VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 9, 2026 /CNW/ – Arras Minerals Corp. (TSXV: ARK) (OTCQB: ARRKF) ("Arras" or "Arras Minerals" or "the Company") is pleased to provide an update on the Strategic Alliance with Teck Resources Limited ("Teck") and the exploration plan for 2026 across this license package in Kazakhstan. 

In December 2023, Teck and Arras Minerals entered into a Strategic Alliance Agreement focusing on exploration for copper across approximately 1,900 square kilometres ("sq km") of Arras' strategically located license package in Pavlodar region, Kazakhstan. Under the agreement, Teck has funded approximately US$5 million of exploration expenditure across the license package with Arras acting as manager for the two-year generative exploration programs. At the completion of the generative exploration phase, Teck retained an option to select up to four designated properties totaling 120 sq km each where Teck would fund exploration expenditures up to US$47.5 million per project to earn up to a 75% interest in each project. Teck has elected to terminate its option on the Strategic Alliance. The staged option required Teck to select at least one designated project with an exploration commitment of up to US$47.5 million to earn up to a 75% project interest.

Highlights of the two-year generative exploration program include:

  • Three new porphyry discoveries along a 54km long porphyry trend running parallel to the Bozshakol Copper-Gold Mine Trend
  • Large hydrothermal system defined at Besshoky Project showing distal porphyry stylealteration and mineralization
  • Geochemistry: 39,773 soil samples collected across the property
  • Geophysics:
    • Regional airborne air magnetic survey
    • 3,641.71 line-kilometre Heli-EM survey conducted over Package A property and P39 Target (Akkuduk Property). o 181.4 sq km VIP survey conducted o 135.4 line-kilometre Pole-Dipole (P-DP) Inducted Polarization survey completed
  • Drilling o 479 Top of Bedrock ("KGK") drill-holes totaling 12,555.2m completed o 18 diamond drill-holes, totalling 5,250.6m drilled to date
  • Significant mineralized intercepts returned from 3 targets, including:
    • SHID_25_007 – 14.8m grading 0.13% Cu and 0.02 g/t Au
    • BOZS_25_001 – 29.0m grading 0.11% Cu and 0.02 g/t Au o TORT_25_003 – 34.0m grading 0.25 g/t Au and 0.02% Cu

Stuart McCracken, Vice-President, Exploration, Teck commented, "We have been very pleased with the quality and quantity of exploration work that has been achieved across the Arras-Teck Strategic Alliance over the past two years which efficiently identified, prioritized and drilled six targets across the alliance license package. While Teck has decided that the initial results do not meet our threshold for moving forward at this time with the second phase of the agreement, we remain very positive on Kazakhstan and remain a supportive shareholder of Arras as they continue to advance the Elemes copper-gold project as well as other priority projects across their extensive land package."

Tim Barry, CEO of Arras commented, "The Arras-Teck Strategic Alliance has been a mutually beneficial partnership, and we look forward to continuing to work closely with Teck as a supportive and significant shareholder while we expand the scale of our Elemes Project." He went on to add, "The generative exploration work that was accomplished with Teck's financial support has achieved the objective of taking a substantial 1,900 square kilometre land package and focusing us on a much smaller, high-priority target list. We believe many of these targets warrant further follow-up work in 2026 and have developed a plan to do this. Additionally, some of the precious metals focused targets that were not advanced last year have the potential to move to drill-ready status this year with successful follow-up fieldwork this spring."

Exploration Results – Overview & 2026 Plan

Through 2024-2025, the Strategic Alliance undertook a systematic approach to early-stage generative exploration work across the license packages focusing on first-pass geophysics and geochemistry and then transitioning to KGK drilling and diamond drilling where appropriate with a primary focus on exploring for copper porphyry systems.

Across the license packages, there is very little to no outcrop with unconsolidated cover usually ranging from a few metres to up to 40m in thickness. Given this, and the sheer size of the combined license packages of approximately 1,900 sq km, the objective of the Strategic Alliance was to advance understanding to a point where targets could be identified for an initial phase of testdrilling. A total of 18 holes were completed across six targets with a maximum depth of 400m. 

The generative program has successfully identified three new porphyry systems, under cover and on a parallel trend to the operating Bozshakol copper-gold mine. The length of this trend is believed to extend at least 54 km and thus the first phase of relatively shallow drilling here will be followed up in 2026. Additionally, at the Besshoky license, a large hydrothermal system was confirmed, with drilling identifying mineralization and alteration peripheral to the core of a porphyry system. 

Finally, with focus on copper porphyry systems, the Strategic Alliance did not advance on initial targets identified to be more precious metals oriented. Arras plans to include these targets in their 2026 Exploration Plans. 

Package A – Bozshakol Group

On Package A, in 2024 a Heli-EM survey was completed over the entire property which was designed to discover subsurface electrical conductivity contrasts that could be indicative of mineral deposits and geological structures to prioritize targets for follow-up exploration.

In the western part of the license package, where cover was minimal, a 26,731-soil sampling program was completed. In the eastern part of the license package, where soil cover was thicker, a systematic grid of KGK drilling totaling 479 holes (12,555.2m) was undertaken to identify any mineralization beneath cover and to learn more about the subsurface geology in these areas.

In early 2025, Vector IP and Pole-dipole IP programs were completed over the most prospective targets and diamond drilling across select targets commenced in H2 2025.

Shirderty Target 

The KGK drilling outlined a large Cu-Au-Mo-Bi-Te anomaly in a NE-SW striking structural corridor, coincident with a 4km x 3.2km chargeability anomaly identified by the VIP survey. 

Diamond drilling (8 holes, totaling 2,159.4m) intersected several phases of intrusive rocks and several syn-mineral porphyry dikes hosted in mafic volcaniclastic rocks with extensive hydrothermal alteration with porphyry-style mineralization. Alteration and mineralization were characterized by a core of phyllic alteration with 3-5% disseminated pyrite, with D- and B-Type veins that zone out into an extensive propylitic event characterized by quartz-pyrite-chalcopyrite-albite-chlorite veins. The results are indicative of the peripheral part of a porphyry system, and the 2025 drilling only tested a small part of the target.

Table 1: Selected drill results, Shirderty Target

Hole_ID

mFrom 

mTo

Interval 

Au g/t 

Ag g/t 

Cu pct 

Mo ppm 

SHID_25_001 

40.00

50.00

10.00

0.03

0.3

0.10

16.7

SHID_25_006 

103.70

107.20

3.50

0.03

0.5

0.10

1.6

SHID_25_007 

9.00

23.80

14.80

0.02

0.1

0.13

9.3

The Company is planning to conduct an MT and Gravity survey over the Shirderty target, with follow-up diamond drilling to explore for the source of porphyry alteration and mineralization and to explore several additional chargeability and KGK geochemical anomalies.

Bozshakol South ("Boz S") Target

The Boz S target is defined by a 3x2km wide chargeability anomaly in Soviet-era data centered on a small gold-barite mineral occurrence that was historically thought to be a volcanogenic massive sulphide deposit. The area was tested with a single IP line that confirmed the size and scale of the historic chargeability anomaly, and sampling identified large soil Cu, As, Mo anomalies coincident with high chargeability zone.

This target was only explored by two wide-spaced drill-holes that intersected an intrusive complex with phyllic and propylitic alteration indicative of the distal part of a porphyry system. Mineralization consisted of disseminated pyrite, with minor magnetite patches with zones of quartz-pyrite-chalcopyrite veins and C-type veins, again supporting the theory that there is a porphyry system in the area.

Table 2: Selected drill results, Boz S Target

Hole_ID

mFrom 

mTo

Interval 

Au g/t 

Ag g/t 

Cu pct 

Mo ppm 

BOZS_25_001 

188.00

217.00

29.00

0.02

0.2

0.11

16.7

BOZS_25_001 

249.00

267.00

18.00

0.07

0.3

0.11

21.1

BOZS_25_002 

251.35

270.00

18.65

0.03

0.2

0.10

2.1

The target was only partly tested with two holes (593.8 metres) to a depth of 300m. The geophysical and geochemical anomaly is untested to the southwest along a multi-kilometre soil copper anomaly, IP chargeability high and magnetic low, that may represent the magnetite destructive zone that hosts Cu-Au mineralization at other projects in the area. The Company is planning on following up with a gravity and MT survey over the Soviet-era IP anomaly, with follow-up diamond drilling. 

Tort Kuduk Target

The Tort Kuduk target is a 1 x 1 km sized Mo-Cu soil anomaly. Follow-up mapping identified several outcropping silicified intrusions with high density stockwork quartz veining and strong potassic alteration.

The target was drilled with three wide-spaced drill-holes totaling 893.8m to a maximum depth of 300m, that intersected a porphyritic monzonite hosted in andesites with zones of stockwork A- and B-type veins with k-feldspar halos. Drill-hole TORT25003 intersected a wide zone of silicification and brecciation that returned 34.0m grading 0.25 g/t Au and 113.0 ppm Mo.

Table 3: Selected results from Tort Kuduk Drilling

Hole_ID

mFrom 

mTo

Interval 

Au g/t 

Ag g/t 

Cu pct 

Mo ppm 

TORT_25_003 

171.00

205.00

34.00

0.25

0.4

0.02

113.8

Arras is planning on conducting a ground magnetic survey over the Tort Kuduk target and the large copper geochemical anomaly to the southwest to better define targets for follow-up drilling.

Undrilled Targets

Bozshakol Extension

Arras controls an approximate 1.2km extension of the operating Bozshakol copper-gold mine trend which covers a discrete magnetic high surrounded by a large, demagnetized zone, with a coincident historic chargeability anomaly. KGK drilling returned porphyry pathfinder signatures, and magnetic data identified a subtle magnetic high in a large, demagnetized zone, that could be related to the potassic core of a porphyry deposit. An initial drill program with two holes is planned to test this area for porphyry mineralization. 

Package B – Akkuduk Group

Exploration in the Package B group of concessions focused primarily on the Besshoky license. A small (145.73 line-kilometre) Heli-EM survey was also conducted over the P39 Nickel target on the Nogurbek license.

Besshoky Target

The Besshoky target is a broad hydrothermal system covering >35 sq km with a core of silicification and pyrophyllite-white mica, sericite-quartz-pyrite and grading to chlorite-epidote-magnetite alteration towards the edges of the system.

Soil sampling defined a large Cu-Mo-Bi geochemical anomaly centred on this lithocap. Follow-up IP surveys, totalling 47.5 line-kilometres, identified several large chargeability anomalies beneath and adjacent to it.

In 2025, three wide-spaced holes were drilled in the lithocap. The holes intersected a package of andesitic volcanic breccias and andesite flows with strong sericite-quartz-pyrite alteration with an increase in potassic alteration with depth, suggesting that the core of the system is located towards the south-east part of the lithocap, and was not fully drill tested.

The drilling only partially tested the IP chargeability and geochemistry anomalies. The Company is planning a Magnetotellurics (MT) and Gravity survey over the Besshoky Target to help identify deep targets for follow-up vectoring and drill-testing.

Undrilled Targets

Akkuduk-Nogurbek

The Akkuduk-Nogurbek target received minimal attention in 2025, with work restricted to surface mapping. The Company also surveyed several Soviet era drill-collars in the field and was able to obtain summary reports and sections listing some results from these holes. The historic data indicates that there were significant gold intercepts hosted in diorites, including:

  • 30.5 m grading 1.65 g/t Au
  • 30.2 m grading 1.07 g/t Au
  • 19.8 m grading 1.2 g/t Au

The Akkuduk Target is also highlighted by a minor Cu-Mo soil anomaly with a coincident significant Ni-Mn depletion zone. 

This data suggests that there is good potential for this target to host significant gold mineralization. In 2026 the company will conduct IP surveys over the areas with historic drilling to help identify mineralization and will also follow-up with a drill program focusing on confirming the historic drill data and determine the size potential of this target.

P39

The Company believes that the P39 target may host an orthomagmatic nickel sulphide deposit. Soil sampling in 2023 defined a 14-kilometre-long Ni-Cr-Co anomaly (figure 10) and a small EM survey conducted in 2024 identified a series of subtle EM anomalies coincident with the core of the Ni-Cr zone and may represent sulphide mineralization.

In 2026, the company is planning on conducting a detailed mapping and sampling program, with a focused IP survey over the soil anomalies and EM targets, as well as VIP surveys of the Akkuduk and Nogurbek targets. If the results are positive, this will be followed up with a small drill program.

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1 Bozshakol Q1, 2025 Report https://www.kazminerals.com/media/23282/q1–2025–production–report_final.pdf 

Issuance of DSUs

The Company has granted an aggregate of 47,018 deferred share units ("DSU") to certain independent directors at a price of C$0.80 per DSU. The DSUs were granted in consideration for services rendered by the directors for the quarter ended January 31, 2026, in lieu of cash. The DSUs were granted in accordance with the Company's Equity Incentive Plan and were priced based on the volume weighted average price of the Company's common shares on the TSX Venture Exchange for the last five trading days immediately preceding the grant date. To date, the Company has issued a total of 158,538 DSUs to its independent directors. 

References

Quality Assurance and Quality Control

The Company adheres to CIM Best Practices Guidelines for exploration related activities conducted on its property. Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures are overseen by the Qualified Person.

Arras Minerals QA/QC protocols are maintained through the insertion of certified reference material (standards), blanks and field duplicates within the sample stream. Drill core is cut at Arras Minerals operations base in Ekibastuz, Kazakhstan by Company personnel. Diamond drill core was sawed inhalf with a diamond saw, and then sampled in maximum 2-metre intervals, stopping at geological boundaries, with one-half placed in sealed bags and shipped to the laboratory and the other half retained on site.

Each bagged core sample was shipped to ALS Laboratory in Karaganda, Kazakhstan. Samples were dried, crushed and pulverized to >80% passing -200 mesh. The prepared sample splits were sent to the ALS Chemex's geochemical analysis laboratories laboratory in Loughrea, County Galway, Ireland and Lima, Peru for multi-element analysis. Multielement analyses were analyzed with ICP-MS following a four-acid digestion (method ME-MS61) and samples containing >1.0% copper are analyzed via method Cu-OG62.

Gold analysis was conducted by ALS Chemex at the analytical laboratory in Karaganda, Kazakhstan. Gold was analyzed by fire assay (30 g) with an AA (atomic absorption) finish (method Au-AA23) with detection limits of 0.005 g/t gold. Samples containing greater than 10.0 g/t gold are analyzed by fire assay with a gravimetric finish (method Au-GRA21).

ALS is an accredited laboratory which is independent of the Company. Chain of custody is maintained from the drill to the submittal into the laboratory preparation facility.

Qualified Person

The scientific and technical disclosure for this news release has been prepared under supervision of and approved by Matthew Booth, Vice President of Exploration, of Arras Minerals Corp., a Qualified Person for the purposes of NI 43-101. Mr. Booth has reviewed and approved this release. Mr. Booth has over 20 years of mineral exploration experience and is a Qualified Person member of the American Institute of Professional Geologists (CPG 12044).

On behalf of the Board of Directors,

"Tim Barry"Tim Barry, MAusIMM CP(Geo) Chief Executive Officer and Director

INVESTOR RELATIONS: +1 604 687 5800 info@arrasminerals.com

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About Arras Minerals Corp: Arras is a Canadian exploration and development company advancing a portfolio of copper and gold assets in northeastern Kazakhstan, including the Elemes copper-gold porphyry project where initial drill results in 2025 identified porphyry style mineralization across a 10 km line of strike. The Company has established one of the largest land packages in the country prospective for copper and gold. The Company's shares are listed on the TSX-V under the trading symbol "ARK" and on the OTCQB under the trading symbol "ARRKF".

Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and Arras' future results that are subject to the safe harbors created under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Exchange Act, and applicable Canadian securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements regarding plans and expectations of the exploration program Arras is in the process of undertaking, the timing, scope, nature, breadth and other information related to Arras' exploration program, any results that may be derived from the Arras' exploration program, the prospects of Arras' business plans, and any expectations with respect to any permitting, development or other work that may be required to bring any of the projects into development or production. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about Arras' exploration projects, the industry in which Arras operates and the beliefs and assumptions of Arras' management. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "targets," "goals," "projects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "continues," "may," variations of such words, and similar expressions and references to future periods, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by management at the time, are inherently subject to business, market and economic risks, uncertainties and contingencies that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Such assumptions include, but are not limited to, assumptions that the anticipated benefits of Arras' proposed exploration program will be realized, that no additional permit or licenses will be required in connection with Arras' exploration programs, the ability of Arras' to complete its exploration activities as currently expected and on the current anticipated timelines, that Arras' will be able to execute on its current plans, that Arras' proposed explorations will yield results as expected, and that general business and economic conditions will not change in a material adverse manner. Although Arras has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. Such statements represent the current view of Arras with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions and estimates that, while considered reasonable by Arras, are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, political and social risks, contingencies and uncertainties. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to the following: inability of Arras to realize the benefits anticipated from the exploration and drilling targets described herein or elsewhere; inability of Arras to complete current exploration plans as presently anticipated or at all; inability for Arras to economically realize on the benefits, if any, derived from the exploration program; failure to complete business plans as it currently anticipated; overdiversification of Arras' portfolio; failure to realize on benefits, if any, of a diversified portfolio; unanticipated changes in market price for Arras shares; changes to Arras' current and future business and exploration plans and the strategic alternatives available thereto; growth prospects and outlook of the business of Arras; and the ability to advance Arras' projects and its proposed exploration program; risks inherent in mineral exploration including risks related worker safety, weather and other natural occurrences, accidents, availability of personnel and equipment, and other factors; aboriginal title; failure to obtain regulatory and permitting approvals; no known mineral resources/reserves; reliance on key management and other personnel; competition; changes in laws and regulations; uninsurable risks; delays in governmental and other approvals, community relations; stock market conditions generally; demand, supply and pricing for uranium; and general economic and political conditions in Canada, Kazakhstan and other jurisdictions where Arras conducts business. Other factors which could materially affect such forward-looking information are described in the filings of Arras with the Canadian securities regulators which are available on Arras' profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Readers are cautioned that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statement made by Arras in this release is based only on information currently available and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Arras undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments, or otherwise. 

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Toronto, Ontario–(Newsfile Corp. – February 6, 2026) – Forsys Metals Corp. (TSX: FSY) (FSE: F2T) (NSX: FSY) ("Forsys" or the "Company") announces that it has changed its auditor from BDO Audit Pty Ltd. (the "Former Auditor") to RSM Canadea LLP (the "Successor Auditor"). The Former Auditor resigned as the auditor of the Company effective February 5, 2026 and the board of directors of the Company appointed the Successor Auditor on February 5, 2026, to hold office until the next annual shareholder meeting of the Company.

The Company's board of directors and audit committee each approved the resignation of the Former Auditor and the appointment of the Successor Auditor in place of the Former Auditor. There have been no reservations or modified opinions contained in the Former Auditor's reports on any of the Company's financial statements relating to the relevant period (as defined in Section 4.11 of National Instrument 51-102 ("NI 51-102")) or any subsequent period, and there are no reportable events (as defined in Section 4.11. of NI 51-102) between the Company and Former Auditor.

The Company will be filing the required reporting package within the prescribed time period in accordance with NI 51-102.

About Forsys Metals Corp.

Forsys Metals Corp. (TSX: FSY) (FSE: F2T) (NSX: FSY) is an emerging uranium developer focused on advancing its wholly owned Norasa Uranium Project, located in the politically and uranium friendly jurisdiction of Namibia, Africa. The Norasa Uranium Project is comprised of the Valencia Uranium deposit (ML-149) and the nearby Namibplaas Uranium deposit (EPL-3638). Further information is available at the Company website www.forsysmetals.com.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of Forsys Metals Corp. Richard Parkhouse, Investor Relations. For additional information please contact:

Richard Parkhouse, Investor Relationsemail: rparkhouse@forsysmetals.com email: info@forsysmetals.com

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As the Australian market faces headwinds from a recent Reserve Bank rate hike and global tech sell-offs, small-cap stocks are navigating a challenging landscape. In this environment, identifying promising opportunities involves looking for companies with robust fundamentals and potential resilience to economic shifts.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Australia

Name Debt To Equity Revenue Growth Earnings Growth Health Rating
Fiducian Group NA 10.00% 9.57% ★★★★★★
Rand Mining NA 10.19% 2.74% ★★★★★★
Joyce NA 9.93% 17.54% ★★★★★★
Hearts and Minds Investments NA 56.27% 59.19% ★★★★★★
Euroz Hartleys Group NA 1.82% -25.32% ★★★★★★
Focus Minerals NA 75.35% 51.34% ★★★★★★
AMCIL NA 2.99% 1.18% ★★★★★☆
Zimplats Holdings 5.44% -9.79% -42.03% ★★★★★☆
Reef Casino Trust 19.84% 6.96% 10.88% ★★★★☆☆
Australian United Investment 1.90% 5.23% 4.56% ★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 63 stocks from our ASX Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let’s explore several standout options from the results in the screener.

Australian Ethical Investment

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Australian Ethical Investment Ltd is a publicly owned investment manager focused on ethical and sustainable investing, with a market capitalization of A$517.19 million.

Operations: Australian Ethical Investment generates revenue primarily from its funds management segment, amounting to A$119.38 million.

Australian Ethical Investment stands out with its impressive earnings growth of 75.1% over the past year, significantly surpassing the Capital Markets industry average of 14.4%. The company’s high-quality earnings and debt-free status underscore its robust financial health. With a forecasted annual earnings growth of 17.47%, it seems poised for continued expansion in the ethical investment space. Levered free cash flow reached A$26.35 million recently, indicating strong operational efficiency and potential for reinvestment or strategic acquisitions, despite capital expenditures being relatively low at A$0.28 million last quarter.

ASX:AEF Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2026Advanced Innergy Holdings

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Advanced Innergy Holdings Limited specializes in the design, engineering, manufacturing, and installation of essential insulation and protection systems for energy and industrial sectors, with a market cap of A$401.23 million.

Operations: Advanced Innergy Holdings generates revenue primarily from its Machinery & Industrial Equipment segment, which reported £150.55 million. The company’s financial performance is influenced by its operational costs and efficiencies within this segment.

Advanced Innergy Holdings, a smaller player in the machinery sector, has shown impressive financial performance recently. The company’s earnings surged by 163% over the past year, outpacing the industry’s growth of 17%. With net income rising to £10.59 million from £4.02 million last year and sales climbing to £150.55 million, AIH is clearly on an upward trajectory. Despite a high net debt to equity ratio of 55%, interest payments are well covered with EBIT at 3.8 times coverage. Trading at approximately 31% below its estimated fair value suggests potential for future appreciation amidst forecasted revenue growth of nearly 13% annually.

ASX:AIH Debt to Equity as at Feb 2026Cedar Woods Properties

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Cedar Woods Properties Limited is an Australian company that focuses on property development and investment, with a market capitalization of A$663.59 million.

Operations: Cedar Woods Properties generates revenue primarily from its property development and investment activities, amounting to A$465.94 million. The company’s financial performance includes a focus on optimizing its net profit margin, which reflects the efficiency of its operations in generating profit relative to total revenue.

Cedar Woods Properties, a notable player in the Australian real estate scene, has shown impressive financial discipline with its debt to equity ratio decreasing from 38.6% to 27.6% over five years and maintaining a satisfactory net debt to equity ratio of 25.8%. The company’s earnings have grown at an annual rate of 12.1%, though recent growth of 18.9% lagged behind the broader industry’s 31.8%. With high-quality earnings and interest payments well-covered by EBIT at a multiple of 7.2x, Cedar Woods is poised for continued stability despite industry challenges like fluctuating housing demand and construction costs impacting profitability prospects.

ASX:CWP Debt to Equity as at Feb 2026Where To Now?

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Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – February 3, 2026) – Wealth Minerals Ltd. (TSXV: WML) (OTCQB: WMLLF) (SSE: WMLCL) (FSE: EJZN) (the "Company" or "Wealth") announces, further to their news releases dated January 12 and 26, 2026, that they have closed a first tranche of the private placement. On January 30, 2026, the Company issued 12,750,000 units at $0.08 per unit for gross proceeds of $1,020,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant at $0.12, expiring on January 30, 2028. All securities issued have a four-month plus one day hold period.

Finder's fees were paid to Red Cloud Securities Inc. ($1,400 cash and 17,500 finder's warrants, EDE Asset Management Inc. ($32,480 cash and 406,000 finder's warrants) and IBK Capital Corp. ($3,360 cash and 42,000 finder's warrants).

The Company expects to close the final, fully subscribed, tranche within the next week or so.

The securities offered have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 (the "U.S. Securities Act"), as amended, or any applicable state securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to "U.S. persons", as such term is defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act, absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of the securities in any State in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.

About Wealth Minerals Ltd.

Wealth is a mineral resource company with interests Chile. The Company's focus is the acquisition and development of lithium projects in South America. Presently the Company is working to diversify its asset base to include precious metal projects.

The Company opportunistically advances battery metal projects where it has a peer advantage in project selection and initial evaluation. Lithium market dynamics and a rapidly increasing metal price are the result of profound structural issues with the industry meeting anticipated future demand. Wealth is positioning itself to be a major beneficiary of this future mismatch of supply and demand. In parallel with lithium market dynamics, Wealth believes other battery metals will benefit from similar industry trends.

For further details on the Company readers are referred to the Company's website (www.wealthminerals.com) and its Canadian regulatory filings on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

WEALTH MINERALS LTD.

"Hendrik van Alphen"

Hendrik van AlphenChief Executive Officer

For further information, please contact:Marla Ritchie, Michael Pound or Henk van AlphenPhone: 604-331-0096 or 604-638-3886

For all Investor Relations inquiries, please contact:John LiviakisLiviakis Financial Communications Inc.Phone: 415-389-4670

For all Public Relations inquiries, please contact:Nancy ThompsonVorticom, Inc.Office: 212-532-2208 | Mobile: 917-371-4053

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Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this press release, which has been prepared by management.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and US securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein including, without limitation, statements regarding the anticipated content, commencement, timing and cost of exploration programs, anticipated exploration program results, the discovery and delineation of mineral deposits/resources/reserves, the Company's expectation that it will be able to enter into agreements to acquire interests in additional mineral projects, and the anticipated business plans and timing of future activities of the Company, are forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that such statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words such as: believe, expect, anticipate, intend, estimate, postulate and similar expressions, or are those, which, by their nature, refer to future events. The Company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements by the Company are not guarantees of future results or performance, and that actual results may differ materially from those in forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, the state of the financial markets for the Company's equity securities, the state of the commodity markets generally, variations in the nature, quality and quantity of any mineral deposits that may be located, variations in the market price of any mineral products the Company may produce or plan to produce, the inability of the Company to obtain any necessary permits, consents or authorizations required, including TSXV acceptance, for its planned activities, the inability of the Company to produce minerals from its properties successfully or profitably, to continue its projected growth, to raise the necessary capital or to be fully able to implement its business strategies, and other risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Company's latest interim Management Discussion and Analysis and filed with certain securities commissions in Canada. All of the Company's Canadian public disclosure filings may be accessed via www.sedar.com and readers are urged to review these materials, including the technical reports filed with respect to the Company's mineral properties. 

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To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/282259

Over the last 7 days, the Australian market has experienced a slight dip of 1.5%, yet it remains up by 4.8% over the past year with earnings expected to grow by 12% annually. In this environment, identifying stocks that are not only resilient but also poised for growth can provide valuable opportunities for investors seeking to capitalize on potential market gains.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Australia

Name Debt To Equity Revenue Growth Earnings Growth Health Rating
Fiducian Group NA 10.00% 9.57% ★★★★★★
Rand Mining NA 10.19% 2.74% ★★★★★★
Joyce NA 9.93% 17.54% ★★★★★★
Hearts and Minds Investments NA 56.27% 59.19% ★★★★★★
Euroz Hartleys Group NA 1.82% -25.32% ★★★★★★
Focus Minerals NA 75.35% 51.34% ★★★★★★
Energy World NA -47.50% -44.86% ★★★★★☆
AMCIL NA 2.99% 1.18% ★★★★★☆
Zimplats Holdings 5.44% -9.79% -42.03% ★★★★★☆
Australian United Investment 1.90% 5.23% 4.56% ★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 64 stocks from our ASX Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Here we highlight a subset of our preferred stocks from the screener.

Ainsworth Game Technology

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Ainsworth Game Technology Limited is a company that designs, develops, manufactures, sells, distributes, and services electronic gaming machines and related equipment globally with a market cap of approximately A$363.74 million.

Operations: The primary revenue stream for Ainsworth Game Technology comes from the sale and service of gaming machines and related equipment, generating approximately A$294.76 million. The company’s financial performance is influenced by its ability to manage production costs and operational expenses effectively, impacting its overall profitability.

Ainsworth Game Technology, a relatively small player in the gaming sector, has shown remarkable earnings growth of 289% over the past year, significantly outpacing the Hospitality industry’s -8.2%. Despite this impressive performance, a one-off loss of A$5.1M impacted its financial results for the year ending June 2025. The company’s debt situation seems manageable, with a reduction in its debt-to-equity ratio from 12.4% to 3.1% over five years and more cash than total debt on hand. Trading at about 24.6% below estimated fair value suggests potential upside for investors considering this stock’s prospects amidst industry challenges.

ASX:AGI Debt to Equity as at Feb 2026IVE Group

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: IVE Group Limited, along with its subsidiaries, operates in the marketing industry in Australia and has a market capitalization of approximately A$468.58 million.

Operations: IVE Group generates revenue primarily from its advertising segment, amounting to A$959.25 million.

IVE Group, a standout in Australia’s media sector, has shown impressive growth with earnings surging 69.2% over the past year, outpacing the broader industry at just 0.9%. The company seems to be trading at a significant discount of 71.5% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential upside for investors. Despite carrying a high net debt to equity ratio of 51.7%, IVE’s interest payments are well-covered by EBIT at 5.1x coverage, reflecting solid financial management. With high-quality earnings and positive free cash flow, IVE is positioned as an intriguing prospect within its market segment.

ASX:IGL Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2026Tasmea

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Tasmea Limited specializes in providing shutdown, maintenance, emergency breakdown, and capital upgrade services across Australia with a market capitalization of A$1.10 billion.

Operations: With a market capitalization of A$1.10 billion, Tasmea Limited generates revenue primarily from Electrical Services (A$212.71 million), Civil Services (A$103.07 million), Mechanical Services (A$144.87 million), and Water & Fluid services (A$87.06 million).

Tasmea shows potential with earnings growth of 74.9% over the past year, outpacing the construction industry’s 6.5%. Trading at 13.9% below estimated fair value, it seems undervalued in its sector. Despite a high net debt to equity ratio of 59.8%, Tasmea has improved its financial health by reducing this from 110.9% to 70.8% over five years and maintains strong interest coverage at 10.5 times EBIT, indicating robust profitability and operational efficiency. The recent A$27.5 million equity offering could support future expansion efforts like their WorkPac acquisition, hinting at strategic growth plans ahead for this small player in the market.

ASX:TEA Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Feb 2026Key Takeaways

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and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your
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Companies discussed in this article include ASX:AGI ASX:IGL and ASX:TEA.

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Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. (IMPUY) has signaled a sharp rebound in second-half earnings as a powerful rally in platinum group metals flowed through realized prices. In a trading statement on Tuesday, the Johannesburg-listed miner said profit for the period is expected to be between 9.1 billion rand and 9.45 billion rand, implying an increase of about 400% from a year earlier. Management attributed the swing largely to a significant appreciation in the average prices received for its products, setting a constructive tone ahead of full-year results from South African producers.

That earnings momentum has been underpinned by metal prices rather than volumes. Platinum almost doubled in the six months through December, while palladium climbed about 66% over the same period, before both continued to rise into 2026 and then surrendered most of those gains last week amid a broader pullback in precious metals. The strength has not been isolated to one company: Valterra Platinum Ltd., until recently a subsidiary of Anglo American Plc, said in January that its profit last year could have increased by as much as 125% to 15.9 billion rand, highlighting how pricing has possibly reshaped sector profitability.

Longer term, demand dynamics remain a key variable. Platinum and palladium are primarily used in emissions-reduction systems for gasoline and diesel vehicles, while electric vehicles do not require the metals, which could gradually alter consumption patterns. Producers have therefore been focused on identifying alternative sources of demand, even as South Africa remains by far the world's largest supplier of platinum and continues to anchor global supply.

Shareholders in Impala Platinum Holdings Limited (JSE:IMP) may be thrilled to learn that the analysts have just delivered a major upgrade to their near-term forecasts. The consensus statutory numbers for both revenue and earnings per share (EPS) increased, with their view clearly much more bullish on the company's business prospects.

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Following the upgrade, the latest consensus from Impala Platinum Holdings' eight analysts is for revenues of R136b in 2026, which would reflect a major 59% improvement in sales compared to the last 12 months. Statutory earnings per share are presumed to surge 3,983% to R34.64. Before this latest update, the analysts had been forecasting revenues of R123b and earnings per share (EPS) of R27.15 in 2026. There has definitely been an improvement in perception recently, with the analysts substantially increasing both their earnings and revenue estimates.

See our latest analysis for Impala Platinum Holdings

JSE:IMP Earnings and Revenue Growth February 3rd 2026

It will come as no surprise to learn that the analysts have increased their price target for Impala Platinum Holdings 23% to R365 on the back of these upgrades.

One way to get more context on these forecasts is to look at how they compare to both past performance, and how other companies in the same industry are performing. For example, we noticed that Impala Platinum Holdings' rate of growth is expected to accelerate meaningfully, with revenues forecast to exhibit 59% growth to the end of 2026 on an annualised basis. That is well above its historical decline of 4.3% a year over the past five years. Compare this against analyst estimates for the broader industry, which suggest that (in aggregate) industry revenues are expected to grow 17% annually. Not only are Impala Platinum Holdings' revenues expected to improve, it seems that the analysts are also expecting it to grow faster than the wider industry.

The Bottom Line

The most important thing to take away from this upgrade is that analysts upgraded their earnings per share estimates for this year, expecting improving business conditions. Fortunately, analysts also upgraded their revenue estimates, and our data indicates sales are expected to perform better than the wider market. Given that the consensus looks almost universally bullish, with a substantial increase to forecasts and a higher price target, Impala Platinum Holdings could be worth investigating further.

Better yet, our automated discounted cash flow calculation (DCF) suggests Impala Platinum Holdings could be moderately undervalued. You can learn more about our valuation methodology on our platform here.

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OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 3, 2026 /CNW/ – Northern Shield Resources Inc. ("Northern Shield" or the "Company") (TSXV: NRN) is pleased to announce soil sample results from the Braxton Bradley Zone on the Company's 100% owned Root & Cellar Property ("Root & Cellar" or the "Property"), on the Burin Peninsula in southeastern Newfoundland. The Property is being explored for epithermal gold, with 5 gold zones over a 6-kilometre strike-length, and porphyry copper. Tellurium (Te), a critical metal, is associated with four of the gold showings and copper mineralization.

The Braxton Bradley Zone is the most easterly of the 5 gold zones on the property. Trenching and drilling (3 drill holes to a maximum depth of 53 m) in 1999, prior to Northern Shield's option of the Property, returned grab sample values up to 2.5 g/t Au, 128 g/t Ag, 50 ppm Te and 1.4% Cu (see Company news release May 21, 2019).

Assay results from the soil samples show distinctly anomalous concentrations in Au, Ag, Cu and Te, 100 metres to the north of the 1999 trenching and drilling location; these results are an order of magnitude greater than the soil sample results from immediately above the trenching and drilling (Figure 1).

In addition, the soil sample survey shows scattered anomalous gold-in-soils to the north, not associated with elevated Ag, Cu or Te, suggesting a different source.

The soil grid will be expanded to the west and north to better define the trend of the two broader soil anomalies.

"Out of the 5 "gold zones" at Root & Cellar, Braxton Bradley has received the least exploration to date, largely due to a lack of outcrop. However, these results indicate that there is more potential here than the 1999 trenching and drilling suggests. The Au-Ag-Te soil anomaly is more distinct than the till anomaly at the Drop Zone (Figure 2) which hosts mineralized rock grab sample values up to 47 g/t Au, 1,385 g/t Ag, and 700 ppm Te. We are focussing on the Creston Copper porphyry target; however, Braxton Bradely will factor into our plans to hit Root & Cellar hard this year, along with other epithermal gold-silver and porphyry copper targets on the Burin Peninsula."

– Ian Bliss, President and CEO, Northern Shield

Samples were analyzed by ALS Global in Vancouver, BC, for Au by Fire Assay with ICP-AES finish (Au-ICP22) and multi-elements by four acid digestion and ICP-MS finish (ME-MS61). All standards and duplicates meet targeted values. Technical information in this news release was reviewed and approved by Christine Vaillancourt, P. Geo., the Company's Chief Geologist and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101.

About Northern Shield Resources

Northern Shield Resources Inc. is a Canadian-based company, a leader in generating high-quality exploration targets, that views greenfield exploration as an opportunity to find a mineable, near surface deposit at relatively low cost. We implement a model driven exploration approach to reduce the risk associated with early-stage projects for ourselves, our shareholders, and the environment. This approach led us to option the Root & Cellar Property from a Newfoundland prospector, who discovered the copper mineralization, and then to its advancement to the large gold-silver-tellurium and porphyry copper system that it has become.

Forward-Looking Statements AdvisoryThis news release contains statements concerning the exploration plans, results and potential for epithermal gold deposits, and other mineralization at the Company's Root & Cellar Property , geological, geophysical and geometrical analyses of the properties and comparisons of the properties to known epithermal gold deposits and other expectations, plans, goals, objectives, assumptions, information or statements about future, conditions, results of exploration or performance that may constitute forward-looking statements or information under applicable securities legislation. Such forward-looking statements or information are based on a number of assumptions, which may prove to be incorrect.

Although Northern Shield believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements or information are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on forward looking statements because Northern Shield can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Forward-looking statements or information are based on current expectations, estimates and projections that involve a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by Northern Shield and described in the forward looking statements or information. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks associated with geological, geometrical and geophysical interpretation and analysis, the ability of Northern Shield to obtain financing, equipment, supplies and qualified personnel necessary to carry on exploration and the general risks and uncertainties involved in mineral exploration and analysis.

The forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and Northern Shield undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

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  • BHP Group (ASX:BHP) is converting its Escondida Norte pit into one of the world’s first fully autonomous mines, reshaping how it runs one of its key copper assets.
  • Chinese import restrictions on Jimblebar iron ore are affecting BHP’s sales into a core market and are feeding into contract talks and sourcing decisions.
  • The company has selected its largest cohort for the 2026 Xplor early-stage exploration program, expanding its pipeline of potential future projects.

BHP Group, trading as ASX:BHP, sits at the center of global commodity supply, with major positions in iron ore and copper that link directly to construction, infrastructure and electrification trends. Automation at Escondida Norte ties into a broader industry push toward remote operations and data driven pits, which can change cost profiles, operating risks and workforce needs over time.

At the same time, China’s restrictions on Jimblebar iron ore and BHP’s broader exploration push through the 2026 Xplor cohort offer a view of how the company is adjusting its mix of customers and future options. These moves may affect how BHP balances technology, market access and new resource discoveries over time.

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ASX:BHP Earnings & Revenue Growth as at Feb 2026

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  • ❌ Price vs Analyst Target: At A$49.42, the share price is about 3.8% above the A$47.62 analyst target.
  • ❌ Simply Wall St Valuation: Shares are described as trading 23.1% above estimated fair value.
  • ✅ Recent Momentum: The 30 day return is 8.0%.

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Key Considerations

  • 📊 The Escondida Norte autonomous mine plan and China import restrictions point to a business that is adjusting how and where it sources returns from key assets.
  • 📊 Watch how automation spending, copper output from Escondida and any changes in Jimblebar sales mix show up in future earnings and capital expenditure numbers.
  • ⚠️ The flagged risk of an unstable dividend record may matter more if trade restrictions or project costs pressure cash flows.

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Last Friday, the three most widely followed benchmark indexes closed a mixed week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq Composite receded 0.4% and 0.2%, respectively, while the S&P 500 managed a 0.3% gain.

The market’s movement was driven by investors digesting President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, which triggered concerns regarding future monetary policy, a stronger dollar and a massive sell-off in precious metals like silver and gold. Additionally, the tech sector faced pressure from poor earnings, with Microsoft and other heavyweights causing volatility, while higher-than-expected producer price data added to anxiety over persistent inflation. 

Regardless of market conditions, we, here at Zacks, provide investors with unbiased guidance on how to beat the market. 

As usual, Zacks Research guided investors over the past three months with its time-tested methodologies. Given the prevailing market uncertainty, you may want to look at our feats to prepare better for your next action.

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Ekso Bionics and Five Below Surge Following Zacks Rank Upgrade

Shares of Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc. EKSO have gained 115.9% (versus the S&P 500’s 4.4% increase) since it was upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) on November 20.

Another stock, Five Below, Inc. FIVE, which was upgraded to a #1 (Strong Buy) on December 5, has returned 13.8% since then.

An equal-weight portfolio of Zacks Rank # 1 (Strong Buy) stocks outperformed the equal-weight S&P 500 index by 7 percentage points (+17.81% for the Zacks Rank #1 stocks vs. +10.85% for the index).

This hypothetical equal-weight portfolio returned +22.4% in 2024 vs. +13.7% for the equal-weight S&P 500 index. Over the preceding 10-year period (2016 through 2025), this portfolio of qual-weight Zacks Rank #1 stocks has outperformed the equal-weight S&P 500 index by more than 7 percentage points (+18.55% vs. +11.65%).

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Zacks Recommendation Upgrades Lumentum and BHP

Shares of Lumentum Holdings Inc. LITE and BHP Group Limited BHP have surged 23.3% (versus the S&P 500’s 1.7% rise) and 17.8% (versus the S&P 500’s 1.2% rise), since their Zacks Recommendation was upgraded to Outperform on December 2 and December 9, respectively.

While the Zacks Rank is our short-term rating system that is most effective over the one- to three-month holding horizon, the Zacks Recommendation aims to predict performance over the next 6 to 12 months. However, just like the Zacks Rank, the foundation for the Zacks Recommendation is trends in earnings estimate revisions.

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Zacks Focus List Stocks Micron, Lam Research Shoot Up

Shares of Micron Technology, Inc. MU, which belongs to the Zacks Focus List, have gained 85.4% over the past 12 weeks. The stock was added to the Focus List on December 27, 2016. Another Focus-List holding, Lam Research Corporation LRCX, which was added to the portfolio on December 5, 2016, has returned 48.3% over the past 12 weeks. The S&P 500 has inched up 1.4% over this period. 

The 50-stock Focus List portfolio returned +22.1% in 2025 vs. +17.9% for the S&P 500 index and +11.4% for the equal-weight version of the index.

The Zacks Focus List portfolio returned +18.41% in 2024 vs. +25.04% for the S&P 500 index and +13% for the equal-weight S&P 500 index. The portfolio had returned +29.54% in 2023 vs. +26.28% for the S&P 500 index and +13.61% for the equal-weight S&P 500 index. In 2022, the portfolio returned -15.2% vs. the S&P 500 index’s -17.96%.

The portfolio has outperformed on a rolling one-year (+22.1% vs. +17.9%), three years (+23.3% vs. +23.01%), and 10 years (+15.5% vs. +14.8%) and since 2004 (+12.1% vs. +10.7%).

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Zacks ECAP Stocks Novo Nordisk & Intercontinental Exchange Gain Significantly

Novo Nordisk A/S NVO, a component of our Earnings Certain Admiral Portfolio (ECAP), has jumped 20.2% over the past 12 weeks. Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. ICE has also followed Novo Nordisk with 18.8% returns.

The Zacks Earnings Certain Admiral Portfolio (ECAP), which consists of 30 concentrated, ultra-defensive, long-term Buy-and-Hold stocks, returned -2.3% in the fourth quarter of 2025 vs. the S&P 500 index’s +2.7% gain (SPY ETF). For 2025 as a whole, the portfolio returned -1.67% vs. +17.9% gain for the S&P 500 index.

For the year 2024, the portfolio returned +16.26% vs. +24.89% for the S&P 500 index (SPY ETF).

In 2023, the portfolio returned +12.17% vs. +26.28% for the S&P 500 index. The portfolio returned -4.7% in 2022 vs. the S&P 500 index’s -17.96%.

With little to no turnover and annual rebalance periodicity, ECAP seeks to minimize capital loss by holding shares of companies whose earnings streams exhibit a proven 20+ year track record of surviving recessionary periods with minimal impact on aggregate earnings growth relative to the overall S&P 500.

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Zacks ECDP Stocks Colgate-Palmolive and Hershey Outperform Peers

Colgate-Palmolive Company CL, which is part of our Earnings Certain Dividend Portfolio (ECDP), has returned 17.2% over the past 12 weeks. Another ECDP stock, The Hershey Company HSY, has climbed 14.8% over the same time frame. Of course, the inclination of investors toward quality dividend stocks to secure an income stream amid heightened market volatility contributed to this performance.

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With an extremely low beta and a history of minimum earnings variability over the last 20+ years, this 25-stock portfolio helps significantly mitigate risk.

The Zacks Earnings Certain Dividend Portfolio (ECDP) returned -2.1% in 2025 Q4 vs. the S&P 500 index’s +2.7% gain and the Dividend Aristocrats ETF’s (NOBL) +1.6% return. For 2025, the portfolio returned -0.6% vs. +6.8% gain for the Dividend Aristocrat ETF.

For the full year 2024, the portfolio returned +6.95% vs. +24.89% for the S&P 500 index and +6.72% for NOBL.

The portfolio returned -0.9% in 2023 vs. +26.28% for the S&P 500 index and +8.11% for NOBL. The portfolio returned -2.3% in 2022 vs. -17.96% for the S&P 500 index and -8.34% for NOBL.

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Zacks Top 10 Stock VSE Corporation Delivers Solid Returns

VSE Corporation VSEC, from the Zacks Top 10 Stocks for 2025, has jumped 20.5% since Jan. 5, 2026, compared with the S&P 500 Index’s 1.3% increase.

The Top 10 portfolio returned +22.6% in 2025 vs. +17.9% for the S&P 500 index and +11.4% for the equal-weight version of the index.

The Top 10 portfolio returned +62.98% in 2024, vs. +25.04% for the S&P 500 index and +13% for the equal-weight version of the index. The portfolio had returned +25.15% in 2023 vs. +26.28% for the S&P 500 index.

Since 2012, the Top 10 portfolio has produced a cumulative return of +2,472.7%vs. +561.6% for the S&P 500 index and +403.3% for the equal-weight version of the index. The portfolio has produced an average annual return of +25.8% in the period 2012 through year-end 2025, vs. +13.1% for the S&P 500 index and +10.5% for the equal-weight version of the index.

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Chicago, IL – February 2, 2026 – Zacks Market Edge is a podcast hosted weekly by Zacks Stock Strategist Tracey Ryniec. Every week, Tracey will be joined by guests to discuss the hottest investing topics in stocks, bonds and ETFs and how it impacts your life. To listen to the podcast, click here:  https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2825783/3-strong-buy-stocks-that-are-breaking-out-in-2026)

3 Strong Buy Stocks That Are Breaking Out in 2026

Welcome to Episode #473 of the Zacks Market Edge Podcast.

  • (0:30) – Back To The Basics: Finding Stocks Hitting New 52-Week Highs
  • (3:15) – How To Use A Stock Screener To Find These Strong Investments
  • (19:00) – Breaking Down 3 Stocks You Should Consider For Your Portfolio
  • (35:10) – Episode Roundup: ITUB, AAUC, ARMN, BHP
  •                 Podcast@Zacks.com

Every week, host and Zacks stock strategist, Tracey Ryniec, will be joined by guests to discuss the hottest investing topics in stocks, bonds, and ETFs and how it impacts your life.

This week, Tracey went solo to screen for Zacks Strong Buy stocks that were also trading at 52-week highs. It's the best of both worlds. The top Zacks Rank and the stock is already breaking out.

Screening for Hot Top Stocks

At the time Tracey ran this screen, there were 212 Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks. Zacks ranks over 4,000 stocks so it's a small group that can make the strong buy list.

Tracey also added stocks trading at their 52-week high and this screen, with just two criteria returned just 32 stocks.

Three industries dominated the list of stocks: gold miners, metal miners and foreign banks.

Here is one stock from each industry.

3 Strong Buy Stocks That Are Breaking Out in 2026

1. Aris Mining Corp. ARMN

Aris Mining is a junior gold miner headquartered in Canada but operating and exploring in South America. It operates 2 underground mines in Colombia and has a development pipeline in Guyana and Colombia. Aris Mining has a goal to produce 1 million ounces of gold annually. It guided production in 2026 in the range of 300,000 to 350,000 ounces.

With gold soaring above $5,000 an ounce in 2026, shares of Aris Mining have been hitting new highs as well. It's up 25% year-to-date. Yet the shares remain cheap, with a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 8.

Aris Mining is a Zacks #1 (Strong Buy) stock.

Is there more upside to come in the gold miners like Aris Mining?

2. BHP Group Ltd. BHP

BHP Group is an Australian commodities giant producing copper, iron ore, steelmaking coal, and energy coal. When BHP Group reported its first half 2026 results, it said it was entering the second half of 2026 with strong operating momentum. Copper prices have soared, rising over 30%.

Shares of BHP are up 26% over the last year. It's still attractively priced with a forward P/E of 15.2. A P/E ratio of 15 or less is considered a value.

BHP Group is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Should investors consider a copper producer like BHP Group in 2026?

3. Itaú Unibanco Holding ITUB

Itaú Unibanco is a regional bank headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Itaú Unibanco calls itself Brazil's largest private bank in market value and the most valuable brand in Latin America.

Shares have jumped 77.6% over the last year. Itaú Unibanco pays a dividend, which is currently yielding 0.5%.

It's a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Is it time for investors to consider emerging market stocks like Itaú Unibanco?

What Else Should You Know About Strong Buy Stocks to Start 2026?

Tune into this week's podcast to find out.

[In full disclosure, Tracey owns shares of ARMN in the Zacks Value Investor portfolio as well as her personal portfolio.]

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Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the "long context," investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.

While many investors like to look for momentum in stocks, this can be very tough to define. There is a lot of debate surrounding which metrics are the best to focus on and which are poor quality indicators of future performance. The Zacks Momentum Style Score, part of the Zacks Style Scores, helps address this issue for us.

Below, we take a look at Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. (IMPUY), a company that currently holds a Momentum Style Score of A. We also talk about price change and earnings estimate revisions, two of the main aspects of the Momentum Style Score.

It's also important to note that Style Scores work as a complement to the Zacks Rank, our stock rating system that has an impressive track record of outperformance. Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. currently has a Zacks Rank of #1 (Strong Buy). Our research shows that stocks rated Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and #2 (Buy) and Style Scores of "A or B" outperform the market over the following one-month period.

You can see the current list of Zacks #1 Rank Stocks here >>>

Set to Beat the Market?

In order to see if IMPUY is a promising momentum pick, let's examine some Momentum Style elements to see if this company holds up.

Looking at a stock's short-term price activity is a great way to gauge if it has momentum, since this can reflect both the current interest in a stock and if buyers or sellers have the upper hand at the moment. It is also useful to compare a security to its industry, as this can help investors pinpoint the top companies in a particular area.

For IMPUY, shares are up 21.24% over the past week while the Zacks Mining – Miscellaneous industry is up 9.54% over the same time period. Shares are looking quite well from a longer time frame too, as the monthly price change of 13.52% compares favorably with the industry's 12.74% performance as well.

Considering longer term price metrics, like performance over the last three months or year, can be advantageous as well. Shares of Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. have increased 67.83% over the past quarter, and have gained 228.14% in the last year. In comparison, the S&P 500 has only moved 2.08% and 15.65%, respectively.

Investors should also take note of IMPUY's average 20-day trading volume. Volume is a useful item in many ways, and the 20-day average establishes a good price-to-volume baseline; a rising stock with above average volume is generally a bullish sign, whereas a declining stock on above average volume is typically bearish. Right now IMPUY is averaging 634,585 shares for the last 20 days..

Earnings Outlook

The Zacks Momentum Style Score encompasses many things, including estimate revisions and a stock's price movement. Investors should note that earnings estimates are also significant to the Zacks Rank, and a nice path here can be promising. We have recently been noticing this with IMPUY.

Over the past two months, 1 earnings estimate moved higher compared to none lower for the full year. This revision helped boost IMPUY's consensus estimate, increasing from $1.33 to $2.01 in the past 60 days. Looking at the next fiscal year, 1 estimate has moved upwards while there have been no downward revisions in the same time period.

Bottom Line

Taking into account all of these elements, it should come as no surprise that IMPUY is a #1 (Strong Buy) stock with a Momentum Score of A. If you've been searching for a fresh pick that's set to rise in the near-term, make sure to keep Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. on your short list.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / February 2, 2026 / Apex Critical Metals Corp. (CSE:APXC)(OTCQX:APXCF)(FWB:KL9) ("Apex" or the "Company"), a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on the identification and development of critical and strategic metals, is pleased to announce that it has granted (the "Grant") an aggregate of 200,000 incentive stock options (each, an "Option") to purchase up to 200,000 common shares of the Company (each, a "Share") to a consultant under its Equity Incentive Plan. The Options are exercisable for a period of two years from the date of Grant, expiring on January 30, 2028, at a price of $2.75 per Share. All Options and the Shares underlying such Options are subject to a hold period of four months and one day from the date of issuance.

About Apex Critical Metals Corp. (CSE:APXC)(OTCQX:APXCF)(FWB:KL9)

Apex Critical Metals Corp. is a Canadian exploration company focused on advancing rare earth element (REE) and niobium projects that support the growing demand for critical and strategic metals across the United States and Canada. The Company's flagship Rift Project, located within the highly prospective Elk Creek Carbonatite Complex in Nebraska, U.S.A., hosts extensive rare earth rights surrounding one of North America's most advanced niobium-REE deposits. Historical drilling across the complex has reported broad intervals of high-grade REE mineralization, including intercepts such as 155.5 m of 2.70% REO and 68.2 m of 3.32% REO.

In Canada, Apex continues to advance its 100%-owned Cap Project, located 85 kilometres northeast of Prince George, British Columbia. The 2025 drill program confirmed a significant niobium discovery with 0.59% Nb₂O₅ over 36 metres, including 1.08% Nb₂O₅ over 10 metres, within a 1.8-kilometre-long niobium trend. The Cap Project continues to demonstrate strong potential for niobium mineralization within a large and previously unrecognized carbonatite system.

With a growing portfolio of critical mineral projects in both Canada and the United States, Apex Critical Metals is strategically positioned to help strengthen domestic supply chains for the minerals essential to advanced technologies, clean energy, and national security. Apex is publicly listed in Canada on the Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) under the symbol APXC and quoted on the OTCQX market in the United States under the symbol APXCF, and in Germany on the Borse Frankfurt under the symbol KL9 and/or WKN: A40CCQ. Find out more at www.apexcriticalmetals.com and watch our videos at https://apexcriticalmetals.com/apex-critical-metals-corporate-video/ and make sure to stay in touch by signing up for free news alerts at https://apexcriticalmetals.com/news/news-alerts/, or by following us on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook or LinkedIn.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

APEX CRITICAL METALS CORP.,

Sean CharlandChief Executive OfficerTel: 604.681.1568Email: info@apexcriticalmetals.com

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This news release may contain "forward-looking statements" under applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements with respect to the future vesting dates respecting the Options. Forward-looking statements are subject to various known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or developments to differ materially from those contained in the statements, including risks related to factors beyond the control of the Company, including, but not limited to, the receipt of regulatory approval for the change of name and trading symbol. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

SOURCE: Apex Critical Metals Corp.

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As the Australian market shows signs of resilience, with the ASX 200 futures indicating a potential recovery from recent sell-offs, investors are keeping a close eye on small-cap opportunities amidst broader market stability. In this environment, identifying promising stocks involves looking for companies with strong fundamentals and growth potential that can thrive even when macroeconomic factors fluctuate.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Australia

Name

Debt To Equity

Revenue Growth

Earnings Growth

Health Rating

Fiducian Group

NA

10.00%

9.57%

★★★★★★

Spheria Emerging Companies

NA

-1.31%

0.28%

★★★★★★

Euroz Hartleys Group

NA

1.82%

-25.32%

★★★★★★

Joyce

NA

9.93%

17.54%

★★★★★★

Hearts and Minds Investments

NA

56.27%

59.19%

★★★★★★

Focus Minerals

NA

75.35%

51.34%

★★★★★★

Energy World

NA

-47.50%

-44.86%

★★★★★☆

AMCIL

NA

2.99%

1.18%

★★★★★☆

Zimplats Holdings

5.44%

-9.79%

-42.03%

★★★★★☆

Australian United Investment

1.90%

5.23%

4.56%

★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 64 stocks from our ASX Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Let’s review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

BKI Investment

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: BKI Investment Company Limited is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of A$1.40 billion.

Operations: BKI Investment generates revenue primarily from the securities industry, totaling A$70.33 million.

BKI Investment, a debt-free player in the capital markets, has consistently shown high-quality earnings with a 2% annual growth over the past five years. Despite its modest earnings growth of 6.3% last year, which didn’t match the industry average of 14.4%, BKI’s profitability remains robust. Recently, they reported half-year net income of A$34.33 million, up from A$31.17 million previously, and declared an interim dividend of A$0.0395 per share for December 2025 end period. This financial stability and consistent performance make BKI an intriguing prospect within Australia’s investment landscape.

ASX:BKI Debt to Equity as at Feb 2026Cogstate

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Cogstate Limited is a neuroscience solutions company focused on developing and commercializing digital brain health assessments globally, with a market cap of A$368.84 million.

Operations: Cogstate derives its revenue primarily from two segments: Healthcare, including Sport, contributing $2.51 million, and Clinical Trials, which includes Precision Recruitment Tool & Research, generating $50.58 million.

Cogstate, a neuroscience tech firm, is capitalizing on strategic partnerships and AI advancements to boost its market reach. The recent Medidata collaboration enhances its presence in CNS indications, potentially driving revenue. With the global focus on cognitive decline detection, demand for Cogstate’s scalable assessments is rising. However, reliance on pharmaceutical partners introduces risks linked to drug development timelines and R&D budgets. Operational investments might squeeze net margins if expected revenues fall short. Analysts foresee a 7.6% annual revenue growth with profit margins climbing from 19.1% to 21.5%, projecting earnings of $14 million by September 2028 with an A$2.19 price target per share against the current A$1.69 price point.

ASX:CGS Debt to Equity as at Feb 2026Omni Bridgeway

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Omni Bridgeway Limited offers dispute and litigation finance services across multiple regions including Australia, the United States, and Europe, with a market cap of A$445.42 million.

Operations: Omni Bridgeway generates revenue primarily from funding and providing services related to legal dispute resolution, amounting to A$87.77 million.

Omni Bridgeway, a notable player in the litigation finance sector, has recently turned profitable, distinguishing itself from peers in the diversified financial industry that saw a 6% earnings drop. With a price-to-earnings ratio of 1.3x compared to the Australian market’s 21.5x, it seems undervalued. Over five years, its debt-to-equity ratio improved significantly from 18.7% to 2.3%, indicating prudent financial management. Despite being profitable and having more cash than total debt, future earnings are forecasted to decrease by an average of 148% annually over three years, which might concern potential investors seeking long-term growth prospects.

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MELBOURNE, Australia, Feb. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BHP has selected 10 early-stage exploration and technology companies for the 2026 BHP Xplor program, marking the largest cohort since the program began and its fourth year of operation.

The 2026 cohort brings together junior exploration companies, geoscience organisations, and technology teams that collectively span the discovery system. It reflects a more connected approach to early-stage exploration, where geological insight, data, and emerging technologies increasingly intersect, and where collaboration across disciplines is becoming central to how discovery evolves.

As exploration moves into more remote and geologically complex environments, this intersection of expertise is opening up new possibilities for how mineral systems are understood, tested, and advanced at the earliest stages.

Tim O’Connor, BHP Group Exploration Officer, said:

“Exploration is evolving quickly. New tools, better data, and different ways of working are changing how early-stage ideas are tested and refined. This cohort reflects that shift, bringing together explorers and technology developers who are approaching discovery in thoughtful and practical ways. Xplor gives us a valuable opportunity to learn alongside them and explore what discovery could look like in the future.”

Xplor 2026’s ten successful applicants

Exploration companies

FrontierX (Canada) – Frontier X is an early-stage uranium exploration company in Canada, formed by two BHP Xplor Year One alumni, Fabian Baker and Andrew Tunningley. Through Xplor, the company is undertaking a preliminary uranium project, focused on testing early geological concepts and building an initial understanding of exploration potential.

Litchfield Minerals (Australia) – Litchfield Minerals is an Australian exploration company advancing copper, zinc, lead, silver and gold opportunities in the Northern Territory. Through Xplor, the company is focusing on its Oonagalabi project in the Arunta region, applying modern geophysics and targeted fieldwork to build a clearer picture of a large, underexplored mineral system.

Orion Minerals (South Africa) – Orion Minerals is a listed exploration and development company advancing a portfolio of copper and zinc assets in South Africa’s Northern Cape. Through Xplor, Orion is applying modern data analytics and mineral systems thinking across its large tenement package to identify new discovery opportunities beyond known deposits.

Otrera Resources (South America) – Otrera Resources is an early-stage exploration company focused on sediment-hosted copper systems. Its Xplor project is centred on advancing new copper targets drawing on the team’s deep regional experience and modern geochemical and geological approaches.

PT GeoFix (Indonesia) – PT GeoFix Indonesia is a multidisciplinary geoscience consultancy supporting mineral exploration across Southeast Asia. Through Xplor, GeoFix is applying its proprietary prospectivity tools and regional expertise to test new porphyry copper-gold exploration concepts in underexplored parts of the Sunda-Banda Arc.

Utah Geological Survey (USA) – Utah Geological Survey is the State of Utah’s primary geoscience organisation, providing authoritative geological data and scientific insight to support resource management and exploration. Through Xplor, UGS is leading a regional mineral systems analysis across the eastern Great Basin, integrating new datasets and targeted fieldwork to improve understanding of mineral potential and make high-quality geoscience data publicly available.

Technology Companies

RadiXplore (Australia) – RadiXplore is a technology company using artificial intelligence to analyse historical exploration records alongside modern geological and corporate data. Through Xplor, RadiXplore is applying its AI platform to copper exploration, testing how legacy data can be re-interpreted to surface overlooked opportunities and support earlier, more informed discovery decisions.

Mineural (Canada) – Mineural is a Canadian deep-tech company using artificial intelligence to help exploration teams identify and prioritise mineral targets more efficiently. Through Xplor, Mineural is applying its AI platform, IRIS, to copper exploration, combining machine learning with BHP’s geological expertise to test how AI can support earlier, more responsible discovery decisions.

VectOres Science (USA) – VectOres Science is a US-based mining technology company developing non-invasive hydrogeochemical and isotopic tools to support mineral exploration. Through Xplor, the company is applying its water and isotope chemistry platform to test how real-time primary data can help identify and prioritise mineral systems earlier, without reliance on initial drilling.

Discovery Genomics (Canada) – Discovery Genomics is a Vancouver-based technology company developing DNA sequencing as a new tool for mineral exploration. Through Xplor, the company is advancing its genomics platform for copper exploration, testing how microbial DNA signatures can help identify buried mineral systems in covered and complex terrains.

www.bhp.com/xplor

Josie Brophy: Media.relations@bhp.com

  • Ucore Rare Metals recently faced pressure during a broad metals-sector downturn, as investors reacted to risk-off sentiment and a stronger US dollar while watching upcoming macro events such as the Lunar New Year in China.
  • At the same time, the company’s plan to move its RapidSX rare earth separation technology toward commercial deployment in Louisiana by mid-2026 kept attention on its role in the evolving critical minerals supply chain.
  • We’ll now examine how this combination of sector-wide volatility and Ucore’s RapidSX commercialization efforts may shape the company’s investment narrative.

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What Is Ucore Rare Metals' Investment Narrative?

To own Ucore Rare Metals today, you have to believe in the long-term need for Western-controlled rare earth separation and in RapidSX becoming a commercially relevant part of that supply chain. The recent 14.6% drop during the metals-sector selloff looks more like a sentiment shock than a thesis change, but it does underline how exposed Ucore is to risk-off moves while it has no revenue, widening losses and less than a year of cash runway. Near term, the key catalysts still sit around advancing RapidSX toward the planned Louisiana commercialization by mid-2026, firming up offtake and supply agreements such as the VAC and Yangibana frameworks, and securing additional funding on acceptable terms. The recent volatility simply makes those funding and execution risks feel more immediate.

However, one risk around funding and shareholder dilution is particularly important for investors to understand.
Despite retreating, Ucore Rare Metals' shares might still be trading above their fair value and there could be some more downside. Discover how much.Exploring Other PerspectivesTSXV:UCU 1-Year Stock Price Chart

Seven fair value estimates from the Simply Wall St Community span roughly CA$2.40 to CA$23.97, showing how far apart private investors are on Ucore’s potential. Set against that wide range, the recent sector-wide pullback and Ucore’s larger losses keep the focus on whether RapidSX progress and future funding decisions can support the business through to planned commercialization, something readers may want to examine from several angles.

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Friday, January 30, 2026

The Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including Meta Platforms, Inc. (META), Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) and Amphenol Corp. (APH), as well as a micro-cap stock, National Research Corp. (NRC). These research reports have been hand-picked from roughly 70 reports published by our analyst team today.You can see all of today’s research reports here >>>

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You can read today's AWS here >>> PPI Higher, Warsh in as Fed Chair, Q4 Earnings Continue

Today's Featured Research Reports

Meta Platforms’ shares have outperformed the Zacks Internet – Software industry over the past year (+7.1% vs. -6.9%). The Zacks analyst believes the company is benefiting from steady global user growth, especially in Asia Pacific. Strong engagement across Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger and Facebook, improved AI-driven recommendations, and rising advertiser appeal strengthen its competitive position.

However, Meta’s heavy focus on building advanced AI models and large-scale services brings uncertainty. Monetizing these AI offerings will take time, posing execution and payoff risks.

(You can read the full research report on Meta Platforms here >>>)

Palantir’s shares have outperformed the Zacks Internet – Software industry over the past year (+84.1% vs. -6.9%). The Zacks analyst believes that the company’s AI strategy, led by Foundry, Gotham and AIP, serves government and commercial clients with real-time insights. Defense projects like Open DAGIR and AIP boot camps support customer acquisition and strengthen its position in applied AI.

Yet, Palantir faces intense competition from major tech players. Rapid AI evolution and rising operating complexity pose challenges, while its limited focus on shareholder payouts may deter income-focused investors.

(You can read the full research report on Palantir here >>>)

Amphenol’s shares have outperformed the Zacks Electronics – Connectors industry over the past six months (+40.4% vs. +37.1%). The Zacks analyst believes that the company benefits from a diversified business model that reduces end-market and geographic volatility. Its strong portfolio of high-technology interconnect solutions supports demand across defense, commercial air, industrial, and IT datacom markets, with next-generation systems driving long-term growth.

However, macroeconomic uncertainty and stiff competition across electronics and connectivity markets pose risks, potentially pressuring demand visibility and margins over time.

(You can read the full research report on Amphenol here >>>)

National Research’s shares have underperformed the Zacks Business – Information Services  industry over the past two years (-49.1% vs. -9.0%). The Zacks analyst believes revenue softness from legacy client attrition remains a concern from the company. Rising SG&A and depreciation pressured operating margins, while higher debt and interest costs increase financial risk. Ongoing competitive pricing pressure and retention challenges threaten core revenue stability.

Yet, NRC Health’s TRCV growth points to demand recovery. Partnerships validate its platform, cost savings aid margins, and strong liquidity supports growth and returns.

(You can read the full research report on National Research here >>>)

Other noteworthy reports we are featuring today include BHP Group Ltd. (BHP), HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) and The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV).Mark VickerySenior EditorNote: Sheraz Mian heads the Zacks Equity Research department and is a well-regarded expert of aggregate earnings. He is frequently quoted in the print and electronic media and publishes the weekly Earnings Trends and Earnings Preview reports. If you want an email notification each time Sheraz publishes a new article, please click here>>>

Today's Must Read

Expanding AI Usage Drives Meta Platforms' (META) Prospects

Palantir's (PLTR) AIP is at the Core of Its Expanding AI Strategy

End-Market Strength and Diversification Aids Amphenol (APH)

Featured Reports

Cologuard Uptake Aids Exact Sciences (EXAS) Despite Rising CostsThe Zacks Analyst is impressed by Exact Sciences' more than 12,000 Cologuard test orders – the greatest number in over five years. Yet, rising costs are pressuring profitability.

Favorable Solar Demand Across the Globe Aid First Solar (FSLR)Per the Zacks analyst, First Solar benefits from rising solar demand across the globe. The company is also making major investments to expand its manufacturing capacity.

Liberty Energy (LBRT) Benefits from Surging Data Center DemandThe Zacks analyst believes that surging data center demand established Liberty Energy's strong foothold in distributed power infrastructure but expected near term revenue decline raises concern.

Investments, Permian Assets Aid Plains All American (PAA)Per the Zacks analyst Plains All American Pipelines will gain from systematic investments to expand its operation and its wide presence in Permian Basin through organic projects and JVs.

Strong Renewal Rate Change, Retention Aid Travelers (TRV)Per the Zacks analyst, Travelers is set to gain from continued strong renewal rate change and retention and increase in new business. Yet, exposure to cat loss inducing underwriting volatility ails.

Life-Science Assets Demand Aid Alexandria (ARE) Amid Interest ExpensesPer the Zacks Analyst, improving demand for top-quality life-science assets and strategic asset dispositions will likely drive Alexandria's growth, though high interest expenses are concerning.

Improving Top Line, Acquisitions Aid HCA Healthcare (HCA)Per the Zacks analyst, its growing revenues driven by increasing admissions have led to significant growth. Strategic acquisitions have helped it expand and remains a driving factor.

New Upgrades

High Metal Prices, Operation Efficiency Aid BHP Group (BHP)The Zacks analyst believes rising iron and copper prices along with BHP's strong cash flow, focus on lowering debt and efforts to make operations more efficient will drive growth.

Alkermes (ALKS) Rides on Robust Sales Performance of Proprietary DrugsPer the Zacks analyst, Alkermes' top line is being driven by the sales of its proprietary drugs, Vivitrol, Aristada and Lybalvi. The company is also making good progress with its pipeline development.

Hershey's (HSY) Pricing Strategy Drives Organic GrowthPer the Zacks analyst, Hershey has been benefiting from disciplined pricing actions. Net price realization contributed approximately 6 points to organic growth during the third quarter.

New Downgrades

High Costs, Weak Demand in Few Markets Ail AptarGroup (ATR)The Zacks analyst is concerned that higher raw material and transportation costs and weak demand in few of its markets will weigh on AptarGroup's results.

Weaker Bookings and Stiff Competition Weigh on Itron (ITRI)Per the Zacks analyst, Itron's weaker third-quarter bookings, with macro challenges likely to keep year-end and 2025 booking levels below target. High debt burden and stiff rivalry remain concerns.

Schneider (SNDR) is Hurt by Operational Issues and High CostsPer the Zacks Analyst, Schneider is weighed down by an increase in third-party carrier capacity costs, unplanned auto production shutdowns, and raised healthcare costs.

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Why Stillwater Critical Minerals Is Back on Investors’ Radar

Stillwater Critical Minerals (TSXV:PGE) is drawing attention after CEO Michael Rowley outlined a substantial drill campaign at the Stillwater West project in Montana, backed by over CA$25 million in 2025 financings that included support from Glencore.

See our latest analysis for Stillwater Critical Minerals.

Despite a sharp 18.75% 1 day share price decline and a 26.61% 7 day pullback to CA$0.455, Stillwater Critical Minerals still shows a 16.67% year to date share price return and a very large 1 year total shareholder return of around 3x. This suggests recent financing progress and project updates have kept longer term sentiment constructive even as short term momentum cools.

If this kind of high risk resource story has your attention, it could be a good moment to broaden your search with fast growing stocks with high insider ownership.

With the share price pulling back after a strong 1 year run and analysts’ price targets sitting well above the current CA$0.455 level, the real question is whether there is still a buying opportunity here or if the market is already pricing in future growth.

Price to Book of 19.4x: Is It Justified?

On a P/B basis, Stillwater Critical Minerals looks expensive, with its 19.4x multiple sitting well above the current CA$0.455 share price context and peer benchmarks.

The P/B ratio compares the company’s market value to its book value, which for an early stage explorer often reflects land, exploration spending, and limited tangible assets rather than established cash producing operations.

Here, PGE’s 19.4x P/B stands far above the Canadian Metals and Mining industry average of 3.8x and a peer average of 5.1x. This indicates that the market is assigning a premium price compared with comparable miners even though formal revenue is currently CA$0 and the company remains loss making.

Result: Price to book of 19.4x (OVERVALUED)

See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

However, you also need to weigh the continued losses of CA$8.04 million and the rich 19.4x P/B if drill results or financing conditions disappoint.

Find out about the key risks to this Stillwater Critical Minerals narrative.

Build Your Own Stillwater Critical Minerals Narrative

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A great starting point for your Stillwater Critical Minerals research is our analysis highlighting 3 important warning signs that could impact your investment decision.

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If you stop with just one idea, you risk missing other opportunities that may fit your style even better, so keep widening your net before you decide.

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Insiders who bought Lindian Resources Limited (ASX:LIN) in the last 12 months may probably not pay attention to the stock's recent 13% drop. Reason being, despite the recent loss, insiders original purchase value of AU$135.0k is now worth AU$637.5k.

While we would never suggest that investors should base their decisions solely on what the directors of a company have been doing, we would consider it foolish to ignore insider transactions altogether.

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The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Lindian Resources

The Independent Executive Chairman Robert Martin made the biggest insider purchase in the last 12 months. That single transaction was for AU$90k worth of shares at a price of AU$0.09 each. Even though the purchase was made at a significantly lower price than the recent price (AU$0.42), we still think insider buying is a positive. Because the shares were purchased at a lower price, this particular buy doesn't tell us much about how insiders feel about the current share price.

In the last twelve months Lindian Resources insiders were buying shares, but not selling. The chart below shows insider transactions (by companies and individuals) over the last year. By clicking on the graph below, you can see the precise details of each insider transaction!

View our latest analysis for Lindian Resources

ASX:LIN Insider Trading Volume January 30th 2026

Lindian Resources is not the only stock that insiders are buying. For those who like to find small cap companies at attractive valuations, this free list of growing companies with recent insider purchasing, could be just the ticket.

Insider Ownership Of Lindian Resources

I like to look at how many shares insiders own in a company, to help inform my view of how aligned they are with insiders. A high insider ownership often makes company leadership more mindful of shareholder interests. It appears that Lindian Resources insiders own 16% of the company, worth about AU$111m. This level of insider ownership is good but just short of being particularly stand-out. It certainly does suggest a reasonable degree of alignment.

So What Do The Lindian Resources Insider Transactions Indicate?

It doesn't really mean much that no insider has traded Lindian Resources shares in the last quarter. But insiders have shown more of an appetite for the stock, over the last year. With high insider ownership and encouraging transactions, it seems like Lindian Resources insiders think the business has merit. So while it's helpful to know what insiders are doing in terms of buying or selling, it's also helpful to know the risks that a particular company is facing. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 3 warning signs with Lindian Resources and understanding these should be part of your investment process.

Of course Lindian Resources may not be the best stock to buy. So you may wish to see this free collection of high quality companies.

For the purposes of this article, insiders are those individuals who report their transactions to the relevant regulatory body. We currently account for open market transactions and private dispositions of direct interests only, but not derivative transactions or indirect interests.

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  • BHP Group (ASX:BHP) has converted its Escondida Norte pit into a fully autonomous mining operation, reaching a major operational milestone.
  • The company reports improvements in safety and productivity from autonomy at Escondida Norte, supporting its long term copper plans.
  • At the same time, BHP is dealing with China's ongoing ban on Jimblebar iron ore, which is affecting sales into that market.
  • The restriction on Jimblebar ore is prompting BHP to redirect volumes to other buyers, with potential commercial and pricing implications.

BHP Group, listed as ASX:BHP, is one of the largest diversified miners, with core exposure to iron ore, copper and other commodities. The move to fully autonomous operations at Escondida Norte fits with a broader industry push toward technology, automation and safety gains in large scale mining. For copper in particular, efficient long life assets are a key focus area for many global miners.

For you as an investor, these developments highlight how BHP is adjusting both on the production side and in its customer mix. The company is expanding its use of automation to support its copper operations, while recalibrating iron ore flows in response to China's restrictions on Jimblebar material.

Stay updated on the most important news stories for BHP Group by adding it to your watchlist or portfolio. Alternatively, explore our Community to discover new perspectives on BHP Group.

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The fully autonomous Escondida Norte pit fits directly into BHP Group's push to run long life, low cost copper assets more efficiently, which matters when copper prices are volatile and supply is tight. At the same time, redirecting Jimblebar iron ore away from China and offering discounts to stimulate sales shows how dependent BHP still is on iron ore cash flow, even as it focuses on copper and potash projects.

How This Fits The BHP Group Narrative

These developments align with existing BHP Group narratives that emphasize copper and potash as long term pillars and iron ore concentration as a key sensitivity. Automation at Escondida Norte and progress on Jansen sit within the “long life, low cost assets” theme. In contrast, the Jimblebar restrictions and cost increases at Jansen highlight execution and customer concentration risks that analysts have already discussed.

Risks And Rewards To Keep In Mind

  • Automation at Escondida Norte supports BHP's goal of efficient, large scale copper production, an area many investors monitor closely given electrification and AI related demand.
  • A growing copper and potash pipeline provides BHP with another potential driver of growth alongside peers such as Rio Tinto and Glencore, which are also active in these commodities.
  • China's restrictions on Jimblebar iron ore and the need to discount cargoes introduce pricing and contract risk for a commodity that still represents a large share of BHP's business.
  • Higher capital costs and longer payback periods at Jansen highlight project execution risk and the possibility that large growth projects may not deliver returns as quickly as some investors might anticipate.

What To Watch Next

From here, you may want to monitor how quickly BHP rolls out autonomy to other pits, how iron ore contract discussions with Chinese buyers develop, and whether Jansen remains within its revised cost and schedule guidance. If you want to see how different investors are thinking about these factors, you can review the community narratives for BHP Group and compare them with your own expectations.

This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data
and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your
financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data.
Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material.
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Companies discussed in this article include BHP.AX.

  • (0:30) – Back To The Basics: Finding Stocks Hitting New 52-Week Highs
  • (3:15) – How To Use A Stock Screener To Find These Strong Investments
  • (19:00) – Breaking Down 3 Stocks You Should Consider For Your Portfolio
  • (35:10) – Episode Roundup: ITUB, AAUC, ARMN, BHP
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Welcome to Episode #473 of the Zacks Market Edge Podcast.

Every week, host and Zacks stock strategist, Tracey Ryniec, will be joined by guests to discuss the hottest investing topics in stocks, bonds, and ETFs and how it impacts your life.

This week, Tracey went solo to screen for Zacks Strong Buy stocks that were also trading at 52-week highs. It’s the best of both worlds. The top Zacks Rank and the stock is already breaking out.

Screening for Hot Top Stocks

At the time Tracey ran this screen, there were 212 Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks. Zacks ranks over 4,000 stocks so it’s a small group that can make the strong buy list.

Tracey also added stocks trading at their 52-week high and this screen, with just two criteria returned just 32 stocks.

Three industries dominated the list of stocks: gold miners, metal miners and foreign banks.

Here is one stock from each industry.

3 Strong Buy Stocks That Are Breaking Out in 2026

1. Aris Mining Corp. (ARMN)

Aris Mining is a junior gold miner headquartered in Canada but operating and exploring in South America. It operates 2 underground mines in Colombia and has a development pipeline in Guyana and Colombia. Aris Mining has a goal to produce 1 million ounces of gold annually. It guided production in 2026 in the range of 300,000 to 350,000 ounces.

With gold soaring above $5,000 an ounce in 2026, shares of Aris Mining have been hitting new highs as well. It’s up 25% year-to-date. Yet the shares remain cheap, with a forward price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 8.

Aris Mining is a Zacks #1 (Strong Buy) stock.

Is there more upside to come in the gold miners like Aris Mining?

2. BHP Group Ltd. (BHP)

BHP Group is an Australian commodities giant producing copper, iron ore, steelmaking coal, and energy coal. When BHP Group reported its first half 2026 results, it said it was entering the second half of 2026 with strong operating momentum. Copper prices have soared, rising over 30%.

Shares of BHP are up 26% over the last year. It’s still attractively priced with a forward P/E of 15.2. A P/E ratio of 15 or less is considered a value.

BHP Group is a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Should investors consider a copper producer like BHP Group in 2026?  

3. Itaú Unibanco Holding (ITUB)

Itaú Unibanco is a regional bank headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Itaú Unibanco calls itself Brazil’s largest private bank in market value and the most valuable brand in Latin America.

Shares have jumped 77.6% over the last year. Itaú Unibanco pays a dividend, which is currently yielding 0.5%.

It’s a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).

Is it time for investors to consider emerging market stocks like Itaú Unibanco?

What Else Should You Know About Strong Buy Stocks to Start 2026?

Tune into this week’s podcast to find out.

[In full disclosure, Tracey owns shares of ARMN in the Zacks Value Investor portfolio as well as her personal portfolio.]

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It's not just silver (SI=F) and gold (GC=F) surging to record highs — copper is also ripping to a record as the metals complex continues to be the defining trade of 2026. 

Copper futures (HG=F) were up as much as 10%, topping $13,000 per ton as supply chain disruptions, trade policy, and quickly growing demand have pushed prices higher. Priced per pound, copper is currently trading near $6.30; a year ago, prices were closer to $4.25.

Copper is essential for data centers and the other technologies underpinning the AI revolution, as well as for worldwide electrification efforts spanning electric vehicles to power-grid expansion.

Global demand for copper is now expected to surge from 28 million tons in 2025 to 42 million tons by 2040, but without meaningful supply expansions, the market will run up against a 10 million-ton shortfall, according to S&P Global. Even so, copper at its all-time high prices may not reflect reality, analysts say.

Read more: Copper prices are soaring. Here's what that often signals for the economy.

Instead, speculation and preemptive trading may have made the intense price action ungrounded.

"We see speculative positioning as overdone and unrelated to the realities in the market," wrote StoneX senior metals demand analyst Natalie Scott-Gray. The metal looks "unsustainable with downward pressure likely to come."

Read more: Gold alternatives? How to invest in silver, platinum, and palladium.

'The linchpin of electrification, digitalization, and security'

In late June, copper was trading on the London Metals Exchange below $10,000 per ton. Then, on July 8, President Trump announced he would impose a 50% tariff on imports of the metal, a move aimed at reducing reliance on foreign suppliers and strengthening the domestic supply chain.

As US tariff risk pushed traders to move copper into American channels to avoid these duties, buyers in Europe and Asia turned to LME warehouses to secure supply, draining visible stocks in London and signaling tight markets outside the US.

When the administration announced later in the month that the proposed tariffs would apply only to semi-finished copper products and copper-intensive derivatives — not to raw or refined copper — prices cooled, but not for long. 

Portable Conveyor Belt Machinery At A Copper Mine In ChileEyeEm Mobile GmbH via Getty Images

The copper market has also been reeling from a series of real-world shocks, both on the supply and demand side.

In May 2025, Ivanhoe Mines' (IVPAF) Kakula mine was crippled by earthquakes and flooding. Only four months later, major mudflows collapsed mines at Freeport-McMoRan's (FCX) Grasberg mine in Indonesia, one of the largest supply sites in the world for copper, forcing the company to declare force majeure on deliveries.

As a result, analysts cut down their 2025 predictions for total copper output even as demand has exploded, powered by the AI boom and growing electrification.

EVs take nearly three times more copper to construct than gasoline-powered cars, and solar and wind electricity generation equipment, which accounted for roughly 90% of the new generation capacity installed, also require large amounts of copper, according to S&P Global.

"The intersection of accelerating demand, constrained supply, and concentrated processing capacity creates systemic risks that require responses from policymakers, regulators, industry, and investors," S&P researchers wrote.

Demand for the metal from data centers alone could reach 475,000 tons in 2026, up from 2025's 110,000 tons, said Gregory Shearer, head of base and precious metals strategy at JPMorgan.

“Data centers create inelastic demand in the market,” said Peter Schmitz, director of global copper markets research at Wood Mackenzie. “When developers require copper for the expansion of data centers, it is used with little concern for the copper price."

And supply isn't keeping pace. The International Copper Study Group has estimated that, despite a small amount of demand growth at 2.1% next year, the copper market is set to enter a deficit after two years in a row of surplus.

But that doesn't mean today's copper prices properly reflect the market's imbalance. 

Given the White House's swings on trade policy, there is a "very real potential that no tariffs are imposed on refined copper from the US," said StoneX's Scott-Gray.

Steel's much more muted reaction to potential tariffs, for instance, also signals a potential speculation-driven mispricing on copper, Panmure Liberum analyst Tom Price noted.

"The fact that global/US steel markets quickly factored in his 25-50% import tariffs last year, without prompting an investor frenzy, revealed that they’re different," Price wrote in a client note. "These physically dominated markets are not so easily overwhelmed by the speculative flows that have distorted those of their Precious/Base metal cousins."

At the same time, a litany of expansions and new mining projects is starting to operate. Countries including Chile, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Brazil, and Iran are expected to push global output up by 2.3% for 2026 against 2025's growth of 1.2%.

Demand in China, the world's largest consumer of copper, for the refined version of the metal is expected to have fallen by 8% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, as the world's second-largest economy faces a potential slowdown in 2026, according to analysts at Goldman Sachs. 

Meanwhile, China's CMOC Group, the world's largest producer of copper, plans to increase its copper output by as much as 11% in 2026 compared with last year, the company said in a filing on Thursday.

That's not to say copper prices won't remain strong and above historical levels. 

Copper is likely to be a key beneficiary of what's shaping up to be a supercycle in metals, noted HSBC metals analyst Jonathan Brandt. But major copper mining-focused companies are currently pricing in a spot price of $5.49 per pound against the current $6.50 per pound, according to Jefferies analysts.

And in a sign that traders are unsure of how to read the copper market, the spread between the LME copper cash contract and the three-month forward price collapsed from more than $100 per ton to a roughly $26.50-per-ton discount in the week up to Jan. 28.

"While we have copper in a deeper deficit market year on year in 2026, we still do not see the market as historically out of balance," Scott-Gray said. "Although supply risks do outweigh demand slowdown … fundamentals certainly do not support copper at the current levels."

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Ucore Rare Metals (TSXV:UCU) has publicly backed U.S. efforts to build more resilient domestic critical mineral supply chains, highlighting its Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex and RapidSX rare earth separation technology as part of that push.

See our latest analysis for Ucore Rare Metals.

Those comments around U.S. critical mineral policy come at a time when Ucore Rare Metals’ share price has moved sharply, with a 30 day share price return of 80.29%, a 90 day share price return of 34.60% and a year to date share price return of 69.76%. The 1 year total shareholder return is very large at over 13x, indicating strong recent momentum on top of an already substantial multi year total shareholder return base.

If this kind of critical minerals story has your attention, it could be a good moment to widen the lens and check out fast growing stocks with high insider ownership as potential next ideas.

With Ucore posting very strong recent returns and trading at a 59.51% discount to one intrinsic value estimate, as well as a 23.14% discount to the CA$12.17 analyst target, is there still a buying opportunity here or is the market already pricing in future growth?

Preferred Price-to-Book Multiple of 23.2x: Is it justified?

On a P/B basis, Ucore Rare Metals trades at 23.2x, which is well above peers and the broader Canadian Metals and Mining industry.

The P/B ratio compares the company’s market value to its book value, so a higher figure usually reflects strong expectations around future assets, profitability or both. For a business that is currently loss making with minimal reported revenue and less than one year of cash runway, that kind of premium suggests investors are placing a lot of weight on future project execution and the potential value of its rare earth assets and technology.

Against that backdrop, Ucore Rare Metals also screens as trading at a 59.5% discount to one SWS DCF fair value estimate of CA$24.40 per share and at a discount to the CA$12.17 analyst target. In other words, while the P/B multiple looks expensive versus the sector, some investors may see that premium as reflecting expectations around the growth forecasts already flagged in analyst models, including revenue growth forecasts and the path to profitability.

Relative to the Canadian Metals and Mining industry average P/B of 3.8x and a peer average of 7.5x, Ucore Rare Metals’ 23.2x multiple is far higher, pointing to much stronger market expectations than for typical sector names.

See what the numbers say about this price — find out in our valuation breakdown.

Result: Price-to-book ratio of 23.2x (OVERVALUED)

However, that premium sits against almost no current revenue and a CA$33.29m net loss, so any setback in project execution or funding could quickly test sentiment.

Find out about the key risks to this Ucore Rare Metals narrative.

Another view on value: DCF points the other way

While the 23.2x P/B makes Ucore Rare Metals look expensive next to the 3.8x industry average and 7.5x peer level, our DCF model tells a different story. On that framework, the shares trade at a 59.5% discount to an estimated fair value of CA$24.40 per share.

If the book based premium reflects optimism that later proves too high, the P/B ratio could compress. If the DCF assumptions are closer to reality, current pricing could instead reflect a gap between expectations and projected cash flows. Which signal do you think better fits your risk appetite?

Look into how the SWS DCF model arrives at its fair value.

UCU Discounted Cash Flow as at Jan 2026

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A great starting point for your Ucore Rare Metals research is our analysis highlighting 2 key rewards and 4 important warning signs that could impact your investment decision.

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Companies discussed in this article include UCU.V.

As the Australian market steadies amidst cautious investor sentiment following the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates and a surprise inflation hike, many are keeping a close watch for signals from the Reserve Bank of Australia that could influence future movements. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks like GenusPlus Group can be an attractive strategy for those looking to diversify their portfolios with potential growth opportunities that align with current market dynamics.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Australia

Name Debt To Equity Revenue Growth Earnings Growth Health Rating
Fiducian Group NA 10.00% 9.57% ★★★★★★
Joyce NA 9.93% 17.54% ★★★★★★
Spheria Emerging Companies NA -1.31% 0.28% ★★★★★★
Hearts and Minds Investments NA 56.27% 59.19% ★★★★★★
Euroz Hartleys Group NA 1.82% -25.32% ★★★★★★
Focus Minerals NA 75.35% 51.34% ★★★★★★
Energy World NA -47.50% -44.86% ★★★★★☆
AMCIL NA 2.99% 1.18% ★★★★★☆
Zimplats Holdings 5.44% -9.79% -42.03% ★★★★★☆
Australian United Investment 1.90% 5.23% 4.56% ★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 63 stocks from our ASX Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.

GenusPlus Group

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: GenusPlus Group Ltd focuses on the installation, construction, and maintenance of power and communication systems in Australia, with a market cap of A$1.39 billion.

Operations: GenusPlus Group Ltd generates revenue primarily from three segments: Infrastructure (A$405.10 million), Energy & Engineering (A$224.06 million), and Services (A$122.11 million).

GenusPlus Group is carving its niche in the Australian market with a strategic focus on renewable energy and grid infrastructure, boasting an impressive earnings growth of 83.6% over the past year. The company has reduced its debt to equity ratio from 7% to 6.3% over five years, while maintaining high-quality earnings and positive free cash flow. With analysts projecting a revenue growth of 14.2% annually for the next three years, GenusPlus is poised for expansion into battery energy storage systems and substations, potentially enhancing profit margins despite challenges like acquisition integration and cost pressures.

ASX:GNP Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2026Lycopodium

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Lycopodium Limited is an Australian company offering engineering and project delivery services across the resources, rail infrastructure, and industrial processes sectors, with a market cap of A$623.13 million.

Operations: Lycopodium’s primary revenue stream comes from the resources segment, generating A$342.76 million, while its rail infrastructure and process industries segments contribute A$11.03 million and A$10.08 million, respectively.

Lycopodium, a player in the engineering and project management space, is trading at 36.8% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation. Despite a challenging year with earnings growth of -16.8%, it remains free cash flow positive with A$30.77 million as of September 2024, and has more cash than total debt, indicating financial resilience. The company anticipates revenue between A$390 million to A$410 million for fiscal 2026, reflecting optimism about future performance. Recently appointed as lead consultant for ValOre Metals’ Pedra Branca project in Brazil, Lycopodium continues to expand its footprint internationally through strategic partnerships and projects.

ASX:LYL Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2026Tribune Resources

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Tribune Resources Limited, along with its subsidiaries, is involved in the development, exploration, and production of mineral properties in Australia and has a market capitalization of A$370.42 million.

Operations: Tribune Resources generates revenue primarily from its mining and exploration operations, totaling A$160.34 million.

Tribune Resources, a nimble player in Australia’s mining sector, showcases impressive financial health with no debt for the past five years and high-quality earnings. It trades at 73% below its estimated fair value, suggesting potential undervaluation. Despite a remarkable 666.9% earnings growth over the past year, it faces challenges with a 36.9% annual decline in earnings over five years. The company recently affirmed a fully franked dividend of A$0.20 per share and appointed Maddison Cramer as Joint Company Secretary, bringing her extensive corporate experience to the table for future strategic moves.

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As the Bank of Canada prepares to hold interest rates steady at 2.25%, signs of cooling price pressures provide a modest boost to the Canadian economy. In such a climate, investors often look beyond large-cap stocks for opportunities, turning their attention to smaller or newer companies that might offer untapped potential. Penny stocks, despite being an outdated term, remain relevant as they highlight companies with robust financials and clear growth trajectories; we’ve identified three such stocks that could present compelling opportunities for those seeking hidden value in the market.

Top 10 Penny Stocks In Canada

Name Share Price Market Cap Financial Health Rating
Westbridge Renewable Energy (TSXV:WEB) CA$1.90 CA$50.05M ★★★★★★
Cannara Biotech (TSXV:LOVE) CA$1.79 CA$171.45M ★★★★★★
Sailfish Royalty (TSXV:FISH) CA$4.15 CA$320.27M ★★★★★★
Zoomd Technologies (TSXV:ZOMD) CA$1.16 CA$117.93M ★★★★★★
Medexus Pharmaceuticals (TSX:MDP) CA$2.84 CA$94.15M ★★★★☆☆
CEMATRIX (TSX:CEMX) CA$0.35 CA$54.65M ★★★★★★
Thor Explorations (TSXV:THX) CA$1.78 CA$1.2B ★★★★★★
Pulse Seismic (TSX:PSD) CA$3.78 CA$192.72M ★★★★★★
Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) CA$0.90 CA$26.78M ★★★★★★
Hemisphere Energy (TSXV:HME) CA$2.09 CA$196.18M ★★★★★★

Click here to see the full list of 369 stocks from our TSX Penny Stocks screener.

Let’s review some notable picks from our screened stocks.

Green Shift Commodities

Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Green Shift Commodities Ltd. is engaged in the investment, exploration, and development of uranium, lithium, and battery commodity minerals in South America and Canada, with a market cap of CA$11.02 million.

Operations: Green Shift Commodities Ltd. has not reported any specific revenue segments.

Market Cap: CA$11.02M

Green Shift Commodities Ltd., with a market cap of CA$11.02 million, is pre-revenue and unprofitable, reflecting challenges common in exploratory sectors. Despite this, the company benefits from no debt and sufficient cash runway for over three years based on current free cash flow trends. The board of directors has an average tenure of 3.6 years, indicating experienced leadership. However, its share price remains highly volatile compared to most Canadian stocks, and its negative return on equity highlights ongoing profitability issues. Short-term assets exceed liabilities significantly, providing some financial stability amidst operational uncertainties.

TSXV:GCOM Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Jan 2026Lara Exploration

Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: Lara Exploration Ltd. is engaged in the acquisition, exploration, development, and evaluation of mineral properties in Brazil, Peru, and Chile with a market cap of CA$128.79 million.

Operations: Lara Exploration Ltd. does not report any revenue segments.

Market Cap: CA$128.79M

Lara Exploration Ltd., with a market cap of CA$128.79 million, is pre-revenue and unprofitable, reflecting its focus on exploratory mining activities in South America. The company has no debt and maintains a cash runway for over a year under current conditions. Recent updates highlight potential resource expansion at the Atlantica exploration license in Brazil, with promising copper intersections identified through ongoing sampling efforts. Despite negative return on equity, experienced management and board leadership support strategic exploration initiatives. Short-term assets significantly exceed liabilities, offering financial stability as Lara advances its mineral projects toward development stages.

TSXV:LRA Financial Position Analysis as at Jan 2026Nuvau Minerals

Simply Wall St Financial Health Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Nuvau Minerals Inc. focuses on acquiring, evaluating, and exploring mining properties in Canada, with a market cap of CA$51.27 million.

Operations: Nuvau Minerals Inc. currently does not report any specific revenue segments.

Market Cap: CA$51.27M

Nuvau Minerals Inc., with a market cap of CA$51.27 million, is pre-revenue and focuses on mining exploration in Canada. The company reported a net loss of CA$3.1 million for the recent quarter, reflecting its unprofitable status. Despite having no debt and short-term assets exceeding liabilities (CA$4.7M vs CA$3.1M), Nuvau faces financial challenges with less than a year of cash runway if current cash flow trends persist. Its board lacks experience, averaging 1.1 years in tenure, which may impact strategic direction as it navigates its exploratory phase without significant revenue streams.

TSXV:NMC Debt to Equity History and Analysis as at Jan 2026Summing It All Up

This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data
and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your
financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data.
Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material.
Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.

Companies discussed in this article include TSXV:GCOM TSXV:LRA and TSXV:NMC.

This article was originally published by Simply Wall St.

Wall Street expects a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenues when FMC (FMC) reports results for the quarter ended December 2025. While this widely-known consensus outlook is important in gauging the company's earnings picture, a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates.

The earnings report, which is expected to be released on February 4, might help the stock move higher if these key numbers are better than expectations. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.

While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.

Zacks Consensus Estimate

This chemical producer is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.21 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -32.4%.

Revenues are expected to be $1.15 billion, down 6.1% from the year-ago quarter.

Estimate Revisions Trend

The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 12.07% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.

Investors should keep in mind that the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts may not always get reflected in the aggregate change.

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise

Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise Chart for FMCEarnings Whisper

Estimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. Our proprietary surprise prediction model — the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) — has this insight at its core.

The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.

Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.

A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.

Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).

How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for FMC?

For FMC, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -4.68%.

On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #3.

So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that FMC will beat the consensus EPS estimate.

Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?

Analysts often consider to what extent a company has been able to match consensus estimates in the past while calculating their estimates for its future earnings. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.

For the last reported quarter, it was expected that FMC would post earnings of $0.85 per share when it actually produced earnings of $0.89, delivering a surprise of +4.71%.

Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.

Bottom Line

An earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.

That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.

FMC doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.

An Industry Player's Expected Results

Another stock from the Zacks Agriculture – Operations industry, Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), is soon expected to post earnings of $0.83 per share for the quarter ended December 2025. This estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -27.2%. Revenues for the quarter are expected to be $22.31 billion, up 3.8% from the year-ago quarter.

Over the last 30 days, the consensus EPS estimate for ADM has been revised 22.2% down to the current level. Nevertheless, the company now has an Earnings ESP of +2.41%, reflecting a higher Most Accurate Estimate.

This Earnings ESP, combined with its Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggests that ADM will most likely beat the consensus EPS estimate. The company beat consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters.

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The world’s biggest mining companies have added close to half a trillion dollars to their valuations this year, fuelled by a surge in the prices of precious and base metals triggered by heightened geopolitical tensions.

The top 50 listed mining companies have added $476bn to their combined market capitalisations over the past month, a rise of about 20 per cent, according to S&P Capital IQ data.

Some of the biggest winners include the diversified miners Rio Tinto and Glencore, which are again discussing a potential $260bn megamerger, as well as Sydney-listed BHP and the Chinese group Zijin Mining.

Gold broke through $5,300 per troy ounce on Wednesday, while silver breached $100 for the first time last week. Copper and tin have also hit record highs this month.

The influx of money into mining equities and physical metal such as gold bars comes as investors look for reliable stores of value amid global upheaval set off by US President Donald Trump’s military and tariff threats, as well as his campaign against Federal Reserve chair Jay Powell.

The rush for safe havens has come amid investor concern about a weakening dollar, which this week hit its lowest level in four years against a basket of currencies.

“People are scared,” said Tom Price, analyst at Panmure Liberum, adding that investors were “replacing their US dollar exposure with commodity exposure. I’ve never seen anything like this before, not on this scale.”

Gold has hit a series of record highs in recent weeks, propelled by Trump’s military and tariff threats against European allies over Greenland and the launch by the Department of Justice of a criminal probe into Powell.

Copper prices have been boosted by a wave of relentless demand for the grid infrastructure and data centres needed to power the AI boom.

The share prices of more than 100 separate metals and mining companies have more than doubled since the start of January, according to S&P Capital IQ.

Of MSCI’s 156 sector equities indices, the top three performers this year are all in the metals sector.

The surge follows a strong 2025 for mining stocks, with the combined market capitalisation for a group of almost 2,400 companies rising more than 80 per cent in December compared with the same month a year before, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.

James Hayter, chief investment officer at Orion Resource Equities, said a growing expectation among investors that metals prices would continue to rise over the medium to long term was driving “equity outperformance”.

He added that the dynamic was likely to continue even if precious and base metals prices pulled back from their recent record peaks.

“It doesn’t take much of a rotation from global asset managers into our sector to have a really outsized impact” given that mining had been “unloved and underinvested in” for years, he said.

John Meyer, an analyst at SP Angel, said mining equities were still “lagging” behind the “extraordinary and unprecedented” rise in gold, silver, copper and other metals this month.

He added that many miners were still not “being particularly well valued. There’s still a lot more catching up to do.”

Analysts warned that the sector still required significant capital. They also noted that mining companies’ share prices were influenced by uncertainty over their ability to open and operate sites amid geopolitical upheaval.

Enrique Dans, a fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis, said global tensions had increased the “volatility premium across the sector”, adding that the share prices of some miners that were years away from production were experiencing “very sharp moves”.

Price of Panmure Liberum said speculators were entering the sector who were “motivated to exit quickly” if spooked, adding that such moves could risk triggering “massive corrections after this massive rally”.

Even experienced commodity investors were now asking about “exit plans” and “life beyond the [price] spike”, he said.

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As Australian shares extend their rally, buoyed by positive sentiment from Wall Street and anticipation around upcoming inflation data, the market is abuzz with potential opportunities. In such an environment, identifying stocks with solid fundamentals and growth potential can be particularly rewarding for investors seeking to capitalize on the current momentum.

Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In Australia

Name Debt To Equity Revenue Growth Earnings Growth Health Rating
Fiducian Group NA 10.00% 9.57% ★★★★★★
Hearts and Minds Investments NA 56.27% 59.19% ★★★★★★
Euroz Hartleys Group NA 1.82% -25.32% ★★★★★★
Joyce NA 9.93% 17.54% ★★★★★★
Argosy Minerals NA -12.81% -19.89% ★★★★★★
Focus Minerals NA 75.35% 51.34% ★★★★★★
Energy World NA -47.50% -44.86% ★★★★★☆
AMCIL NA 2.99% 1.18% ★★★★★☆
Zimplats Holdings 5.44% -9.79% -42.03% ★★★★★☆
Australian United Investment 1.90% 5.23% 4.56% ★★★★☆☆

Click here to see the full list of 65 stocks from our ASX Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals screener.

We’ll examine a selection from our screener results.

Australian United Investment

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★☆☆

Overview: Australian United Investment Company Limited is a publicly owned investment manager with a market cap of A$1.40 billion.

Operations: Australian United Investment generates revenue primarily from its investment segment, amounting to A$57.00 million. The company has a market cap of approximately A$1.40 billion.

Australian United Investment showcases a robust financial profile, with its debt to equity ratio significantly reduced from 9.1% to 1.9% over the past five years, indicating prudent financial management. The company’s earnings have been growing at an annual rate of 4.6%, although this pace lags behind the broader Capital Markets industry growth of 14.4%. Notably, AUI’s interest payments are well covered by EBIT at a healthy 22.8x coverage, reflecting sound operational efficiency. With high-quality earnings and positive free cash flow, AUI stands as a promising player in Australia’s investment landscape despite some competitive challenges in growth rates.

ASX:AUI Debt to Equity as at Jan 2026MFF Capital Investments

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★

Overview: MFF Capital Investments Limited is an investment firm manager with a market capitalization of A$2.83 billion.

Operations: MFF Capital Investments generates revenue primarily through equity investments, amounting to A$631.43 million.

MFF Capital, a nimble player in the investment space, is debt-free and trades at a notable 67.8% below its estimated fair value. Despite experiencing negative earnings growth of 3.4% over the past year compared to the industry average of 14.4%, MFF boasts high-quality earnings and positive free cash flow, with recent figures showing A$372 million in levered free cash flow as of March 2025. The recent appointment of Gerald Stack as CEO signals strategic leadership changes aimed at enhancing investment capabilities, potentially positioning MFF for future growth in Australia’s competitive financial landscape.

ASX:MFF Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2026Smart Parking

Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆

Overview: Smart Parking Limited, with a market cap of A$514.51 million, specializes in the design, development, and management of parking solutions across New Zealand, Australia, Denmark, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

Operations: Smart Parking Limited generates revenue primarily from its Parking Management segment, with the United Kingdom contributing A$52.52 million and the United States adding A$10.22 million. The Technology Division also plays a role, bringing in A$5.27 million.

Smart Parking’s focus on market expansion into the U.S., Germany, and New Zealand seems to bolster its growth prospects, aiming to diversify earnings and reduce risks associated with geographic concentration. The company’s digital platforms enhance efficiency and compliance, aligning well with regulatory trends that could improve profit margins. Despite a debt-to-equity ratio increase from 0% to 0.9% over five years, it has more cash than debt, ensuring financial stability. With earnings growth of 46.8% last year surpassing industry averages, Smart Parking is trading at 44.2% below estimated fair value but faces challenges from evolving urban mobility trends and rising competition.

ASX:SPZ Earnings and Revenue Growth as at Jan 2026Summing It All Up

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