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Loblaw Companies Limited has already reported its first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to CA$14,484 million and net income reaching CA$594 million, alongside higher earnings per share versus a year earlier. The earnings improvement highlights how Loblaw’s core grocery and pharmacy operations are generating more profit from a larger sales base, even amid recent marketing pushes, product recalls, and new brand listings. We’ll now explore how this stronger quarterly profitability...

The Canadian market has recently shown resilience, with strong corporate profits offsetting challenges like higher energy prices and inflation pressures. For investors looking beyond the major players, penny stocks—often representing smaller or newer companies—can offer intriguing opportunities. While the term "penny stock" might seem outdated, these stocks remain relevant by potentially combining affordability with growth prospects when backed by solid financials.

If you are wondering whether Air Canada at around $18.80 is still offering value or if most of the opportunity is already priced in, this article breaks down what the current share price really reflects. The stock has returned 4.2% over the past week and 5.3% over the last month, while year to date it is at a 4.9% decline and the 1 year return sits at 27.1%, with longer 3 year and 5 year periods at 11.0% and 24.5% declines respectively. Recent headlines around Air Canada have focused on its...

Investors may be wondering whether Curaleaf Holdings at around $4.73 is reasonably priced for what comes next, or if the stock has already moved beyond the level of risk they are willing to take. The stock shows returns of 4.4% over 7 days, 40.8% over 30 days, 32.1% year to date, 294.2% over 1 year, 25.1% over 3 years and a 73.6% decline over 5 years. This provides a wide range of outcomes to consider. Recent trading interest has been shaped by ongoing attention on cannabis regulation and...

Celestica (TSX:CLS) has introduced its DS6000-series 1.6TbE switches, designed for AI and machine learning data center scale up. The company led technical discussions at the OCP EMEA Summit, highlighting its role in open hardware and data center design. Celestica announced a collaboration with Bell focused on Canadian sovereign AI infrastructure for secure, locally controlled deployments. For investors watching AI infrastructure, Celestica now sits squarely in the conversation, with TSX:CLS...

Analyst outlook and AI infrastructure demand A reaffirmed positive outlook from a major financial firm has put HIVE Digital Technologies (TSXV:HIVE) back in focus, as investors weigh the company’s role in meeting demand for AI related computing infrastructure. See our latest analysis for HIVE Digital Technologies. The reaffirmed positive outlook has arrived as the stock trades at CA$3.86, with a 1 day share price return of 9.66%, a 30 day share price return of 43.49%, and a 1 year total...

In recent days, Canadian Natural Resources has attracted attention as multiple analysts raised earnings estimates and Zacks upgraded the stock to a Rank #1 (Strong Buy), while CIBC Capital Markets reaffirmed a positive rating ahead of the already released first‑quarter results. These moves build on the company’s long record of dividend growth and income appeal, reinforcing its position as a key Canadian energy income stock with improving analyst sentiment toward its earnings outlook. Next,...

Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved a $26 million class action settlement involving Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce and its trust arm. The settlement covers investors who held CIBC or Renaissance mutual funds through discount brokers between 2003 and 2024. Both current and former clients of affected discount brokerage platforms may be eligible for compensation. CIBC (TSX:CM) is in focus after the court approved this $26 million settlement tied to its mutual fund distribution...

Wondering whether Fairfax India Holdings at around US$17.80 is offering solid value or just fair pricing? This article breaks down what that current tag implies for you as a shareholder or potential investor. The stock has had a mixed but active period, with a 2.9% decline over the last week, an 8.9% return over 30 days, 4.6% year to date, 9.7% over 1 year, 41.4% over 3 years and 45.9% over 5 years. Recent coverage has focused on Fairfax India Holdings as an investment vehicle giving...

Triple Flag Precious Metals stock performance snapshot Triple Flag Precious Metals (TSX:TFPM) has drawn fresh investor attention after recent price weakness, with the stock showing a 0.5% decline over the past day and a 3.5% move lower over the past week. That shorter term pullback contrasts with a 1 month return of 14.9% and a 3 month decline of 9.8%. This performance also differs from the company’s reported 1 year total return of 41.3% and its very large 3 year total return of roughly 9...

In recent weeks, CGI has reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 results showing higher sales and earnings, announced a quarterly CAD$0.17 per-share dividend, and unveiled multiple AI-focused initiatives including a Microsoft Copilot specialization, a new AI Center of Excellence in Portugal, sovereign AI offerings in Finland, and expanded cloud and IT partnerships in the Nordics and with SSAB. Together, these moves highlight CGI’s push to deepen its role in secure, regulated AI and cloud...

Parex Resources (TSX:PXT) has received final court approval to acquire Frontera's Colombian upstream oil and gas assets. The company has also entered into a new agreement with Ecopetrol to earn a 50% stake in the Casabe and Llanito blocks via a large-scale investment commitment. These moves are expected to reshape Parex's operational profile within Colombia's oil sector. Parex Resources, trading at around CA$29.7, is coming off a strong period for shareholders, with the stock up 8.5% over...

Hudbay Minerals (TSX:HBM) is pursuing an all stock acquisition of Arizona Sonoran Copper Company. Proxy advisor ISS has recommended that Arizona Sonoran shareholders vote for the arrangement. A special meeting of Arizona Sonoran shareholders to decide on the deal is scheduled for May 11, 2026. Hudbay Minerals operates in the copper focused mining sector, where U.S. assets have drawn attention as governments and manufacturers look to secure supply for energy transition and infrastructure...

Recent analyst upgrades have pushed Nutrien (TSX:NTR) back into focus, as rising fertilizer prices linked to geopolitical tensions and improving crop price fundamentals intersect with the company’s plans to expand production and return more capital to shareholders. See our latest analysis for Nutrien. At a share price of CA$105.24, Nutrien has logged a 1-day share price return of 1.98% and a 7-day share price return of 5.43%. Its 1-year total shareholder return of 40.08% and 5-year total...

Barrick Mining Corporation has appointed a dedicated executive leadership team for its planned North American Barrick unit and confirmed intentions to pursue an initial public offering of a minority stake holding its North American gold assets on the New York Stock Exchange, with a secondary listing on the TSX. This move effectively separates some of Barrick’s most established North American gold assets into a new listed vehicle, potentially altering how investors access and assess the...

If you are wondering whether GFL Environmental’s current share price offers value or just more volatility, the recent share performance gives you a lot to weigh up. The stock closed at US$50.41, with returns of an 8.1% decline over 7 days, an 18.7% decline over 30 days, a 14.4% decline year to date, a 28.2% decline over 1 year, a 1.1% gain over 3 years and a 34.9% gain over 5 years. Recent coverage around GFL Environmental has focused on its position in the commercial services sector and how...

Silver is suddenly at the crossroads of several powerful trends, with demand linked to AI hardware, solar power and electric vehicles meeting a period where global mine investment and production have stalled. At the same time, investors are weighing inflation risks, higher yields and uneven growth across regions, which keeps attention on assets tied to real economic activity and essential inputs. That is where focused stock screens can help. This article highlights 3 stocks from the Top...

Valuation context and recent performance snapshot Energy Fuels (TSX:EFR) is drawing investor interest after recent share price moves, with the stock showing a one-month gain of 16.2% while the past 3 months reflect a 2.1% decline. See our latest analysis for Energy Fuels. Zooming out, Energy Fuels combines a strong year to date share price return of 25.11% with a very large 1 year total shareholder return. However, the recent 90 day share price weakness suggests momentum has cooled slightly...

First quarter earnings put Topaz Energy (TSX:TPZ) in focus Topaz Energy (TSX:TPZ) is back on investors’ radar after first quarter 2026 earnings, with revenue of CA$88.66 million and net income of CA$34.04 million compared with the same period a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Topaz Energy. The latest earnings announcement coincides with a period of firm momentum for Topaz Energy, with a 90 day share price return of 10.42% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 41.52%. This points...

Wondering if Baytex Energy is still good value after its run, or if most of the opportunity is already reflected in the share price? The stock last closed at C$7.14, with returns of 5.3% over 7 days, 20.6% over 30 days, 57.3% year to date, and 250.1% over the past year. This performance can change how investors think about both upside potential and risk. Recent coverage has focused on Baytex Energy's position in the Canadian energy sector and investor interest in oil and gas producers. This...

Why Xanadu Quantum Technologies is on investors’ radar today Xanadu Quantum Technologies (TSX:XNDU) has caught attention after a sharp one day decline of about 3% and a drop of roughly 51% over the past week, contrasting with a strong month long rebound. See our latest analysis for Xanadu Quantum Technologies. The recent 51% 7 day share price return decline, following a 59% 30 day share price return and a year to date share price return of 15%, suggests momentum has cooled after a sharp...

How Lumine Group Stock Has Been Performing Lumine Group (TSXV:LMN) has drawn investor attention after a mixed stretch, with the stock showing a 2.8% decline over the past day but a small gain over the past week. Over the past month, Lumine Group has recorded an 11.4% decline, while the past 3 months show a smaller 0.9% decline. Year to date, the stock is down 24.5%, and the 1 year total return reflects a 55.4% decline. Set against this share price performance, Lumine Group reports annual...

If you are wondering whether CAE at around $36.14 is offering good value right now, or if you are better off waiting on the sidelines, this article breaks down what the current price might be implying. CAE has recently delivered a 3.4% return over the last 7 days, while the 1 year return sits at 3.2% and the year to date return is a 14.9% decline. These figures can influence how investors think about its potential and its risks. Recent coverage has focused on CAE's position in the capital...

Wondering whether Intact Financial at around $259 per share is starting to look attractively priced, or if the stock still carries a premium? This article walks you through the key valuation angles to help you frame that question. The stock has returned 0.6% over the last 7 days and 4.8% over the last 30 days. Yet the year to date return of 9.1% and 1 year return of 14.6% show a very different picture from the 3 year and 5 year returns of 37.2% and 74.0%. Recent coverage has focused on...