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For investors considering whether Canadian Natural Resources at about C$63.40 still represents good value after a strong run, or whether the easy money has already been made, this article focuses on what the current price might mean for you. The stock is roughly flat over the past week, down 0.6%, and has edged down 2.0% over the past month. It has still delivered 34.6% year to date and 43.1% over the last year, with returns of 99.1% over three years and 276.8% over five years. Recent...

Dollarama (TSX:DOL) opened its 2027 financial year with Q1 revenue of C$1.8 billion and basic EPS of C$1.11, while trailing twelve month EPS sat at C$4.88 on revenue of C$7.6 billion. Over the past year, revenue on a trailing basis moved from C$6.5 billion to C$7.6 billion and EPS increased from C$4.39 to C$4.88, setting the backdrop for investors watching how this latest quarter fits into the broader trend. With net margin over the last twelve months at 17.6%, down from 18.8% a year earlier,...

Inflation readings, energy price swings and shifting rate expectations across the US and Europe are keeping markets on edge, but they are also putting management quality under the spotlight. When borrowing costs are less forgiving and growth signals are mixed, companies led by founders with real financial commitment often handle capital more carefully and stay focused on long term value. This article looks at the Top Founder-Led Companies screener and picks out 3 stocks that stand out for...

If you are wondering whether TMX Group at around C$50.48 is priced fairly or offering value, the key question is what that price really reflects about its fundamentals and prospects. Over the past week the stock gained 1.9%, but it is down 5.0% over the past month and down 1.9% year to date, with a 1 year return down 8.2% and longer term returns of 81.9% over 3 years and 114.2% over 5 years. Recent coverage has focused on TMX Group in the context of broader interest in exchanges and capital...

Earlier in June 2026, Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. announced two senior leadership moves, hiring former MAG Silver Corp. executive Marc Turcotte as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development and promoting long-time technical lead Peter Latta to Senior Vice President, Technical Services. By pairing fresh M&A-focused corporate development expertise with an experienced in-house technical leader, Avino is reinforcing both its growth ambitions and day-to-day operational depth. We’ll now...

Ivanhoe Mines stock reacts to Kipushi production record and TSF progress Ivanhoe Mines (TSX:IVN) is back in focus after reporting a new monthly zinc production record at its Kipushi Mine in May 2026, alongside near completion of a second tailings storage facility. See our latest analysis for Ivanhoe Mines. Despite the Kipushi milestones, Ivanhoe Mines’ share price is down 26.6% year to date, with recent 30 and 90 day share price returns also lower, even as the 1 year total shareholder return...

Earlier this month, Kinaxis Inc. launched its Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) engagement model to embed agentic AI into operational workflows, and announced a customer and partner hackathon to accelerate AI-driven solutions for real-world enterprise challenges. This move signals Kinaxis’ push beyond traditional supply chain planning toward broader operational orchestration, where human teams and AI agents coordinate decisions and actions across complex enterprise processes. Next, we’ll...

Hydro One (TSX:H) has appointed Megan Telford as President and CEO. Telford has also been elected to Hydro One's Board of Directors. Perrin Beatty is joining the company as a new Director. These leadership changes represent a notable shift in Hydro One's executive team and boardroom. Hydro One is a major electricity transmission and distribution company in Ontario, so changes at the top can matter for how the business is run over the long term. Investors often watch leadership transitions...

Wondering whether Triple Flag Precious Metals is priced attractively right now, or if recent moves have already done the heavy lifting for you? The stock closed at US$39.05, with the share price down 7.5% over the last week and down 19.3% over the last month. It is still up 17.9% over the past year, up 122.0% over three years and up 166.7% over five years. These moves have come as investors continue to digest ongoing updates around the company and the precious metals sector more broadly. For...

New Castle Building Products reports major operational gains after adopting Descartes Systems Group's route planning solution. The company cites reductions in fleet mileage and emissions, pointing to both cost and environmental benefits. The update highlights the real world impact of TSX:DSG technology on logistics efficiency and ESG outcomes. For investors tracking logistics software, this update puts a spotlight on how TSX:DSG solutions are used in day to day operations. Descartes focuses...

Why Barrick Mining’s sustainability push is catching investors’ attention Barrick Mining (TSX:ABX) has just released its 2025 Sustainability Report, spotlighting safety, environmental and community initiatives at a time when the stock has recently pulled back despite positive revenue and net income growth. See our latest analysis for Barrick Mining. Despite a sharp 13.16% decline in the 30 day share price and a 9.86% share price fall year to date to CA$54.55, Barrick Mining’s longer term...

Scotiabank has proposed acquiring all outstanding shares of Scotia Group Jamaica Limited to make it a wholly owned, privately held subsidiary. The transaction would consolidate Scotiabank's control over its Jamaican operations and remove Scotia Group Jamaica from public markets. For investors watching Bank of Nova Scotia, TSX:BNS, this proposal comes with the stock trading around CA$115.27 and showing a 12.6% return year to date and 63.8% over the past year. Those figures set the backdrop...

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated (TSX:SXGC) reported major exploration results at its Sunday Creek Gold Antimony Project, including new high grade gold and antimony intersections. The company outlined an expansion of mineralized zones at Sunday Creek, adding detail to the scale and continuity of its drilling results. Southern Cross Gold Consolidated is also set to join the S&P/TSX Composite Index, increasing its visibility to index and institutional investors. For investors tracking...

In recent days, BlackBerry held its virtual Annual General Meeting and confirmed upcoming fiscal Q1 2027 results, while highlighting QNX’s push into general embedded markets and the FedRAMP Class D recertification of its AtHoc critical event management platform. At the same time, BlackBerry’s shares have been heavily influenced by social media‑driven speculative trading, with sentiment and retail momentum often outweighing company fundamentals such as QNX expansion, government‑grade security...

The Canadian market has been navigating a landscape of contained inflation and sluggish growth, with the Bank of Canada expected to maintain its current interest rate stance. This backdrop presents a unique opportunity for investors to explore beyond the well-trodden path of large-cap stocks. Penny stocks, though an older term, continue to capture interest as they often represent smaller or newer companies with potential for growth. In this article, we examine three penny stocks that stand...

In June 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded the Black & Veatch–Stantec joint venture an US$85 million, eight-year single award task order contract to provide design and engineering services for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, a key effort to protect the Great Lakes ecosystem from invasive carp. This project positions Stantec at the center of a high-profile environmental infrastructure initiative, highlighting its capabilities in complex aquatic nuisance species control and...

Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) has been in focus after two recent moves: the incorporation of Mahindra Manulife Insurance Limited in India, and new health and wellness offers for retirement and private wealth clients in Canada. See our latest analysis for Manulife Financial. Recent corporate moves, including the new India life insurance venture and Canadian health and wellness offers, come as Manulife shares trade at CA$55.47, with a 90 day share price return of 20.85% and a 5 year total...

Eldorado Gold (TSX:ELD) has hit a new milestone with first copper concentrate from its 100%-owned McIlvenna Bay Project in Saskatchewan, as the company moves through commissioning toward targeted commercial production in the third quarter of 2026. See our latest analysis for Eldorado Gold. The first copper concentrate from McIlvenna Bay comes after a mixed few months for the stock, with the share price down 14.02% over 30 days and 16.97% over 90 days, yet backed by a 45.49% one year total...

Why Nutrien is back in focus after fertilizer price tailwinds Nutrien (TSX:NTR) is back on investor radars after higher fertilizer prices, tighter global supply chains linked to geopolitical tensions, and fresh broker upgrades highlighted the company’s cash flow and margin potential. See our latest analysis for Nutrien. The share price has stepped back from recent optimism, with a 7 day share price return down 4.43% and a 90 day share price return down 19.47%. However, the 1 year total...

In early June 2026, Northland Power Inc. confirmed a reduced monthly dividend of CA$0.06 per share for 2026, payable on July 15, 2026, with both the ex-dividend and record dates having occurred on June 30, 2026. This lower payout is intended to free up cash to support major offshore wind projects and balance sheet strength while aligning with the company’s reaffirmed 2026 outlook and recent first-quarter financial performance. We’ll now examine how this dividend reset, aimed at funding large...

B2Gold (TSX:BTO) is back in focus after reporting stronger than expected Q1 2026 adjusted earnings, reaffirming full year production guidance, and updating investors on Goose Mine repair efforts following a recent fire incident. See our latest analysis for B2Gold. Despite stronger Q1 2026 adjusted earnings and constructive AGM outcomes, B2Gold’s share price has been under pressure recently. The 30 day share price return is down 22.36% and the year to date share price return is down 7.58%,...

Aduro Clean Technologies recently raised about $15.64 million through a follow-on common share offering and launched a non-brokered LIFE private placement of up to $7.17 million at $15.20 per share, while also reporting successful 24/4 steady-state pilot plant operations with 86% liquid hydrocarbon recovery. The combination of strong pilot plant performance, progress toward 24/7 operations, and appointment of an experienced FOAK facility Project Director in the Netherlands highlights Aduro’s...

We note that the Vitalhub Corp. ( TSE:VHI ) Independent Director, Stephen Garrington, recently sold CA$72k worth of...

With inflation, interest rates and energy shocks back in focus, many investors are looking for income that feels more solid than a headline yield. That is where the Dividend Fortresses screener comes in, highlighting stocks that combine a 5%+ dividend yield with an emphasis on resilience through market stress. Instead of chasing the highest payout or the hottest story, this approach looks for companies that aim to keep paying investors even when growth data, bond yields and geopolitics are...