Ten large-cap stocks were top performers during the week of Feb. 23-27, 2026. Circle Internet Group led with a 34.99% gain after strong Q4 results. Netflix, Dell, IonQ, Keysight, and Axon Enterprise also posted significant gains (22-27%) driven by better-than-expected earnings and positive guidance. Other gainers included Paramount Skydance, Block, Thomson Reuters, and First Majestic Silver.

Dividend Select 15 Corp. announced its monthly distribution of $0.06133 per Equity share, payable March 10, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 27, 2026. The distribution is based on a 10% annualized yield calculated using the volume-weighted average market price (VWAP) of $7.36 over the last three trading days of February. Since inception, shareholders have received cumulative distributions of $11.57 per share.

Market sentiment has shifted from 'AI-phoria' to 'AI-phobia,' causing significant selloffs in Software, Brokers, Insurers, and Asset Managers. Investors fear AI-native tools will disintermediate traditional service providers, compressing valuations across these sectors. While forward P/E ratios have fallen dramatically, the core concern remains whether earnings durability will hold as AI competition intensifies.

The global business information market is projected to grow from USD 191.63 billion in 2025 to USD 306.59 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 6.08%. Growth is driven by enterprises' increasing adoption of AI-driven analytics, real-time intelligence, and cloud platforms for data-driven decision-making, regulatory compliance, and risk management. The U.S. market is expected to expand from USD 61.28 billion to USD 96.59 billion, while Asia Pacific is anticipated to grow at the fastest rate of 8.13% CAGR.

Dividend 15 Split Corp. successfully completed an overnight offering of Preferred Shares (TSX: DFN) raising $142.6 million in gross proceeds. The Preferred Shares will trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under symbol DFN.PR.A and will provide holders with fixed 7.00% annual cumulative preferential monthly cash dividends. Net proceeds will be invested in a portfolio of high-quality Canadian dividend-yielding companies.

The global Financial Risk Management Software Market is valued at USD 4.24 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 12.91 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 15.01%. Growth is driven by increasing regulatory compliance requirements (Basel III, IFRS 9, Dodd-Frank), rising cyber and operational risks, and market volatility. Cloud-based solutions and operational risk management are the fastest-growing segments, while Asia-Pacific is expected to see the fastest regional growth at 21.06% CAGR.

Dividend 15 Split Corp. announced an overnight offering of Preferred Shares (TSX:DFN) at $10.45 per share, led by National Bank Financial Inc. The offering is expected to close on January 23, 2026. The net proceeds will be invested in a portfolio of 13 high-quality Canadian dividend-yielding companies. The Preferred Shares offer fixed cumulative monthly dividends of 7.00% annually with a termination date of December 1, 2029.

Jarislowsky Fraser invested $316 million in Pembina Pipeline during Q3, adding 8.4 million shares despite the stock being down 10% over the past year. The investment suggests long-term potential in North American energy infrastructure with a focus on stable, dividend-generating assets.

Dividend 15 Split Corp. II announced monthly distributions of $0.10000 per Class A share and $0.05833 per Preferred share, payable on November 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of October 31, 2025.

Dividend 15 Split Corp. announced monthly distributions of $0.10000 per Class A share and $0.05833 per Preferred share, payable on November 10, 2025, to shareholders of record as of October 31, 2025.

Dividend 15 Split Corp. has declared its monthly distribution for Class A and Preferred shares. The company invests in a portfolio of leading Canadian dividend-yielding stocks.

Dividend 15 Split Corp. II announced its monthly dividend distribution for Class A and Preferred shares. The company invests in a portfolio of leading Canadian dividend-yielding stocks.