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Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. has released its past second-quarter and first-half 2026 operating results, reporting gold production of 43,823 ounces for the quarter and 89,126 ounces for the half-year, slightly higher than the same periods a year earlier. The incremental year-on-year increase in gold output suggests operational performance is at least keeping pace with prior periods, an important consideration for investors tracking production consistency and asset utilization. With this modest...

Artificial intelligence is reshaping everything from chips and cloud infrastructure to the software that powers tools like ChatGPT, while global inflation, energy costs and central bank moves keep markets finely balanced. For investors, that combination puts focused stock selection front and center. This AI Stocks screener filters for companies directly involved in semiconductors, large language models, cloud and broader AI transformation, helping you concentrate on businesses at the heart of...

OceanaGold Corp. has announced plans to invest about US$1.96 billion to extend operations at the Didipio Gold-Copper Mine in Nueva Vizcaya beyond 2035, funding mine optimization, underground development, exploration, reserve expansion, and supporting roughly 2,500 direct and indirect jobs in the Philippines. Philippine trade and finance officials framed this long-term Didipio expansion as a way to strengthen the country’s role in responsible mining and in supplying metals vital for renewable...

Inflation worries, rising bond yields and energy price shocks have pushed many investors back to basics, focusing on cash strength and resilience rather than hype. That is exactly where the Elite Penny Stocks screener comes in. Instead of chasing every low priced stock, it filters for companies with balance sheets that look better equipped to fund their plans and pursue growth targets. For investors hunting for the next potential multi bagger while central banks keep a close eye on inflation...

Endeavour Silver (TSX:EDR) has drawn fresh attention after reporting second quarter 2026 operating and sales results, highlighting higher production and volume sold across silver, gold and base metals compared with the previous year. See our latest analysis for Endeavour Silver. The stronger second quarter production and sales update has arrived alongside a sharp 1 day share price return of 9.48% to CA$11.55, although the 30 day and 90 day share price returns are down 3.83% and 13.22%. Even...

The leadership shake-up in Ukraine, with Mykhailo Drapatyi taking over command after mass protests, is a reminder that geopolitics can quickly reshape the risk and opportunity profile for defense and military technology stocks. Changes in war strategy, public confidence, and expectations around military reform can affect how investors view everything from weapons systems to cybersecurity and aerospace platforms. This article looks at 3 stocks that appear positively exposed to these...

In recent days, attention on Celestica has intensified as analysts highlighted positive earnings indicators, including a favorable Earnings ESP, a strong Zacks Rank, and expectations of year-over-year growth ahead of the late-July earnings release. This renewed focus, underpinned by enthusiasm for demand linked to advanced networking and AI infrastructure despite mixed valuation signals, has sharpened investor interest in how durable Celestica’s cash flow and earnings momentum may be. Now...

Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund recently secured final approval for the rezoning of its North Vancouver chlor-alkali facility, allowing liquid chlorine production to continue until the earlier of its Vancouver Fraser Port Authority lease expiry or 2046 and enabling planned safety upgrades under a new restrictive covenant with the District. This agreement not only extends operational certainty for a key asset, but also formalizes community oversight and safety reporting, potentially reducing...

Markets are being pulled in different directions right now, with a tech-driven rally on one side and rising geopolitical and supply chain risks on the other. For income focused investors, that can sharpen interest in companies with steady dividends and solid balance sheets, especially when Fed policy expectations are relatively stable and attention is shifting to high conviction areas. This article looks at how today’s mix of semiconductor strength, Middle East tensions and macro uncertainty...

First quarter volumes give investors fresh context on Silvercorp Metals stock Silvercorp Metals (TSX:SVM) has drawn attention after releasing unaudited first quarter 2026 sales and production data. The update highlights mixed volume trends across silver, gold, lead, and zinc that may shape how investors view the stock. See our latest analysis for Silvercorp Metals. The first quarter update landed after a sharp 1-day share price return of 7.34% to CA$13.45. However, that sits against a 30-day...

Skouries commissioning update puts Eldorado Gold in focus Eldorado Gold (TSX:ELD) has moved its Skouries copper gold project in Northern Greece into the commissioning phase, processing first ore through the crushing circuit and outlining the remaining steps toward initial concentrate production. See our latest analysis for Eldorado Gold. The Skouries update has arrived alongside a sharp 10.18% 1-day share price return and a CA$42.96 share price, even though the year-to-date share price return...

Large cap dividend growth stocks sit at the crossroads of income and resilience, and the latest news on AI-fuelled tech gains, higher oil prices above $90 per barrel, and firmer US Treasury yields is putting that balance to the test. With major indices like the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq up on strong earnings from companies such as 3M, this article looks at how that mix of optimism and inflation concern may affect investors who care about steady dividends and solid balance sheets. Below,...

Recent gains in Neo Performance Materials (TSX:NEO) have coincided with rising optimism about its earnings outlook, following analyst estimate revisions and an upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 that has highlighted the stock’s momentum. See our latest analysis for Neo Performance Materials. At a current share price of CA$39.4, Neo Performance Materials has seen its 1 month share price return of 12.31% and 90 day share price return of 51.95% align with a 1 year total shareholder return of 133.27%...

OR Royalties (TSX:OR) has taken a higher profile in the streaming space after Canadian Copper closed a precious metals stream and equity subscription of up to CA$43.8 million tied to its Bathurst Complex. See our latest analysis for OR Royalties. Despite the Canadian Copper financing lifting attention on OR Royalties, the stock has recently been weak, with a 30 day share price return down 13.27% and a 90 day share price return down 25.59%. At the same time, longer term total shareholder...

Recently, Kinross Gold Corporation saw a surge in options activity as the August 21, 2026 US$19.00 calls recorded some of the highest implied volatility in the equity options market, signaling traders are bracing for a significant move in the shares. At the same time, Kinross’s role as a gold-linked hedge was highlighted by its inclusion in Claude AI’s portfolio and by its long-term production plans extending through the early 2030s, underscoring how investors are using the miner to balance...

Torex Gold Resources (TSX:TXG) is back in focus after reporting positive drilling results at ELG Underground and the Media Luna Cluster, highlighting high grade mineralization and extensions beyond previously defined resource areas. See our latest analysis for Torex Gold Resources. At a share price of CA$54.98, Torex Gold Resources has seen its short term share price return soften, with the share price down 12.41% over 90 days and 14.75% year to date. This comes even as the 5 year total...

Inflation worries, higher global yields and lingering geopolitical risks are pushing many investors to rethink who they trust with their capital. One approach is to focus on founder led companies, where the people who built the business still set the direction and often hold a meaningful personal stake. This Founder-Led Companies screener is designed to surface those leaders who have their own wealth on the line, not just a paycheck. In the sections that follow, you will see 3 stocks...

Lithium Americas stock has fallen about 34.2% year to date, yet on broad valuation checks it screens as a mixed picture rather than clearly expensive or clearly cheap. This makes the current price point harder to read than a simple bargain or write off. Year to date, the share price is down 34.2%, which suggests sentiment has cooled significantly even as investors reassess what they are willing to pay for future lithium production. The Thacker Pass development in Nevada may support long term...

Magellan Aerospace Corporation previously announced that it had been awarded a contract from the Government of Canada to produce the M-72 Light Anti-Tank Weapon under Canada’s Munitions Supply Program, supporting the Canadian Armed Forces with domestically manufactured munitions. The award reinforces Canada’s aim to build a resilient, NATO-compatible defence industrial base by localizing production of a widely used anti-armour system with long-term operational importance. We’ll now examine...

In early July 2026, Teck Resources, Canada Growth Fund Inc., and Natural Resources Canada announced a Strategic Investment Agreement that could see up to CA$400.00 million invested into Teck’s Trail Operations as part of an up to CA$850.00 million plan to expand critical minerals processing capacity for germanium, gallium, and antimony. This agreement, which includes government offtake rights and marks the first transaction under Canada’s Critical Minerals Accelerator, underscores Teck’s...

Methanex (TSX:MX) is back in focus after its Board declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.185 per share, a move that, together with recent earnings expectations, puts the stock’s income and growth trade off under the spotlight. See our latest analysis for Methanex. At around CA$77.73, Methanex’s year to date share price return of 38.88% and 1 year total shareholder return of 69.02% indicate solid momentum. However, the 90 day share price return declined 5.39%, hinting at some cooling after a...

Cenovus Energy recently outperformed broader benchmarks over the past month as investors reacted to company-specific developments ahead of its upcoming earnings report. The key driver appears to be growing anticipation of year-over-year growth in both earnings and revenue, highlighting how expectations alone can reshape sentiment. With optimism focused on the upcoming earnings release and potential year-over-year growth, we’ll now examine how this news shapes Cenovus’s investment...

Energy Fuels has delivered a 148.3% return over the past five years, yet its current valuation signals are pulling in different directions, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate pointing to upside while market multiples suggest the stock is pricing in a lot of optimism. A 148.3% gain over five years puts Energy Fuels among the stronger long term performers in its space, so the question is how much of that success is already reflected in today's share price. Plans to...

Stubborn inflation, talk of further Fed tightening, and strong AI related investment are all feeding into the same question for your portfolio: which stocks might benefit if interest rates stay higher for longer and which could struggle as valuations adjust? Large banks and insurers often sit at the center of this debate, with earnings and dividend potential closely tied to funding costs and investment yields. This article looks at 3 stocks from our Interest Rate Beneficiaries: Financial...