As major indices flirt with record highs, a search for value leads some investors to scrutinize smaller-cap opportunities. We examine three penny stocks—Resources Connection, VAALCO Energy, and Waterdrop—that combine financial resilience with distinct growth narratives in consulting, energy, and insurtech.
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.
A wave of insider stock sales at Yum! Brands, the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, has prompted scrutiny from investors. While insider selling can have innocent explanations, the scale and timing of these transactions have analysts questioning the leadership's confidence in the company's near-term prospects.
Howmet Aerospace's stock retreated 3.8% this week, mirroring broader market softness. However, a look at the five-year horizon reveals a staggering 647% surge, closely aligned with robust earnings growth, underscoring the resilience of the aerospace components manufacturer.
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.
A new JPMorgan survey reveals a stark divergence: while 89% of the world's wealthiest family offices hold no crypto, 65% are prioritizing AI investments. Yet, beneath the headline trend, a parallel wave of structured crypto allocation is building among institutional players.
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South Korea's semiconductor giants, Samsung and SK Hynix, have seen their combined market capitalization surge past $1.1 trillion, eclipsing China's top tech firms, as investors flock to the foundational builders of AI infrastructure.
Palantir Technologies (PLTR) secures bullish coverage from two major firms, with price targets exceeding $200, as its AI platform gains traction in a rapidly expanding market.
Adobe's stock outlook softens as multiple analysts adjust ratings and price targets, citing increased competition in creative software and a lack of near-term catalysts, despite its strong market position.
DA Davidson raises its price target on Modine Manufacturing (MOD) to $255, citing the company's strategic shift to focus on data center thermal management and the planned spin-off of its Performance Technologies segment.
Truist Securities has raised its price target on Jazz Pharmaceuticals (JAZZ) to $230, citing 'practice-changing' results from the HERIZON-GEA trial for its drug Zepzelca in gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. The firm maintains a Buy rating, anticipating strong commercial adoption and potential guideline inclusion.
UBS maintains a neutral stance on Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings after the company's move to eliminate non-commissionable fares, a shift analysts warn could pressure net returns by boosting payouts to travel agents.
Choice Hotels' extended-stay brand Everhome Suites continues its aggressive growth strategy, opening new properties in Texas, Kentucky, and New Jersey to cater to both corporate and leisure travelers seeking apartment-style accommodations.
In a new op-ed, Palantir's Shyam Sankar challenges prevailing narratives on AI-driven unemployment, asserting that historical parallels and frontline worker experiences reveal a net positive impact on job creation and productivity.
The Trump administration launches a major public-private initiative to stockpile essential minerals for tech and defense industries, combining a $10 billion EXIM loan with $1.67 billion in private capital to mitigate supply chain risks.
Giorgio Armani's final designs will be worn by Italy's Olympic team this month, as the fashion house he founded navigates a future shaped by his will and potential sale, against the backdrop of a shifting Italian luxury landscape.
As the landmark New START nuclear arms treaty is set to expire, senior Russian diplomat Sergei Ryabkov asserts Moscow will not be drawn into a new arms race, while highlighting the advanced modernization of its nuclear forces.
A senior UAE official has called for direct U.S.-Iran negotiations to secure a nuclear agreement, framing it as critical for regional stability. The appeal comes as diplomatic talks resume amid a significant U.S. naval buildup near Iranian waters.
Greenland's Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt expressed cautious optimism about reaching a diplomatic understanding with the United States that respects the island's core interests, during a key Arctic policy conference in Norway.
