Sea Limited's latest earnings reveal a strategic pivot back to aggressive investment in its e-commerce arm, Shopee, driving robust revenue growth but squeezing near-term margins. This move reignites the debate on whether the Southeast Asian tech giant can sustainably balance expansion with profitability.
Caterpillar Inc. capped off a historic 2025 with record sales and a soaring backlog, but executives signaled a cautious outlook for 2026 as escalating trade tariffs threaten to squeeze margins. The industrial giant's performance was buoyed by robust demand across construction, mining, and a surging data center power market.
A deep dive into Pantech Group Holdings Berhad's valuation using a Discounted Cash Flow model suggests the stock may be trading close to its intrinsic value, offering investors a potential entry point in the industrial supplies sector.
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners capped a strong 2025 with double-digit FFO growth, a record capital recycling program, and a raised distribution. Management highlighted a massive, disciplined expansion in data infrastructure to meet AI-driven demand, forecasting a return to 10%+ growth targets.
Bread Financial (NYSE: BFH) delivered robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, meeting expectations through strategic partner expansions, improved credit health, and strengthened capital positioning. Management outlines a 2026 roadmap focused on sustainable growth, deposit mix optimization, and leveraging AI across operations.
Southeast Asian super app Grab Holdings has appointed Laura Franco to its board, succeeding the retiring Ng Shin Ein. The move signals a governance refresh aimed at steering the company's aggressive expansion into on-demand grocery, financial technology, and next-generation mobility partnerships.
Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc. reports strong quarterly earnings, driven by disciplined credit management and strategic expansion, while outlining a cautious yet opportunistic outlook for 2026 in a shifting rate environment.
Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reported robust fourth-quarter results, driven by a potent mix of organic expansion and strategic acquisitions like AssuredPartners. Management projects sustained mid-single-digit growth for 2026, backed by a significant capital reserve for further mergers and acquisitions.
French regulators have greenlit MARA Holdings' takeover of EDF's data center unit Exaion, imposing strict conditions on energy use and data protection. The deal marks a significant, albeit tightly supervised, expansion of the bitcoin miner's European ambitions into high-performance computing.
Flowco (NYSE: FLOC) has struck a deal to acquire Valiant Artificial Lift Solutions for $200 million, a move that significantly expands its electric submersible pump (ESP) capabilities in the key Permian Basin and broadens its production optimization portfolio.
The French specialty materials group Arkema is positioning its low-global-warming-potential refrigerants and thermal management solutions at the heart of the booming data center market, a strategic move underscored by its recent EcoVadis Gold Medal for corporate sustainability.
In a major strategic pivot, welding and fabrication giant ESAB announces the acquisition of inspection specialist Eddyfi Technologies for $1.45 billion, aiming to create an integrated workflow from fabrication to lifecycle monitoring.
In a volatile market, companies with high insider ownership often signal strong alignment between management and shareholders. We examine three Asian growth firms where insiders hold over 30% of the equity.
German UV technology specialist Hoenle AG has seen its share price rally in recent months, yet analysts suggest it may still trade below its intrinsic value. We examine whether this small-cap stock presents a buying opportunity or carries hidden risks.
While global small- and mid-cap stocks face headwinds, savvy investors are turning to Asia for overlooked opportunities. We examine three fundamentally strong companies with compelling growth trajectories.
Eldorado Gold is set to acquire Foran Mining in an all-stock transaction valued at C$3.8 billion, aiming to create a diversified gold and copper producer with two flagship projects slated to begin production in 2026, significantly boosting its output and cash flow profile.
Amidst record market levels, analysts highlight a select group of companies—from AI leaders to emerging fintech—with strong fundamentals and room for significant expansion.
Eli Lilly's $3.5 billion investment in a new Pennsylvania facility for injectable weight-loss drugs, including retatrutide, spotlights its aggressive expansion in the obesity market. This strategic move, coupled with strong analyst sentiment and upcoming earnings, intensifies focus on the company's growth trajectory and premium valuation.
Offshore drilling contractor Noble Corporation bolsters its forward workload with a series of new multi-year contracts totaling approximately $1.3 billion, headlined by a major harsh-environment rig award in Norway, signaling a strategic geographic expansion and renewed confidence in the offshore cycle.
Aerospace and defense component maker Woodward, Inc. (WWD) is commanding investor attention following a robust first-quarter earnings beat, a significant dividend hike, and an upgraded full-year outlook. The strong results have propelled the stock to new highs, reigniting the debate over its valuation in a rapidly evolving industry.
