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NYSE:PHIN
NYSE:PHINAuto Components

Is It Too Late To Consider PHINIA (PHIN) After A 46% One Year Rally?

Wondering whether PHINIA's share price still offers value after a strong run, or if you might be late to the story? This article focuses squarely on what the current valuation is really telling you. PHINIA's share price last closed at US$69.80, with returns of 1.5% over the past 7 days, 8.0% over the last month and year to date, and 45.6% over the past year. These figures can change how investors think about both upside potential and risk. Recent coverage around PHINIA has focused on its...
NasdaqGS:FHB
NasdaqGS:FHBBanks

How First Hawaiian’s Bigger Buyback And Steady Payout At First Hawaiian (FHB) Has Changed Its Investment Story

First Hawaiian, Inc. recently reported full-year 2025 results showing higher net interest income of US$663.74 million and net income of US$276.27 million, alongside a quarterly dividend of US$0.26 per share payable on February 27, 2026 to shareholders of record on February 13, 2026. The board also completed a prior US$100.25 million buyback and authorized a new US$250 million repurchase program, underscoring a focus on returning capital while credit costs, including US$5.0 million of...
NasdaqGS:GOOGL
NasdaqGS:GOOGLInteractive Media and Services

This Week In Cloud AI - AI-Driven Data Centers Transform Commercial Real Estate Investments

Demand for AI-driven data centers is surging globally, driven by the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence across various sectors such as enterprise, logistics, finance, and industrial operations. This trend is reshaping commercial real estate as these data centers, requiring substantial electrical capacity and advanced infrastructure, become foundational rather than peripheral assets. Corniche Capital, led by David Ebrahimzadeh, is focusing its investment strategies on AI-capable...
TSXV:BRM
TSXV:BRMCommercial Services

TSX Penny Stocks With Market Caps Larger Than CA$30M

The Canadian market has been experiencing a robust earnings season, with the TSX showing solid growth and broad-based profit increases across multiple sectors. In this context, penny stocks—often smaller or newer companies—remain an intriguing investment area despite being somewhat of an outdated term. These stocks can offer unique growth opportunities when backed by strong financials and fundamentals, making them appealing to investors looking for hidden gems in the market.
TSX:BIR
TSX:BIROil and Gas

Three Undiscovered Canadian Gems With Strong Potential

As the Canadian market experiences a promising start to the earnings season, with the TSX showing solid fourth-quarter results and expectations of continued robust growth, investors are keenly observing small-cap stocks for potential opportunities. In this environment of expanding economic activity and improved labor market conditions, identifying companies with strong fundamentals and innovative strategies could be key to uncovering undiscovered gems in Canada's diverse landscape.
NYSE:LPX
NYSE:LPXForestry

Will Louisiana-Pacific’s New Independent Chair Shift LPX’s Balance Between Oversight And Execution?

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation has announced that, effective February 19, 2026, long-time director F. Nicholas Grasberger III will become independent Chairperson as current Chair and CEO W. Bradley Southern retires from the Board, while President and CEO-elect Jason P. Ringblom joins as a Class III director and two other directors plan to retire in May 2026. This leadership reshaping, pairing an independent Chair with an internal successor as CEO, signals a clearer separation of oversight and...
ENXTAM:PHARM
ENXTAM:PHARMBiotechs

Why Pharming Group (ENXTAM:PHARM) Is Down 16.3% After FDA Rejects Joenja Pediatric Expansion Plan

In early February 2026, Pharming Group reported that the U.S. FDA issued a Complete Response Letter for its supplemental New Drug Application seeking to extend Joenja’s use to children aged 4 to 11 years with APDS, requesting more pediatric pharmacokinetic data and clarification on a batch-testing analytical method. An important angle for investors is that Joenja’s existing U.S. approval for patients aged 12 and older remains intact, while younger pediatric access now hinges on resolving...
TSE:6586
TSE:6586Machinery

Makita (TSE:6586) Is Up 17.1% After Boosting Guidance and Announcing ¥40B Share Buyback – What's Changed

In late January 2026, Makita Corporation announced a share repurchase program of up to 10,000,000 shares for ¥40,000 million, alongside raising its full‑year guidance for revenue, profit and earnings per share for the year ending March 31, 2026. The company linked its brighter outlook to stable sales despite a challenging demand backdrop and to foreign exchange movements it expects to be more favorable than previously assumed. We’ll now examine how Makita’s upgraded earnings guidance and new...
SGX:C2PU
SGX:C2PUHealth Care REITs

Parkway Life REIT (SGX:C2PU) One Off Gain Challenges Stable Earnings Narrative

Parkway Life Real Estate Investment Trust (SGX:C2PU) has wrapped up FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of S$39.0 million and net income of S$88.7 million, while trailing twelve month revenue came in at S$156.3 million and net income at S$152.8 million. The trust has seen revenue move from S$145.3 million in the twelve months to Q4 2024 to S$156.3 million in the twelve months to Q4 2025, with trailing EPS at S$0.2342, setting up a results season in which investors are weighing income...
TSE:6098
TSE:6098Professional Services

The Bull Case For Recruit Holdings (TSE:6098) Could Change Following Expanded Share Buyback Terms – Learn Why

Recruit Holdings recently set the specific terms for the next phase of its share repurchase program, planning to buy back up to 2 million shares via the ToSTNeT-3 system under a broader authorization of up to 38 million shares and ¥250 billion through April 2026. This continued execution of a sizeable buyback framework highlights management’s focus on capital return and potentially higher capital efficiency for existing shareholders. We’ll now examine how this expanded share repurchase...
NYSE:EFC
NYSE:EFCMortgage REITs

A Look At Ellington Financial (EFC) Valuation After Its Follow On Stock Offering And Book Value Update

Ellington Financial (EFC) has drawn fresh attention after completing a US$118.46 million follow on common stock offering and releasing an updated estimated book value per share alongside ongoing monthly dividend payments. See our latest analysis for Ellington Financial. At a share price of US$12.66, Ellington Financial has seen a 1 day share price return of a 1.48% decline and a 7 day share price return of an 8.66% decline. However, its 1 year total shareholder return of 13.75% and 5 year...
NasdaqGM:AQST
NasdaqGM:AQSTPharmaceuticals

Assessing Aquestive Therapeutics (AQST) Valuation After The FDA Complete Response Letter For Anaphylm

Why the FDA’s Complete Response Letter Matters for Aquestive Aquestive Therapeutics (AQST) has drawn fresh attention after the FDA issued a Complete Response Letter for its Anaphylm epinephrine sublingual film, prompting the company to schedule a special call to discuss the regulatory feedback. See our latest analysis for Aquestive Therapeutics. The FDA letter appears to have been the catalyst for a sharp shift in sentiment, with a 1 day share price return of 38.98% and a 7 day share price...
NasdaqGS:CCOI
NasdaqGS:CCOITelecom

Does Taylor Frigon’s Full Exit Amid Cash Flow Strain Change The Bull Case For Cogent (CCOI)?

In the fourth quarter of 2025, Taylor Frigon Capital Management fully exited its position in Cogent Communications Holdings, selling 73,271 shares amid persistent questions about the company’s ability to turn growth into sustainable free cash flow. At the same time, Cogent’s upcoming February 20, 2026 earnings call takes on added importance as investors weigh thin operating cash flow against areas of operational progress such as wavelength revenue and EBITDA margin trends. We’ll now examine...