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Meren Energy announced that Dr. Roger Tucker has stepped down as President and CEO, with Dr. Oliver Quinn assuming the role effective 2 February 2026, following the completion of the Prime Oil & Gas consolidation. This handover signals a new phase in Meren’s governance, as Dr. Quinn’s two decades of industry experience are brought to bear on integrating recent acquisitions and shaping the company’s long-term direction. We’ll now examine how Dr. Oliver Quinn’s appointment as CEO may influence...

The Canadian market is showing promising signs as the TSX kicks off its fourth-quarter earnings season on a solid note, with expectations of robust profit growth continuing into the future. In this context, penny stocks—often smaller or newer companies—remain an intriguing area for investors seeking affordable entry points and potential growth. Despite being a somewhat outdated term, penny stocks can offer significant opportunities when they possess strong financials and clear growth...

Richelieu Hardware (TSX:RCH) was added to the S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index on 24 January 2026. This index change can influence interest from dividend focused and index tracking investors. See our latest analysis for Richelieu Hardware. At a share price of CA$40.72, Richelieu Hardware has a 90 day share price return of 7.02%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 4.98% suggests moderate long term compounding rather than strong momentum. If this dividend index move has you...

Index inclusion puts Gildan Activewear in focus Gildan Activewear (TSX:GIL) has been added to the S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index, an index-linked event that can attract attention from investors and passive funds tracking dividend focused portfolios. See our latest analysis for Gildan Activewear. At around CA$88.47, Gildan Activewear has seen a 10.59% 90 day share price return. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 20.96% and very large 5 year total shareholder return suggest...

5N Plus Inc. recently announced it has been awarded a US$18.1 million U.S. government grant to expand germanium recycling and refining capacity at its St. George, Utah facility over the next 48 months, supporting domestic mineral production priorities. This funding could make 5N Plus a more important supplier of high-purity germanium for infrared optics, night vision, EOIR systems and satellite solar applications in the United States. We’ll now examine how this government-backed expansion of...

In late January 2026, Trulieve Cannabis Corp. issued an additional US$60,000,000 of 10.5% senior secured notes due December 17, 2030, bringing the total notes outstanding to US$200,000,000 under its existing indenture structure. This higher-cost secured financing, backed by Trulieve US shares and governed by covenants on dividends, leverage, and asset sales, highlights the company’s focus on reinforcing liquidity while it continues expanding its medical cannabis footprint, including a new...

Collective Mining (TSX:CNL) is back in focus after new assay results at its Apollo system in Colombia highlighted high grade gold, tungsten, silver, and copper intercepts across both surface and deeper drilling zones. See our latest analysis for Collective Mining. The latest assay updates arrive after a sharp 11.04% one day share price decline to CA$22.40. However, the 30 day share price return of 16.79% and 90 day gain of 46.60% suggest momentum has been building. The 1 year total...

Why Hydro One’s new labour deal matters for investors Hydro One (TSX:H) has secured a ratified collective agreement with the Society of United Professionals, covering engineering, supervisory, and professional staff through March 2028. This gives investors several years of labour and operational clarity. See our latest analysis for Hydro One. The labour certainty from this new agreement comes as Hydro One’s share price sits at CA$53.83, with a 90 day share price return of 4.2% and a 1 year...

Why the latest Sao Jorge drilling update matters for GoldMining (TSX:GOLD) GoldMining (TSX:GOLD) has released fresh assay results from its 2025 drilling program at the Sao Jorge Project in Brazil, highlighting deep intercepts and new targets that extend known mineralization around the existing deposit. For you as a shareholder or prospect, the key takeaway is that these results come from diamond core drilling below and along the trend of the current mineral resource estimate, alongside follow...

Montage Gold Corp. reported that construction at its Koné gold project in Côte d'Ivoire continues to advance rapidly, with all 14 CIL tanks erected, the oxide sizer largely completed about four months ahead of schedule, ball mill civil works finished, and roughly US$545,000,000 of the planned upfront capital now committed. Beyond construction, the company has significantly expanded its drilling programmes and completed a fully occupied resettlement village, underscoring how project execution...

Colliers announced that its Canadian engineering platform, Englobe Corporation, has acquired Alberta-based multidiscipline engineering consulting firm Tetranex Solutions Inc., while in France Ludovic Delaisse has taken over as CEO with Antoine Derville remaining Chairman as of January 23, 2026. The Tetranex deal marks Colliers’ entry into the energy sector and broadens its engineering footprint, potentially reshaping how investors view its diversified services model. Next, we’ll examine how...

Altus Group (TSX:AIF) is back in focus after Cushman & Wakefield chose its ARGUS Intelligence platform for valuation and performance analysis across the firm, with a global rollout that includes Portfolio Manager. See our latest analysis for Altus Group. Despite securing a global roll out of ARGUS Intelligence with Cushman & Wakefield, Altus Group’s share price has had a softer patch, with a 30 day share price return of 18.10% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 21.33%. This points to...

Imperial Oil recently reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, showing lower sales and net income versus 2024, while also announcing record annual crude production and a quarterly dividend increase to C$0.87 per share from C$0.72. Alongside mixed earnings driven by asset write-downs and softer prices, the company executed sizeable share buybacks and delivered the largest nominal dividend increase in its history, underlining a strong emphasis on cash returns to...

The Canadian market has seen a promising start to the fourth-quarter earnings season, with the TSX showing solid growth and broad-based earnings improvements expected across multiple sectors. Amid this backdrop, penny stocks—though an outdated term—remain a niche area of interest for investors seeking potential growth in smaller or newer companies. These stocks can offer surprising value when backed by strong financial health, and we will explore three such examples that combine balance sheet...

CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU) was added to the S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index, an event that can attract attention from income focused investors and index tracking funds that are adjusting their positions. See our latest analysis for CES Energy Solutions. That index inclusion comes after a strong run in CES Energy Solutions’ share price, with a 30 day share price return of 14.98% and a 90 day share price return of 52.20%. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 69.27% sits on top...

Despite an already strong run, Frontera Energy Corporation ( TSE:FEC ) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 46...

Definity Financial recently benefited from positive analyst commentary highlighting its property and casualty insurance fundamentals, disciplined underwriting, and expanding digital distribution capabilities. What stands out is the company’s emphasis on growing premiums faster than peers while tightly managing loss ratios, aiming to enhance overall profitability quality. Next, we’ll examine how this focus on disciplined underwriting shapes Definity Financial’s investment narrative in light...

China Gold International Resources has issued its 2026 production guidance, outlining expected copper, gold, and silver output ranges from the Jiama and CSH mines. The guidance highlights Jiama’s dual role as both a copper and precious metals producer, while CSH remains a focused gold operation. Next, we’ll examine how Jiama’s copper and gold production mix could shape China Gold International Resources’ investment narrative. Trump has pledged to "unleash" American oil and gas and these 22...

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In December 2025, Seabridge Gold Inc. released its 2025 year-end report, highlighting completion of advanced power infrastructure and 8,500 meters of geotechnical drilling across 117 holes at its KSM project, and outlining plans to spin out the Courageous Lake project into a new company, Valor Gold. An interesting aspect of this update is the anticipated distribution of Valor Gold shares to existing Seabridge shareholders, which could reshape how investors think about the company’s project...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape marked by fluctuating consumer confidence and steady interest rates, small-cap stocks have faced challenges, with indices like the S&P 600 lagging behind their larger counterparts. In this environment, identifying small-cap companies that exhibit strong fundamentals and potential for growth can be key to uncovering opportunities amidst broader market uncertainties.