Geopolitics has moved from background noise to the main story as fresh U.S. sanctions on Iran ripple through oil flows, trade routes and funding channels. That kind of shock can quickly reprice risk and opportunity, and investors who ignore it risk reacting after the moves have already happened. This article sets out what the new sanctions could mean and profiles 3 global energy stocks directly exposed to this news.
The stocks highlighted in the article below are just a starting sample, and...
Silvercorp Metals (TSX:SVM) has drawn fresh attention after releasing the first batch of drill results from its Tulkubash and Kyzyltash gold projects in Kyrgyzstan. The update coincides with recently reported quarterly earnings and production figures.
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The recent drill update and stronger reported quarterly results have arrived during a period of strong momentum for Silvercorp Metals, with a 30 day share price return of 28.51%, a year to date...
Montage Gold (TSX:MAU) is in focus after reporting second quarter 2026 results, with a net loss of US$30.58 million and basic loss per share of US$0.08 from continuing operations.
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Despite the wider second quarter loss, investors have continued to reprice Montage Gold, with a 30 day share price return of 27.13% and a year to date share price return of 111.25%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 283.98% and very large 3 and 5 year total shareholder...
In August 2026, G Mining Ventures Corp. reported second-quarter 2026 results showing higher sales of US$157.13 million and net income of US$71.96 million, alongside increased earnings per share versus the prior year.
At the same time, the company reaffirmed its 2026 and 2027 gold production guidance ranges, which may reinforce investor confidence in the visibility of its planned output profile.
We will now consider how the reaffirmed 2026–2027 production guidance interacts with earlier...
In August 2026, Artemis Gold reported early results from its 2026 resource expansion program at the Blackwater deposit, including long mineralized intercepts such as 259 metres at 1.22g/t gold from 309 metres downhole and 191 metres at 0.95g/t gold from 163 metres downhole.
The company also highlighted multiple zones of gold, silver, and base metals extending below the current reserve pit and mobilized a third drill rig, underlining the emerging scale and multi-metal potential of the...
Equinox Gold (TSX:EQX) is moving ahead with its South Railroad project in Nevada after receiving a positive federal Record of Decision. This clears a key permitting hurdle and allows early construction work to get underway.
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The South Railroad decision comes at a time when Equinox Gold’s share price momentum has picked up, with a 30 day share price return of 45.8% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 70.66%, highlighting stronger sentiment after a...
Earlier this month, Scotiabank introduced the Scotia Momentum for business No Fee Visa Card, offering Canadian small and mid-sized businesses 1% cash back on eligible purchases, fuel savings at Shell, no annual fees, and accounting integration tools to streamline expense management.
This new card deepens Scotiabank’s business banking ecosystem by pairing everyday spending rewards with digital expense tracking and insurance benefits tailored to growing enterprises.
We’ll now consider how this...
Fresh US sanctions on Iran, threats around the Strait of Hormuz and rising pressure on global trade routes have pushed energy security back into the spotlight. That mix of risk and disruption can reshuffle winners and losers across global energy producers and oilfield services stocks, which creates both openings and traps for investors. This article walks through 3 stocks exposed to this news so you can consider how they might fit your portfolio.
The stocks highlighted below are just a...
K92 Mining (TSX:KNT) is in focus after reporting second quarter 2026 sales of US$205.25 million and net income of US$84.58 million, along with a planned CEO transition to David Medilek later this year.
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K92 Mining's recent earnings release and leadership transition come against a strong price backdrop, with a 30 day share price return of 34.85% and a one year total shareholder return of 102.68%, suggesting momentum is currently building rather than...
The Canadian market has recently been influenced by rising long-term bond yields, which have weighed on investor sentiment and led to a dip in stock prices. Despite these challenges, penny stocks continue to offer intriguing opportunities for those interested in smaller or newer companies. While the term "penny stocks" may seem outdated, these investments can provide growth potential at lower price points when backed by strong financial health and solid fundamentals.
Earlier in August 2026, Birchcliff Energy Ltd. reported Q2 2026 results showing revenue of C$162.35 million and net income of C$12.8 million, reinstated a C$0.03 quarterly dividend, raised the lower end of its 2026 production guidance to 83,000–84,000 boe/d, and completed a C$6.9 million share buyback of 1,156,655 shares.
The combination of stronger earnings versus the prior year, an ongoing dividend, updated production expectations, and recent share repurchases highlights management’s focus...
Geopolitical risk around Iran has suddenly moved from background noise to a live stress test for global oil flows, with threats to the Strait of Hormuz and talk of sweeping financial sanctions against any country that deals with Tehran. That kind of supply shock risk can reshape winners and losers across markets and can do so quickly. This article explains how three large oil and gas producers from our Global Oil & Gas Producers screener look under this spotlight and why their different...
The Canadian market, much like its U.S. counterpart, has been influenced by rising long-term bond yields, which have recently put pressure on stocks and raised concerns about the sustainability of higher borrowing costs. Despite this volatility, resilient economic activity and strong corporate profit growth continue to provide a supportive environment for equities.
In such a landscape, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often signal confidence...
The Canadian market has recently experienced a turbulent period, with rising long-term bond yields affecting investor sentiment and sending stocks lower. Despite these challenges, the potential for penny stocks remains intriguing, especially when they are supported by strong financials. These smaller or newer companies can offer unique opportunities for growth and value that larger firms may overlook.
Elemental Royalty Corporation recently reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing higher attributable gold equivalent ounces and net income, alongside updated full-year 2026 revenue guidance of US$76.5 million to US$94.5 million.
The company also issued 2026 production guidance of 17,000–21,000 gold equivalent ounces, underpinned by contributions from Karlawinda, Bonikro, Timok, and Caserones, and completed a C$2.3 million share buyback.
We’ll now examine how Elemental Royalty’s...
Global bond yields are climbing as markets price in persistent inflation risk and the chance of further policy tightening. That combination has pushed many investors to look harder at cash flows they can actually see today. Reliable 5%+ dividend yield fortresses suddenly look more appealing. This article walks through three Dividend Fortresses picks that showcase how steady income and resilience can work together when markets feel less forgiving.
The three Dividend Fortresses in the article...
i-80 Gold (TSX:IAU) drew fresh attention after reporting second quarter 2026 results that combined higher gold production with lower quarterly sales and a wider net loss compared with the prior year.
See our latest analysis for i-80 Gold.
Against this backdrop, i-80 Gold’s recent operating update appears to have coincided with stronger momentum, with a 30-day share price return of 30.37% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 139.42%, while longer term total shareholder returns over three...
Fed chair Kevin Warsh’s upcoming Jackson Hole speech, record US public debt of $40b and 19 year high long term bond yields, plus fresh trade frictions with Canada and Iran, have pushed gold and precious metals back into focus as a potential shield against policy and inflation surprises. This article walks through three stocks from our Global Gold & Precious-Metals Miners screener that appear particularly exposed to these crosscurrents, and explains why that may be relevant for your portfolio...