Defying a challenging real estate market, Five Point Holdings LLC (FPH) reported a record annual net income for 2025, driven by strategic land transactions and growth in its management business. The company also provided a bullish outlook for 2026.
Shareholders of New Gold Inc. (TSX:NGD) and Coeur Mining, Inc. have given resounding approval to Coeur's plan to acquire all outstanding shares of New Gold. The vote clears a critical path for the merger, which now awaits final regulatory and court nods to create a significantly larger, diversified precious metals producer with enhanced scale and exploration prospects across North America.
Group 1 Automotive capped off 2025 with record revenue and profits, driven by robust aftersales and F&I performance. While navigating affordability concerns and a challenging UK market, the company aggressively reshaped its dealership portfolio and returned significant capital to shareholders through buybacks.
Phillip Securities initiates coverage of Palantir Technologies with a Buy rating, citing its AI software segment's robust growth and significant market expansion potential. A new partnership with Innodata aims to enhance Palantir's rodeo analysis platforms through advanced data services.
While Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ:ADP) has delivered solid earnings growth over five years, its share price appreciation has notably lagged the broader market. A deeper look reveals dividends have bolstered total returns, but recent underperformance highlights investor caution toward the payroll giant.
While passive index funds track the broader market, selective stock picks can deliver outsized returns. Baidu's (NASDAQ: BIDU) shares have soared 75% in the past year, dramatically outpacing the market. This rally comes despite a significant drop in earnings, shifting investor focus towards the company's long-term strategic bets in artificial intelligence and autonomous driving.
While individual investors hold a significant 32% stake in Krona Public Real Estate AB (FRA:927), effective control rests with public companies, which command a 40% ownership bloc. This concentration of power raises questions about corporate governance and future strategy for the Swedish property firm.
Long-term investors in German renewable energy developer PNE AG have seen their holdings plummet 42% over three years, starkly underperforming the broader market's 33% gain. Despite a 26% revenue growth, the stock's persistent weakness raises questions about underlying challenges in the sector and company-specific headwinds.
Investors in Camellia Plc (LON:CAM) have faced a challenging half-decade, with shares falling 34% as the company grapples with shrinking revenues and an elusive path to profitability. While dividends have softened the blow, the stock continues to lag the broader market.
Driven by robust subscriber growth, a surge in free cash flow, and a new $10 billion buyback plan, AT&T's stock rallied over 10% this week, signaling renewed investor confidence in the telecom giant's convergence strategy.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) reported robust annual revenue of $9.69 billion and net income of $663.5 million, reigniting investor interest. However, the stock's recent volatility and a significant one-year decline in total shareholder return have sparked a debate over whether the current share price accurately reflects the company's recovery trajectory and future prospects.
Imperial Oil Ltd. reported robust fourth-quarter results, generating nearly $1.4 billion in free cash flow and announcing its largest-ever nominal dividend increase. Despite weather disruptions at its Kearl oil sands operation, the company highlighted record annual production and a disciplined capital return strategy that saw $4.6 billion returned to shareholders in 2025.
While Nvidia's stock has been a powerhouse of the AI revolution, investors seeking meaningful dividend income face a daunting math problem. We break down the numbers and what they reveal about the chipmaker's priorities.
B2Gold's shares have surged over 117% in the past year, fueled by strong operational performance and renewed investor confidence in gold. As the stock consolidates recent gains, analysts debate whether its current valuation fully prices in future growth from key projects like Fekola and Goose.
Two financial sector giants, S&P Global and Goldman Sachs, have announced increased quarterly payouts, signaling confidence in their financial health and future prospects amid a dynamic market environment.
Despite a slight uptick in earnings per share, CDW Corporation's stock has plummeted over 38% in three years, starkly underperforming a surging market and leaving investors questioning the disconnect between financial performance and share price.
Exxon Mobil and Chevron reported declines in full-year earnings as a sustained oil surplus pressured prices, though both companies highlighted strategic shifts toward LNG, chemicals, and power projects to fuel future growth.
H&M Group announces a proposed dividend hike for 2026 and the completion of a major share buyback, signaling confidence in its ongoing profitability turnaround even as sales face headwinds from rivals like Zara and Shein.
While Sligro Food Group (AMS:SLIGR) shares have seen a modest 11% rebound in recent months, long-term investors are nursing significant losses, with the stock down 46% over five years. This deep dive examines the disconnect between the company's path to profitability and its languishing share price.
Despite modest earnings growth, Thai Beverage (SGX:Y92) has seen its share price tumble 40% over five years, leaving long-term investors with a significant total return deficit. We examine the disconnect between fundamentals and market sentiment.
