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IXRRF: Ionic Rare Earths Improves Liquidity Position After Recent Capital Raise
By Tom Kerr, CFA OTCQB: IXRRF READ THE FULL IXRRF RESEARCH REPORT Quarterly Activities Report On October 13, 2026, Ionic Rare Earths (OTCQB: IXRRF) released its Quarterly Activities Report for the 3-month period ending September 30, 2026. During the quarter, the company spent approximately A$560,223 on Ionic Technologies demonstration and study activities, and A$442,809 on Makuutu exploration, demonstration plant and study activities.
YOUL: Initiation of China’s Largest Blue-Collar Lifetime Service Platform
By Tom Kerr, CFA NASDAQ: YOUL READ THE FULL YOUL RESEARCH REPORT Youlife (NASDAQ: YOUL) is a leading technology-enabled blue-collar lifetime service platform in China, providing services across the career and life cycle of blue-collar workers. Its integrated platform comprises four core businesses: vocational education, HR recruitment, employee management, and market services, helping workers develop skills, find employment, advance their careers, and improve their quality of life.
Melisron: Initiation of Israel’s Leading Real Estate Operator Original
By Tom Kerr, CFA TASE: MLSR.TA READ THE FULL MLSR.TA RESEARCH REPORT Melisron (TASE: MLSR.TA) is Israel's largest mall owner/operator with a NIS 25.8 billion income-producing portfolio spanning malls, offices, and residential development across 909 thousand sqm. Total managed area is 1,067,000 sqm, and total managed asset value is ~NIS 29.6 bn. The company has multiple projects under development which are expected to boost growth in the mid-to-long term.
HITI: High Tide Strong Growth Profile Supports Price Target of US$5.00 Original
By Tom Kerr, CFA NASDAQ: HITI READ THE FULL HITI RESEARCH REPORT 3rd Quarter Results (period ending July 31, 2026) On September 14, 2026, High Tide (NASDAQ: HITI) released fiscal 3rd quarter results, which set company records at almost all levels. Both business segments appear to be firing on all cylinders. Revenue reached a record $198.8 million in the 3rd quarter, increasing 33% year-over-year and 11% sequentially, marking the fifth consecutive quarterly revenue record.
DFNS: T3 Defense Reports 2nd Quarter 2026 Financial Results Original
By Tom Kerr, CFA NASDAQ: DFNS READ THE FULL DFNS RESEARCH REPORT 2nd Quarter 2026 Financial Results On August 17, 2026, T3 Defense (NASDAQ: DFNS) filed its 10-Q for the period ending 6/30/26. For the quarter, revenues increased to $4.0 million, compared with no revenue in the prior year period. Gross profit was $1.0 million, which was a 25.4% gross margin, which was above our expectations. We believe that most of the company’s subsidiaries are profitable on an individual basis.
BDMD: Baird Medical Reports Strong Revenue Growth for the 6-Month Period Ending 6/30/26 Original
By Tom Kerr, CFA NASDAQ: BDMD READ THE FULL BDMD RESEARCH REPORT Interim Financial Results On September 3, 2026, Baird Medical (NASDAQ: BDMD) released financial results for the 6-month period ending June 30, 2026, which showed strong revenue growth from non-China regions. Revenue grew 24.6% to approximately $9.9 million in the 1st half of 2026, compared with $8.0 million in the prior-year period.
BENF: Beneficient Releases 1st Fiscal Quarter Results (Period Ending 6/30/26)
By Tom Kerr, CFA NASDAQ: BENF READ THE FULL BENF RESEARCH REPORT 1st Quarter 2027 Results (period ending June 30, 2026) On August 14, 2026, Beneficient (NASDAQ: BENF) announced fiscal 1st quarter results for the period ending 6/30/26. Beneficient reported $212.5 million of investments at fair value as of June 30, 2026, up from $195.5 million at the end of the prior fiscal year (3/31/26).
Zacks Small Cap Research - CTSO: CytoSorbents Announces Very Positive New Real-World Data Demonstrating Significant Reduction in Severe Bleeding Using CytoSorb in CABG Patients on Ticagrelor Original
By Tom Kerr, CFA NASDAQ: CTSO READ THE FULL CTSO RESEARCH REPORT New Findings Presented at European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress 2026 On September 2, 2026, the CytoSorbents (NASDAQ: CTSO) announced an independent new patient-level matched analysis of real-world data demonstrating that intraoperative use of CytoSorb was associated with a significant reduction in severe perioperative bleeding among patients undergoing urgent coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery on the blood...
KBSX: FST Corp’s Strong Growth Profile Supports Price Target of $3.00
By Tom Kerr, CFA NASDAQ: KBSX READ THE FULL KBSX RESEARCH REPORT 2nd Quarter 2026 Financial Results On July 28, 2026, FST Corp. (NASDAQ: KBSX) announced unaudited 2nd quarter financial and operating results for the period ending June 30, 2026. Revenue for the second quarter was $12.6 million, a 9.7% increase from revenue of $11.4 million for the 2nd quarter of 2025. This increase was mainly the result of additional aftermarket sales in both the company's steel and graphite lines.
BDMD: Baird Medical - Initiation of Leading Microwave Ablation Medical Device Company
By Tom Kerr, CFA NASDAQ: BDMD READ THE FULL BDMD RESEARCH REPORT Founded in 2012 in Guangzhou, China, Baird Medical Investment Holdings (NASDAQ: BDMD) is a leading microwave ablation ("MWA") medical device manufacturer and provider for the minimally invasive treatment of benign and malignant tumors, including thyroid nodules, liver cancer, lung cancer, and breast lumps.
Zacks Small Cap Research - IXRRF: Ionic Rare Earths - Initiation of Coverage on an Innovative Critical Minerals Company Engaged in the Recycling and Production of Rare Earth Oxides Original
By Tom Kerr, CFA OTCQB: IXRRF READ THE FULL IXRRF RESEARCH REPORT Overview Ionic Rare Earths (OTCQB: IXRRF) is a critical minerals company focused on the production and recycling of rare earth oxides, with a credible pathway to commercial-scale production through its proprietary hydrometallurgical process.
BSIN: Big Sky Industrial’s Strong Revenue and EBITDA Growth Expected in 2027 Supports Price Target of $3.50 Original
By Tom Kerr, CFA NASDAQ: BSIN READ THE FULL BSIN RESEARCH REPORT 2nd Quarter 2026 Financial & Operating Results Big Sky Industrial’s (NASDAQ: BSIN) quarterly financial results were mostly related to legacy oil & gas operations, with about 86% coming from the Montana region and the remainder from the Mid-Continent region (mostly Texas). 2nd quarter 2026 production was 33,747 barrels of oil equivalent (“BOE”) (78% oil), compared to 48,816 BOE in the 2nd quarter of 2025.
CTSO: CytoSorbents Future Value Drivers Support Price Target of $4.00 Original
By Tom Kerr, CFA NASDAQ: CTSO READ THE FULL CTSO RESEARCH REPORT 2nd Quarter 2026 Financial Results On August 6, 2026, CytoSorbents (NASDAQ: CTSO) released 2nd quarter financial and operating results. Revenue remained stable at $9.6 million in the 2nd quarter, while profitability continued to improve as the company expanded gross margin to 73%, up from 69% in the prior quarter and 71% a year earlier.
VREOF: Vireo Growth’s Strong Revenue Growth Supports Price Target of $45.00 Original
By Tom Kerr, CFA OTCQX: VREOF READ THE FULL VREOF RESEARCH REPORT 2nd Quarter 2026 Financial Results On August 11, 2026, Vireo (OTCQX: VREOF) released 2nd quarter 2026 financial results, which showed strong revenue growth on a GAAP, Pro Forma, and organic basis. Vireo reported Q2 GAAP revenue of $209.3 million, up 335% year-over-year, driven primarily by recently completed M&A transactions.
HITI: High Tide Updates Q3 2026 Guidance, Which Exceeded Analyst Expectations Original
By Tom Kerr, CFA NASDAQ: HITI READ THE FULL HITI RESEARCH REPORT Increased Guidance Announcement On August 4th, High Tide (NASDAQ: HITI) released updated guidance related to anticipated results for its 3rd fiscal quarter ended July 31, 2026. The quarter's new guidance highlights the growing earnings power of High Tide's global platform. Management expects to set new company records for revenue, gross profit and Adjusted EBITDA, with year-over-year growth of at least 30%, 27% and 43%, respectively.
GBLI: Global Indemnity’s Discretionary Capital of $302 Million Supports Price Target of $49.00
By Tom Kerr, CFA NASDAQ: GBLI READ THE FULL GBLI RESEARCH REPORT 2nd Quarter 2026 Financial Results On August 5, 2026, Global Indemnity (NASDAQ: GBLI) reported 2nd quarter 2026 financial and operating results which were above our expectations. The underlying insurance operating trends remain strong and consistent with recent results.
HITI: High Tide Same-Store Sales Turned Positive in June 2026 Original
By Tom Kerr, CFA NASDAQ: HITI READ THE FULL HITI RESEARCH REPORT Ask Me Anything Reddit Session On July 15, High Tide (NASDAQ:HITI) hosted an Ask Me Anything (AMA) open forum on Reddit. An AMA is an interactive, crowdsourced Q&A session where a host such as experts or business leaders invites the Reddit community to ask them questions in real-time. This was the 5th AMA that the company has been involved in.
TLGRF: Talga Group Makes Important Announcements Regarding Supply of its Anode Products to Customers Original
By Tom Kerr, CFA OTCQX: TLGRF READ THE FULL TLGRF RESEARCH REPORT In July 2026, Talga (OTCQX: TLGRF) made two important announcements regarding the supply of its anode products to customers. ➢ On July 3rd, the company announced that it has started commercial deliveries of its flagship battery graphite anode product Talnode®-C to its customer Nyobolt under a binding offtake agreement first established in 2025.
UFG: Uni-Fuels Strong 1st Quarter Revenue Growth Supports Price Target of $5.00 Original
By Tom Kerr, CFA NASDAQ: UFG READ THE FULL UFG RESEARCH REPORT 1st Quarter Unaudited Results Uni-Fuels (NASDAQ: UFG) revenue increased 64% year-over-year to $83.2 million, driven by higher marine fuel trading volumes and expanded commercial activities. Gross profit increased 85% year-over-year to $1.8 million, with gross margins improving to 2.2% from 1.9% in the prior-year period. Operating loss was ($231,798), and the net loss was ($376,087).
DFNS: Initiation of Global Aerospace & Defense Company Focused on Acquiring and Operating Mission-Critical Defense Businesses Original
By Tom Kerr, CFA NASDAQ: DFNS READ THE FULL DFNS RESEARCH REPORT Overview Although T3 Defense (NASDAQ: DFNS) has a history of being involved in the financial technology services industry, since September 2024, the company has transformed into a strategic acquirer and operator of aerospace and defense (A&D) businesses.
HITI: High Tide Strong Growth Profile Supports Price Target of US$5.00 Original
By Tom Kerr, CFA NASDAQ: HITI READ THE FULL HITI RESEARCH REPORT 2nd Quarter 2026 Financial Results (C$) On June 15, 2026, High Tide (NASDAQ: HITI) reported 2nd fiscal quarter financial results for the period ending April 30, 2026. The results were strong with revenues and margins above our expectations. Revenues increased 30% to $179.3 million for the quarter compared to $137.8 million during the same period last year.
Blue Gold’s Growth Opportunities Supports Near-Term Price Target of $10.00 Original
By Tom Kerr, CFA NASDAQ: BGL READ THE FULL BGL RESEARCH REPORT Standard Gold Coin Officially Launches On May 19, 2026, Blue Gold Limited (NASDAQ: BGL) announced the public launch of its Standard Gold Coin(“SGC”) and STANDARD wallet through the company’s newly launched corporate website. SGC is Blue Gold’s proprietary digital gold instrument, which is designed to provide direct ownership of physical gold within a modern digital framework.
KBSX: FST Corp’s Strong Growth Profile Supports Price Target of $3.00 Original
By Tom Kerr, CFA NASDAQ: KBSX READ THE FULL KBSX RESEARCH REPORT 1st Quarter 2026 Unaudited Financial Results On May 6, 2026, FST Corp. (NASDAQ: KBSX) reported unaudited financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2026, which showed strong revenue growth that was above our expectations. The company also reported a net profit for the first time since going public.
BENF: Beneficient Price Target Remains at $10.00 Original
By Tom Kerr, CFA NASDAQ: BENF READ THE FULL BENF RESEARCH REPORT Former CEO Conviction On May 11, 2026, Beneficient (NASDAQ: BENF) released a statement regarding the conviction of its former CEO, Brad Heppner. Mr. Heppner was convicted by a federal jury on charges of securities fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit securities fraud & wire fraud, and false statements to auditors in connection with a scheme to defraud GWG Holdings.
CTSO: CytoSorbents Reports 1st Quarter Financial and Operating Results Original
By Tom Kerr, CFA NASDAQ: CTSO READ THE FULL CTSO RESEARCH REPORT 1st Quarter 2026 Financial Results On May 13, 2026, CytoSorbents (NASDAQ: CTSO) announced 1st quarter 2026 financial and operating results. In the 1st quarter, revenues increased 2.0% to $8.9 million compared to the prior year period. Direct sales outside of Germany grew revenues 13.0%.
The Crown Estate signs SKIMS to Regent Street location for UK debut
The Crown Estate has today announced the signing of US brand SKIMS, known for redefining the underwear, loungewear, and shapewear industry with its solution-focused approach, to its London retail portfolio. The upcoming opening will mark SKIMS’ first standalone store in the UK. Occupying 12,000 sq ft at 245-247 Regent Street, SKIMS has signed a 10-year lease and is set to open in summer 2026.
Leading property companies to host recruitment event to drive central London jobs
The Crown Estate in association with British Land, Grosvenor, Shaftesbury Capital, Westminster City Council and the Department for Work and Pensions are hosting ‘Made in Central London’, a recruitment event to support job seekers in the next step in their career.
Ulta Beauty: In Need of a Makeover?
One of the stickiest businesses that is often recession proof is the beauty business. Consumers tend to spend a high share of their personal income on skin care, hair care products and makeup in good times and bad. The largest domestic specialty retailer of beauty supplies is Ulta Beauty Inc. (ULTA, Financial) with approximately 1,350 retail stores as well as 355 Ulta Beauty mini-stores within select Target Corp. (TGT, Financial) locations.
Enphase Energy Sees Some Clouds Ahead
The solar industry has been in growth mode since the first viable commercial solar panel was invented in 1954, with the market reaching $211 billion in 2022. The first company to successfully commercialize the solar microinverter, which converts the direct current power generated by a solar panel into grid-compatible alternating current, was Enphase Energy Inc. (ENPH, Financial).
Carrier Global Running Hot and Cold Original
Spin offs, breakups, and divestitures often make good investment opportunities as the smaller company becomes more focused on higher growth avenues and intelligent cost cutting. This appears to be the case for Carrier Global Corp (NYSE:CARR) after its spin-off from United Technologies Corporation in 2020. The company provides heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security, and building automation technologies on a worldwide basis.
RTX Is in Defensive Mode
According to government data, there are currently 32 countries around the world involved in some sort of military conflict. This includes traditional war, terrorist insurgencies, civil war, drug wars and ethnic violence. This could bode well for publicly traded defense contractors, but one of those is going in the opposite direction – RTX Corp. (RTX, Financial).
Hain Celestial Looks Appealing Despite Disappointing Performance Original
Healthy snacking continues to be a growth industry in North America. The market size was approximately $91 billion in 2022 andis expected to grow in the 6% to 7% range for the foreseeable future. One of the leaders in that industry is Hain Celestial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:HAIN).
Planet Fitness Needs a Strength Boost Original
The gym and fitness business can be a very tough industry. On average, 50% of new signups quit after just six months. And the success rate of selling to a new member is approximately 5%20% compared to 60%70% for a current member. So reducing gym cancellation and churn rates and increasing retention is the key to success.. One of the largest and fastest growing national fitness chains is Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:PLNT).
DaVita Continues to Support Critical Health Care Needs Original
Kidney disease is a big problem in the U.S. Over 37 million people have some form of kidney ailment. Approximately 800,000 are living with kidney failure and over 560,000 use some type of dialysis treatment. The countrys largest kidney dialysis treatment provider is DaVita Inc. (NYSE:DVA).
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Is Making the SAAS Shift Original
The name Hewlett Packard is synonymous with Silicon Valley and the garage startup concept. With a history going back to 1935, the company transformed itself many times through acquisitions, divestitures and spinoffs. In 2015, a major split was structured so that the former Hewlett-Packard Co. would change its name to HP Inc. (HPQ, Financial) and spin off Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. (HPE, Financial) as a newly created company.
NVIDIA May Be Flying Too High
Investors who buy stocks at very high valuations often learn the hard way that valuations do matter most of the time. For example, investors that bought Cisco Systems Inc. (CSCO) stock in March 2000 still haven’t gotten their money back 23 years later. The latest stock that might suffer the same fate is NVIDIA Corporation (NVDA, Financial), a company that can do no wrong and grow forever according to analysts and investors, just like Cisco back in the day.
Foot Locker is Underearnings, but has Future Potential Original
The athletic sneaker market continues to be a passion for many consumers across the country, mostly teenage boys. There’s even an online “stock markets” for trading mostly high end athletic footwear. One company that may benefit from these trends is the 2nd largest retailer of athletic shoes in the U.S., Foot Locker, Inc. (FL, Financial). The company operates 2,599 retail stores in 26 countries including North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, and the Middle East.
Dick's Sporting Goods Has Value Potential Despite Shrinkage Stru
One of the toughest areas of retail is the sporting goods sector. The industry is littered with failed concepts and bankruptcy issues. I met a high-ranking executive at a sporting goods company many years ago and he said it is simple – do not take on too much debt and focus on your regional specialties.  In other words, do not sell surfboards in Iowa. That company was Dick's Sporting Goods Inc. (DKS, Financial).
ConnectOne: An Undervalued Regional Bank
There is still fallout from the regional bank debacle that occurred earlier this year with the collapse of First Republic Bank, Signature and Silicon Valley Bank. Many regional banks have not returned to 52-week highs and appear to be undervalued. One of these is ConnectOne Bancorp Inc. (CNOB, Financial), the holding company for ConnectOne Bank that operates in the New York and New Jersey metropolitan areas.
Mister Car Wash: A Clean Growth Stock
2021 was a big year for initial public offerings, including such notables as Roblox (RBLX, Financial), Bumble (BMBL, Financial), Rivian (RIVN, Financial), Figs (FIGS, Financial), and Oatley (OTLY, Financial). My favorite, and one that went under the radar to some degree, was Mister Car Wash Inc. (MCW, Financial). The company is the largest car wash chain in the U.S. with 449 locations as of the end of the second quarter of 2023.
Raymond James: A Diversified Financial Company
The financial services sector is known for its exposure to credit cycles and economic downturns, which affect almost all areas of the sector. One conservative stalwart in this industry is Raymond James Financial Inc (RJF, Financial), a diversified financial services company with four key segments.
Sally Beauty Is Looking Pretty Attractive Original
Some business models are more recession-proof than others. One business that may fall into that category is women’s beauty or hair styling. The leading retailer in that field is Sally Beauty Holdings Inc. (SBH, Financial). The company operates in two different segments, Sally Beauty Supply and Beauty Systems Group.
Coastal Financial: A Community Bank With Growth Opportunities Original
Community banks have had a tough year as the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, First Republic Bank and Signature Bank sent shockwaves through the domestic banking industry. One standout that has weathered the storm is Coastal Financial Corp.
Fair Isaac: Good Growth, but E
One of the most important personal financial planning tools for consumers is keeping a high credit score. A decent credit score has the potential to save borrowers thousands of dollars in interest expense as lenders recognize the value of a good credit history and typically offer lower interest rates. The leader in this field with a near monopoly position is Fair Isaac Corp. (FICO, Financial) with its ubiquitous FICO score. The company has two segments, Scores and Software.
Chevron: Still Rolling in Cash Original
Many drivers across the country have seen the iconic Chevron Corp. (CVX, Financial) logo and brand of gas stations across the country. But very few understand the size and scale of the company. Chevron is an enormous integrated energy company with exploration, production and refining operations worldwide.
Alliant Energy: A Mid-Cap Util
Utility companies are often perceived as boring investments, but sometimes they make up an important part of an investor’s portfolio by providing above market average dividend yields. An underfollowed mid-cap utility with a history of strong operations is Alliant Energy Corp. (LNT, Financial). The utility holding company provides regulated electricity and natural gas services.
Sky Harbour Group Is Flying to Original
The business and private jet market has been experiencing solid growth in recent years. The global business and private jet market was valued at $28.1 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 16.2% between 2023 and 2033. The private jet industry has evolved to become a luxury service that accommodates individuals and businesses who value their time and privacy. Sky Harbour Group's role One company that is taking advantage of this demand is Sky Harbour Group Corp.
Cisco Sytems, Still Growing Af Original
Hot technology trends come and go with fluctuating hype and investment popularity and in recent years we have seen blockchain, cloud computing, quantum computing, and more recently - artificial intelligence. But back in the early years of the internet, it was all about switches and routers. The leader back in the late 1990’s and still the current leader today is Cisco Systems (CSCO, Financial). The company is the largest provider of hardware and software solutions in the networking industry.
DraftKings Is Not a Good Bet N Original
For over a hundred years, betting on sporting events has been a popular pastime. The bookies who handled these bets could never imagine their job would be at risk someday as consumers can now make sports bets on their smart phones. Online sports betting is now a $7 billion to $8 billion industry, and one of the leaders in that field is DraftKings Inc. (DKNG, Financial). The company is a digital sports entertainment and gaming company and provides online sports betting on a global basis.
Lazydays Holdings Is Stabilizi
According to a 2023 IDS Recreational Vehicle Industry Trends Report, approximately 72 million Americans plan to take some form of an RV vacation in the future. The industry experienced a boom during the Covid-19 pandemic as domestic travel took precedence over international travel. The largest publically traded RV dealership is Lazydays Holdings Inc. (LAZY, Financial).
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