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As February 2026 begins, major U.S. stock indexes have shown robust performance, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average gaining 515 points and the S&P 500 nearing record highs. This market momentum sets a promising backdrop for exploring investment opportunities in various sectors. Despite its somewhat outdated terminology, the concept of penny stocks remains significant as these smaller or newer companies can offer a blend of affordability and growth potential when backed by strong financials...

As February 2026 begins, the U.S. stock market is experiencing a surge, with major indices like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 showing strong performances despite recent economic uncertainties such as delayed jobs data due to a government shutdown and shifting trade dynamics. In this vibrant yet complex environment, discovering lesser-known stocks that have potential for growth can be an intriguing prospect for investors looking to diversify their portfolios amidst evolving market conditions.

Boston Scientific’s fourth-quarter 2025 results, reported on February 4, 2026, showed sales rising to US$5,286 million and net income to US$672 million, alongside full-year sales of US$20.07 billion and net income of US$2.90 billion, while director Yoshiaki Fujimori later confirmed he will not stand for re-election at the 2026 Annual Meeting. The company coupled this earnings report with guidance calling for double-digit reported and organic net sales growth in 2026, even as investors...

Why Unum Group is on investors’ radar today Unum Group (UNM) has drawn attention after a period of weaker share performance, with the stock showing negative returns over the past week, month and past 3 months despite solid profitability figures. See our latest analysis for Unum Group. At a share price of US$70.82, Unum Group’s recent 7 day and 30 day share price declines suggest momentum has cooled in the short term, even though the 3 year and 5 year total shareholder returns remain...

Cohu (NasdaqGS:COHU) reported strong Q4 revenue growth alongside a larger than expected quarterly loss. Management pointed to increasing demand tied to high-bandwidth memory and AI related markets. The company highlighted design wins and solid order activity in automotive, computing, and advanced packaging. Cohu, which supplies test and handling equipment for semiconductor manufacturing, is focusing on areas where chip complexity and performance requirements are rising. High-bandwidth...

Crocs (CROX) has released its FY 2025 figures, reporting Q3 revenue of US$996.3 million and basic EPS of US$2.72. This sits alongside a trailing 12-month profile showing total revenue of about US$4.1 billion and basic EPS of US$3.27. Over recent quarters, the company’s revenue has remained within a relatively narrow range between US$937.3 million and US$1.15 billion. Basic EPS, however, has been more volatile, shifting from a Q2 loss of US$8.82 per share to positive results in Q1 and Q3...

Campbell's (CPB) is back in focus after short interest climbed to 20.27% of its float, coinciding with weakening financial health metrics that include low interest coverage and a debt to Ebitda ratio above warning levels. See our latest analysis for Campbell's. At a share price of US$29.02, Campbell's has seen a 1 month share price return of 11.15% and a year to date gain of 4.73%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 21.03% and 3 year total shareholder return of 35.99% indicate...

Las Vegas Sands recent performance snapshot Las Vegas Sands (LVS) has drawn investor attention after a mixed run, with the stock showing a 1.5% daily decline, modest movement over the past week, and weaker returns over the past month and past three months. See our latest analysis for Las Vegas Sands. At a share price of US$56.83, Las Vegas Sands has had a softer patch recently, with a 30 day share price return of a 5.1% decline and a 90 day share price return of a 13.1% decline. This has...

Advanced Energy Industries (AEIS) stock is drawing fresh attention after the company reported fourth quarter results above analyst expectations and paired them with upbeat 2026 guidance, backed by capacity expansions and new product ramps. See our latest analysis for Advanced Energy Industries. The strong fourth quarter report, new 2026 guidance and management’s comments on acquisitions and capacity expansion have coincided with powerful momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 33.79%...

Guardant Health has launched a Community Colorectal Cancer Screening Grant Program ahead of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. The program offers free access to its FDA approved Shield blood test for primary colorectal cancer screening in adults 45 and older. The initiative targets underserved communities by pairing no cost tests with education and outreach on early cancer detection. For investors tracking Guardant Health, NasdaqGS:GH, the grant program adds a fresh public health angle to a...

Everhome Suites prototype refresh puts extended stay growth in focus Choice Hotels International (CHH) has drawn investor attention after unveiling a redesigned Everhome Suites prototype that targets lower construction costs, leaner operations, and an updated guest experience across its midscale extended stay footprint. See our latest analysis for Choice Hotels International. Alongside the refreshed Everhome prototype and new openings in Texas, Kentucky and New Jersey, Choice Hotels...

Why Fidelis Insurance Holdings Is Back on Investors’ Radar Fresh analysis around Fidelis Insurance Holdings (FIHL) focuses on its 17.1% annualized expansion in net premiums earned, along with forecasts for 8.9% revenue growth and 29.1% book value per share growth over the next year. See our latest analysis for Fidelis Insurance Holdings. At a share price of $19.78, Fidelis Insurance Holdings has logged a 6.4% 1 month share price return and a 22.68% 1 year total shareholder return, which...

If you are wondering whether Ball's current share price really reflects what the business is worth, this article walks through the key valuation angles to help you frame that question clearly. Over the short term, Ball's share price has moved by 0.8% over the last week, 20.2% over the last month, 25.1% year to date, with a 37.4% return over 1 year and 21.3% over 3 years, compared with a 21.4% decline over 5 years. Taken together, these figures give a mixed picture of how the market has...

ConocoPhillips (COP) has been in focus after outlining a US$1 billion cut to capital and operating costs, planning workforce reductions of 20% to 25%, reaffirming 2026 production guidance, and signaling continued capital returns to shareholders. See our latest analysis for ConocoPhillips. The restructuring news and reaffirmed 2026 production guidance come after a strong run in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 14.9% and a 90 day share price return of 21.3%. The 1 year total...

Ondas Holdings (NasdaqCM:ONDS) reported that its subsidiaries secured major international defense and security contracts. 4M Defense will participate in a multi year landmine clearance project in Israel, one of the country's larger demining initiatives. Airobotics received a new multi million dollar order from a European NATO country for counter UAS systems to protect airports. For investors watching defense and autonomous systems, Ondas sits at the intersection of robotics, sensing, and...

Ameris Bancorp: Event Overview and Context for Investors Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) is on investor radars after recent share price moves, with the stock last closing at $83.22. Returns over the past year and past 3 months may prompt a closer look. See our latest analysis for Ameris Bancorp. While the 1-day and 7-day share price returns of 0.5% and 1.3% declines suggest a brief pause, the 30-day and 90-day share price returns of 6.4% and 14.2%, alongside a 1-year total shareholder return of 26.1%,...

In recent days, DXC Technology has completed an enterprise-wide deployment of Amazon Quick, opened new AI-focused hubs in London and Sofia, and expanded its Assure Commercial & Specialty platform with PoloWorks to support additional Lloyd’s syndicates. Together, these moves highlight DXC’s push to turn its own large-scale AI adoption into customer-facing services while deepening its role in the London insurance market’s digital modernization. We’ll now examine how DXC’s Amazon Quick rollout...

Why Veeva Systems (VEEV) Is Back on Investors’ Radar Veeva Systems (VEEV) is drawing fresh attention as its March 4 earnings date approaches, with traders reacting to recent share moves, analyst confidence in projected growth, and new client adoption headlines. See our latest analysis for Veeva Systems. Despite pockets of buying interest around recent client wins such as BioDlink’s Veeva QMS go live, momentum has been weak, with a 30 day share price return of a 24.73% decline and a 1 year...

Why Centuri’s latest commercial wins matter for stock watchers Centuri Holdings (CTRI) has secured more than US$300 million in new commercial awards, pushing year to date bookings past US$1b and underscoring continued demand for its utility infrastructure services. The awards are tied to gas distribution modernization across the Midwest and Northeast, including a new geographic area with a longstanding utility client, as well as new industrial work for an electric generation and transmission...

If you are wondering whether JPMorgan Chase is still good value at around US$302.64 per share, this article walks through what the current price might be implying and how that stacks up against several valuation checks. The stock has had mixed recent returns, with a 2.4% decline over the last 7 days and a 2.7% decline over the last 30 days. The 1 year return sits at 11.8% and the 3 year and 5 year returns are 129.1% and 136.0% respectively. Recent headlines around JPMorgan Chase have focused...

Primerica (PRI) has capped FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$853.7 million, basic EPS of US$6.16 and net income of US$197.0 million, alongside a combined ratio of 66.3% that gives an immediate read on underwriting profitability. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$803.4 million and basic EPS of US$4.99 in Q4 2024 to US$853.7 million and US$6.16 in Q4 2025. Trailing 12 month revenue sits at about US$3.3 billion and EPS at US$23.02, setting the stage for investors to...

IREN (NasdaqGS:IREN) has signed a $9.7b AI infrastructure contract with Microsoft, centered on supplying capacity for advanced computing. The company is expanding its data center footprint, including a planned 1.6 GW AI campus in Oklahoma and a total of 4.5 GW secured power by 2028. IREN is set to be added to the MSCI USA Index, reflecting increased attention from institutional investors. The company is moving its core focus from bitcoin mining toward large scale AI infrastructure...

Global Ship Lease (GSL) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.625 per Class A common share for the fourth quarter of 2025, payable on March 6, 2026, to shareholders of record on February 24. See our latest analysis for Global Ship Lease. The latest dividend decision lands after a strong period for shareholders, with a 1 year total shareholder return of 78.63% and a 3 year total shareholder return of 142.17%. The share price near US$37.19 has also seen positive shorter term momentum,...

Voya Financial, Inc. has released its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, reporting revenue of US$2,111 million and net income of US$140 million for the quarter, and full-year revenue of US$8,189 million with net income of US$654 million, alongside plans for a US$150 million share repurchase in early 2026. The company is highlighting momentum in its Retirement and Investment Management businesses, integration benefits from the OneAmerica acquisition, and the launch of a new retirement...