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Extendicare (TSX:EXE) has been added to the S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index, a change that can influence trading activity as index-tracking funds adjust holdings and more investors assess the stock. See our latest analysis for Extendicare. Extendicare's addition to the index follows a period of strong momentum, with the share price return of 34.06% over 90 days and a year-to-date share price return of 61.53%, while the 1-year total shareholder return of 148.49% points to material reinvested...

Earlier in June 2026, Descartes Systems Group reported that New Castle Building Products cut its annual fleet mileage by about 25,000 miles after adopting Descartes’ route planning and execution platform, improving fuel usage, cost efficiency and on-time delivery performance. The case highlights how Descartes’ data-driven routing can centralize dispatch, optimize capacity and boost delivery reliability for complex, high-value last‑mile operations while also trimming emissions. Next, we’ll...

As the Canadian market navigates economic uncertainties, including elevated inflation and shifting interest rates, investors are increasingly exploring diverse strategies for potential growth. Penny stocks, though often considered a niche area of investment, continue to offer intriguing opportunities in smaller or newer companies that may be poised for expansion. When these stocks demonstrate strong financial health and solid fundamentals, they can present significant growth potential at...

Hammond Power Solutions (TSX:HPS.A) has been added to the S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index. This type of inclusion often attracts attention from index-tracking funds and can reshape how investors look at the stock. See our latest analysis for Hammond Power Solutions. Recent share price momentum has been strong, with Hammond Power Solutions posting a 1 day share price return of 3.13%, a 90 day share price return of 77.23%, and a year to date share price return of 115.59%. The 1 year total...

Shipping disruption through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed energy supply risk back into the spotlight, and that kind of bottleneck can quickly reshape which oil and gas stocks investors pay most attention to. With fewer ships transiting this key route and negotiations ongoing to reopen it toll free, some companies may see higher demand for their production or logistics, while others could face higher costs or volume uncertainty. This article explains how that news connects to your portfolio...

In the current Canadian market landscape, characterized by elevated oil prices and resilient retail sales, investors are navigating a "higher-for-longer" interest rate environment. In this context, growth companies with strong insider ownership can offer unique opportunities for those seeking to align with firms where management has a significant stake in their success.

The Canadian market is navigating a complex economic landscape, characterized by elevated inflation and resilient consumer spending, as the Bank of Canada maintains a cautious stance on interest rates. In this context, penny stocks—often smaller or newer companies—continue to capture investor interest due to their potential for growth and affordability. Despite being an outdated term, penny stocks remain relevant as they offer opportunities for investors seeking to explore beyond the...

In the current Canadian market landscape, characterized by elevated oil prices and resilient household consumption, investors are navigating a "higher-for-longer" rate environment as the Bank of Canada remains on hold amid economic uncertainties. This backdrop highlights the appeal of dividend stocks, which can provide steady income streams and potential stability in portfolios during periods of market volatility.

Peace talks in the Middle East rarely feel distant to energy investors, and the latest progress in US Iran negotiations is a clear example. Steps toward ending the Lebanon war, easing sanctions on Iranian oil exports, and keeping the Strait of Hormuz open have already fed into oil price swings and mixed signals in global equity markets. For retail investors watching the Global Energy Sector screener, this kind of headline risk can reshape the risk reward profile of individual stocks. This...

There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, biotech and mining...

CanAlaska Uranium Ltd.'s (CVE:CVV) stock price has dropped 15% in the previous week, but insiders who sold CA$198k in...

With the S&P 500’s CAPE ratio sitting at 41, well above its long term average, many investors are questioning how much risk is baked into broad market exposure and whether value stocks might offer a different balance of risk and reward. This article looks at three stocks from a Value Stocks screener that focuses on lower P/E and P/B ratios and stable financial profiles, and how recent valuation concerns could affect them. Each of these companies is exposed to the same market backdrop, yet...

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...

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...

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...

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

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...

Canada’s new 10% tariff on many canned vegetable imports is shaking up the food processing sector and could reshuffle where profits land across the supply chain. For Canadian processors, this policy may offer a window of relief from cheaper overseas competition, while some foreign suppliers face a tougher backdrop. If you invest in Canadian food stocks, this kind of policy shift can matter as much as quarterly results. This article looks at three Canadian food processing stocks exposed to the...

Inflation is back in focus as rising oil and gasoline prices feed into headline data, even while core measures look steadier. For investors, that mix can reshape which stocks carry more risk or potential opportunity as fuel costs, consumer prices, and interest rate expectations interact. This article looks at three Canadian stocks exposed to those inflation drivers, all pulled from our Inflation Impact Plays: Energy, Airlines, and Retail Stocks screener. One appears better placed to benefit...

Global markets are sending mixed messages, with inflation, interest rates, and consumer demand pulling in different directions across regions. In this kind of backdrop, many investors are looking for companies where analysts still expect strong earnings growth and where balance sheets appear solid enough to handle changing conditions. That is exactly what the Healthy high growth potential screener aims to capture, by focusing on forecast earnings strength and basic financial resilience rather...

The closure and partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed energy security and global trade routes back to center stage, and that matters for stocks plugged into ports, shipping and logistics. When oil flows are disrupted or rerouted, some companies face higher costs and operational headaches, while others see volumes and pricing power shift in their favor. This article looks at how that tension filters through to investors by focusing on 3 stocks from our Global Infrastructure and...

Killam Apartment REIT recently announced its June 2026 monthly distribution of $0.06 per unit, payable on July 15, 2026, to unitholders of record as of June 30, 2026. This payout comes alongside recent coverage highlighting earnings growth, exposure to resilient residential rental markets, and unit buybacks executed below net asset value. We’ll now examine how the confirmed monthly distribution, alongside earnings momentum and buybacks, shapes Killam Apartment REIT’s investment...