Despite modest earnings growth, Thai Beverage (SGX:Y92) has seen its share price tumble 40% over five years, leaving long-term investors with a significant total return deficit. We examine the disconnect between fundamentals and market sentiment.
Despite a challenging housing market, Five Point Holdings (NYSE:FPH) reported record annual net income for 2025, driven by strategic land sales and the integration of its Hearthstone platform. The company navigated economic uncertainty with disciplined pricing and secured major entitlement approvals to fuel its long-term pipeline.
As cautious optimism returns to Australian markets, investors are scanning the small-cap space for resilient companies with growth potential. We examine three ASX-listed firms, each with a market capitalisation below $700 million, that stand out for their financial health and strategic positioning.
Malaysia's state energy giant Petronas unveils a sweeping three-year plan to sustain domestic oil and gas output, expand its global LNG footprint, and position itself as a regional leader in carbon capture, navigating the complex transition toward a lower-carbon future.
In its Q4 2025 earnings call, CNX Resources outlined a disciplined capital strategy for 2026, emphasizing operational resilience amid severe weather and providing updates on its deep Utica shale program, RNG initiatives, and hedging posture. Management signaled a focus on long-term infrastructure catalysts rather than chasing volatile spot gas prices.
Colony Bankcorp (CBAN) reported improved operating performance in Q4 2025, with executives detailing on-track integration of TC Federal and momentum in fee-based businesses. The bank targets a 1.20% return on assets for 2026 and signals appetite for further acquisitions.
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.
Fueled by a return-to-office push and AI sector optimism, San Francisco rents are climbing at their fastest rate in over a decade, starkly contrasting with cooling prices in Los Angeles.
The Malaysian software firm AppAsia Berhad (KLSE:APPASIA) is showing signs of a sustainable recovery, with key profitability metrics turning positive after years of struggle. Investors are taking note as the company begins to generate returns from reinvested capital.
Investors who backed Singapore's DBS Group Holdings half a decade ago have seen their holdings more than triple, with dividends playing a key role in the impressive total shareholder return. The bank's transition to sustained profitability aligns with its market-beating performance.
Suzuki Motor Corporation has surpassed Nissan in worldwide vehicle sales for 2025, securing its position as Japan's third-largest automaker. The shift highlights Suzuki's growing strength in emerging markets and Nissan's ongoing struggles to regain momentum.
A new analysis reveals auto insurance rate hikes in Nevada are slowing dramatically for 2026, though the state remains the nation's most expensive market. Experts point to stabilizing claim costs and urge drivers to shop around for significant savings.
Ciena's stock rose sharply following announcements that Telekom Srbija Group and Trans Pacific Networks will deploy its high-capacity optical solutions, highlighting the growing demand for AI-ready network infrastructure in critical global corridors.
While Alpha IVF Group Berhad's latest earnings disappointed the market, a deeper look reveals a significant accrual ratio, raising questions about the quality of its profits and the sustainability of its cash generation.
The new year brings a fresh wave of airline failures as Ecojet, a UK-based startup aiming to be the world's first zero-emission carrier, enters voluntary liquidation. Its collapse follows recent shutdowns in the Philippines and India, highlighting persistent turbulence in the regional aviation sector.
