TSX:BNS
TSX:BNSBanks

What Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS)'s 3,000-Job Cut and Market Refocus Means For Shareholders

In late 2025, Bank of Nova Scotia cut at least 3,000 jobs as part of a restructuring program, mainly in areas with limited growth prospects, while refocusing on its core markets in Mexico, the U.S., and Canada. Despite taking a restructuring charge, the bank reported higher-than-expected profits in its global banking and markets business, highlighting efficiency gains from its realignment efforts. We’ll now examine how this restructuring, particularly the large workforce reduction in...
TSX:ABX
TSX:ABXMetals and Mining

Has Barrick (TSX:ABX) Quietly Recast Its Identity From Gold Producer To Electrification Metals Player?

Barrick Gold has recently rebranded to reflect its broader focus on gold, copper, silver, and energy materials, aligning its name and identity with its diversified operations. This shift is prompting investors to reassess how Barrick should be compared within the mining sector, particularly given its growing copper and electrification-linked exposure. We’ll now examine how Barrick’s shift toward a broader copper and energy materials identity could influence its established investment...
TSX:ANRG
TSX:ANRGCommercial Services

Top TSX Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership In January 2026

As we step into 2026, investors are encouraged to evaluate the health of the Canadian economy and consider diversifying their portfolios amid fluctuating employment trends and evolving inflation data. In this context, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing, as they often reflect strong internal confidence and alignment with shareholder interests.
TSXV:NRC
TSXV:NRCMetals and Mining

TSX Penny Stocks Under CA$400M Market Cap: 3 Hidden Opportunities

As we step into 2026, the Canadian market is navigating a landscape marked by unexpected employment trends and shifting economic signals, prompting investors to reassess their strategies. In this context, penny stocks—often smaller or newer companies—remain an intriguing area for those seeking growth opportunities outside the mainstream. Despite being considered a niche category today, these stocks can offer compelling prospects when backed by robust financial health and potential for...
TSX:BMO
TSX:BMOBanks

Top TSX Dividend Stocks To Watch In January 2026

As we step into 2026, Canadian investors are encouraged to reassess their portfolios in light of recent economic surprises and shifting interest rates. With the Canadian market showing resilience and employment trends defying expectations, dividend stocks remain an attractive option for those seeking stable returns amidst evolving market conditions.
TSX:ATZ
TSX:ATZSpecialty Retail

Assessing Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) Valuation After Analyst Upgrades And Strong Third Quarter Outlook

Recent analyst calls around Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) have zeroed in on expected third quarter strength, with higher earnings forecasts tied to revenue growth, e-commerce, new stores, and what is described as better inventory positioning. See our latest analysis for Aritzia. Those upbeat third quarter expectations are landing after a powerful run in the shares, with the CA$121.40 share price reflecting a 48.39% 90 day share price return and a very large 5 year total shareholder return of 389.71%...
TSX:BTE
TSX:BTEOil and Gas

Assessing Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE) Valuation After Recent Share Price Momentum Picks Up

Why Baytex Energy Is Back On Investor Radars Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE) has been drawing fresh attention after a period where the share price has moved in different directions over the past year, prompting questions about how its fundamentals stack up today. See our latest analysis for Baytex Energy. At a share price of CA$4.28, Baytex Energy has recently seen a 19.9% 90 day share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 14.6% contrasts with a weaker 3 year record and a very...
TSX:LAC
TSX:LACMetals and Mining

Is Lithium Americas (TSX:LAC) Thacker Pass Financing Strategy Redefining Its Long‑Term Investment Narrative?

In recent months, Lithium Americas has reported incremental progress at its Thacker Pass lithium project, including permitting work, ongoing project financing discussions, and continued community engagement efforts. This cautious, milestone‑driven phase has coincided with investors shifting attention toward cash‑generating lithium producers, leaving Wall Street consensus around Lithium Americas centered on a Hold view pending further clarity. We’ll now examine how Lithium Americas’ focus...
TSX:FM
TSX:FMMetals and Mining

First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) Is Up 6.5% After Renewed Cobre Panamá Political Turmoil - What's Changed

First Quantum Minerals recently faced renewed political turmoil around its Cobre Panamá copper mine, raising questions over the stability of its operations and permits. This dispute underscores how concentrated exposure to a single, politically sensitive asset can materially alter the company’s overall risk profile almost overnight. Next, we’ll examine how this heightened political risk at Cobre Panamá shapes First Quantum Minerals’ investment narrative and future risk-reward balance...
TSX:CLS
TSX:CLSElectronic

Should Celestica’s Emerging AI ‘Picks-and-Shovels’ Role Require Action From Celestica (TSX:CLS) Investors?

In recent days, Celestica has drawn heightened attention as an essential hardware and manufacturing partner for AI, cloud, and data center infrastructure, with investors closely watching its upcoming earnings report and analyst revisions. What stands out is how Celestica is being framed as a “picks-and-shovels” supplier to the AI build-out, combining real contracts, diversified customers, and a premium valuation versus peers. With Celestica increasingly seen as a core supplier to AI and data...
TSX:BN
TSX:BNCapital Markets

Brookfield (TSX:BN) Valuation Check After Launch Of $100b AI Infrastructure Fund

Why Brookfield’s AI infrastructure move matters for shareholders Brookfield (TSX:BN) has drawn fresh attention after launching its inaugural AI Infrastructure Fund, targeting up to $100b of AI related assets across data centers, fuel cell powered facilities, and wider AI focused infrastructure. See our latest analysis for Brookfield. Brookfield’s recent AI Infrastructure Fund announcement lands after a solid stretch of momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 7.13% and a 1 year total...
TSX:IMG
TSX:IMGMetals and Mining

Is It Too Late To Consider IAMGOLD (TSX:IMG) After A 195% One Year Surge?

If you are wondering whether IAMGOLD is still reasonably priced after its recent run, this article walks through what the current share price might be implying about value. The stock last closed at C$23.24, with returns of 1.4% over 7 days, 10.0% over 30 days, 4.5% year to date and 194.6% over the past year. The 3 year and 5 year returns are both very large. Recent attention on gold producers has kept IAMGOLD in focus, as investors weigh how company specific developments and sector sentiment...
TSX:RSI
TSX:RSIFood

Exploring Global's Undervalued Small Caps With Insider Action January 2026

As global markets navigate the complexities of a new year, small-cap stocks have experienced mixed performance, with the Russell 2000 Index showing modest gains despite broader market declines. Amidst this backdrop, investors often look for opportunities in small-cap companies that demonstrate resilience and potential for growth, especially when insider activity suggests confidence in their future prospects.
TSX:T
TSX:TTelecom

Is Insider Buying And Share-Paid Leadership Altering The Investment Case For TELUS (TSX:T)?

In recent months, TELUS announced that several board members and senior executives, including CEO Darren Entwistle, collectively bought over 357,000 TELUS shares in the open market, while the company repurchased more than 2.20 million shares under its normal course issuer bid. An important angle for investors is that Entwistle has been taking his entire salary in TELUS shares since 2024, further aligning leadership incentives with shareholders. Next, we’ll examine how this insider buying and...
TSX:RY
TSX:RYBanks

Royal Bank Of Canada (TSX:RY) Valuation Check As Quantum Tech And Sports Deals Draw New Attention

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) is drawing fresh attention after backing quantum technology firm Photonic and naming professional golfer Shane Lowry as a multi year brand ambassador, moves that sit alongside its traditional banking operations. See our latest analysis for Royal Bank of Canada. Those moves come as the share price sits at CA$235.45, with a 30 day share price return of 4.77% and a 90 day gain of 16.27%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 39.70% and 5 year total shareholder...