may have shifted how some investors see its risk and return trade off. Recent news flow around Littelfuse has focused on its role in electronic components and protection devices,...
NasdaqGM:NB
NasdaqGM:NBMetals and Mining

Do NioCorp (NB) Elk Creek Assays Quietly Reframe the Project’s De-Risking Timeline?

NioCorp Developments Ltd. recently reported the final assay results from its 2025 drilling campaign at the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project in southeast Nebraska, confirming that the assays align with internal expectations and support confidence in mineralization continuity and grade in the targeted zones. An important nuance for investors is that these assays are not yet recognized as reserves or resources under S-K 1300 or NI 43-101, with further technical work still required before any...
SEHK:6993
SEHK:6993Household Products

Blue Moon Group Holdings (SEHK:6993) Valuation After Guidance For A 50% Cut In 2025 Losses

Blue Moon Group Holdings (SEHK:6993) issued new earnings guidance, telling investors it expects at least a 50% reduction in its 2025 loss compared with the HK$749.3 million loss recorded for 2024. See our latest analysis for Blue Moon Group Holdings. That guidance landed alongside a 1 day share price return of 4.56% and a year to date share price return of 8.76% at HK$2.98. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 13.58% and 5 year total shareholder return of 77.98% show that longer...
ASX:NWL
ASX:NWLCapital Markets

How Investors Are Reacting To Netwealth Group (ASX:NWL) After Jefferies’ Upgrade On Client Momentum

Jefferies recently upgraded Netwealth Group to a Buy rating, citing the platform provider’s continued success in winning new business despite the fallout from the First Guardian compensation issue. The decision highlights how Netwealth’s ability to maintain strong client acquisition momentum is influencing broader analyst sentiment toward the company’s long-term growth prospects. We’ll now examine how this renewed analyst confidence in Netwealth’s client acquisition momentum shapes the...