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The Canadian market has shown remarkable resilience, with the TSX reaching record highs despite a backdrop of geopolitical tensions and policy uncertainties. In such a climate, focusing on strong fundamentals becomes crucial for investors seeking stability and potential growth. Penny stocks, often representing smaller or emerging companies, can still offer significant opportunities when backed by solid financials. Here, we explore three examples that may pair balance sheet strength with...

Vector Limited's ( NZSE:VCT ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 31x might make it look like a strong sell right now...

In December 2025, Halozyme Therapeutics announced a global collaboration and exclusive license agreement granting Takeda access to its ENHANZE drug delivery technology, including rights to use recombinant human hyaluronidase PH20 with vedolizumab for inflammatory bowel disease, in exchange for an upfront payment, potential milestones, and low- to mid-single-digit royalties. This deal extends ENHANZE into a widely used biologic therapy for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, potentially...

What Novo Nordisk’s recent performance data tells you Novo Nordisk (CPSE:NOVO B) has seen mixed share performance recently, with about a 3% decline over 1 day, a broadly flat past week, and gains over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Novo Nordisk. At a share price of DKK 377.55, Novo Nordisk’s recent 21.79% 1 month share price return contrasts with a weaker 1 year total shareholder return of 29.56% and a stronger 5 year total shareholder return of 83.01%. This...

Lakeland Financial Corporation recently announced a 4% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to US$0.52 per share for the first quarter of 2026 and, on January 14, 2026, promoted Donald J. Robinson-Gay to Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of Lake City Bank. Together, the higher dividend and elevation of a seasoned credit leader highlight management’s focus on disciplined balance sheet management and robust credit oversight. We’ll now examine how the dividend increase and...

Leadership changes and analyst attention put Lithium Argentina back in focus Investor interest in Lithium Argentina (TSX:LAR) has picked up after several banks upgraded the stock, pointing to strengthened operations at the Cauchari Olaroz project and fresh expansion plans that could increase production capacity. See our latest analysis for Lithium Argentina. The share price has climbed to CA$11.39, with a 7 day share price return of 9.73% and a 30 day gain of 52.89%, contributing to a 1 year...

What is driving fresh interest in Eastern Bankshares? Recent upward revisions to earnings per share estimates for Eastern Bankshares (EBC), along with forecasts for higher quarterly earnings and revenue, have put the stock on the radar for investors who are watching expectations. Analysts are currently looking for a 20.6% year over year increase in earnings and a 25.1% rise in revenue for the upcoming quarter. Those projections have been adjusted higher over the past month. See our latest...

TFS Financial (TFSL) is drawing fresh attention after adopting Heron Broker Suite, which automates over 4,000 monthly credit decisions and removes the need for two full time data entry roles. See our latest analysis for TFS Financial. The latest share price of $14.15 comes after relatively steady gains, with a 90 day share price return of 6.55% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 22.53%. This suggests momentum has been building as investors weigh operational efficiencies from Heron...

Analyst forecasts around Banner (BANR) have become a key focus for investors, with expectations for quarterly earnings of $1.46 per share and revenue of $170.27 million guiding sentiment ahead of the next report. See our latest analysis for Banner. At a share price of US$64.87, Banner has seen mixed momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 1.57% and a 90 day share price return of 2.90%. The 1 year total shareholder return of a 4.59% decline contrasts with a 3 year total shareholder return...

BMO Capital’s Juan C. Sanabria recently reiterated a Buy rating on Ventas, while Goldman Sachs initiated coverage with its own Buy recommendation, reinforcing strong analyst confidence in the healthcare REIT. These endorsements from major investment banks add further weight to an already bullish Street consensus, highlighting how analyst views can shape expectations for Ventas’ longer-term earnings outlook and risk profile. Now we’ll explore how this fresh wave of bullish analyst coverage...

Urban Outfitters (URBN) is back in focus after reporting a 9% rise in total net sales for the holiday period and 11% growth for the eleven months ended December 31, 2025, versus 2024. See our latest analysis for Urban Outfitters. Despite the solid holiday sales update and ongoing interest in Nuuly and FP Movement, the 1 month share price return of Urban Outfitters is a 14.57% decline, while the 1 year total shareholder return is 26.30%. This suggests that recent momentum has cooled compared...

Recent bullish analyst actions on Core Scientific (CORZ), including a maintained Buy rating from Craig-Hallum and a new upgrade to Buy from BTIG, have drawn fresh attention to the crypto mining stock’s performance. See our latest analysis for Core Scientific. Those bullish calls arrive as Core Scientific’s 1-month share price return of 21.09% and 7-day share price return of 8.07% suggest building momentum. At the same time, the year-to-date share price return of 18.14% and 1-year total...

BharathCloud has appointed Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) as its exclusive advisory partner to support the buildout of AI-ready sovereign cloud infrastructure across major Indian cities and select international locations, including expansion into Tier-II and Tier-III markets. This places JLL at the center of a technologically complex, infrastructure-heavy rollout in edge cloud and data center real estate, potentially broadening its role in digital economy projects. We’ll now examine how JLL’s...

Lennar recently reported mixed fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results, with total revenue exceeding expectations but adjusted earnings falling short amid a challenging US housing market. The company’s outlook for first-quarter fiscal 2026, calling for lower deliveries, average selling prices, and gross margins, highlights its emphasis on cost discipline and affordability to support longer-term housing demand. We’ll now explore how Lennar’s cautious guidance on deliveries and margins may reshape...

Shimeng Supply Chain Management Co., Ltd., an investee of Shoucheng Holdings, has begun its IPO process on the Main Board of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, marking a key step in turning its logistics and supply-chain operations into a listed business. This move is an important value-realization milestone for Shoucheng Holdings’ industrial investment portfolio, underscoring progress in converting incubated assets into realizable returns. We now look at how Shimeng’s IPO progress may reshape...

Why Old Second Bancorp (OSBC) is back on investors’ radar Old Second Bancorp (OSBC) is drawing fresh attention after analysts projected year over year gains in earnings per share and revenue, along with expectations for a better net interest margin and efficiency ratio ahead of its next results. See our latest analysis for Old Second Bancorp. Old Second Bancorp shares have held near US$20.66 after a 7 day share price return of 4.71% and a 90 day share price return of 14.27%, while 1 year...

NextVision Stabilized Systems Ltd. recently reported a US$4.9 million order from an unrelated third party for cameras and related products, to be delivered during the first and second quarters of 2026 under its standard terms and conditions. Alongside this order, the company has raised its 2025 revenue target to US$168 million and issued a new 2026 target of US$275 million, signaling management’s confidence in growing demand for its imaging solutions. We’ll now examine how the upgraded 2025...

In recent days, several research firms reiterated positive views on Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings while the company moved to fold its acquired carrier Abilene Motor Express into the Swift Transportation platform to enhance efficiency. This combination of analyst confidence and brand consolidation underscores how Knight-Swift is refining its network to make better use of its scale and diversified freight services. Next, we will examine how the Abilene-to-Swift integration effort could...

As U.S. markets experience slight declines amid rising Treasury yields and uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve policies, investors are increasingly on the lookout for stocks that may be undervalued relative to their intrinsic worth. In this environment, identifying stocks like CVB Financial that could potentially offer value involves assessing factors such as financial health, market position, and growth potential in relation to current economic conditions.

As the U.S. stock market grapples with rising Treasury yields and a cautious Federal Reserve outlook, investors are keenly observing growth companies where insiders have significant ownership stakes. In such uncertain times, stocks with high insider ownership can signal confidence in the company's long-term prospects, making them an intriguing consideration for those navigating today's complex market landscape.

As of January 2026, the U.S. stock market is experiencing some turbulence, with major indexes posting weekly losses amid rising Treasury yields and uncertainty surrounding Federal Reserve policies. In this context, penny stocks—though often considered a niche investment area—can still present intriguing opportunities for growth, particularly in smaller or newer companies with strong financial foundations. This article will explore three penny stocks that stand out for their balance sheet...

Key Insights Significant control over Dollarama by individual investors implies that the general public has more power...

In January 2026, the U.S. markets are experiencing a period of uncertainty, with major indexes posting weekly losses as Treasury yields climb to their highest levels in four months amid speculation about the Federal Reserve's future moves. Despite this backdrop, small-cap stocks often present unique opportunities for investors seeking growth potential in less-explored areas of the market. Identifying promising stocks in this environment involves looking for companies with strong fundamentals...

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...