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ASM International's Five-Year Surge: How a Semiconductor Equipment Maker Delivered 26% Annual Returns

Shares of Dutch semiconductor capital equipment leader ASM International have soared over 210% in the past five years, driven by robust earnings growth and strategic positioning in key chipmaking technologies. While recent monthly gains of 28% turn heads, long-term investors have enjoyed a total shareholder return exceeding 220%, underscoring the company's alignment with enduring industry demands.

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Mikron Holding's Earnings Momentum Draws Investor Scrutiny Amid Market Caution

While speculative 'story stocks' dominate headlines, Swiss manufacturing group Mikron Holding (VTX:MIKN) presents a case study in sustained profitability. With EPS growing at 26% annually over three years and significant insider ownership, the firm offers a contrast to loss-making ventures. Yet, flat revenue and EBIT margins prompt questions about its long-term growth trajectory.

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PayPal Shares Tumble on Subdued 2026 Outlook, Taps HP Veteran Lores as New CEO

PayPal Holdings Inc. delivered a disappointing fourth-quarter earnings report and a profit forecast for 2026 that fell short of analyst expectations, sending its shares tumbling. The payments giant cited a pullback in U.S. consumer spending and a slowdown in its core branded checkout business. In a major leadership shift, the company announced HP Inc.'s Enrique Lores will take over as President and CEO effective March 1.