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As global markets navigate a landscape marked by rising consumer inflation in the U.S. and mixed performances across major indices, investors are keenly focused on corporate earnings that have propelled the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite to new heights. In this environment, dividend stocks present an attractive option for those seeking stability and income, as they often offer reliable returns even amid economic fluctuations.

Preferred Bank has announced its second quarter and half-year 2025 earnings, reporting net interest income of US$66.87 million and quarterly net income of US$32.85 million, with earnings per share showing a modest increase compared to the same period last year. While the bank managed to grow both basic and diluted earnings per share year-over-year for the quarter, its total net income for both the quarter and six-month period declined slightly. We’ll look at how the slight increase in...

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Disc Medicine recently announced positive feedback from its pre-New Drug Application (NDA) meeting with the FDA regarding the upcoming NDA submission for bitopertin as a potential erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) treatment under the accelerated approval pathway. This development highlights FDA alignment with Disc’s regulatory strategy, signaling progress toward a new treatment option for a rare and highly debilitating disease with significant unmet medical need. We’ll explore how...

Cohen & Steers reported second quarter 2025 earnings, with revenue reaching US$136.13 million and net income rising to US$36.85 million, both higher than the same period of 2024. This marks consecutive growth in both revenue and earnings for the company's second quarter and first half, reflecting ongoing improvements in its core asset management business. We'll examine how Cohen & Steers' higher quarterly revenue and earnings influence its outlook for asset management expansion and...

Earlier this month, Lithia Motors released new earnings guidance for the second quarter of 2025, projecting revenues between US$9.4 billion and US$9.6 billion and net income per diluted share of US$9.70 to US$10.00, representing an increase of 23% to 27% compared to the same period in 2024. The company also indicated that its performance outlook is expected to significantly exceed market expectations, highlighting momentum in both revenue and profitability growth. Next, we'll examine how...

Earlier this month, Seabridge Gold reported that Tudor Gold has filed a Notice of Appeal in the British Columbia Supreme Court, challenging a previous ruling that upheld Seabridge’s rights to use land for the KSM Project’s Mitchell Treaty Tunnels. This legal dispute brings renewed attention to the complexities of land use agreements and resource access in Canada’s mining sector. We’ll examine how Tudor’s challenge over Seabridge’s land access rights impacts the company’s investment narrative...

Earlier this week, Colliers International Group announced the appointment of Philip Gardner as its first chief transformation and growth officer, a newly created role under UK CEO John Munday. This leadership addition underscores Colliers’ drive to accelerate business modernization, digital innovation, and the integration of ESG principles across global operations. We’ll examine how Gardner’s focus on digital transformation and sustainable expansion could influence Colliers’ investment...

Earlier this month, Orange Business announced it selected Ciena's Blue Planet division to deliver intelligent automation, orchestration, and AI-powered service management as part of its comprehensive digital transformation initiative. This collaboration highlights Ciena's continued role in providing advanced automation for large enterprises embracing AI-native, flexible network solutions. We’ll explore how Blue Planet’s integration into a major European enterprise transformation strengthens...

Earlier this month, Vornado Realty Trust completed a US$450 million refinancing for PENN 11, a 1.2 million square foot office property in Manhattan’s PENN DISTRICT, securing a five-year, interest-only loan at a 6.35% fixed rate to replace and partially pay down a prior facility. This refinancing extends debt maturity and enhances Vornado’s financial flexibility, reflecting ongoing efforts to address near-term obligations and strengthen the balance sheet amid a challenging office leasing...

In recent days, Aura Minerals Inc. completed a US$196.44 million follow-on equity offering, briefly joined, and then was dropped from, the NASDAQ Composite Index, and introduced its common shares on a new market listing. This unusual sequence of index changes combined with a substantial equity raising highlights shifting institutional interest and Aura’s ongoing capital plans for future initiatives. We'll explore how Aura’s large follow-on equity offering could shift the company’s growth...

Earlier this month, Clover Health Investments announced the launch of a community-based pharmacy pilot program in New Jersey in partnership with IPC Digital Health, aiming to help seniors manage medications using local pharmacy networks and advanced technology. This initiative highlights Clover Health's ongoing efforts to personalize care for seniors and strengthen its footprint in key regional markets through technological innovation. We'll examine how this new pharmacy program and its...

On July 11, 2025, Credit Acceptance Corporation amended its warehouse loan agreement with Flagstar Bank, extending the maturity of its US$75 million revolving secured facility by two years to September 30, 2028, while also reducing its borrowing interest rate and servicing fee. This extension and favorable adjustment of terms improve both the company’s liquidity and lower financing costs, supporting operational flexibility for future business needs. We’ll explore how improved liquidity and...

IndiaMART InterMESH ( NSE:INDIAMART ) First Quarter 2026 Results Key Financial Results Revenue: ₹4.65b (up 40% from 1Q...

AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. recently participated in the SAF APAC Summit 2025 in Melbourne, with Associate Director of Civil Engineering David Hng among the featured speakers. This high-profile industry event provided an important platform for AtkinsRéalis leadership to showcase its expertise and foster relationships with key industry stakeholders in the Asia-Pacific region. We'll explore how AtkinsRéalis' prominent summit presence might influence its US expansion and long-term growth...

Earlier this month, OSI Systems announced that its Security division secured a contract worth approximately US$34 million with an international customer to deploy multiple high-throughput inspection systems for screening vehicles and cargo at ports and border crossings, along with providing ongoing services and support. This contract not only shows continued international demand for OSI Systems’ security solutions but also emphasizes the company’s capability to deliver comprehensive,...

Last week, Kohl's rolled out an expanded back-to-school product lineup with hundreds of items under US$10 and announced Arianne Parisi as its new chief digital officer. These efforts reflect Kohl's focus on appealing to value-oriented families and enhancing its omnichannel capabilities through experienced digital leadership. We'll explore how the appointment of a new chief digital officer might influence Kohl's investment narrative and digital transformation plans. The end of cancer? These...

Earlier this month, Open Text Corporation announced that Chadwick Westlake will step down as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, with Cosmin Balota set to serve as interim CFO after August 15, 2025, while a search for a permanent replacement is underway. This significant leadership change follows new revenue guidance for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2025, given alongside the transition. We'll explore how the CFO transition and updated revenue outlook may influence Open...

Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. recently announced that its Board of Directors declared a third quarter 2025 dividend of US$0.25 per share, payable on August 8, 2025, to stockholders of record as of July 25, 2025. This dividend affirmation can often be interpreted as a measure of management's confidence in the company's ability to generate ongoing returns for shareholders. We'll explore how this continued commitment to shareholder payouts shapes Coca-Cola Consolidated's investment narrative and...

Earlier this month, Centerra Gold provided an update on its ongoing $3 million exploration program at the QCM gold property in central British Columbia, reporting the completion of 2,640 metres of diamond drilling across nine holes at the Main Zone and outlining plans for continued drilling at the recently discovered 14 Vein zone. The improved access to the property, paired with historical and recent intersections of gold-bearing mineralization, highlights growing exploration potential that...

LexinFintech Holdings Ltd. recently announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share repurchase program, with the company planning to buy back up to US$50 million of its shares or ADSs over the next 12 months. This move can serve as a signal of management’s confidence in the company’s future prospects and may often be interpreted as a way to enhance shareholder value. We'll explore how the US$50 million share buyback authorization could influence LexinFintech's equity story and...

QXO, Inc. recently appointed Michael DeWitt as chief procurement officer and Eric Nelson as chief information officer, both bringing decades of leadership in procurement innovation and enterprise technology from top global companies including Walmart International and Kraft Heinz. Their expertise in advancing digital transformation and scaling procurement processes highlights QXO’s ambition to modernize operations within the vast US$800 billion building products distribution sector. We'll...

Equinox Gold recently reported its operating results for the quarter and year-to-date ended June 30, 2025, producing 219,122 ounces of gold in the most recent quarter, with significant contributions from both the Greenstone and Calibre assets. This production update highlights operational momentum at key mines, reinforcing the company's efforts to boost output from new and expanded projects. We'll examine how stronger-than-expected gold production, particularly from Greenstone, impacts...

Earlier this month, B2Gold Corp. released positive feasibility study results for its 100% owned Gramalote gold project in central Colombia, outlining projected average annual gold production of 227,000 ounces in the first five years and an estimated all-in sustaining cost of US$985 per ounce over the life of the project. The study highlights not only robust gold recoveries and strong after-tax project cash flows, but also significant backing from local communities and government, signaling...