While Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly dominate the booming obesity drug market, clinical-stage biotech Viking Therapeutics is emerging as a speculative but potentially transformative investment for those willing to embrace risk.
Despite a steady rise in earnings per share, Genting Plantations Berhad (KLSE:GENP) has seen its share price plummet 46% over the past five years, leaving long-term shareholders questioning their holdings. We delve into the disconnect between performance and market sentiment.
Cirrus Logic (CRUS) reported fiscal Q3 revenue and earnings that topped guidance, fueled by stronger-than-expected smartphone component demand. While smartphone strength drove results, executives detailed growing traction in PC and automotive markets as part of a strategic push to broaden its revenue base beyond its largest customer.
Specialty materials leader ATI capped a transformative 2025 with robust fourth-quarter results, fueled by surging aerospace and defense orders. With a bullish 2026 outlook targeting $1 billion in adjusted EBITDA, the company signals sustained momentum in key high-performance markets.
Teradyne closes 2025 with a powerful Q4, shattering guidance as AI-related demand now accounts for over 60% of revenue. The test equipment leader forecasts another record in early 2026 and unveils a long-term financial model predicated on a rapidly expanding market.
In its Q4 2025 earnings call, PepsiCo detailed a multi-pronged strategy to reignite growth in its core North American market. Plans include targeted price adjustments for Frito-Lay snacks, major brand overhauls for Lay's and Gatorade, and leveraging productivity gains to fund commercial investments, with leadership expressing confidence in a stronger second half for 2026.
Snowflake's landmark partnership with OpenAI, coupled with its existing Anthropic alliance, signals a direct play for AI market share against Amazon AWS and Microsoft Azure, potentially accelerating its growth trajectory and reshaping investor perception.
Amidst global market volatility, a closer look at three Asian small-cap stocks reveals nuanced stories of growth, resilience, and potential value beyond their 'penny stock' classification.
Crude oil and gasoline futures rallied sharply Tuesday, reversing earlier losses, as a weakening US dollar and escalating military tensions in the Middle East triggered a wave of buying. The gains highlight the market's acute sensitivity to geopolitical risk and currency fluctuations.
U.S. natural gas futures clawed back some of Monday's steep losses on Tuesday, buoyed by a mixed weather outlook and lingering supply concerns. While forecasts point to warmer conditions in parts of the country, colder spells in key regions and robust export demand provided support, highlighting the market's continued sensitivity to short-term factors.
After a transformative 2025, SoundHound AI is leveraging its voice-first technology and the acquisition of Amelia to challenge for leadership in the burgeoning agentic AI market, with profitability on the horizon.
Despite boasting a stellar Return on Equity, Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad's stock has faced headwinds. Analysts point to a near-total dividend payout strategy, leaving scant capital for reinvestment and growth, as a key factor behind its shrinking earnings in a growing market.
Amidst market volatility and economic uncertainty, income-focused investors are looking to Asia for reliable dividend payers. We examine three companies across South Korea, China, and Japan offering yields from 3.3% to 4.2%, assessing their potential for steady income.
Skyworks Solutions posts strong Q1 2026 results, exceeding guidance on robust mobile and broad markets demand. The company reaffirms its transformative merger with Qorvo, targeting over $500M in synergies and expansion into aerospace and industrial markets.
While global markets remain volatile, a select group of Asian technology firms are demonstrating remarkable resilience and growth potential. We examine three companies from Shenzhen and Anhui whose innovation and strategic moves are capturing investor attention.
Amidst shifting economic currents, savvy investors are scouring Asian markets for hidden gems. We spotlight three companies trading significantly below their estimated intrinsic value, offering a potential entry point for long-term portfolios.
U.S. software stocks extended losses Tuesday as investors grappled with the potential for new AI technologies to automate core business functions, threatening established revenue models across legal, sales, and marketing sectors.
A new $12 billion federal initiative aims to secure U.S. access to critical minerals, with three industrial giants positioned as early beneficiaries in a move to counter China's market dominance.
As Amazon prepares to report its Q4 2025 results, all eyes are on whether its resurgent cloud growth and booming ad business can finally reignite a stock that has lagged the market. The report will serve as a crucial gauge of its competitive stamina against Microsoft and Google.
Consumer goods giant Unilever faces scrutiny over its ESG commitments after quietly dropping a global cage-free egg pledge, even as its CLEAR haircare brand accelerates into Formula 1 with a high-profile Red Bull Racing partnership, highlighting the company's complex balancing act between ethical sourcing and global marketing.
