Bank of Nova Scotia offers a compelling 5.1% dividend yield, robust capital ratios, and strong execution across Canadian and international segments. Earnings growth is fueled by higher net interest income, wealth management momentum, and operational efficiencies, with 15% YoY EPS growth in Q3 2025. Share buybacks, a commercial banking turnaround, and global wealth inflows support a positive long-term outlook despite a recent share price rally.
In an environment of shifting outlooks and ongoing market volatility, portfolio diversification provides a number of potential benefits. For investors looking to augment traditional portfolios with alternatives exposure, the Unlimited HFGM Global Macro ETF (HFGM) deserves consideration.
Muni and corporate bonds trading activity has been reaching record levels through the first half of 2025 at the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). This certainly speaks to the attractiveness of both, which offer yield and strong fundamentals in the current market landscape.
Investors need to pay close attention to ALTI stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
Zeta continues to execute well on its 2028 roadmap, downplaying recent worries about a prolonged slowdown. Zeta's success hinges on expanding its agency channel and landing larger enterprise clients, supporting its multi-year growth ambitions. Valuation remains reasonable at 16.1x forward EBITDA, with potential for multiple expansion as Zeta scales and improves operating leverage.
Deckers' HOKA and UGG are reshaping its global footprint, with international sales rapidly climbing toward 50% of revenues.
GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to benefit from surging global electricity demand, driven by AI data centers, EVs, and industrial electrification. Strong Q2 2025 results, a $129bn backlog, and high-margin service offerings provide pricing power and cash flow visibility. Power and Electrification segments are already approaching 2028 margin targets, with further upside likely as demand outpaces supply.
COIN's targeted acquisitions are broadening its capabilities, diversifying revenues, and expanding its geographical presence.
M2i Global (OTC:MTWO) and Volato Group said Thursday it will lead a public-private initiative to establish the United States' first Strategic Minerals Reserve (SMR), designed to secure supplies of metals essential to defense, clean energy and advanced manufacturing. The public-private initiative, headquartered at the US Army's Hawthorne Army Depot in Mineral County, aims to secure supplies of critical minerals such as gallium, graphite and copper, which are vital for defense systems, semiconductors, batteries and electric vehicles.
Procter & Gamble's emerging market strength in Latin America and India shows resilience despite global demand concerns.
KO's bold global marketing, from "Share a Coke" to local campaigns, is fueling revenue growth despite softer volumes.
GLD, IAU and GLDM lead global gold ETF inflows in 2025 on safe-haven demand and Fed rate cut bets.