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Sprott Inc. declares Q4 2025 dividend of $0.40 per share, payable March 17, 2026. Designated as eligible dividend for Canadian tax purposes.

Three companies—Savaria, SmartStop Self Storage REIT, and Trinity Capital—offer monthly dividends exceeding 3% yields with strong earnings and business growth.

Amazon, Google, and Microsoft boost AI infrastructure spending, driving cloud division growth at 24%, 48%, and 39% respectively amid rising enterprise demand.

Ananym Capital added $11M to its LKQ position, now holding 13.79% of assets. The investment reflects confidence in the automotive parts distributor's attractive valuation despite industry headwinds.

Traders are buying the 3x leveraged financial ETF (FAS) anticipating Fed rate cuts, but advisors warn leveraged funds suit short-term trading only due to amplified losses and recompounding risks.

Upwork shares jumped 6.90% after board approval of a $300M buyback program, signaling confidence as the freelance platform returns to growth and reports record 2025 performance.

Disney stock trades at discount valuation while streaming profitability accelerates. Analysts see upside to $150-160 if management executes on margins and capital returns.

Tidal Investments halted WNTR ETF trading to correct a NAV calculation error, restating the fund's value downward by 1.9%. A separate halt affected BLOX due to a projection error.

Defense stocks surged as U.S.-Iran tensions escalated. The aerospace and defense ETFs gained over 2% amid increased military deployment and rising probability of potential military action.

Danaher acquires Masimo for $9.9 billion in cash, expanding its medical technology portfolio with expected synergies exceeding $175 million annually.

Fusion Fuel acquires controlling stake in Royal Uranium, gaining 16 uranium royalties to capitalize on growing nuclear energy demand. Stock fell 3.43% on announcement.

Pinterest raises Q1 2026 guidance after completing tvScientific acquisition, boosting revenue projections and expanding AI-driven advertising capabilities for connected TV platforms.

UiPath trades well below its IPO price despite RPA market leadership. Strong margins offset slowing revenue growth and intense AI competition, with valuation appearing stretched relative to modest growth projections.

Hecla Mining surged 10.8% on record $1.4B revenue and major debt reduction to $34M. The company plans to divest gold assets and shift toward silver production.

AI spending projected at $2.5 trillion with $600B in capex driving semiconductor equipment demand through 2026, benefiting Nvidia, TSMC, and Applied Materials.

FDA accepts Moderna's flu vaccine application after prior rejection, setting August priority review date. Stock surges 5.77% as company expands mRNA pipeline beyond COVID-19.

Sherwin-Williams raises quarterly dividend to $0.80, extending its streak of consecutive annual increases to 47 years, affirming its status as a dividend aristocrat.

Dalfen Industrial acquires Illinois property, expanding Midwest portfolio to 17 buildings. Company plans to double regional footprint within 12 months amid strong logistics demand.

Wendy's stock surges 17.71% after activist investor Trian Asset Management, holding 16% stake, launches strategic review to enhance shareholder value and improve financial performance.