TSXV:ASE
TSXV:ASEMetals and Mining

Asante Gold (TSXV:ASE) Is Up 8.4% After $179M Equity Raise For Bibiani And Chirano Development

On January 6, 2026, Asante Gold Corporation closed a bought deal private placement, issuing 112,125,000 common shares at C$1.60 each for gross proceeds of C$179,400,000, with the brokered offering subject to final TSX Venture Exchange approval and the shares under a four-month hold period. An interesting element for investors is that insiders participated on the same terms as other buyers, while the bulk of the capital is earmarked for development at the Bibiani and Chirano mines and for...
TSXV:AMRQ
TSXV:AMRQMetals and Mining

Does Amaroq’s (TSXV:AMRQ) Guidance Beat at Nalunaq Hint at Durable Operational Discipline?

Amaroq Ltd. recently reported that its Nalunaq gold mine produced approximately 6.6 koz of gold in 2025, exceeding the mid-point of its annual guidance range of 6 koz to 7 koz prior to final refinery assessment. This operational outperformance at Nalunaq adds a fresh data point for investors assessing how effectively Amaroq is converting its asset base into realized production. Next, we will examine how exceeding Nalunaq’s 2025 production guidance shapes Amaroq’s investment narrative and...
TSX:DFY
TSX:DFYInsurance

Will Jefferies’ Bullish Coverage of Definity (TSX:DFY) Shift Its Underwriting-Led Investment Narrative?

In early January 2026, Jefferies initiated coverage of Definity Financial Corp. with a Buy rating, highlighting disciplined underwriting, improving pricing in personal and commercial lines, and a strong capital position supporting organic growth and capital flexibility in the Canadian property and casualty market. This fresh analyst attention, arriving after a quiet period for company-specific news, puts renewed focus on Definity’s digital capabilities as a potential driver of future...
TSX:KEL
TSX:KELOil and Gas

Assessing Kelt Exploration (TSX:KEL) Valuation After Analyst Reaffirmation And New 2025–2026 Guidance

Kelt Exploration (TSX:KEL) is back in focus after reaffirmed analyst confidence coincided with fresh 2025 and 2026 guidance on production volumes and budgeted petroleum and natural gas sales, giving investors updated numbers to assess the stock. See our latest analysis for Kelt Exploration. At a share price of $7.35, Kelt Exploration has seen a 1-day share price return of 1.52% but a 7-day share price return decline of 6.37%. Its 90-day share price return of 13.43% and 5-year total...
TSX:GTWO
TSX:GTWOMetals and Mining

Deeper High-Grade Drilling at Ghanie Might Change The Case For Investing In G2 Goldfields (TSX:GTWO)

In early January 2026, G2 Goldfields Inc. reported new assay results from its ongoing diamond drill program at the OKO Project in Guyana, building on a December 2025 Preliminary Economic Assessment outlining a combined open pit and underground operation with a 14-year mine life and estimated all-in sustaining costs of US$1,191 per ounce. The latest drilling at the Ghanie deposit intersected the deepest gold mineralisation yet on the OKO Project, confirming depth extension potential and...
TSX:ATZ
TSX:ATZSpecialty Retail

Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) Same Store Sales Surge Tests Bulls’ Expansion Narrative

Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) has put up another busy quarter, with Q3 2026 revenue of about C$1.0b and basic EPS of C$1.20, alongside net income of C$138.9 million and same store sales growth of 34.3%. The company has seen revenue move from C$728.7 million and EPS of C$0.66 in Q3 2025 to C$1.0b and C$1.20 in Q3 2026, with trailing twelve month revenue at C$3.4b and EPS of C$3.03 setting the backdrop for how investors read these numbers. With trailing net profit margins now higher than a year ago, the...
TSX:PEY
TSX:PEYOil and Gas

Is Peyto’s CA$100 Million Note Refinancing Altering The Investment Case For Peyto Exploration & Development (TSX:PEY)?

On January 5, 2026, Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. issued CA$100,000,000 of 5.03% senior secured notes via private placement, maturing on January 5, 2033, with the proceeds used to repay an equal amount of notes that matured on January 3, 2026. This refinancing highlights Peyto’s methodical approach to managing its debt stack, preserving balance sheet flexibility while keeping its capital structure broadly unchanged. Next, we’ll consider how this refinancing of CA$100,000,000 in...
TSX:CU
TSX:CUIntegrated Utilities

Does Canadian Utilities’ (TSX:CU) Modest Dividend Uplift Clarify Its Long‑Term Capital Allocation Priorities?

On January 8, 2026, Canadian Utilities Limited declared a first-quarter common share dividend of CA$0.4623 per Class A non-voting and Class B share, alongside a range of Cumulative Redeemable Second Preferred Share dividends, all payable on March 1, 2026 to holders of record as of February 5, 2026. This 1% uplift to the quarterly common dividend, coupled with reaffirmed preferred dividends across multiple series, highlights the company’s emphasis on steady cash returns to shareholders. We’ll...