Ben Ward
After graduating from college, Ben Ward began his career as a buy-side analyst in the hedge fund industry. His passion for uncovering hidden gems in this space quickly became evident, as the stocks picked focused primarily on the small-cap segment of the market. Ben discovered Fintel in early 2022, intrigued by the platform's unique approach and advanced analytics capabilities and ended up joining as a journalist for the group.
by Ben Ward
- 04-11
When everyone else ran, Slide moved in Here's a story the market hasn't fully priced in yet.
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by Ben Ward
- 04-11
Let's be direct: Airports de Paris is not a broken company. It is a world-class infrastructure asset operating under a temporarily clouded regulatory narrative — and the market is pricing it like the cloud is permanent. We think that is wrong, and the opportunity it creates is meaningful. ADP owns and operates Charles de Gaulle and Orly, two of the busiest and most strategically irreplaceable airp
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by Ben Ward
- 03-02
We are initiating coverage on Alibaba with a constructive stance, viewing the group as the most complete vertically integrated AI platform in China at a critical turning point.
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by Ben Ward
- 03-02
GenusPlus delivered a first half that confirms the business has moved beyond incremental growth and into structural scale expansion.
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by Ben Ward
- 03-02
Innodata closed FY25 with a result that confirms the business has moved decisively beyond commoditised data annotation and into higher value AI model engineering.
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by Ben Ward
- 03-02
Megaport is emerging from a multi-year reset with a fundamentally different operating profile.
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by Ben Ward
- 03-02
Pegasystems sits in a structurally advantaged position within enterprise software.
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by Ben Ward
- 03-02
Symal’s recent half year result shows a business deliberately leaning into expansion while absorbing short-term margin pressure.
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by Ben Ward
- 01-01
Payoneer Global is emerging as a structurally stronger fintech platform following a multi year transition away from lower quality marketplace volumes toward higher value B2B and mid market customers.
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by Ben Ward
- 01-01
Taboola has been caught on the wrong side of the AI narrative. As investor concern around generative AI disrupting traditional search and web traffic has intensified, open-web advertising platforms have broadly de-rated. In Taboola’s case, this fear has been misapplied. The company has spent the last two years repositioning its business away from narrow bottom-of-page native placements and toward
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by Ben Ward
- 12-05
Yokohama Rubber (TYO: 5101) reported third-quarter results broadly in line with internal expectations, revealing a company that continues to balance cyclical headwinds with disciplined execution and operational reform.
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by Ben Ward
- 12-05
NextDC is moving through a pivotal phase as the company shifts from a traditional cloud-infrastructure provider into one of Australia’s key enablers of AI compute.
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by Ben Ward
- 12-05
Xiaomi is transitioning through one of the most strategically significant periods in its listed history.
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by Ben Ward
- 12-05
Breville Group continues to stand out in the global consumer appliance space as a premium brand with category-defining products and a long-term growth algorithm built around innovation, pricing power, and geographic expansion.
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by Ben Ward
- 01-01
Airports of Thailand enters the next phase of its investment cycle with two long-standing overhangs now resolved.
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by Ben Ward
- 01-01
Transocean sits firmly in the category of stocks the market has chosen to ignore. Years of balance sheet stress, volatile offshore cycles, and poor equity performance have left sentiment deeply negative. Yet beneath that pessimism, the operating picture is shifting in a way that is not reflected in valuation or positioning. Our quant framework highlights Transocean as a high conviction contrarian
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by Ben Ward
- 02-06
ASML continues to sit at the centre of the global semiconductor investment cycle, with operating performance and forward visibility reinforcing its position as one of the highest-quality compounders in global equities.
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by Ben Ward
- 02-06
SoFi Technologies enters 2026 in a markedly different position to where the market has historically framed the business.
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by Ben Ward
- 01-01
Qualys is moving beyond its legacy identity as a vulnerability management vendor and positioning itself as a broader platform for cyber risk operations.
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by Ben Ward
- 02-06
Interactive Brokers delivered a strong Q4 result that reinforces why the stock continues to screen well across multiple quantitative dimensions despite recent share price weakness.
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by Ben Ward
- 02-06
TCL Electronics is emerging from a multi-year transition with operating momentum that is now clearly visible across revenue, margins, and product mix.
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by Ben Ward
- 01-01
WiseTech Global sits at the centre of a long-running structural shift in global trade and logistics software.
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by Ben Ward
- 01-01
Fintel's key quant pick Mama’s Creations delivered a standout third quarter, reinforcing its status as a top selection within the quant value index.
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by Ben Ward
- 12-05
Asia Vital Components (TPE: 3017) continues to solidify its role as a key enabler in the global AI data centre ecosystem.
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by Ben Ward
- 11-04
Accelerant Holdings (NYSE: ARX) is building something rare in insurance — a technology-enabled, capital-light platform that combines the economics of a marketplace with the defensiveness of a risk manager.
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by Ben Ward
- 11-04
Celestica is quietly transforming itself from a traditional electronics manufacturing services (EMS) vendor into one of the most strategically positioned hardware partners in the global AI infrastructure build-out.
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by Ben Ward
- 11-04
Enova International (NYSE: ENVA) delivered another strong quarter, comfortably surpassing expectations and reinforcing its position as one of the most operationally agile lenders in the U.
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by Ben Ward
- 11-04
Tenet Healthcare delivered another strong quarter in Q3 , comfortably beating adjusted EBITDA expectations as both its hospital segment and ambulatory USPI division outperformed.
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by Ben Ward
- 2024-09-13
Beneficiary of domestic semiconductor substitution Strong market share in advanced chips Improving margins through product mix Aligned with China's tech self-reliance We initiate coverage on NAURA Technology Group with a positive outlook, driven by the company’s strategic positioning as a key beneficiary of domestic semiconductor equipment substitution in China.
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by Ben Ward
- 10-05
Symal Group (ASX: SYL) has rapidly established itself as one of the more compelling mid-cap infrastructure plays on the ASX.
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by Ben Ward
- 10-05
Chinese equities are in the midst of a striking rebound, driven by a unique blend of optimism, policy action, and capital rotation that has reignited investor appetite across the region.
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by Ben Ward
- 09-28
Corporación América Airports S.A. (NYSE: CAAP) has quietly reshaped its profile into one of the most attractive infrastructure stories in global aviation. Emerging from a multi-year restructuring, the company now combines a cleaner balance sheet, strong free cash flow generation, and a pipeline of regulatory and expansion catalysts that make it a compelling buy at current levels. At the heart of C
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by Ben Ward
- 09-28
Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure (ASX: DBI) has surfaced on the Fintel Quality + Value Index — a quantitative leaderboard designed to identify companies with both financial strength and attractive valuation.
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by Ben Ward
- 09-28
Nebius Group (NASDAQ: NBIS) has rapidly emerged as one of the most compelling opportunities in hyperscale AI infrastructure.
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by Ben Ward
- 09-28
Blaize AI (NASDAQ: BZAI) is emerging as one of the most interesting small-cap plays on the next phase of artificial intelligence adoption: the shift from training-heavy pilots in the cloud to real-world inference at the edge.
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by Ben Ward
- 2025-05-08
The upcoming weekend talks between the Trump administration and Chinese officials in Switzerland represent a critical juncture in the escalating trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-08-31
nCino's (US:NCNO) recent second-quarter report gave investors something to cheer about, stoking a 10% price surge in Wednesday’s trading.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-08-29
Shares of Heico (US:HEI), the world's largest independent manufacturer of FAA-approved jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts, dipped 5.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-08-23
Fabrinet (US:FN) shares soared in an impressive 40% rally, following the company's fourth quarter results released earlier this week, beating expectations on remarkable AI-driven datacom growth.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-08-21
Tucked away in the heart of Boston's financial district, Adage Capital Management recently unveiled its trading report for the June quarter.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-08-18
Global electronics component distributor Avnet (US:AVT) posted fiscal fourth quarter 2023 results that surpassed market expectations, sending its stock 8.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-08-17
In a significant turn of events surrounding the proposed acquisition of Sculptor Capital Management (US:SCU) by Rithm Capital (US:RITM), activist investor Daniel Och from Willoughby Capital and his group of investors have publicly voiced their disapproval, setting the stage for a potentially contentious transaction battle.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-08-11
In a week that has seen Vistagen Therapeutics' (US:VTGN) stock triple in value, investors and company watchers have been intensely focused on the company.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-08-10
Tilray Brands (US:TLRY) made headlines Tuesday after announcing its acquisition of eight craft beer and beverage brands from Anheuser-Busch (US:BUD) for $85 million.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-08-07
In the dynamic and often unpredictable world of stock trading, investors are perpetually seeking strategies that can deliver consistent returns amidst market volatility.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-08-04
In a world where money flows across borders as quickly as a swipe on a screen, Remitly Global (US:RELY) is sending shockwaves through the highly fragmented $1.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-08-02
Shares of Idaho-based building materials producer, Boise Cascade (US:BCC), traded more than 3% higher on Tuesday following a strong second quarter earnings report.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-07-27
It’s been six months since Mr Cooper Group (US:COOP) first surfaced on Fintel’s quant screens, flashing a score of 88.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-07-26
Significant news struck in the regional banking sector today as PacWest Bancorp (US:PACW) and Banc of California (US:BANC) announced an all-stock merger on Tuesday after markets closed.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-07-14
In a stunning two-day rally, shares of Acadia Pharmaceuticals (US:ACAD) have seen a 16% surge following the announcement of the company's acquisition of expanded commercial rights for the groundbreaking Rett syndrome drug, trofinetide.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-07-13
Wildcat Capital Management, the family office managing the wealth of TPG Capital’s co-founder David Bonderman, issued a stern letter to Consolidated Communications (US:CNSL) on Tuesday.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-07-12
After markets closed on Tuesday, NexPoint Asset Management, the largest independent shareholder in Paratek Pharmaceuticals (US:PRTK), demanded an in-depth review of all records relating to the proposed acquisition by Gurnet Point Capital and Novo Holdings, which is owned by Novo Nordisk (US:NVO).
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-07-07
In a bold display of faith in her company's future, Jane Elfers, CEO of The Children's Place (US:PLCE), recently invested more than $1 million in the retailer's shares.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-07-07
In the dynamic world of adtech, news of a company outpacing its projected earnings is a rejuvenating sign for the rest of the sector.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-07-06
Wolfspeed (US:WOLF) has grabbed headlines across the globe this week after the company inked a historic long-term supply agreement (LTSA) with Renesas Electronics (JP:6723).
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-07-04
In the face of global supply chain challenges and pandemic-era complications, the semiconductor industry is demonstrating its resilience.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-07-04
Amid a global climate of fervent electrification, China's burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) industry is accelerating at full throttle, demonstrating resilience and adaptability amid the volatile market conditions and regulatory changes that have marked 2023.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-07-03
In a concerted move that captured the world's attention yet again last week, India's billionaire Adani family sold off stakes worth roughly $1 billion in their group's two mainstay companies, Adani Enterprises Ltd and Adani Green Energy.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-07-02
Progress Software (US:PRGS), a major player in software application development, deployment, and management solutions, is poised to extend gains on Monday after PRGS stock shot 5.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-30
Shares of Aurinia Pharmaceuticals (US:AUPH) are up almost 14% in Friday’s premarket activity following a series of director departures and news of a strategic review of potential sale or merger opportunities.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-30
The share price of Greenbrier (US:GBX) rose a whopping 31.8% in Thursday's trading session following the announcement of its better-than-expected third quarter earnings. The Lake Oswego, Oregon-based transportation manufacturing company surpassed Wall Street estimates on multiple fronts, recording strong performance in its various segments. Ahead of Friday's regular session, GBX stock is giving ba
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- 2023-06-28
The board of MEI Pharma (US:MEIP), a San Diego-based oncology company, is under fire from prominent shareholders who argue that a proposed merger with Infinity Pharmaceuticals (US:INFI) undervalues the firm.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-27
The stock market is often a fickle beast, and for Mercury Systems (US:MRCY), a turbulent period of strategic review and executive transitions has added fuel to the market’s fire.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-27
In an ambitious advance in the field of biotech sector, Point72 Asset Management, led by Steve Cohen, tripled its position in Praxis Precision Medicines (US:PRAX), is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in central nervous system disorders.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-26
Is Argus Research a canary in the coal mine for investors in Universal Technical Institute (US:UTI)? The independent Wall Street mainstay last week downgraded UTI stock.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-24
In a turn of events straight from the Wall Street playbook, Eagle Bulk Shipping (US:EGLE) made a bold move this week to fend off a potential hostile takeover.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-22
Overstock.com (US:OSTK) emerged as a market frontrunner on Thursday, as shares saw a sharp 17.3% increase after confirmation of its successful bid to purchase a portion of bankrupt Bed Bath & Beyond's (US:BBBYQ) intellectual property and assets. In the aftermath of the demise of BBBYQ, Overstock.com made a strategic move to secure key assets including intellectual property rights, business data, a
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-22
Shares of Zentalis Pharmaceuticals Inc (US:ZNTL) are cooling off a bit Thursday after yesterday's 4% rise capped a five-day rally of 17.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-21
Last year marked a tumultuous period for small-cap stocks, with the MSCI USA Small Cap Index enduring a substantial setback, dropping by 17% over the year.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-21
Shares of Wix.com (US:WIX), the leader in do-it-yourself web development, have been on a rollercoaster ride in recent trading sessions following significant purchases by company insiders and activist investor Starboard Value. In a recent Form 6-K filing, the company announced that Avishai Abrahami, co-founder and CEO, Nir Zohar, president and COO, and other board members, including a family trust
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-19
Townsquare Media (US:TSQ) shares were on the rise again last Friday, jumping 5.2% following its announcement of a sizable share repurchase that it made with cash on hand. While after-hours trading pared about half of the regular day’s gain, the TSQ stock price is still up more than 50% so far into 2024. The digital media and marketing solutions company beat estimates in last month’s first-quarter
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-18
Shares of Enovix Corporation (US:ENVX) soared 11% in Friday's trading session following a bullish update from the company, extending the stock’s 2023 year-to-date return to 25%.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-15
Shares of online vehicle listing platform TrueCar (US:TRUE) are surging in Thursday’s pre-market Nasdaq trading after yesterday’s post-close announcement of a strategic restructuring that aims to streamline the organization and improve efficiency amid a challenging environment for the company In an SEC filing, TrueCard disclosed it was sacking 102 employees, around 24% of its headcount.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-15
In a bold move to drive positive change at SilverBow Resources (US:SBOW), activist investor Riposte Capital issued a letter on Wednesday to the company's board in a 13D filing, outlining a series of demands aimed at unlocking and maximizing SBOW stock’s value.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-14
GameStop (US:GME) has been on a rollercoaster ride over the past week, with a series of developments affect its stock price and investor sentiment.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-14
Deli foods producer Mamamancini (US:MMMB) shares look set to continue their astonishing six-month rally on Wednesday after the company reported a strong first quarter.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-13
Momentum for Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer NIO (HK:9866, US:NIO) took off last Friday after the company announced first-quarter results.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-13
Shares of Kingsoft Cloud have been on the rise in both Hong Kong (HK:3896) and Nasdaq (US:KC) trading after a strong lift on June 9, driven by the news that CEO and Vice Chairman Zou Tao purchased more shares in the company.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-09
Short-seller Jehoshaphat Research (JR) has accused Techtronic Industries (HK:0669) of defrauding its largest customer and strategic partner, Home Depot (US:HD).
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-08
The momentum behind REV Group Inc (US:REVG) saw a surge on Thursday after fiscal second-quarter (April) earnings topped expectations.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-08
Fintel has launched coverage of Yext (US:YEXT) this week, after being alerted by the brand management software company’s significant surge in its stock price, rising by 38.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-08
In a surprising turn of events, GameStop (US:GME) has sacked CEO Matthew Furlong and appointed Ryan Cohen as the new executive chairman of the group.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-07
In the current landscape of global equity markets, increasing volatility and uncertainty has made it increasingly harder to find and select stocks for the portfolio with great conviction.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-07
In the wake of Zumiez's (US:ZUMZ) lackluster first-quarter financial report, which saw a sizable decline in sales, there is a glimmer of hope for investors.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-06
GitLab (US:GTLB) shares are on fire in Tuesday’s pre-market activity, with GTLB stock up 26% hours before U.
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- 2023-06-05
Friday's impressive 13% surge in the shares of Lyra Therapeutics (US:LYRA) carried over into the new week as investors pushed the LYRA stock price up a further 8.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-01
OraSure Technologies (US:OSUR) saw a stock price re-rate on Thursday, climbing 11% after investors became aware of its CFO Kenneth McGrath buying shares in the diagnostic test developer.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-02
Irvine, California-based Masimo Corp (US:MASI) finds itself embroiled in a heated proxy battle with holder Politan Capital, and the implications for the med-tech’s future are being closely watched by shareholders and industry observers alike.
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by Ben Ward
- 2023-06-01
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com (US:JD, HK:9618) has had a challenging start to the year, with its stock falling by 41.6% on Hong Kong’s HKEX and by 43.4% on the Nasdaq. The company's struggles reflect a broader trend of Chinese stocks experiencing volatility amid regulatory issues, geopolitical concerns, and economic uncertainties. Back in April, Chinese stocks initially saw a rally fueled by sig
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