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Proposed UK rules on plain packaging and tighter vape branding have pushed tobacco harm reduction into the spotlight, and some stocks are more exposed to this debate than others. For investors tracking how regulation shapes risk and opportunity, this screener focuses on companies tied to reduced risk nicotine products and cessation tools. In this article, you will see 3 stocks that appear positively exposed to the latest UK consultation around vaping and tobacco, and how their business focus...

In June 2026, Canadian Pacific Kansas City reported record grain transportation volumes, moving 2.8 million metric tonnes of Canadian grain and grain products and 2.5 million metric tonnes in the United States, including a quarterly record of 7.5 million metric tonnes south of the border. These are the strongest Canadian grain movements since the 2020–2021 crop year and highlight how heavily agricultural shippers are using CPKC’s three-country freight network. We’ll now explore how these...

In the second quarter of 2026, Lundin Gold Inc. reported production of 118,994 gold ounces from 500,143 tonnes of ore processed at Fruta del Norte, with recoveries modestly lower than a year earlier, and reaffirmed its full‑year 2026 production guidance. Despite nine days of planned plant maintenance, improved access to higher‑grade stopes lifted throughput and grades in June, underpinning management’s confidence in meeting its annual production targets. We’ll now examine how this reaffirmed...

In early July 2026, Trekor Metals Limited submitted a Detailed Project Description for its 100%-owned Yellowhead open-pit copper project to the BC Environmental Assessment Office, advancing the mine through the provincial and Indigenous-led review processes. Alongside this filing, the company released an economic impact study projecting very large Canada-wide economic output and GDP contributions, thousands of jobs, and a multi-decade copper production profile that would materially increase...

Earlier this week, Neo Performance Materials Inc. raised its full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance to US$140–US$150 million from US$100–US$110 million, citing stronger first-half operating performance and sustained higher pricing across its critical materials portfolio. This upgraded outlook highlights improving profitability expectations in Neo’s core businesses and increases the focus on how its pricing power and operational execution align with longer-term plans for higher-margin...

Aris Mining (TSX:ARIS) has drawn fresh attention after reporting unaudited second quarter 2026 results, with gold production of 73.7 koz and gold sales of 72.1 koz, generating approximately $320 million in quarterly revenue. See our latest analysis for Aris Mining. At a share price of CA$20.87, Aris Mining has seen the share price fall 27% over the past 90 days, even as a very large 3 year total shareholder return suggests investors who held through earlier periods have been well rewarded...

The AI buildout, electrification trends, and mixed global growth signals are all pulling attention back to hard assets, and copper sits at the center of that story. With the IEA pointing to a structural supply deficit and key mines facing ore grade challenges, investors are again weighing how to get exposure to this critical metal. Our Top Copper Stocks screener focuses on producers with stronger balance sheets and lower production costs to help cushion price swings. In this article, you will...

Almonty Industries Inc. recently began processing plant throughput operations at its Sangdong Mine in South Korea, feeding stockpiled ore to produce saleable tungsten concentrate and moving the project from development into active, revenue-generating production. This commissioning phase is underpinned by roughly 139,700 tonnes of stockpiled ore with an illustrative in-process tungsten value of about US$68 million at prevailing prices, providing a substantial initial feed base for the new...

Why BMO’s latest product launch matters for stock watchers Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) is drawing fresh attention after BMO Insurance introduced SmartDecision, an AI powered underwriting platform for life insurance, together with earlier earnings strength linked to U.S. loan growth and firm share price momentum. See our latest analysis for Bank of Montreal. That AI push and a series of new BMO bond issues have arrived against a strong backdrop for the stock, with a 30 day share price return of...

Barrick Mining (TSX:ABX) is in focus after its shares moved on weaker gold prices tied to geopolitical tensions around Iran and mixed Federal Reserve signals on interest rates, alongside an updated dividend and IPO plan. See our latest analysis for Barrick Mining. Recent weakness in gold prices has weighed on Barrick Mining’s share price, with the stock down 4.24% on a 1 month share price return basis and 13.71% year to date. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 85.65% and 3 year...

In late June and early July 2026, Royal Bank of Canada announced multiple debt offerings and regulatory filings, and the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada imposed a C$4.25 million penalty related to past credit card disclosure issues affecting over 227,000 accounts and more than C$22.40 million in customer credits. Against this backdrop, RBC has moved to refresh its leadership bench, naming Sian Hurrell and Robin Beer as Co-CEOs of RBC Europe Limited and confirming that global technology...

With global growth holding near 3%, central banks split on the next move for interest rates, and energy prices influenced by geopolitics, many investors are looking beyond big tech for the next wave of AI opportunity. The AI Small Caps screener focuses on smaller companies that are building early-stage capabilities in machine learning, automation, and data intelligence. These companies could benefit as businesses seek efficiency and better decision tools. This article highlights how that...

Endeavour Silver Corp. reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing higher silver and gold production and sales volumes versus the same period in 2025, alongside increased lead, zinc, and copper output. The company also released encouraging Terronera drill results that confirmed high-grade mineralization continuity, supporting further mine design refinement and long-term planning. We’ll now examine how this stronger production profile, especially the jump in silver equivalent output,...

Firan Technology Group (TSX:FTG) opened Q2 2026 with total revenue of CA$52.7 million and basic EPS of CA$0.20, while the trailing twelve months show revenue of CA$199.4 million and EPS of CA$0.60 alongside a net profit margin of 7.5%. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move from CA$48.7 million and EPS of roughly CA$0.14 in Q2 2025 to CA$51.7 million and CA$0.15 in Q4 2025, before reaching CA$52.7 million and CA$0.20 in the latest quarter. This sets up a results season where...

K92 Mining Inc. recently reported strong second-quarter 2026 results at its Kainantu Gold Mine, including record quarterly lateral development, ore tonnes mined and processed, and solid gold and copper recoveries, alongside meaningful progress on Stage 3 expansion infrastructure. An interesting aspect of this update is how record underground development and key surface haul road and river crossing upgrades appear to be laying the groundwork for handling greater material volumes over time. We...

In recent weeks, The Toronto-Dominion Bank has completed and announced multiple fixed-income offerings, including callable senior notes with fixed coupons ranging from 4.15% to 5.10% and maturities between 2027 and 2033, alongside a CA$1.10 million 4.875% senior unsecured Eurobond due July 10, 2030. At the same time, TD Insurance and REALTOR.ca introduced an integrated digital home insurance experience and iCapital Network Canada launched a Canadian vehicle featuring TD Asset Management’s...

With growth signals mixed across regions, energy prices sensitive to Middle East tensions and central banks still weighing inflation risks, many investors are turning to cash flows as a grounding anchor. The Undervalued Stocks Based On Cash Flows screener highlights companies where discounted cash flow estimates from SWS suggest a gap between price and fair value. That means you focus on businesses supported by current and projected cash generation rather than sentiment alone. In this...

In early July 2026, Topaz Energy Corp reported recent financial updates, including a dividend increase and continued acquisition activity in key royalty and infrastructure assets, which together contributed to stronger investor interest. This combination of higher income distributions and expansion of its asset base has reinforced perceptions of the company’s financial resilience and operational momentum within the Canadian energy sector. Next, we’ll examine how the recent dividend...

Paramount Resources (TSX:POU) has launched a normal course issuer bid to repurchase up to 7,711,129 shares, or 5.28% of its float, with all bought-back shares set to be cancelled. See our latest analysis for Paramount Resources. The new buyback comes as Paramount Resources trades at CA$29.47, with a 1-day share price return of 2.61% and a 7-day share price return of 8.59%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 39.89% and 5-year total shareholder return of 316.80% point to momentum that has...

Oil and gas stocks are back in focus after fresh U.S. strikes on Iran, a spike then pullback in Brent crude, and renewed questions about how secure flows through the Strait of Hormuz really are. For investors, this kind of news can quickly reshape expectations around supply risk, inflation, and earnings for energy heavyweights. The screener used here filters for larger, financially solid companies in the sector, and this article looks at three stocks whose exposure to these headlines could be...

As the Canadian economy experiences a period of stabilization with cooling energy prices and steadying inflation, investors are closely watching how these factors influence market dynamics. In this context, penny stocks—often representing smaller or newer companies—remain an intriguing investment area due to their potential for significant returns when backed by strong financials. This article explores three promising penny stocks on the TSX that showcase financial resilience and offer...

Torex Gold Resources (TSX:TXG) is back in focus after reporting Q2 2026 operating results, including 96,297 ounces of gold equivalent production and 91,646 ounces of sales, alongside a preliminary economic assessment for its Los Reyes project. See our latest analysis for Torex Gold Resources. Despite solid Q2 output and the Los Reyes PEA update, Torex Gold Resources’ share price has come under pressure. The CA$53.83 level reflects a 90 day share price return of down 19.1%, while the 5 year...

With inflation trends pulling in different directions across regions, energy prices swinging on geopolitical tension and central banks sending mixed signals, many investors are looking for assets that can hold their own through shifting macro forces. Gold has been a clear focal point, and Elite Gold Stocks aims to filter that theme down to miners with stronger balance sheets and lower production costs. These companies can be better placed to weather swings in gold prices and operational...

With super core inflation holding at 3.9%, the June CPI print expected to stay uncomfortable, and Middle East tensions threatening higher oil prices, many investors are looking beyond high growth stories and towards resilience. Defensive Dividend Aristocrats, with large caps, solid balance sheets, and long histories of dividend growth, can offer a different way to think about risk when S&P 500 valuations and potential Fed rate hikes point to a possible equity correction. This article examines...