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TSXV:MMY
TSXV:MMYMetals and Mining

TSX Penny Stocks To Watch In February 2026

As the Canadian market navigates through a period of tech repricing driven by AI-related disruptions and capital spending, investors are reassessing their strategies across various sectors. While high-profile technology stocks face volatility, penny stocks—often representing smaller or newer companies—continue to offer intriguing opportunities for those willing to explore beyond the mainstream. Despite its dated connotations, the term 'penny stock' highlights potential hidden value in...
NasdaqGS:GPRE
NasdaqGS:GPREOil and Gas

Why Green Plains (GPRE) Is Up 19.6% After Returning To Profit On Lower Sales - And What's Next

Green Plains Inc. recently reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing sales of US$428.85 million, down from US$584.02 million a year earlier, but with net income improving to US$11.94 million from a net loss of US$54.94 million. Despite lower ethanol and coproduct volumes across the quarter and full year, the company returned to quarterly profitability, indicating that cost controls and operational efficiencies played a key role in its earnings turnaround. We’ll now examine how this return...
NasdaqGS:CVBF
NasdaqGS:CVBFBanks

Is CVB Financial (CVBF) Pricing Reflect Its Recent Gains And Regional Bank Sector Sentiment

If you are wondering whether CVB Financial's current share price fairly reflects its potential, you are not alone. A closer look at its valuation tools can help you frame that question more clearly. The stock last closed at US$20.92, with returns of 2.8% over the past week, 7.9% over the past month, 12.1% year to date and 5.7% over the past year, while the 3 year return is negative 0.7% and the 5 year return is 20.9%. Recent news coverage has focused on CVB Financial's position among...
NYSE:LBRT
NYSE:LBRTEnergy Services

A Look At Liberty Energy (LBRT) Valuation After Its US$700 Million Convertible Notes Offering

Liberty Energy (LBRT) has moved to the forefront of investor attention after completing a US$700 million zero coupon senior unsecured convertible notes offering. The company expanded a previously announced US$500 million deal and reshaped its capital structure. See our latest analysis for Liberty Energy. Despite a 23.03% 1 month share price return and a 49.66% 3 month share price return, Liberty Energy has seen some near term volatility. The stock recorded a 3.85% 1 day share price decline...
ENXTPA:ELIS
ENXTPA:ELISCommercial Services

Assessing Elis (ENXTPA:ELIS) Valuation After Full Year 2025 Revenue Tops Prior Year Levels

Elis (ENXTPA:ELIS) is back in focus after reporting fourth quarter 2025 revenue of €1,205.7 million and full year revenue of €4,796.8 million, both above the levels reported a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Elis. The revenue update has come as Elis shares trade at €26.86, with a 1-day share price return of 1.13% and a 30-day share price return of 8.57%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 44.21% and 5-year total shareholder return of 122.30% point to momentum that has been...
NYSE:URI
NYSE:URITrade Distributors

Why United Rentals (URI) Is Up 10.6% After Major Buyback, Dividend Hike And Board Addition

United Rentals, Inc. recently reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, issued 2026 revenue guidance of US$16.8–US$17.3 billion, raised its quarterly dividend by 10% to US$1.97 per share, and authorized a new US$5.00 billion share repurchase program, while later appointing Alexander Taussig to its board, bringing the total to 11 directors. Together, the large buyback authorization, dividend increase, and addition of a venture capital board partner highlight management’s current...
NYSE:KVYO
NYSE:KVYOSoftware

Klaviyo AI Push And Wunderkind Deal Test Deeper CRM Adoption

Klaviyo (NYSE:KVYO) has launched a Klaviyo app in ChatGPT, bringing its marketing data and actions directly into an AI assistant used by marketers. The company has partnered with Wunderkind to incorporate real time identity insights across channels. These updates expand Klaviyo's AI driven features and customer recognition capabilities across its platform. Klaviyo, trading at $21.12, sits in a tricky spot for investors, with the share price down 26.1% over the past month and 28.0% year to...
NasdaqGS:VRSK
NasdaqGS:VRSKProfessional Services

Assessing Verisk Analytics (VRSK) Valuation After Steven Kauderer Takes Over Claims Solutions Business

Why Steven Kauderer’s appointment matters for Verisk Analytics (VRSK) shareholders Verisk Analytics (VRSK) has appointed Steven Kauderer as president of its Claims Solutions business, putting a long time insurance and consulting leader in charge of a core platform for carrier clients. For you as an investor, this move centers attention on how Verisk’s claims focused products are managed, given that these offerings support accuracy, efficiency and speed for insurers handling policyholder...
NYSE:AORT
NYSE:AORTMedical Equipment

Assessing Artivion (AORT) Valuation After Trial Successes And Upcoming Earnings Catalysts

Why Artivion’s latest trial data and upcoming earnings matter now Artivion (AORT) has drawn fresh attention after releasing one and two year clinical results from its NEXUS TRIOMPHE and AMDS PERSEVERE aortic repair trials, just as investors look ahead to this week’s earnings update. See our latest analysis for Artivion. At a share price of $40.34, Artivion has seen short term pressure, with a 30 day share price return of 9.04% and a 90 day share price return of 15.31%. Its 1 year total...
NYSE:PRU
NYSE:PRUInsurance

Did Prudential’s (PRU) Japan Sales Freeze and Board Move Just Recast Its Risk and Governance Story?

Recently, Prudential Financial voluntarily suspended new sales in its Japan business for 90 days after uncovering employee misconduct, while also reporting US$905 million in fourth-quarter 2025 net income and declaring a US$1.40 quarterly dividend. At the same time, the company is reshaping its leadership and governance profile by adding energy-sector veteran Maryann Mannen to its board, even as it manages the operational, regulatory and reputational fallout from the Japan suspension. We’ll...
NYSE:CVI
NYSE:CVIOil and Gas

CVR Energy’s US$1 Billion Refinancing Could Be A Game Changer For CVR Energy (CVI)

In late January 2026, CVR Energy, Inc. completed a US$1.00 billion private placement of senior unsecured notes, issuing US$600.00 million of 7.500% notes due 2031 and US$400.00 million of 7.875% notes due 2034, all guaranteed by key domestic subsidiaries. The company plans to use the proceeds to refinance its term loan and higher‑coupon notes, reshaping its capital structure and extending debt maturities. Next, we’ll examine how this large refinancing, particularly the shift to senior...
NasdaqGS:XEL
NasdaqGS:XELElectric Utilities

Will Xcel’s 2025 Beat, 2026 Guidance and Data Center Deals Change Xcel Energy's (XEL) Narrative

In early February 2026, Xcel Energy reported higher fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 revenue and net income, reaffirmed its 2026 earnings guidance, and advanced major grid and generation initiatives alongside partners such as NextEra Energy and GE Vernova. Beyond the headline earnings, Xcel’s new alliances to serve growing data center loads and build out high-voltage transmission highlight how its growth is increasingly tied to long-term infrastructure and digital economy demand. We’ll now...
NYSE:XPEV
NYSE:XPEVAuto

Did XPeng’s (XPEV) AlipayHK Charging Integration Just Reframe Its Software-Led Global Expansion Narrative?

On February 9, 2026, Antom announced that XPeng’s Hong Kong users can now start, stop and pay for EV charging directly in the XPeng app using AlipayHK, with credit cards and additional payment methods to follow and wider rollout planned across Southeast Asia. This unified “Search · Locate · Charge · Pay” experience highlights XPeng’s push to turn its software ecosystem into a core part of its international expansion and charging infrastructure. We’ll now examine how this integrated...
TSE:8304
TSE:8304Banks

A Look At Aozora Bank (TSE:8304) Valuation After Stronger Earnings And New Quarterly Dividend

Aozora Bank (TSE:8304) drew fresh attention after reporting nine-month 2025 results alongside steady dividend guidance and a new quarterly dividend, a combination that income-focused investors often pay close attention to. See our latest analysis for Aozora Bank. The latest nine month earnings update and reaffirmed dividend guidance have coincided with a strong run in the shares, with a 90 day share price return of 28.31% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 33.92%. This suggests that...
NasdaqGS:ENTG
NasdaqGS:ENTGSemiconductor

Entegris (ENTG) Margin Decline To 7.4% Tests Bullish Earnings Growth Narratives

Entegris (ENTG) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$823.9 million and basic EPS of US$0.33, alongside trailing twelve month revenue of about US$3.2 billion and EPS of US$1.55. Over the past six reported quarters, revenue has moved within a tight band from US$773.2 million to US$849.8 million, while quarterly EPS has ranged from US$0.33 to US$0.68. This gives investors a clear view of how the top line and EPS have tracked together through the cycle. With net income over...
NYSE:CLX
NYSE:CLXHousehold Products

Is It Time To Reassess Clorox (CLX) After Its Recent Share Price Rebound?

If you are wondering whether Clorox is fairly priced or offering value right now, it helps to start by looking at how the share price and the underlying business line up. The stock last closed at US$121.45, with returns of 5.6% over 7 days, 14.4% over 30 days and 20.4% year to date, while the 1 year, 3 year and 5 year returns sit at 14.8%, 11.6% and 22.0% declines respectively. Recent news around Clorox has focused on the company as a long established household products name and on how...
NYSE:BV
NYSE:BVCommercial Services

A Look At BrightView Holdings (BV) Valuation After Snow Removal Surge And Expanded Buyback

Why BrightView’s latest update matters for shareholders BrightView Holdings (BV) recently reported quarterly results showing a larger net loss, reaffirmed its 2026 revenue outlook of US$2.670b to US$2.730b, and completed a share buyback that retired 2.32% of its stock. See our latest analysis for BrightView Holdings. BrightView’s 1-day share price return of 3.35% and 90-day share price return of 11.83% suggest momentum has been firming around the reaffirmed 2026 revenue outlook, even though...
NasdaqGS:RELY
NasdaqGS:RELYDiversified Financial

Assessing Remitly Global (RELY) Valuation After BofA Buy Rating And Business Expansion

Fresh analyst attention meets expanding business footprint BofA Securities has just initiated coverage on Remitly Global (RELY) with a buy rating. Investors are also weighing the recent expansion of Remitly Business into the U.K. and Canada and a sharp sequential jump in send volumes. See our latest analysis for Remitly Global. The recent expansion of Remitly Business and fresh analyst coverage arrive as momentum has been mixed, with a 10.2% 7 day share price return and 11.7% 90 day share...
NYSE:HMN
NYSE:HMNInsurance

A Look At Horace Mann Educators (HMN) Valuation After Strong Full Year Earnings And Profitability Improvements

Horace Mann Educators (HMN) is back in focus after reporting full year 2025 earnings, with revenue of US$1,701.4 million and net income of US$162.1 million, alongside commentary on stronger profitability. See our latest analysis for Horace Mann Educators. At a share price of US$42.95, Horace Mann Educators has seen weaker short term momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 4.39% and a 30 day share price return of 3.44%. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 4.48% and 5 year total...