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Invesco Doubles Down on Shareholder Returns: Dividends and Buybacks in Focus Amid Market Pressures

Global asset manager Invesco reaffirms its commitment to returning capital to shareholders through a steady quarterly dividend and ongoing share repurchases, supported by current free cash flow. The board's latest commentary and regulatory filings aim to provide clarity on the sustainability of its payout policy as the firm navigates a challenging market environment.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Baidu's 69% Rally: Is the AI and Search Giant Still a Buy After the Surge?

Baidu's shares have soared nearly 70% in the past year, but a deep dive into its valuation metrics suggests investors may be getting ahead of themselves. We analyze the DCF models, P/E ratios, and market narratives to assess if there's real value left after the run-up.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Palantir's AI Ambitions Take Flight: Record Growth Fuels Global Expansion Beyond Government Roots

Palantir Technologies' latest earnings reveal explosive growth driven by its Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP), signaling a pivotal shift toward commercial enterprise adoption. While its valuation raises questions, strategic partnerships in Asia and Europe underscore its ambition to become a foundational global AI infrastructure player.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Avnet's Soaring Stock: A Valuation Puzzle After a Stellar Run

Avnet's shares have surged over 28% this year, riding the wave of tech hardware demand cycles. But as the stock hovers around $63, a critical question emerges: is the rally justified by fundamentals, or has momentum outpaced value? A deep dive into the numbers reveals a starkly divided picture.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Paramount Resources: A Valuation Puzzle After a Stellar 68% Surge

Paramount Resources' (TSX:POU) shares have soared 68% in the past year, leaving investors to grapple with a complex valuation picture. While traditional metrics like P/E suggest deep value, dividend-based models signal overvaluation, creating a stark divergence for the Canadian energy producer.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

PPG Posts Strong 2025, Eyes 2026 Growth; Buyback and New Contracts Fuel Investor Debate

PPG Industries reports robust 2025 earnings, completes a major share repurchase, and secures key contracts. While management's 2026 outlook suggests growth is back-half weighted, analysts are divided on whether the stock's current momentum is sustainable.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

NCR Atleos Stock Surge Puts Valuation in Spotlight: Undervalued Opportunity or Overheated Momentum?

Shares of NCR Atleos (NATL) have surged nearly 5% in a single day, extending a strong run of gains and putting the fintech infrastructure provider's valuation under the microscope. Analysts see potential upside, but a premium P/E ratio signals investor expectations are running high.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

MTN Group's Valuation Rises Amid Leadership Shifts and Execution Challenges

MTN Group's fair value estimate has been adjusted upward to US$190.11 per share, driven by modestly improved revenue growth expectations. The revision highlights the market's attempt to weigh new management priorities against persistent operational risks in emerging markets.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

nLIGHT Doubles Down on Laser Weapons, Showcases New 70kW System Ahead of 2026 Defense Show

Laser technology firm nLIGHT is significantly expanding its manufacturing capacity and will debut a powerful new 70kW laser weapon system in Riyadh, signaling a strategic pivot to solidify its role in the high-energy defense laser market.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

DOJ Documents Reveal Jeffrey Epstein's $3M Coinbase Investment Through Venture Fund

Newly released court documents show the late financier Jeffrey Epstein invested $3 million in cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase in 2014 through a venture capital fund, raising fresh questions about Silicon Valley's due diligence practices during the industry's early boom years.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Reform UK's Pension Pledge Hits Reality Wall as Council Tax Rises

Reform UK's election promise to cut council tax by slashing 'wasteful' spending collides with the complex financial realities of local government pensions, with experts warning its proposed solutions may be unworkable or merely defer costs.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Apple's Memory Crunch: A Hidden Windfall for Micron Investors

While Apple's latest earnings call focused on iPhone demand, CEO Tim Cook's repeated warnings of a severe memory chip shortage signal a major opportunity for suppliers like Micron Technology, which stands to gain from both pricing power and potential expanded contracts.

Feb 3, 2026

Musk Merges SpaceX and xAI, Paving Way for Orbital Data Centers

Elon Musk consolidates his space and artificial intelligence ventures, signaling a strategic push to build solar-powered data centers in orbit using SpaceX's Starship, a move he claims could slash AI computing costs within years.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Hyperliquid's HYPE Token Surges on Proposal to Enter Booming Prediction Markets

The HYPE token rallied over 20% to a two-month high after the Hyperliquid team backed a proposal to introduce outcome-based trading, a move that positions the platform to tap into the fast-growing prediction market sector.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Bitcoin's $58K Safety Net Emerges as Galaxy Digital Warns of Prolonged Downturn

Galaxy Digital cautions that Bitcoin's correction may extend further, identifying a critical long-term support zone near $58,000 that has historically marked cycle lows.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Lenzing Seizes Control of TreeToTextile, Accelerating Next-Gen Fiber Scale-Up

The Lenzing Group has moved from minority investor to majority owner of Swedish innovator TreeToTextile, marking a decisive step in commercializing a promising new cellulose fiber technology. The move coincides with Lenzing's partnership with Karl Mayer to advance warp knitting applications for sustainable fibers.

Feb 3, 2026

World

US Business Leaders Sound Alarm: High UK Energy Costs Deterring American Investment

Senior US executives and diplomats have delivered a stark warning to the Labour government, stating that soaring energy prices and other business costs are making Britain an increasingly unattractive destination for American capital.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Dividend Kings in Focus: Walmart and Coca-Cola Offer Stability for Long-Term Portfolios

Amid market volatility, investors seeking reliable income streams are turning to established giants with proven track records of consistent shareholder returns.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Chin Hin Group's Stellar Shareholder Returns Outpace Earnings Growth, Analysts Note

While Chin Hin Group Berhad (KLSE:CHINHIN) has delivered a remarkable 783% total shareholder return over five years, its earnings growth, though strong, has not kept pace with the share price surge, prompting a closer look at valuation and sustainability.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Keppel's ROCE Stagnates at 3.9%, Raising Questions on Its 'Multi-Bagger' Potential

Despite a soaring share price, Keppel Ltd's return on capital employed remains low and static, suggesting the conglomerate may be past its high-growth phase and reliant on dividends to reward shareholders.

Feb 3, 2026