WaFd Bank has been reaffirmed with a soft 'buy' rating due to its solid fundamentals, including a net interest margin of 2.76% that supports higher profitability. Despite modest declines in deposits and loans, the bank trades at a forward P/E of 9.8, below most peers, and at a discount to book value, making it relatively attractive. Asset quality is slightly below preferred levels, with a return on assets (ROA) of 0.96%, return on equity (ROE) of 9.05%, and non-performing loans at 0.6%. These factors suggest potential value for investors looking for opportunities in the banking sector.
Constellation Software Inc. held its annual general meeting on May 15, 2026, where all nine director nominees were successfully elected by shareholders. Mark Leonard, the company's founder and former president, did not seek re-election but will remai...
First Trust Portfolios Canada announced the cap at 17.23% and a 10% buffer for the First Trust Vest U.S. Equity Buffer ETF (MAYB.F) for its new Target Outcome Period from May 19, 2026, to May 21, 2027. The fund aims to match returns of the SPDR S&P 5...
Lowe's Companies will announce its 64th consecutive annual dividend increase in late May, continuing a long-standing tradition despite recent stagnation in earnings per share (EPS). Last year, Lowe's dividend growth slowed to 4%, with a forecasted in...
Terra Classic (LUNC) recently approached a key resistance level at $0.000072 before rallying nearly 70% to $0.000123. The price has now pulled back to retest the $0.000072 level, which could act as strong support if bulls maintain control. Technical ...
Provenance Blockchain (HASH) led today's crypto gainers with a 6.94% rise to $0.0113, driven by growing interest in blockchain financial services and asset tokenization. Other notable gainers included Quant (QNT), DeXe (DEXE), JUST (JST), and Ondo US...
