VEON is deepening its investment in Uzbekistan's digital economy with a new network operations center for Beeline and the launch of BuildX, a software and AI development unit. The moves signal a strategic pivot from traditional telecom services towards higher-margin digital offerings in Central Asia.
Profitability alone doesn't guarantee a stock's success. We examine three companies with strong margins, highlighting two that are leveraging their financial health for growth and one where challenges may cloud the future.
Shares of tower REIT SBA Communications (SBAC) have faced sustained pressure, declining across multiple timeframes. With the stock trading significantly below common fair value estimates, analysts and investors are divided on whether this presents a buying opportunity or reflects deeper sector headwinds.
Western Digital leverages strong quarterly results and new customer deals to outline its long-term AI storage strategy at its Innovation Day event, as investors weigh its positioning in the booming data infrastructure market.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirms a new round of trilateral negotiations with Russia and the U.S. is scheduled for early February, even as drone attacks continue to target civilian infrastructure.
AT&T is significantly expanding its high-speed internet reach through a major acquisition and a novel financial structure, positioning itself at the forefront of the intensifying battle for broadband supremacy.
A wave of analyst upgrades for Applied Materials underscores growing confidence in global semiconductor capital expenditure, driven by the AI infrastructure boom and demand for advanced manufacturing tools. The company's strategic position in wafer fabrication equipment places it at the heart of the industry's next growth phase.
CK Hutchison Holdings (SEHK:1) has seen its share price rally sharply, with recent one- and three-month returns significantly outpacing its year-to-date performance. This surge prompts a closer look at whether the conglomerate's current valuation represents a genuine opportunity or has run ahead of fundamentals.
Amidst a challenging macro landscape, telecom operator VEON Ltd. is posting robust growth in its core frontier markets while aggressively expanding its digital ecosystem. With a valuation significantly below peers, analysts are debating whether the market is overlooking a hidden gem or rightly pricing in geopolitical risks.
As global travel surges past pre-pandemic records, the influx of visitors is straining infrastructure and reshaping communities worldwide. From European protests to quiet American suburbs, the quest for authentic experiences is colliding with local life, fueling a housing crisis and raising a critical question: can cities belong to both residents and tourists?
Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW), a major healthcare real estate investment trust, is relocating its corporate headquarters to Birmingham, Alabama. The move is seen as a strategic effort to streamline operations and deepen ties with its primary U.S. hospital network, lenders, and investors, amid an evolving landscape for hospital ownership and healthcare infrastructure.
The UN atomic watchdog's board convened an extraordinary meeting amid heightened alarm over the safety of Ukraine's nuclear facilities following sustained attacks on the country's energy infrastructure, with the agency's chief warning of the world's gravest nuclear risk.
The Hotchkis & Wiley Global Value Fund credited Ericsson (ERIC) as a key driver of its fourth-quarter returns, as the telecom equipment maker's shares surged. The fund's latest investor letter details how strategic stock picks, particularly in non-U.S. markets, fueled its outperformance against a global benchmark.
Vodafone Group's shares have soared over 62% in the past year, dramatically outperforming the broader market. As the stock consolidates near £1.06, investors are grappling with a critical question: does the rally still have legs, or has the value opportunity evaporated? A deep dive into cash flow and valuation metrics suggests the story may be more complex than the headline numbers imply.
Pakistani security forces conducted coordinated raids on two militant hideouts in southwestern Balochistan province, killing 41 insurgents in intense firefights, the military announced Friday. The operations targeted groups accused of attacks on security forces and civilian infrastructure.
As markets swing between hype and fundamentals, Royal KPN's consistent earnings growth and prudent governance present a compelling case for stability-focused investors in the telecom sector.
As ePlus prepares to release its fourth-quarter results, investors are weighing strong past performance against a history of revenue misses and a cautious growth outlook for the current period.
The Timken Company (NYSE: TKR) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter financial results before the market opens on Wednesday. Investors will be watching to see if the bearings and power transmission specialist can continue its track record of surpassing Wall Street's forecasts amidst a mixed landscape for industrial machinery firms.
Despite stellar fundamentals and a dominant market position, Mastercard's premium valuation is prompting a debate among investors. While bulls champion its profitability and growth, skeptics warn of overextension, suggesting a pullback may offer a more attractive entry point.
Amid forecasts of rising economic stress and market volatility in 2026, investment bank Houlihan Lokey (NYSE: HLI) is attracting bullish attention for its dual strength in M&A advisory and corporate restructuring. Analysts point to its defensive positioning and potential to capture outsized gains in a shifting financial landscape.
