The Hotchkis & Wiley Global Value Fund outperformed its benchmark in Q4 2025, with Alphabet (GOOGL) cited as a key driver. The fund's managers point to attractive valuations in non-U.S. markets and select software plays, even as they flag potential in other AI-centric investments.
Amid a broader market rally, Warner Bros. Discovery's stock surged over 164% in the past year, driven by reported takeover interest. The Hotchkis & Wiley Large Cap Disciplined Value Fund highlighted the media giant as a key contributor in its latest investor letter, pointing to its attractive valuation in a frothy market.
In its latest investor letter, David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital revealed it has sold its stake in HP Inc., redirecting capital towards AI-focused investments it believes offer superior risk-reward profiles amid the tech giant's recent struggles.
David Einhorn's Greenlight Capital has closed its position in insurer Brighthouse Financial following a sale agreement, detailing the move in its latest investor letter. The hedge fund reported solid quarterly returns but continues to trail the broader market.
Plains All American Pipeline's strategic pivot—selling its Canadian NGL unit for $3.8 billion to fund the acquisition of the EPIC Crude Oil Pipeline—has sharpened its focus on oil transportation. While a 10% distribution hike signals confidence, analyst downgrades and heightened options volatility ahead of earnings reveal deep divisions over the company's risk-reward profile.
Microsoft's commercial contracted backlog more than doubled year-over-year to $625 billion, fueled by AI demand. However, a closer look reveals customer concentration risks, slower near-term revenue conversion, and soaring capital expenditures that temper the bullish narrative.
Activist investment firm Tsai Capital has taken a stake in QXO, spotlighting the distributor's ambitious plan to consolidate the fragmented building products industry. The move comes as QXO's stock shows strong recent momentum despite longer-term headwinds.
UEM Sunrise Berhad (KLSE:UEMS) has emerged as a top performer on the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange in recent weeks, reigniting interest in the Malaysian property developer. However, our analysis suggests the stock may now be trading above its intrinsic value, prompting a critical look at its future growth prospects and the sustainability of its current momentum.
Johnson & Johnson's oncology portfolio gains momentum with new clinical data for prostate cancer drug Erleada and a broader FDA label for multiple myeloma therapy Darzalex Faspro, reinforcing its competitive stance in key cancer markets.
A detailed options trade on Dell Technologies reveals a high-conviction, income-focused strategy betting on the company's stability and its role in the AI buildout, even as the stock faces near-term volatility.
Papa John's International has rolled out a revamped Pan Pizza nationwide, marking a significant strategic push to refresh its menu and compete more aggressively in the premium pizza segment. The move underscores the chain's focus on product innovation to drive customer traffic and brand relevance amid fierce industry competition.
Aerospace and industrial systems supplier Woodward (WWD) has raised its dividend by 14% on the back of robust first-quarter sales and profit growth. The move signals management's confidence but also prompts fresh scrutiny over whether the stock's current price fully reflects its cyclical positioning and future prospects.
With a key FDA decision on its non-nicotine therapy cytisinicline expected by mid-2026, Achieve Life Sciences (ACHV) is drawing bullish attention for its potential to address a massive unmet need in smoking cessation and tap into a newly opened market void.
Once a high-flying adtech darling, The Trade Desk has seen its stock crater nearly 80% from its peak amid a fierce battle with Amazon's ad juggernaut. With shares now trading at a significant discount to the market, analysts are divided on whether this marks a historic buying opportunity or signals deeper structural challenges.
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.
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.
Nio's stock fell nearly 4% on Monday as a sharp month-over-month delivery decline overshadowed impressive year-on-year growth, fueling broader concerns about the health of China's electric vehicle sector.
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.
While long-term investing remains a cornerstone strategy, Supercomnet Technologies Berhad (KLSE:SCOMNET) serves as a stark reminder of its pitfalls. Shareholders who invested five years ago are facing a 63% total loss, starkly underperforming the broader market and raising questions about the disconnect between company performance and stock valuation.
SAP's latest quarterly earnings revealed a significant deceleration in its crucial cloud business growth, sending shares tumbling and raising fresh doubts about the enterprise software giant's positioning in an AI-dominated future.
