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QCR Holdings, Inc. recently reported full-year 2025 results showing higher net interest income of US$255.22 million and net income of US$127.19 million, alongside increased earnings per share from continuing operations versus 2024. The company also maintained stable quarterly net charge-offs of US$4.2 million and completed a share repurchase of 149,456 shares for US$11.6 million, signaling management’s ongoing focus on asset quality and capital return. Next, we’ll examine how QCR Holdings’...

Ralph Lauren Corporation recently reported stronger holiday-quarter results, raised its full-year 2026 revenue and operating-margin guidance, and completed a multi-year US$3.10 billion share repurchase program covering 34.63% of its shares. The company’s performance was underpinned by robust full-price selling, an 18% increase in average unit retail across direct-to-consumer channels, and rapid expansion in key cities including in China. We’ll now examine how Ralph Lauren’s upgraded...

Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) has been added to several flagship S&P indices, including the S&P 500 and S&P Global 1200. The index changes reflect a shift in Ciena's market profile and are tied to recent updates in index compositions. Alongside the index additions, Ciena recently announced high impact network deployments for major clients in Europe and the Asia Pacific region. Ciena is a networking systems, services, and software company, with a focus on high capacity optical and IP infrastructure that...

If you are wondering whether Bio-Techne is attractively priced or just fairly valued right now, you are in the right place to put some structure around that question. Bio-Techne's share price last closed at US$66.78, with returns of 2.3% over 7 days, 1.6% over 30 days, 12.0% year to date, but a 3.9% decline over 1 year, a 12.2% decline over 3 years and a 31.7% decline over 5 years. Recent attention on the stock has been shaped by ongoing interest in life sciences tools companies and how...

The latest move from Hongkong Land Holdings (SGX:H78), the launch of its S$8.2b Singapore Central Private Real Estate Fund alongside an expanded share buyback programme, puts capital recycling and shareholder returns firmly in the spotlight for investors. See our latest analysis for Hongkong Land Holdings. The recent SCPREF launch and expanded buyback sit alongside a strong run in the shares. The $8.37 price comes after a 39.5% 3 month share price return and a 1 year total shareholder return...

Ameresco (AMRC) is back on radar after a sharp 16.1% gain in the latest session, putting fresh attention on how its energy solutions business, revenue profile, and recent returns stack up for interested investors. See our latest analysis for Ameresco. That 16.1% 1 day share price jump to US$30.92 stands out against a softer 90 day share price return of 13.9% and a flat year to date move. The 1 year total shareholder return of 49.16% also contrasts with weaker 3 and 5 year total shareholder...

Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust (SGX:N2IU) has just released its third quarter and nine month earnings, along with a fresh distribution per unit update, giving investors new numbers on income, sales and upcoming payouts. See our latest analysis for Mapletree Pan Asia Commercial Trust. At a share price of SGD1.46, the trust has seen a 1 day share price return of 1.39%. The 90 day share price return of a 1.35% decline contrasts with a 1 year total shareholder return of 30.17%. This suggests...

Event-driven snapshot of Aktis Oncology Aktis Oncology (AKTS) has drawn investor attention after recent trading, with the stock closing at US$18.98 and showing negative returns over the past week, month and year to date. See our latest analysis for Aktis Oncology. The recent 1 day share price return of a 3.01% decline, alongside 7 day and year to date share price returns of 13.65% and 15.27% declines, points to fading short term momentum after earlier optimism. Current moves likely reflect...

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) has caught investor attention after being confirmed as a partner bank in the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank Development Group, supporting future defence and resilience financing for NATO and allied governments. See our latest analysis for Bank of Nova Scotia. The recent confirmation as a Defence, Security and Resilience Bank partner comes after a period of steady share price strength. Bank of Nova Scotia’s CA$104.3 share price is supported by an 11.50% 90...

The board of Universal Corporation ( NYSE:UVV ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 4th of May, with...

As the Canadian market navigates a landscape influenced by global tech repricing and AI-driven capital expenditures, investors are reevaluating their strategies. Penny stocks, though an old term, still represent smaller or emerging companies that can offer intriguing opportunities for those willing to explore beyond the mainstream. By focusing on financial stability and potential growth, these stocks may present unique investment prospects in today's evolving market climate.

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...

Generally speaking the aim of active stock picking is to find companies that provide returns that are superior to the...

F&G Annuities & Life, founded in 1959 and serving about 677,000 policyholders, has seen very large net premium expansion over the past two years, while Wall Street currently expects strong book value per share growth over the next 12 months. These trends, alongside the company’s upcoming fourth quarter and full-year 2025 earnings release and webcast scheduled for February 19–20, 2026, are drawing increased attention to how effectively F&G converts premium growth into capital. We’ll now...

Why Sumitomo Bakelite (TSE:4203) is in focus after earnings and guidance Sumitomo Bakelite (TSE:4203) is back on investors’ radar after reporting nine month earnings to December 31, 2025, and lifting its full year fiscal 2026 guidance on stronger semiconductor materials demand. See our latest analysis for Sumitomo Bakelite. The earnings beat and upgraded guidance appear to be feeding into steady momentum, with the 1 month share price return of 8.58% and year to date share price return of...

GE Vernova (NYSE:GEV) has secured new power technology deals tied to rising data center demand in North America. Recent agreements include a gas turbine manufacturing reservation with Maxim Power for a large Alberta project. The company also entered a long term alliance with Xcel Energy covering natural gas, wind turbines, and grid modernization initiatives extending into the 2030s. GE Vernova is moving deeper into the power needs of the digital economy, with fresh projects aimed at serving...

Pagaya Technologies Ltd. ( NASDAQ:PGY ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a blow...

Why Pool (POOL) is on investors’ radar today Pool (POOL) is drawing attention after recent share price moves, with the stock last closing at $266.16. For investors, the key question is how that price lines up with today’s fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Pool. The recent 1-day share price return of 3.35% and year to date share price return of 15.87% suggest momentum has picked up, even though the 1-year total shareholder return of 19.08% and 3-year total shareholder return of 26%...

California Water Service Group recently declared its 324th consecutive quarterly dividend of US$0.3350 per share, payable on February 20, 2026, to shareholders of record as of February 9, 2026, and announced its intent to lift the annual dividend to US$1.34 per share. This planned 8% annual dividend increase versus the prior year’s regular dividend signals a clear emphasis on returning more cash to shareholders. We’ll now examine how this higher planned dividend payout shapes California...

Recent commentary on Strategic Education (STRA) focuses on a five year decline in earnings per share alongside revenue growth, subdued 4.3% domestic student expansion, and expectations for flat free cash flow margins. These factors raise questions about profitability momentum. See our latest analysis for Strategic Education. Over the past year, the share price has been relatively flat overall, with a 3.54% year to date share price return and a 16.28% decline in total shareholder return over...

In February 2026, OMV Aktiengesellschaft reported fourth-quarter 2025 sales of €6,045 million and net income of €103 million, with both quarterly and full-year figures lower than the prior year. An interesting detail for investors is the drop in full-year basic earnings per share from continuing operations to €2.41, compared with €4.05 previously, highlighting pressure on profitability. With OMV’s recent share price moves and a weaker earnings profile, we’ll examine how the compressed...

As the United States stock market kicks off February with a strong surge, evidenced by the Dow Jones Industrial Average's 515-point gain and the S&P 500 nearing record highs, investors are keenly observing which stocks could be undervalued amidst this positive momentum. In such an environment, identifying stocks that may be priced below their intrinsic value can present opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on potential growth while navigating current economic developments.

As February begins, major U.S. stock indexes have started the month on a high note, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average adding 515 points and the S&P 500 nearing record levels. In this buoyant market environment, investors often look for growth companies with significant insider ownership as these stocks can indicate strong confidence from those closest to the business.

The U.S. stock market kicked off February with a strong performance, as major indexes like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 posted significant gains. Amidst this backdrop of optimism, investors are exploring various opportunities across different market segments. While penny stocks might seem like a throwback to earlier trading days, they continue to offer intriguing possibilities for those interested in smaller or emerging companies with potential growth prospects.