May 20, 2024
Investors

Investors in Capral (ASX:CAA) have seen strong returns of 266% over the past five years

The most you can lose on any stock (assuming you don’t use leverage) is 100% of your money. But on the bright side, you can make far more than 100% on a really good stock. For example, the Capral Limited (ASX:CAA) share price has soared 162% in the last half decade. Most would be very

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Investors

Investing in Spectra Systems (LON:SPSY) five years ago would have delivered you a 105% gain

Stock pickers are generally looking for stocks that will outperform the broader market. And while active stock picking involves risks (and requires diversification) it can also provide excess returns. For example, long term Spectra Systems Corporation (LON:SPSY) shareholders have enjoyed a 60% share price rise over the last half decade, well in excess of the

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Finance

Principal Financial Group First Quarter 2024 Earnings: Beats Expectations

Principal Financial Group (NASDAQ:PFG) First Quarter 2024 Results Key Financial Results Revenue: US$4.05b (up 44% from 1Q 2023). Net income: US$532.5m (up from US$140.1m loss in 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 13% (up from net loss in 1Q 2023). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. EPS: US$2.25 (up from US$0.58 loss in 1Q

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NatWest Group First Quarter 2024 Earnings: Beats Expectations

NatWest Group (LON:NWG) First Quarter 2024 Results Key Financial Results Revenue: UK£3.38b (down 11% from 1Q 2023). Net income: UK£922.0m (down 26% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 27% (down from 33% in 1Q 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. EPS: UK£0.10 (down from UK£0.13 in 1Q 2023). earnings-and-revenue-growth All figures shown

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Investment

Investors in Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (KLSE:KENANGA) have seen strong returns of 146% over the past five years

Stock pickers are generally looking for stocks that will outperform the broader market. And the truth is, you can make significant gains if you buy good quality businesses at the right price. For example, long term Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad (KLSE:KENANGA) shareholders have enjoyed a 84% share price rise over the last half decade, well

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Investment

Investing in AppFolio (NASDAQ:APPF) five years ago would have delivered you a 123% gain

AppFolio, Inc. (NASDAQ:APPF) shareholders have seen the share price descend 13% over the month. But that doesn’t change the fact that the returns over the last five years have been very strong. We think most investors would be happy with the 123% return, over that period. So while it’s never fun to see a share

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Finance

Kyocera Announces Consolidated Financial Results for Year Ended March 31, 2024

KYOTO, Japan, April 26, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kyocera Corporation (TOKYO:6971) today announced its consolidated financial results for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2024 (“fiscal year 2024” or the “period”), as summarized below. Complete details are available at: https://global.kyocera.com/ir/library/f_results.html Consolidated Results: Year-Over-Year Unit: Millions (except percentages and per-share amounts) Year Ended March 31, 2023(FY23)in JPY 2024(FY24)in JPY

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Finance

First Business Financial Services Inc. Reports Mixed Q1 Results, Misses EPS Estimates

Net Income: Reported at $8.6 million, falling short of the estimated $9.13 million. Earnings Per Share (EPS): Achieved $1.04, below the estimated $1.12. Revenue: Totalled $36.28 million, slightly below the estimated $37.58 million. Loan Growth: Loans increased by $60.6 million or 8.5% annualized, indicating robust expansion across products and geographies. Core Deposit Growth: Average core

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Investors

Investors in Micro-Mechanics (Holdings) (SGX:5DD) have unfortunately lost 52% over the last three years

Investing in stocks inevitably means buying into some companies that perform poorly. But long term Micro-Mechanics (Holdings) Ltd. (SGX:5DD) shareholders have had a particularly rough ride in the last three year. So they might be feeling emotional about the 58% share price collapse, in that time. And more recent buyers are having a tough time

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Finance

Tesla stock pops on plans to ramp up affordable car plans

Tesla (TSLA) reported first quarter results that missed analyst estimates on both the top and bottom lines. Adjusted earnings per share of $0.45 fell short of the $0.52 Wall Street was expecting. Revenue of $21.3 billion fell short of the estimated $22.3 billion. Operating income also missed, $1.17 billion versus the $1.53 billion estimate. However,

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