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With inflation stories, housing data and central bank decisions pulling markets in different directions, many investors are looking for leadership they can clearly understand. Founder-led companies offer that kind of clarity, since the person who built the business often still has significant skin in the game and a long term vision. The Founder-Led Companies screener focuses on these leaders, who may be more personally invested in how each decision affects the stock. In this article you will...

Winpak Ltd. recently reported its second-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to US$294.47 million and net income reaching US$33.61 million, compared with the same period a year earlier. Although six‑month net income was broadly unchanged year over year, earnings per share edged higher, suggesting some improvement in profitability per share. We will now examine how Winpak’s second-quarter earnings growth, particularly the increase in net income, shapes the company’s broader investment...

As the Canadian market navigates rising oil prices and increasing yields, investors are keeping a close eye on potential inflation risks and central bank responses. Amid these macroeconomic shifts, penny stocks continue to capture attention for their unique blend of affordability and growth potential. Though often seen as a throwback term, penny stocks represent an opportunity to discover hidden value in smaller or newer companies with strong financials.

In late July 2026, Intact Financial Corporation reported that its second-quarter net income fell to C$720 million, with basic earnings per share from continuing operations at C$3.91, and approved a C$1.47 quarterly common dividend alongside a range of preferred share dividends payable in late September. Alongside the earnings softness versus last year, Intact completed a C$208 million buyback of 778,272 shares, modestly shrinking its share count while continuing to return cash through both...

Cogeco Communications Inc. reported third-quarter 2026 results showing sales of C$696.68 million versus C$730.68 million a year earlier and a net loss of C$1,356.28 million, compared with net income of C$69.9 million. Despite weaker sales and a very large swing to losses over the quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2026, the Board increased the quarterly cash dividend by 7.0% to C$0.987 per share, with the ex-dividend date having already passed on 17 July 2026. We’ll now examine how...

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) has just completed a SGD 350 million fixed rate reset callable subordinated note issuance, aimed at general corporate purposes, including possible capital security redemptions and liability repayment. See our latest analysis for Toronto-Dominion Bank. The SGD 350 million subordinated note comes on the heels of several recent fixed income offerings and partnership announcements. The CA$169.97 share price sits against a 90 day share price return of 18.92% and a 5...

Geopolitical risk is back in focus after Donald Trump’s pledge of a strong military response to Iran, a missile strike on US targets, and a sharp move in Brent crude to just under $90 a barrel. Sudden swings in oil and gas markets can reshape expectations for cash flows, capital spending, and balance sheets across large producers. That creates both potential openings and fresh risks for energy sector stocks. This article walks through 3 stocks from our Energy Sector Stocks screener that...

Royal Bank of Canada dividend and recent fixed income activity Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) recently announced a cash dividend of $1.76 and reported strong financial performance, with the stock trading near its 52 week high as of late July 2026. At the same time, the bank has been active in fixed income markets, issuing a series of callable senior unsecured notes with fixed coupons in July 2026. These offerings provide additional context for investors assessing the stock and the broader...

Forefront Global Logistics recently disclosed that it built an AI-powered digital freight brokerage on Descartes Systems Group’s transportation management suite, automating freight execution, shipment visibility, carrier onboarding and security workflows across an integrated stack including Aljex, MacroPoint, MacroPoint OpsForce and MyCarrierPortal. An interesting angle for investors is how Forefront Global Logistics used Descartes’ AI agents to almost eliminate manual check calls,...

In recent weeks, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce has launched and completed several fixed‑income offerings, including new callable senior unsecured notes in US$ and € with fixed coupons ranging from 4.08% to 5.25%, while its asset management arm also confirmed July 2026 cash distributions for CIBC ETFs. Over the same period, CIBC has been recognized as Best in Class for Canadian digital banking and has earned multiple global awards for its generative AI and digital transformation...

Interest rate questions, choppy bond markets and easing oil concerns are putting a spotlight on large, reliable dividend payers. When policy signals are mixed and expectations for quick rate cuts cool, many investors look more closely at companies that already produce steady cash flows and regular income. This is where large-cap defensive dividend stocks can matter. They often sit in parts of the market that tend to be less sensitive to economic swings and short term sentiment. This article...

As the Canadian market navigates rising oil prices and higher yields, investors are closely watching how these factors might influence central bank decisions and economic resilience. In this context, penny stocks—often representing smaller or newer companies—continue to offer intriguing opportunities for those looking beyond the major players. While the term may seem outdated, these stocks can still provide value when backed by strong financials, and we've identified three such examples that...

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Earlier this month, Bank of Montreal issued a series of fixed-rate, senior unsecured Eurobonds maturing between 2029 and 2034, while also being named Canada’s Best Retail Bank at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2026 for its AI-enabled, client-focused banking model. Together with new mutual fund launches and its women-owned business grant program, these moves highlight how BMO is pairing balance sheet growth with product innovation and community impact to reinforce its competitive...

Kinaxis (TSX:KXS) is back in focus after the company appointed Herb Yeh as both Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategy Officer, a dual role that places him in charge of finance and corporate strategy. See our latest analysis for Kinaxis. The appointment has come alongside a sharp shift in market sentiment, with Kinaxis posting a 1 day share price return of 6.02% and a 90 day share price return of 20.63%, while the 1 year total shareholder return has declined 18.87%. This suggests recent...

Denison Mines Corp. recently reported that its Phoenix In-Situ Recovery uranium project in Saskatchewan has moved from site preparation to full-scale construction, including installation of the phase-one perimeter freeze wall and ramp-up of on-site workforce capacity to nearly 400 people. This transition marks a key milestone in advancing what could become Canada’s first new large-scale uranium mine in years, underpinned by extensive early civil works and critical infrastructure...

The latest missile strikes between Iran, US forces and their allies have pushed Brent crude to about $84.5 a barrel and put fresh focus on energy sector stocks. Supply routes and regional infrastructure now face higher risk, which can affect both producers and service providers linked to oil and gas. For investors, this backdrop may create pockets of opportunity as well as added volatility. This article walks through 3 stocks from our Energy Sector Stocks screener that appear most exposed to...

BCE (TSX:BCE) has sharply reduced its annual dividend to redirect cash toward debt reduction and planned spending on AI and digital infrastructure, including a major AI data centre project in Saskatchewan. See our latest analysis for BCE. BCE's share price has been under pressure despite the AI push, with a 30 day share price return down 5.35% and a 3 year total shareholder return down 32.36%. This signals fading momentum as the stock adjusts to dividend and spending changes. If this shift...

Global markets are shifting as inflation, interest rates, bond yields and energy prices keep investors guessing. That mix can punish weaker companies that depend heavily on fresh funding. It also shines a light on a corner of the market that often gets written off too quickly. Elite penny stocks with stronger balance sheets may be better placed to keep funding their plans without relying on generous credit or speculative hype. This article focuses on our Elite Penny Stocks screener, which...

Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:BEI.UN) is back in focus after its latest update on affordable housing operations, new co ownership plans in Western Canada, recent asset sales and a multi tranche share buyback. See our latest analysis for Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust. At a latest share price of CA$65.8, Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust has seen a modest 1-day share price return of 1.46%, while its 1-year total shareholder return declined 6.22%, suggesting recent...

AI is no longer just a story about big ideas and bigger budgets. With mixed signals on growth, uneven inflation trends and shifting rate expectations, many investors are looking for companies that already turn AI spending into clear profits and cash flow. That is exactly what the Profitable AI Stocks screener focuses on. It highlights businesses that use AI as a real earnings engine rather than a costly experiment. In this article, you will see three stocks from this screener that show how AI...

Bank of Nova Scotia stock has delivered a strong 125.2% total return over the past three years, while the intrinsic value estimate from the Excess Returns model and earnings based valuation checks both suggest the shares still trade at a discount. Over three years, Bank of Nova Scotia has returned 125.2%, which places extra focus on whether the current share price already reflects its fundamentals. Future loan growth and fee income can support the intrinsic value case, but long term credit...

Cross border trade friction between the US and Canada is back in focus after the Trump administration announced 50% tariffs on US$20b of Canadian electrical equipment and machinery imports from mid August. With no carve outs under the United States Mexico Canada Agreement and the risk of Canadian retaliation, some stocks tied to these supply chains could face higher costs, contract uncertainty and freight disruption. This article examines three stocks exposed to this news and explains how...

Topaz Energy stock closed at CA$31.55 on July 28, roughly flat over the past three months, yet the latest quarter gives long term holders more to think about than the daily quote suggests. The headline is simple: Q2 produced CA$111.2m of total revenue and CA$0.34 in basic earnings per share, alongside strong cash generation and a higher royalty production outlook. In the very near term the market is weighing a premium 33.7x P/E and a 4.31% yield that lacks full earnings and free cash flow...