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As the European market shows resilience with the STOXX Europe 600 Index rising by 0.77% amid solid economic data and earnings results, investors are increasingly focusing on dividend stocks to bolster their portfolios. In a climate where stability and income generation are highly valued, selecting dividend stocks that align with robust financial performance and consistent payout histories can be a prudent strategy for enhancing investment portfolios.

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Gibraltar Industries (ROCK) is back on investor calendars ahead of its presentation at the CJS Securities “New Ideas for the New Year” conference on January 14, 2026, highlighting its ongoing business reshaping. See our latest analysis for Gibraltar Industries. That conference appearance comes after a choppy year, with a 30 day share price return of 14.14% and a 7 day gain of 7.45% partly offsetting a 90 day share price decline of 19.41%. Meanwhile, the 1 year total shareholder return of...

Why West Fraser Timber Stock Is Back in Focus West Fraser Timber (TSX:WFG) is back on investors’ radar after Raymond James upgraded the stock to Outperform, citing expectations of a sector rebound in 2026 and tighter lumber supply conditions. The upgrade leans on mill curtailments, limited Canadian harvesting, and potential U.S. housing policy shifts. It also points to West Fraser’s balance sheet strength despite earlier industry headwinds. See our latest analysis for West Fraser Timber. At a...

DBV Technologies previously announced that it raised €166.7 million in gross proceeds from the full exercise of ABSA and BS warrants issued in its March 2025 financing, resulting in tens of millions of new shares and second pre-funded warrants to fund VIASKIN Peanut launch preparations, if approved. This financing eased concerns about DBV Technologies’ ability to continue operations by supporting at least 12 months of working capital and regulatory and commercial readiness efforts. We’ll now...

Voya Financial recently announced a multi-year partnership with Boston Legacy FC, becoming the club’s exclusive financial services partner and lower back-of-kit sponsor from the 2026 NWSL season, alongside plans to repurchase US$150 million of its shares in the first quarter of 2026 following a US$100 million buyback in the fourth quarter of 2025. By combining brand expansion through women’s professional sports with additional share repurchases, Voya is simultaneously boosting consumer...

In its past Q3 CY2025 results, Forestar Group reported revenue of US$670.5 million, up 21.6% year on year, and non-GAAP earnings of US$1.70 per share, exceeding analyst expectations despite operating margin easing to 16.6% from 18.9%. The combination of stronger-than-expected top-line growth and softer margins points to robust demand for Forestar’s lots but also rising cost pressures that could influence future profitability. Next, we will examine how Forestar’s earnings beat, alongside a...

Event context and recent stock performance Verisk Analytics (VRSK) has been drawing attention after a mixed stretch in its share performance, including a 0.7% decline over the past day and a roughly 20% drop in total return over the past year. See our latest analysis for Verisk Analytics. With the share price at US$220.41, the stock has had a mixed run, with a 30 day share price return of 1.1% contrasting with a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 20.3%. This suggests momentum has...

Plains GP Holdings, L.P. recently increased its quarterly distribution to US$0.4175 per Class A share (US$1.67 annualized), up US$0.0375 from the November 2025 payout, for holders of record on January 30, 2026, with payment on February 13, 2026. This higher distribution suggests management’s confidence in the partnership’s cash generation and capital-return capacity, which is important for income-focused unitholders assessing payout sustainability. Next, we’ll examine how this higher...

Rocket Companies stock: quick context for investors Rocket Companies (RKT) has drawn fresh attention after a strong past 3 months, with the stock showing a 35.67% total return while one year performance sits around 106.90%. That move comes alongside reported annual revenue of US$6,098.94m and a net income loss of US$102.15m, giving investors a mix of growth in the top line and pressure at the bottom line to weigh. See our latest analysis for Rocket Companies. At a share price of US$23.24,...

Earlier this month, Energy Fuels announced it had renamed its Toliara Project in Madagascar to Vara Mada and outlined plans to revise its mine plan and cutoff grade to account for monazite recovery, while also preparing an exploration drilling program targeting potentially substantial additional heavy mineral sands resources in the Lower Sandy Unit. This shift emphasizes Vara Mada’s role as a prospective new source of titanium, zircon, and rare earth minerals, potentially expanding Energy...

Carpenter Technology Corporation recently declared a past quarterly cash dividend of US$0.20 per share, payable on March 5, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 27, 2026, while also closing a US$700 million senior notes offering at 5.625% interest maturing in 2034 and receiving a Fitch credit rating upgrade to BBB-. This combination of an ongoing dividend, long-term financing, and an investment-grade credit rating signals stronger balance sheet flexibility and an emphasis on...

Event context for MetLife MetLife (MET) has recently drawn attention after a period of weaker share performance, with the stock showing negative returns over the past month, past 3 months, year to date, and over the past year. For investors tracking large insurers, this recent stretch stands in contrast to MetLife’s multi year total returns and current profitability metrics. This has prompted a closer look at how the business and valuation line up today. See our latest analysis for...

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In January 2026, Uniti Group’s subsidiary Kinetic ABS Issuer LLC priced US$960.1 million of secured fiber network revenue term notes, backed by residential fiber assets and customer contracts in five U.S. states, with proceeds earmarked for general corporate uses including capital spending and debt repayment. This large, asset-backed financing package highlights Uniti’s ability to tap dedicated capital pools tied directly to its fiber networks, potentially supporting ongoing investments such...

Advanced Drainage Systems recently reported fiscal second-quarter 2026 results that exceeded analyst expectations, including a double-digit earnings per share surprise and 17% year-over-year adjusted EBITDA growth, which has already occurred by today’s date. The company’s ability to surpass forecasts while addressing prior market concerns on its earnings call has reinforced investor confidence in its underlying business trends. With these stronger-than-expected quarterly results as a...

Earlier this month, Garmin introduced the quatix 8 Pro nautical smartwatch, a 47mm, titanium-bezel device with built-in inReach satellite and cellular connectivity, enhanced boat mode, marine integrations and up to 15 days of battery life, priced at US$1,299.99. The launch underlines Garmin’s push to blend premium marine hardware with always-on safety and connectivity services, deepening its ecosystem for serious boaters and offshore users. We’ll now examine how this expansion of Garmin’s...

Agree Realty Corporation recently declared a monthly cash dividend of US$0.262 per common share and US$0.08854 per Series A preferred depositary share, with both payouts scheduled for February 2026 to shareholders of record in late January. Alongside these dividends, a continued pattern of insider share purchases, including a January 2026 buy by the CFO, underscores management’s alignment with common investors and commitment to ongoing income distributions. Against this backdrop of insider...

A recent brokerage report upgraded its outlook on Paramount Resources (TSX:POU) from neutral to a more favourable stance, drawing fresh attention to the Canadian producer’s share performance and underlying business profile. See our latest analysis for Paramount Resources. The brokerage upgrade comes after a period of mixed momentum, with a recent 1-day share price return of 1.88% and a 90-day share price return of 8.85%, while the year-to-date share price return is slightly negative and the...

Cleveland-Cliffs has recently drawn attention as sector optimism builds ahead of its February 2026 earnings release, amid industry commentary about stronger demand from infrastructure, construction, and automotive customers supported by tariffs and expectations of economic recovery. At the same time, discussions around a potential POSCO investment, ongoing closure of lower-margin facilities, and longer-term possibilities in rare earth extraction are reshaping how investors think about...

Papa Johns previously announced it selected PAR Technology’s PAR POS and PAR OPS platforms to underpin its next-generation U.S. in-restaurant technology stack, replacing legacy on-premise systems and targeting a fully rolled-out deployment across all domestic corporate and franchise locations by the end of 2027. This deal reinforces PAR’s role as an integrated restaurant tech provider, embedding its AI-enabled platform at scale within a major quick-service pizza chain’s operations and...

In recent months, Marvell Technology reported record quarterly revenue and strong year-on-year growth, driven by accelerating demand for its data center and AI-focused products, while guiding for full-year revenue expansion above 40% and highlighting new AI chip design wins with major hyperscalers. Beneath the headlines, Marvell’s rapidly scaling data center switching and custom AI processor businesses, including next-generation 51.2T platforms and multiyear hyperscaler design wins, are...