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The Fed’s new, less predictable stance under Kevin Warsh raises the stakes for income investors who rely on dividends as a steady anchor. With rate moves harder to anticipate and inflation pressures still in focus, the gap between fragile payouts and sturdier ones can matter more to a portfolio. This article looks at how the latest Fed signals intersect with defensive dividend stocks, focusing on companies selected for balance sheet strength, moderate risk and controlled payout ratios. Ahead,...

Earlier this month, EQ Bank launched the EQ Bank Business Card, a prepaid, reloadable Mastercard for Canadian small business owners that offers 2.25% interest on card balances, 1% cashback on monthly purchases of CA$10,000 or more, and no annual or monthly fees, while integrating with its high-interest, no-fee Business Account. This move strengthens EQB’s presence in small business banking by tying everyday spending to interest earnings and uncapped cashback, potentially making its digital...

Why Julie Sloat’s Board Appointment Matters for Capital Power The appointment of Julie Sloat to Capital Power (TSX:CPX)'s Board of Directors has pushed governance into focus, arriving just as the utility stock trades near a recent 52 week high and draws fresh investor interest. For shareholders, Board changes often prompt questions about how oversight, risk priorities, and capital allocation could evolve over time. Julie Sloat’s appointment is being watched closely because it coincides with a...

The ChatGPT and broader artificial intelligence theme is sitting at the crossroads of powerful forces, from central bank policy shifts and inflation trends to energy prices and global trade flows. While consumers in regions such as Argentina and Canada show pockets of resilience and central banks from Japan to the European Central Bank reassess rate paths, AI stocks are being closely watched as potential long term beneficiaries of this data driven world. This AI Stocks screener focuses on...

At Thomson Reuters’ June 10, 2026 annual meeting, shareholders elected Michael Medline and Liz Hilton Segel to the board, while Crunchafi announced earlier in the month that its lease-accounting automation platform is now integrated into Thomson Reuters’ Guided Assurance and Engagement Manager audit workflow tools. This combination of new board appointments and deeper workflow automation for thousands of CPA firms may influence how investors view Thomson Reuters’ approach to governance,...

In recent days, Headwater Exploration Inc. received approval for a normal course issuer bid allowing it to repurchase up to 10% of its public float and also announced a higher dividend, reinforcing its capital return efforts to shareholders. This combination of buybacks and a rising dividend highlights management’s emphasis on returning excess cash to investors rather than accelerating spending elsewhere in the business. Against this backdrop, we’ll now examine how the expanded share...

These smaller drone stocks are scaling quickly, backed by new contracts, fresh capital and rising defence interest.

Recent insider purchases put management conviction in focus across three small-cap gold stocks.

Ero Copper (TSX:ERO) is back in focus after fresh assay results from more than 24,000 meters of drilling at its Furnas Copper Gold Project in Brazil, alongside progress toward a pre feasibility study. See our latest analysis for Ero Copper. At a latest share price of CA$42.35, Ero Copper has seen firm momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 14.40% and a 90 day share price return of 30.67%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 101.96% points to strong longer term performance alongside...

Stantec Inc. has announced that longtime CEO and president Gord Johnston will retire from both roles on October 1, 2026, remaining on the Board as vice chair while current North America COO Susan Reisbord steps up as his successor. This planned transition signals leadership continuity, as Reisbord brings more than three decades of industry experience and has already overseen Stantec’s largest geographic unit and its Environmental Services business. We’ll now examine how Reisbord’s elevation...

In June 2026, Ballard Power Systems Inc. announced a 15 megawatt order for 150 FCmove-HD+ 100 kW fuel cell modules from a renewable off-grid power generation company, with deliveries set to begin in the second half of 2026 for use in hydrogen gensets across events, construction sites, movie sets, and critical infrastructure. This repeat large-scale order from the same customer points to growing commercial use of Ballard’s zero-emission stationary fuel cell systems as an alternative to diesel...

With inflation, energy costs and trade trends pulling markets in different directions, many investors are looking for companies where management has real skin in the game and growth ambitions are clearly flagged. Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership can be one way to focus on businesses where insiders and analysts both expect stronger prospects and where leaders are meaningfully aligned with shareholders. This article highlights 3 stocks from that screener and explains why insider...

With inflation, energy costs and interest rate decisions all pulling at markets, many investors are looking for themes that focus on essential services and long term infrastructure. Nuclear energy stocks sit at the intersection of power reliability and energy security, spanning uranium producers, enrichment facilities and reactor operators that support baseload electricity. This Nuclear Energy Stocks screener filters that broad universe into a more targeted list and helps you focus your...

Snowline Gold Corp. recently announced a fully funded 30,000-meter exploration program at its Rogue Project in the Yukon, following drilling that returned significant gold grades at the Valley deposit. This combination of secured exploration funding and high-grade drill results has sharpened investor focus on how the Rogue Project could shape Snowline Gold’s long-term project pipeline. Next, we’ll examine how the fully funded Rogue exploration program influences Snowline Gold’s investment...

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) has drawn fresh investor interest after delivering the first Global 8000 aircraft in Africa to Nigeria’s BUA Group, shortly after unveiling a bespoke Global 8000 cabin collaboration with ELIE SAAB. See our latest analysis for Bombardier. These Global 8000 milestones appear to line up with strong momentum in Bombardier’s stock, with the CA$314.87 share price supported by a 90 day share price return of 35.4% and a five year total shareholder return approaching 9x. If you...

With inflation, interest rates and geopolitics keeping markets on edge, many investors are looking for a steadier way to aim for returns while still getting paid to wait. That is where Dividend Powerhouses, companies offering a 5%+ yield that is well covered, growing and stable, can help. This screener focuses on firms that aim to reward shareholders through consistent cash distributions, rather than relying only on share price moves. In this article, you will see three examples of stocks...

With inflation pressures, shifting rate expectations, and energy driven headlines pulling markets in different directions, many investors are looking for solid cash generators that are not priced for perfection. The Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener focuses on companies where discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis from SWS suggests a gap between market price and estimated fair value. That combination of cash flow potential and a market discount can appeal to value oriented...

Gold and precious metals stocks sit at the crossroads of interest rate expectations, central bank activity, currency moves and geopolitical tension. With the Federal Reserve’s next steps uncertain, central banks still active in gold markets and the U.S. dollar and real yields pulling in different directions, some miners could see conditions improve while others face pressure. This article focuses on 3 gold and precious metals mining stocks from our screener that appear most exposed to today’s...

Earlier in June 2026, Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. expanded its senior leadership by appointing Marc Turcotte as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, and promoting Peter Latta to Senior Vice President, Technical Services, reinforcing corporate development and technical oversight capabilities. By adding a deal-focused corporate development leader and elevating long-time technical head, Avino is pairing growth ambitions with deeper in-house project evaluation expertise that could...

Tamarack Valley Energy Ltd. recently closed the previously announced sale of its Charlie Lake assets ahead of schedule, eliminating net debt and revising its 2026 annual average production guidance to 61,500–63,000 boe/d from 62,000–64,000 boe/d. The transaction refocuses Tamarack as a pure-play Clearwater producer, giving management more flexibility to allocate capital toward waterflood development and potential shareholder returns. Next, we’ll examine how the Charlie Lake divestiture and...

Alamos Gold Inc. recently cut its second-quarter 2026 production guidance to 130,000–135,000 ounces and signaled that full-year output will fall below its prior 2026 range after seismic events, power loss, and lower grades at the Young-Davidson mine. While these setbacks weigh on near-term production, they also underline how increasingly important the Island Gold District and Magino operations have become within Alamos Gold’s overall portfolio. We’ll now examine how Young-Davidson’s...

Penny stocks often get attention for the wrong reasons, yet the Financially Fit Penny Stocks screener focuses on a niche that many investors overlook: smaller companies under 5 a share with a focus on balance sheet strength. With central banks keeping a firm grip on interest rates, inflation still in focus, and growth mixed across regions, financial resilience matters more than ever. This screener aims to filter for that resilience so you can explore higher-risk, higher-reward territory while...

Some Dollarama Inc. ( TSE:DOL ) shareholders may be a little concerned to see that the Senior Vice President of Import...

Montage Gold Corp. recently reported substantial increases in measured, indicated and inferred resources at its Koné project in Côte d’Ivoire, driven by higher-grade satellite discoveries and extensive drilling since the 2024 Updated Feasibility Study. A key insight is the jump from 2 to 12 delineated deposits and a higher overall resource grade, suggesting a more robust and flexible mine plan than previously outlined. We’ll now examine how this enlarged, higher-grade resource base at Koné...