Stock market analysis : Equities
Nitta Mold acquisition by Asahi Intecc to boost design capabilities
Asahi Intecc Co., Ltd. announced its decision to acquire all 980 shares of Nitta Mold Co., Ltd. on November 14, 2024. The acquisition would aid the parent in product design support activities, and...
January 13, 2025 at 07:44 am EST
Sika: Adjusting expectations
Even in sectors deemed cyclical or difficult, there are always outsiders who surprise with the quality of their management and the performance of their results. The Swiss building materials specialist...
January 13, 2025 at 05:42 am EST
Constellation Brands takes another tumble
Bad times for the spirits sector, with a storm warning that spares no one.
January 13, 2025 at 05:30 am EST
Samsung: The market expects more than an apology
After a 32% drop in 2024, Samsung is under pressure from the markets. The South Korean giant seems to be falling behind in the AI race, while its consumer activities are not benefiting from strong...
January 10, 2025 at 11:42 am EST
Surge in stock prices post first half results for Nitto Denko
Nitto Denko released results for 1HFY24 on October 28, 2024. The company’s performance overpassed estimates, as a result of which the stock price surged by 3.2% from the day’s lows to settle at...
January 10, 2025 at 07:26 am EST
Sheng Siong’s latest result triggers target price revisions
Sheng Siong Group published its 3Q24 business update on October 29, 2024. The company reported a 5% YoY increase in revenue to S$363.2mn. Following the announcement of these results, the company...
January 10, 2025 at 07:13 am EST
ANSYS, Inc. : Imagine what you could create
Ansys, founded in 1994, develops engineering simulation software widely used across diverse industries. In January 2024, the company announced a merger with Synopsys, aiming to establish a market...
January 09, 2025 at 04:56 pm EST
FTSE All-World Index addition and earnings boosts Lotes Co. shares
Lotes Co was added to FTSE All-World Index on September 22, 2024. Post the inclusion, the stock has been on an uptrend, registering its all-time high of TWD2,015 on December 5, and delivering returns...
January 09, 2025 at 10:32 am EST
REA Group kicks off fiscal year with strong 1Q results
REA Group reported its 1QFY25 results on 8 November 2024. The company reported an excellent 21% YoY increase in sales to A$413mn, driven by a 20% YoY increase in Australian revenue and a robust 42%...
January 09, 2025 at 07:56 am EST
+72% in 2024: Walmart's breathtaking stock market performance
With a stock market performance worthy of the stars of Wall Street, Walmart's 2024 vintage was excellent. The retail behemoth has solid fundamentals and continues to outperform the competition. The...
January 09, 2025 at 04:49 am EST
Jefferies Financial Group Inc: 2024 vintage for the investment bank
The traditional outsider among the major US investment banks published its annual results yesterday.
January 09, 2025 at 04:37 am EST
Danone, the market is not yet paying to see
Danone's stock has slightly outperformed the Stoxx Europe 600 in 2022, 2023 and 2024, a sign that investors have bought into the turnaround. Now's a good time to ask whether this will continue.
January 08, 2025 at 10:29 am EST
Prada S.p.A: Miu Miu’s explosive growth boosts sales
Prada S.p.A. recently released its 3Q24 business update on October 30, 2024. The company reported an 18% YoY revenue growth at constant exchange rates, reaching EUR3.8bn. The growth was primarily...
January 08, 2025 at 09:35 am EST
Japan Tobacco shares tumble amid mixed guidance
Japan Tobacco has revised its FY24 forecasts on October 31, 2024. The Group now expects total revenue of JPY3,163.5bn, compared to its previous guidance of JPY3,109bn, reflecting a YoY increase of...
January 08, 2025 at 09:26 am EST
Danske Bank, a spectacular financial resurrection despite past scandals
After years of turbulence marked by the $200 billion money-laundering scandal, Danske Bank is making a stunning comeback. Buoyed by record results for 2024 and exemplary cost management, the...
January 08, 2025 at 04:51 am EST
Cal-Maine Foods, speculative fever flares up
Note to self: speculative fever among investors is one of the most common symptoms of bird flu.
January 08, 2025 at 04:50 am EST
Organo Corporation shares surge following positive outlook
Organo Corporation has revised its guidance for the second time in a row for FY25 . The company published the new guidance on November 1, 2024, and now expects orders of JPY170bn , and revenue of...
January 07, 2025 at 09:52 am EST
Brown-Forman Corporation: Overheating in the whisky market
The American spirits group continues to see its valuation erode.
January 07, 2025 at 04:34 am EST
The Hershey Company: In turmoil
The chocolate maker's share price is melting like snow in the sun. As a multiple of profits, the company's valuation has remained unchanged for several months, and is still at record lows.
January 07, 2025 at 04:32 am EST
ROUND ONE's monthly update sparks investor confidence
ROUND ONE Corporation published its November sales data on December 5, 2024. The company has witnessed a YoY increase of 6.1% in total sales from existing stores in Japan to JPY6.9bn. The growth was...
January 06, 2025 at 08:23 am EST
Momentum Picks Q1 2025: 5 stocks for winter
Momentum Picks is designed for tactical investors who want to take advantage of short- to medium-term equity movements . You'll find our new Momentum Picks selection at the start of each quarter on...
January 02, 2025 at 05:31 am EST
Christmas Quiz 2024: Test your knowledge of the financial year!
The year 2024 was rich in financial milestones: stock market records, historic IPOs, cryptocurrency crazes, and economic surprises. Through 26 questions, dive into this retrospective and measure your...
December 20, 2024 at 04:12 am EST
The Babe Ruth effect
The Babe Ruth effect is like a baseball lesson applied to finance.
December 19, 2024 at 12:26 pm EST
