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Global services activity is holding up even as some manufacturing readings soften, and this keeps demand for computing power and automation firmly in focus. That backdrop keeps attention on artificial intelligence stocks, where companies tied to chips, cloud and large language models are helping power new productivity tools. This article highlights three AI related stocks from the screener that could interest investors building long term exposure to the theme. The three stocks discussed next...

Recent analyst updates and the rollout of leveraged bond ETNs with REX Shares have put Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) back in focus for investors who track both its stock and broader capital markets activity. See our latest analysis for Bank of Montreal. At a share price of CA$240.25, Bank of Montreal has seen short term share price pressure with a 7 day share price return of 6.84% and a 30 day share price return of 4.76%. However, the year to date share price return of 32.29% and 1 year total...

Earlier in 2026, Toromont Industries Ltd. announced its 37th consecutive annual dividend increase, lifting the quarterly payout to C$0.56 per share and highlighting support from recurring product support revenue, an equipment demand backlog, disciplined capital allocation, and a strong balance sheet. The company’s 2025 results, including revenue of C$5.20 billion, a net cash position, and a C$1.50 billion backlog, underline how its mix of services and equipment orders helps underpin dividend...

Earlier this month, Kinaxis announced that Indian manufacturer STL selected its Planning One solution via the Google Marketplace initiative to improve global supply chain visibility, coordination, and responsiveness. A day earlier, Kinaxis released IDC-backed research showing widespread supply chain AI adoption but low governance maturity, positioning its Maestro platform as addressing trust and accountability gaps many leaders now identify as key barriers. Next, we’ll examine how Kinaxis’...

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Tectonic Metals Inc. ( CVE:TECT ) insiders who bought shares over the past year were rewarded handsomely last week. The...

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Barrick Mining Corporation recently reported second-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to US$5,292 million and net income to US$1,217 million, and also disclosed a US$0.175 per share dividend and minimal impairment charges. Alongside earnings, Barrick resolved long-running Nevada Gold Mines joint-venture disputes with Newmont by contributing previously excluded properties and securing US$1.95 billion in consideration, while appointing Sebastiaan Bock as CEO, Rest of World, to oversee...

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...

Even though PPX Mining Corp. ( CVE:PPX ) stock gained 22% last week, insiders who sold CA$223k worth of stock over the...

Insiders who purchased CA$2.80m worth of Greenheart Gold Inc. ( CVE:GHRT ) shares over the past year recouped some of...

DPM Metals Inc. reported that it achieved commercial production at its Vares silver-gold mine in Bosnia and Herzegovina on August 10, 2026, after operating above 60% of design throughput and recoveries for 30 consecutive days, with an average throughput of 72% of plant capacity. This milestone underscores the processing plant’s operational consistency and supports management’s goal of reaching a full production run-rate of 850,000 tonnes per annum by year-end 2026. Next, we’ll examine how...

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Lithium Argentina AG reported past second-quarter 2026 results, producing 9,280 tonnes of lithium carbonate as operations ran close to design capacity, while posting net income of US$1.39 million after a prior-year loss. The company also recorded net income of US$10.23 million for the first half of 2026, marking a shift from earlier losses and highlighting the effect of improved operational performance on profitability. Next, we will examine how Lithium Argentina’s return to profitability,...

Canadian Pacific Kansas City reported that the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers’ Canadian Signals and Communications System Council No. 11 ended its strike that began on May 31 by agreeing to binding arbitration, allowing roughly 300 Signals & Communications employees across Canada to return to work on August 24, 2026. This resolution removes a source of operational disruption and labor uncertainty for the transcontinental rail network, which can be important for service...

Services activity in the US and Europe is holding up, even as manufacturing cools, which keeps pressure on company earnings to do the heavy lifting. That backdrop makes growth-focused stock selection more important than ever. The Healthy high growth potential screener filters for companies where analysts expect fast earnings expansion and solid balance sheets. This article highlights three stocks from that screener that may deserve a closer look. The three stocks in this article are only a...

Services activity is holding up even as some manufacturing sectors rebalance, with Euro-area and UK data pointing to a world where demand is more selective and pricing power is harder to earn. In that kind of backdrop, founder led companies that stay close to customers and adjust quickly can be rewarded. This article highlights three stocks from the Founder Led Companies screener that show how aligned leadership can matter. The stocks covered below are only a small sample of founder led...

Tariffs on $20b of Canadian imports and threats to the USMCA have pushed North American supply chains into the spotlight. Production that once quietly crossed borders now faces fresh friction, which can hurt some companies and help others that lean on U.S. capacity. This article tells that story and reveals 3 stocks exposed to this trade shock, helping you evaluate which opportunities or risks deserve attention. The stocks highlighted below are just a starting sample, and the full screen...

Stress signals from the US$32tn Treasury market, rising long term borrowing costs as national debt moves past US$40tn, and investors rotating toward alternatives like gold have pushed safe haven assets back into focus. That shift can create pockets of opportunity and risk, especially in gold and precious metals miners that are exposed to this news. This article walks through three such stocks from our screener and how this backdrop might affect them. The three stocks below are just a sample...

Global yields remain elevated as central banks weigh inflation against growth, which keeps funding costs in focus for every listed company. That backdrop puts Financially Fit Penny Stocks in the spotlight, since this screener highlights lower priced shares with healthier balance sheets that may handle higher interest costs more steadily. This article walks through 3 stocks from the screener to help sharpen your watchlist. The stocks below are just a small sample, and the full Financially Fit...

Green Thumb Industries Inc. has opened RISE Dispensary Sparks in Nevada, offering medical and adult-use customers curated products, home delivery on orders of US$50 or more, and curbside pickup, following its August 18 launch. The planned September 5 grand opening, featuring steep promotional offers, entertainment, and product-focused events, underscores Green Thumb’s emphasis on experiential retail to deepen customer engagement and support its broader U.S. cannabis footprint. Next, we’ll...

Talamore Mining Corp. recently reported second-quarter 2026 results showing a net loss of C$32.79 million and basic loss per share from continuing operations of C$0.23, with first-half losses widening to C$45.98 million and C$0.34 per share. On the same day, the company was removed from the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index, a change that can affect index-linked ownership and overall investor interest. With Talamore Mining’s higher reported losses and index removal, we will examine how these...

K92 Mining Inc. has completed a leadership transition, with long‑time CEO John Lewins moving to Non‑Executive Chair and President and COO David Medilek becoming CEO effective October 1, 2026, alongside several board and operating leadership changes. This reshuffle elevates internally developed talent with deep technical and capital markets backgrounds, potentially reinforcing continuity in how K92 advances its Papua New Guinea growth plans and stakeholder relationships. We’ll now examine how...