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Key Insights Significant insider control over Guararapes Confecções implies vested interests in company growth 55% of...

Bajaj Auto's (NSE:BAJAJ-AUTO) stock up by 3.2% over the past three months. We wonder if and what role the company's...

Leadership changes at Viva Energy Viva Energy Group (ASX:VEA) has announced a planned board transition, with long-serving Chair the Honourable Robert Hill AC retiring in March 2026 and current director Dr Sarah Ryan FTSE appointed as Chair elect. Dr Ryan, who joined the Viva Energy board in 2018, brings more than 30 years of global energy sector and investment management experience. Incoming Independent Non Executive Director Alistair Bell adds extensive commercial and financial leadership...

WuXi Biologics recently announced that its Wuxi Drug Product Facility 5 and Drug Product Packaging Center received UK MHRA GMP certifications for commercial ophthalmic biologic manufacturing, alongside the launch of its PatroLabTM digital twin platform for real-time bioprocess monitoring and control. Together, these developments highlight WuXi Biologics’ growing role as a globally compliant manufacturer that is integrating advanced digital technologies to enhance biologics quality and...

EPAM Systems (NYSE:EPAM) has entered into a partnership with Cursor to expand its enterprise generative AI capabilities. The company has introduced several new AI agents on Google Cloud Marketplace as part of this effort. These moves are aimed at supporting enterprise clients that are adopting generative AI solutions. EPAM Systems is leaning into AI driven services at a time when many enterprises are experimenting with generative tools and automation. The stock last closed at $219.05, with...

Lincoln Electric Holdings (NasdaqGS:LECO) was recently recognized for its financial health and competitive advantages after passing a respected quality investing screen. The screen highlights companies with resilient balance sheets, consistent execution, and durable business models. This recognition singles out Lincoln Electric’s long term positioning in welding, cutting, and joining solutions as especially robust. Lincoln Electric focuses on arc welding equipment, consumables, and...

If you are trying to work out whether United Therapeutics at about US$472 per share looks expensive or reasonable, you are in the right place. The stock has been flat over the last 7 days, with a 7.5% decline over the past month and a 5.0% decline year to date, set against a 26.9% return over 1 year, 78.7% over 3 years and 187.2% over 5 years. Recent coverage around United Therapeutics has focused on how the company is positioned within the pharmaceuticals and biotech space and how investors...

If you are wondering whether SPX Technologies at around US$217 a share still offers value, you are not alone, and that is exactly what this article aims to unpack. The share price sits at US$217.13, with returns of 1.6% over the past week, 5.7% over the last 30 days, 6.8% year to date, 40.7% over 1 year, 202.2% over 3 years, and 297.1% over 5 years, which naturally raises questions about what is already priced in and what might come next. Recent attention on SPX Technologies has centered on...

Coverage initiation puts Coles Group (ASX:COL) in focus Goldman Sachs has initiated coverage on Coles Group (ASX:COL) with a Neutral rating, citing regulatory risks from federal court proceedings on discounting practices and highlighting margin pressure from higher wage costs and increased scrutiny. See our latest analysis for Coles Group. Coles Group’s 1 year total shareholder return of 12.61% and 3 year total shareholder return of 33.89% sit against weaker recent momentum, with a 90 day...

If you are wondering whether CompoSecure's share price still reflects fair value after its recent run, this article will walk through what the current market price might be implying about the business. The stock last closed at US$25.15, with returns of 29.7% over the past 30 days, 34.7% year to date, 97.7% over the past year, and a very large gain over three years that is a little more than 4x. Recent coverage has highlighted CompoSecure's position in secure payment and authentication...

Cadence Bank (CADE) has put up a clean set of FY 2025 numbers, with fourth quarter revenue at US$500.4 million and EPS at US$0.76, while trailing twelve month revenue came in at US$1.9 billion and EPS at US$2.83. Over recent periods the bank has seen revenue move from US$435.7 million in Q4 2024 to US$500.4 million in Q4 2025, with quarterly EPS stepping from US$0.70 to US$0.76. This sets the stage for investors to focus on how consistently the bank converts that income into margins and long...

GURU Organic Energy (TSX:GURU) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of C$10.1 million and basic EPS of roughly C$0.00, alongside net income of C$0.04 million as the company reports another year of results. The company has seen quarterly revenue range from C$6.5 million to C$10.4 million across FY 2025, while quarterly EPS moved between a loss of C$0.05 and a gain of C$0.04. This puts the latest print in the context of a year shaped by swings in profitability. With trailing...

Fulton Financial (FULT) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$333.1 million and basic EPS of US$0.53, alongside net income of US$96.4 million, setting the tone for how the full year is being assessed. The company has seen trailing 12 month revenue move from US$1.15 billion at the end of 2024 to US$1.28 billion by the fourth quarter of 2025, with TTM EPS rising over the same window from US$1.59 to US$2.10. This frames the latest print against a steadily building earnings...

Earlier this week, activist investor Kimmeridge moved to nominate former Pioneer Natural Resources CEO Scott Sheffield to Coterra Energy’s board, urging the company to prioritize its Permian Basin crude portfolio and consider selling its natural gas assets. This contest for influence introduces the prospect of a reshaped business mix and governance structure, which could materially affect how Coterra allocates capital and manages its asset base. We’ll now examine how Kimmeridge’s push to...

Albany Engineered Composites, a segment of Albany International (NYSE:AIN), has achieved U.S. Department of War CMMC Level 2 certification. This places the company among the first 1% of defense suppliers to reach this cybersecurity standard. The certification confirms that AEC meets required controls for handling sensitive defense information. Albany International, through its AEC segment, is closely tied to advanced materials used in military and aerospace programs. With cybersecurity now...

Monster Juiced Viking Berry launch and what it means for CCEP shareholders Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (ENXTAM:CCEP) is expanding its Monster Juiced Range with the new Viking Berry flavour. This move is aimed at attracting additional energy drink consumers and building on existing category momentum. See our latest analysis for Coca-Cola Europacific Partners. CCEP’s new Viking Berry launch sits alongside other recent moves, such as its Premier League “Guess the Goals” promotion and...

In January 2026, Sandoz confirmed that the European Commission had granted marketing authorization for Ondibta®, a biosimilar insulin glargine pre-filled pen for patients with diabetes aged two and above, matching Lantus® SoloStar® in safety, quality and efficacy. This approval, under Sandoz’s commercialization agreement with Gan & Lee, reinforces its biosimilar footprint in diabetes care and supports broader access to insulin across Europe. We will now examine how this European Commission...

As major Gulf markets track global shares higher, investor sentiment in the Middle East remains buoyant, with optimism fueled by easing geopolitical tensions and a focus on upcoming earnings reports. Penny stocks, though often considered a throwback to earlier market days, continue to capture interest due to their affordability and potential for growth. By examining companies with strong financials and promising prospects, investors can uncover opportunities within this segment of the market.

In January 2026, WaFd, Inc. reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results showing higher net interest income of US$171.11 million and net income of US$64.2 million, alongside increased net charge-offs of US$3.7 million and progress on a long-running share repurchase program totaling about US$1.83 billion since 1995. Separately, the FDIC’s Supervision Appeals Review Committee upgraded WaFd Bank’s Community Reinvestment Act rating to “Satisfactory,” easing a regulatory overhang that had raised...

Arch Capital Group (NasdaqGS:ACGL) director and former CFO John D. Vollaro will not seek reelection to the board. Vollaro's planned departure ends more than two decades of board service at Arch Capital Group. The move marks a governance transition as the company continues to focus on board oversight and succession planning. Arch Capital Group, listed on NasdaqGS:ACGL, operates as a specialty insurer and reinsurer, an area that often attracts investors who watch risk, capital strength, and...

If you are wondering whether WSP Global's current share price lines up with its underlying value, you are not alone. This article is built to help you frame that question clearly. WSP Global's share price most recently closed at C$270.20, with returns of 0.2% over the last week, 7.6% over the last month, 8.0% year to date, 3.9% over one year, 62.9% over three years and 134.0% over five years. These return figures have kept WSP Global on the radar for investors paying attention to longer term...

Mobileye Global (MBLY) closed out FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of US$446 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.16, as the company continued to run at a net loss. The company has seen quarterly revenue range from US$438 million to US$506 million over FY 2025, while basic EPS losses have moved between US$0.08 and US$0.16. This sets up a story where top line scale and the path toward better margins are front and center for investors. Overall, the latest numbers keep attention firmly on how quickly...

Mackenzie Investments, a subsidiary of IGM Financial, has released its 2026 ETF Outlook for the Canadian market. The report highlights record ETF growth and key shifts in trends, including active, systematic and factor based, and alternative ETFs. The outlook points to changing approaches to portfolio construction for Canadian investors and asset managers. For investors watching IGM Financial (TSX:IGM), Mackenzie’s 2026 ETF Outlook arrives as the stock trades around CA$67.18. The company’s...

With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 10x in South Africa, you could be forgiven for feeling...