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Japan Sales Momentum, Broker-Led U.S. Growth and $4.8B in Dividends, Buybacks

Aflac logo Japan momentum: Aflac is driving growth in Japan with products aimed at younger customers—notably Tsumitasu, Miraito and Anshin Palette—while expanding bank and agency distribution and using rate flexibility and higher JGB yields as tailwinds. U.S. broker-led growth: Brokers…

Stifel Downgrades Allied Gold Corporation (AAUC) to Hold, Sets C$44 Price Target

We recently published an article titled 10 Best Low Volatility Canadian Stocks to Buy. On February 10, Stifel analyst Ingrid Rico downgraded Allied Gold Corporation (NYSE:AAUC) to Hold from Buy and set a C$44 price target, reflecting Zijin Gold International’s…

Azule Energy strikes oil at Algaita-01 well in Angola’s Block 15/06

Azule Energy, a 50:50 joint venture (JV) between bp and Eni, has made an oil discovery at the Algaita-01 exploratory well in Block 15/06, located in the Lower Congo Basin offshore Angola. Block 15/06 is operated by Azule Energy with…

Bioleachers are sitting on a copper cache: why is uptake slow?

The global bioleaching market was worth $10.14bn as of 2024 and is expected to grow to $21.37bn by 2033. The method is already used to produce up to 20% of the world’s copper and promises to offer cost-effective extraction, a…

Reddit, Inc. (RDDT) a Moderate Buy, Analysts See 81% Upside

Reddit, Inc. (NYSE:RDDT) is among the 10 best meme stocks to buy now. On February 6, Goldman Sachs cut its price target on the stock to $206 from $236 while maintaining a Neutral rating, following the company’s Q4 2025 results. Reddit,…

Strategy Inc (MSTR) a Strong Buy, Analysts Forecast 193% Upside

Strategy Inc (NASDAQ:MSTR) is among the 10 best meme stocks to buy now. On February 9, Cantor Fitzgerald trimmed its price target on the stock to $192 from $213, while keeping an Overweight rating. Strategy Inc (MSTR) a Strong Buy,…

How to get your best rate offer

Interest rates on home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) and home equity loans are hovering near one-year lows. You will have the best opportunity for a below-market interest rate offer if you take our averages below and shop a few…

Best money market account rates today, February 15, 2026 (best account provides 4.01% APY)

Find out how much you could earn with today’s money market account rates. The Federal Reserve cut its target rate three times in 2025. So deposit rates — including money market account (MMA) rates — have been steadily declining. It’s…

Best high-yield savings interest rates today, February 15, 2026 (Earn up to 4% APY)

Find out how much you could earn with today’s savings rates. Interest rates on savings accounts have been falling, so it’s important to be sure you’re getting the best rate possible when shopping around for a savings account. The following…

This is the sub-6% 30-year fixed rate to beat

Today’s mortgage rates are the lowest seen in years. While Freddie Mac reports the current 30-year fixed home loan rate at 6.09%, the Zillow lender marketplace is reporting an average rate of 5.85%. Is it a good time to buy…