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Beyond the Bin: How Waste Connections' Rural Strategy and Landfill Assets Fuel a Bullish Investment Case

Amid a competitive waste management sector, Waste Connections (WCN) is drawing investor attention for its focus on underserved rural markets and a vast network of landfills that create high barriers to entry. With a recent analysis pointing to significant upside potential, we examine the company's operational leverage, revenue diversification, and the financial metrics underpinning the bullish thesis.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

IHS Towers: A Deep-Value Play Emerges as Currency Headwinds Shift

IHS Holding Limited, a leading telecom tower operator in emerging markets, is seeing a dramatic reversal in its investment narrative. Long pressured by currency devaluations, the company now stands to benefit from FX tailwinds, operational improvements, and surging data demand, presenting a compelling bull case at a valuation far below peers.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Coca-Cola FEMSA: The Undervalued Bottling Giant Poised for Growth in Latin America

Coca-Cola FEMSA (KOF), the world's largest Coca-Cola bottler, presents a compelling investment case. Despite facing currency headwinds, its dominant position in high-growth Latin American markets, fortress balance sheet, and strategic digital investments suggest significant upside potential for patient investors.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

DoorDash's Bull Case: Can Its Logistics Moat Sustain a Premium Valuation?

As DoorDash trades near $205, analysts debate whether its integrated logistics platform, likened to a modern utility, justifies its premium multiples amid expansion into groceries and international markets.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Apple's Record Quarter Fuels Investor Debate: Is the AI and iPhone Momentum Already Priced In?

Apple's stellar earnings, driven by robust iPhone demand and growth in key markets, have reignited investor optimism. Yet, a significant valuation gap persists, sparking debate on whether the stock's AI-driven future justifies its current premium.

Feb 3, 2026

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Fabrinet Shatters Records on Surging Optical and HPC Demand, Forecasts Continued Growth

Fabrinet's fiscal Q2 2026 results smashed expectations, fueled by explosive growth in data center interconnect modules and a breakout performance in high-performance computing. The manufacturing services provider raises guidance, signaling strong momentum across its key markets.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Dollar Surges on Robust Factory Data and Fed's Firm Stance, Gold Retreats

The U.S. dollar climbed to a one-week high, buoyed by unexpectedly strong manufacturing activity and hawkish-leaning Federal Reserve commentary. The rally pressured major currency pairs and sent precious metals tumbling, as markets reassessed the timeline for potential interest rate cuts.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Headlines: Three Asian Small-Caps Drawing Investor Scrutiny

Amidst a complex macroeconomic backdrop, a select group of Asian small-cap stocks is capturing attention for their distinct value propositions and growth narratives. We examine China Feihe, Digital China Holdings, and Thai Beverage, assessing their financial health and strategic positioning in volatile markets.

Feb 2, 2026

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Investors Look Abroad: International Equity ETFs Lead $165 Billion January Inflow

U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds attracted $165.4 billion in January, with a notable pivot toward international stock funds as they continue to outperform domestic markets.

Feb 2, 2026

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Bargain Hunting in Asia: Three Undervalued Stocks Poised for Growth Amid Market Volatility

Amid economic headwinds and geopolitical tensions, discerning investors are scouring Asian markets for hidden gems. We spotlight three companies—from China's food sector to Taiwan's tech and Japan's chemicals—trading significantly below their estimated intrinsic value, offering potential upside for the patient investor.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Gold and Silver Reel from Historic Plunge: Is the Bull Run Over?

Precious metals markets are reeling after their sharpest single-day decline since 1980, yet major Wall Street institutions reaffirm ambitious year-end price targets, citing enduring structural drivers.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Apple Soars on Record Holiday Quarter, Fueled by iPhone Demand and AI Ambitions

Apple shares surged over 4% as blockbuster Q1 earnings, led by iPhone sales and services growth, reignited investor confidence in the tech giant's expansion narrative, particularly in key markets like India.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

U.S. Gas Prices Hold Steady Amid Seasonal Lull, But Regional Disparities Widen

National average gasoline prices showed minimal movement in the week ending February 2, 2026, hovering near $2.88 per gallon. However, the gap between the most and least expensive markets exceeds $2.65, highlighting ongoing regional volatility despite overall price stability.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Kawan Food Berhad's Three-Year Slump Tests Investor Patience Amid Market Rebound

While Malaysian markets have climbed, shareholders of frozen food producer Kawan Food Berhad have watched their investment value nearly halve over three turbulent years, raising questions about the company's strategic direction and recovery prospects.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Robinhood Shares Plunge into Oversold Territory Amid Crypto Rout: Is This a Buying Opportunity?

Robinhood Markets stock tumbled sharply on Monday, dragged down by a broad selloff in cryptocurrencies. Despite the plunge, some analysts see the dip as a chance to buy into the fintech platform's long-term growth story.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Robinhood Shares Tumble as Crypto Slump Tests Broker's Core Revenue Model

Robinhood Markets saw its stock plunge nearly 10% on Monday, underperforming broader markets and financial sector peers, as a sharp downturn in Bitcoin and fading retail crypto trading activity sparked investor concerns over its transaction-dependent revenue streams.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Bet Sinks Underwater, Raising Questions on Funding Strategy

MicroStrategy's massive Bitcoin holdings have fallen below their average purchase price, resulting in over $900 million in paper losses. This development intensifies scrutiny on the company's reliance on equity markets to fund its crypto acquisitions as financial conditions tighten.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Uber's Earnings in Focus: Robotaxi Ambitions Collide with Regulatory Headwinds

As Uber Technologies prepares to report earnings, investors are weighing the long-term promise of its autonomous vehicle initiatives against immediate regulatory cost pressures in key markets like New York and France.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Franklin Templeton Bets on Emerging Market Debt Surge with New ETF Launch

Franklin Templeton has launched the Templeton Emerging Markets Debt ETF (TEMD), aiming to give investors targeted exposure to both hard and local currency debt from developing economies, capitalizing on the asset class's recent strong performance.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Global Sugar Glut Sends Prices Tumbling to Multi-Year Lows

Sugar futures extended their sharp decline this week, with London white sugar hitting a five-year low, as robust harvests from Brazil and India signal a prolonged period of ample global supplies.

Feb 2, 2026