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First Industrial Realty Trust (FR) opened 2026 with Q1 funds from operations of US$92.5 million, or US$0.68 per share, setting the tone for how its industrial portfolio is feeding through to cash based earnings. Over recent quarters, the company has seen total revenue move from US$175.3 million in Q4 2024 to US$188.8 million in Q4 2025, while basic EPS over that same period went from US$0.52 to US$0.59, giving investors a clearer view of how top line growth is filtering into the bottom line...

In recent months, Berkshire Hathaway reduced its stakes in Apple, Bank of America, Pool Corporation, and Amazon, while committing US$1.80 billion for up to a 9.9% interest in Tokio Marine Holdings through its National Indemnity unit and related share repurchases. These moves come as Greg Abel, who previously had no formal investment management role, oversees Berkshire’s roughly US$300 billion equity portfolio, marking a meaningful shift in how the company’s capital is being allocated. We’ll...

First Solar’s earlier Q4 earnings report showed revenue rising 11.1% year on year and beating analyst expectations, but with full-year revenue and EBITDA guidance coming in softer than forecasts, contributing to cautious sentiment ahead of its April 30, 2026 earnings release. While investors are watching for the anticipated improvement in earnings and revenue, recent downward revisions to estimates and a Zacks Rank of #5 (Strong Sell) highlight growing uncertainty around how management’s...

Why Trustmark’s latest results matter for shareholders Trustmark (TRMK) recently reported record net income for 2025, alongside a 4.2% dividend increase, a US$100 million share repurchase plan for 2026, and guidance that points to growth across core banking metrics. See our latest analysis for Trustmark. The recent strength in Trustmark’s 1-month share price return of 6.76% and year-to-date share price return of 14.89% sits alongside a 1-year total shareholder return of 37.53% and 3-year...

TowneBank (TOWN) has put fresh numbers on the table for Q1 2026, with recent quarters showing total revenue of about US$220.7 million in Q4 2025, basic EPS of roughly US$0.52, and trailing 12 month EPS of about US$2.22. The bank has seen total revenue move from roughly US$175.1 million in Q4 2024 to US$220.7 million in Q4 2025, while trailing 12 month net income has shifted from about US$161.4 million to US$169.5 million. This sets up this quarter against a backdrop of earnings growth, a...

Gold prices are firmly in focus as investors and central banks look for stability in a world of sticky inflation, higher energy costs and ongoing geopolitical tension. One way to play this theme is through gold miners with solid balance sheets and low production costs, which can be better placed to cope with swings in the gold price. This article picks out 3 stocks from our Elite Gold Stocks screener that stand out on quality factors so you can see which names currently align most closely...

Upcoming third quarter earnings put Parker-Hannifin (PH) in focus Parker-Hannifin (PH) heads into its upcoming third quarter earnings release with Wall Street expecting diluted EPS of $7.81, compared with $6.94 a year ago, following four consecutive estimate beats. See our latest analysis for Parker-Hannifin. The upcoming earnings update follows a strong run, with a 5.3% 30‑day share price return and a 1‑year total shareholder return of 64.7%, hinting at firm, earnings‑driven momentum. If...

Twilio (TWLO) is back in focus after a rare double-upgrade from a major bank highlighted its role in AI-powered voice and messaging, along with fresh industry recognition from IDC and Omdia for customer engagement technology leadership. See our latest analysis for Twilio. Recent news around AI infrastructure and customer engagement leadership comes on top of a 15.31% 1 month share price return and a 51.38% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum is building despite a 5.89% 1...

Why Opera stock is drawing attention now Opera (NasdaqGS:OPRA) is back on investors’ radar after recent share price moves, with the stock showing mixed short term returns but positive performance over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Opera. Opera’s recent 1-day and 7-day share price declines sit against a stronger backdrop, with a 30-day share price return of 18.37% and a 3-year total shareholder return of 96.04%, suggesting momentum has been building over...

Coeur Mining (NYSE:CDE) has completed its acquisition of New Gold, expanding its scale in precious metals. The company has launched a private exchange offer for its senior notes aimed at refinancing and simplifying its debt profile. Coeur also announced a new US$1b credit facility, a semiannual dividend, and a share repurchase program. Coeur Mining operates as a precious metals producer, so this combination of a completed acquisition and updated capital structure directly affects how the...

If you are wondering whether Mettler-Toledo International at around US$1,264 per share is a fair deal or a stretch, the key question is what the current price implies about its long term value. The stock has returned 17.6% over the past year, even though the year to date move is a 10.4% decline and the last 7 days show a 2.1% fall. These moves can change how investors think about both its growth potential and its risk profile. Recent attention on the company has focused on how its premium...

Boston Scientific (BSX) opened 2026 with Q1 revenue of US$5.2b and basic EPS of US$0.90, alongside trailing 12 month EPS of US$2.41 on revenue of US$20.6b that sits against a 75.4% jump in earnings over the past year. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from US$4.7b in Q1 2025 to around US$5.2b in Q1 2026, while quarterly EPS has ranged from roughly US$0.46 to US$0.90. This sets up a picture of expanding profitability supported by a higher net margin. See our full analysis...

Why VEON stock is on investors’ radar VEON (VEON) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock up over the past month and past 3 months, prompting investors to reassess its telecom and digital services footprint. See our latest analysis for VEON. While the latest 1 day move showed a 0.42% decline in the share price, VEON’s 13.47% 30 day share price return and 23.95% 1 year total shareholder return suggest recent momentum has added to an already solid longer term...

AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NasdaqGS:ASTS) has received full FCC authorization for its SpaceMobile satellite constellation. The approval allows deployment of up to 248 satellites to provide direct to device cellular broadband across the United States. The decision confirms that AST SpaceMobile's system is cleared to operate alongside existing terrestrial mobile networks nationwide. For investors watching satellite enabled connectivity, this FCC decision is a key data point for AST SpaceMobile's...

EastGroup Properties (EGP) opened 2026 with Q1 funds from operations of US$125.3 million, setting the tone for its latest set of results. Over the last year, investors have watched total revenue move from US$638.5 million on a trailing basis in Q4 2024 to US$719.6 million in Q4 2025, while trailing basic EPS shifted from US$4.67 to US$4.88, giving useful context around the recently reported quarter. With a trailing net profit margin of 35.8% and consistent FFO levels, the focus this season is...

CBRE Group (CBRE) opened 2026 earnings season with Q1 results that sit against a recent run of higher revenue and EPS, capped by Q4 2025 revenue of US$11.6b and basic EPS of US$1.40, alongside trailing 12 month EPS of US$3.88 on revenue of US$40.6b. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move from US$8.9b and basic EPS of US$0.54 in Q1 2025 to US$11.6b and US$1.40 respectively in Q4, with trailing 12 month EPS and net income also higher than the prior year period. For investors,...

ConnectOne Bancorp (CNOB) opened the 2026 earnings season with Q1 results anchored by recent quarterly revenue of US$103.7 million and basic EPS of US$0.76 in Q4 2025, against a trailing twelve month net income of US$74.2 million. Over the last few quarters, revenue has moved from US$61.8 million in Q3 2024 to US$66.7 million in Q1 2025 and then to US$103.7 million in Q4 2025. Over the same periods, basic EPS has shifted from US$0.41 to US$0.49 and then to US$0.76, giving investors a clearer...

Cass Information Systems (CASS) has just posted its latest quarterly scorecard, with recent quarters showing revenue between US$48.6 million and US$54.0 million and EPS ranging from about US$0.22 to US$0.70. The trailing twelve months add up to US$207.4 million in revenue and EPS of US$2.36. Over that same trailing period, net income excluding extra items came in at US$31.1 million. The improvement in earnings and margins over the last year sits alongside a 2.73% dividend yield and a P/E of...

Teledyne Technologies (TDY) opened Q1 2026 with revenue of US$1.6 billion and basic EPS of US$4.85, set against trailing twelve month revenue of US$6.2 billion and EPS of US$19.99 that reflect one year earnings growth of 12.5%. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move from US$1.45 billion and EPS of US$4.03 in Q1 2025 through to US$1.61 billion and EPS of US$5.84 in Q4 2025, before landing at the latest Q1 print. This gives investors a clear line of sight on how the top and...

In the first quarter of 2026, Columbia Banking System, Inc. reported net interest income of US$594 million, net income of US$192 million, and total net charge-offs of US$35 million, all higher than the same period in 2025. Alongside this strong earnings improvement, Columbia Bank’s recent regional Best Bank Awards for middle market service highlight an improving financial picture paired with solid client satisfaction. With net interest income rising sharply year over year, we’ll now examine...

Nike, Inc. (NYSE:NKE) is implementing major global layoffs of about 1,400 roles as part of the final phase of its "Win Now" restructuring plan. The company is reshaping leadership roles and sharpening its business focus as it seeks to improve efficiency after several challenging quarters. At the same time, Nike has entered exclusive talks to supply match balls for UEFA men's competitions, aiming to end Adidas' 25 year run in that sponsorship slot. Nike's latest moves come at a time when the...

The recent executive order from President Donald Trump supporting deep sea critical mineral production, together with a new US Japan partnership, has drawn renewed attention to TMC the metals (NasdaqGS:TMC) and its deep ocean resource ambitions. See our latest analysis for TMC the metals. The executive order headlines arrive as TMC the metals trades at US$5.24, with a 30-day share price return of 11.97% but a 90-day decline of 44.49%. The very strong 3-year total shareholder return suggests...

Live Oak Bancshares (LOB) opened 2026 with Q1 total revenue of US$125.4 million and basic EPS of US$0.61, set against trailing 12 month revenue of US$512.2 million and EPS of US$2.64 that came alongside a 103.1% year over year lift in earnings. Over the past few reported periods, revenue has moved from US$82.2 million in Q4 2024 to US$97.1 million in Q1 2025, US$120.2 million in Q2 2025, US$123.5 million in Q3 2025 and US$139.9 million in Q4 2025, while quarterly EPS shifted from US$0.22 to...

Snap-on (SNA) has just put fresh numbers on the table for Q1 2026, and investors are eyeing them against a backdrop of steady recent performance, with Q4 2025 revenue at US$1.3b and basic EPS at US$5.02 on net income of US$260.7 million. Over the past few quarters, the company has seen revenue move from US$1.24b in Q1 2025 to US$1.34b in Q4 2025, while basic EPS ranged between US$4.59 and US$5.10 over the same period. This gives a clear sense of how the top and bottom line have been tracking...