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On 4 June 2026, CGI announced that the State of Utah successfully went live with its CGI Advantage SaaS human capital management and payroll platform, replacing fragmented legacy HR and payroll systems and integrating with the state’s existing CGI Advantage Financial Management solution. This rollout highlights how CGI’s cloud-based, built-for-government ERP platform can simplify workforce administration, reduce technical debt, and strengthen analytics and compliance for public-sector...

Nuclear energy stocks sit at the crossroads of two big forces right now: the hunt for reliable power as economies juggle inflation, shifting interest rate paths and oil price swings, and the push for lower carbon electricity as energy markets adjust to central bank and geopolitical headlines. With bond yields, currencies and fuel costs all in focus, many investors are looking for exposure to power sources that are steady and large scale. This Nuclear Energy Stocks screener filters that...

High Tide (TSXV:HITI) has just reported Q2 2026 results, with revenue of C$179.3 million, a small net loss of C$0.2 million excluding extra items, and basic EPS of C$0.00 when rounded. The company has seen revenue move from C$137.8 million in Q2 2025 to C$179.3 million in Q2 2026. Quarterly EPS has swung between losses and profits over the last six periods, which presents a mixed but improving margin story as investors weigh how close the business is to consistently positive earnings. See our...

In early June 2026, Fengate Asset Management and Chartwell Retirement Residences completed a joint venture giving Chartwell a 30% stake and operational control over a Canadian seniors housing portfolio of 23 communities, while later that month Chartwell also declared a $0.052 per Trust Unit cash distribution for June, payable on July 15 to unitholders of record on June 30. The partnership not only expands Chartwell’s managed footprint across three provinces but also creates an option to...

Canopy Growth (TSX:WEED) just closed out FY 2026 with fourth quarter revenue of C$71.2 million and a basic EPS loss of C$0.41, alongside a trailing twelve month EPS loss of C$0.88 on C$284.6 million in revenue. This keeps the focus firmly on margins and the path toward profitability. Over recent quarters the company has reported revenue between C$65.0 million in Q4 FY 2025 and C$74.8 million in Q3 FY 2025, while quarterly basic EPS losses have ranged from C$1.43 in Q4 FY 2025 to C$0.006 in Q2...

Central bank policy shifts, tighter rules for finance and technology, and fresh cross industry partnerships are reshaping the opportunity set for large cap financial stocks. For investors watching how interest rate decisions and new transparency rules filter through to borrowing, spending, and risk oversight, the current backdrop can either reward or punish exposure to the wrong companies. This article highlights 3 large financial stocks from our screener that appear well positioned under the...

Insurance has moved from a quiet line item in household budgets to a major pressure point, with Canadian auto premiums up 23.9% and home and mortgage premiums up 45.0% between December 2019 and December 2025. At the same time, property and casualty insurers are dealing with heavier weather related claims, higher repair costs, and tighter profitability, shown by a 90.4% claims ratio peak in Q3 2024. This article looks at three Canadian property and casualty insurance stocks exposed to these...

Caught between shifting central bank policies, sticky inflation in some regions, and uneven growth across others, many investors are looking for stocks where current prices already reflect a cautious outlook. That is where undervalued stocks based on cash flows come in. This screener focuses on companies that SWS DCF valuation suggests are trading below fair value, with cash generation front and center. For investors who care about what a business can actually produce in cash, that can be a...

GoGold Resources Inc. previously secured all required permits and approvals from Mexico’s SEMARNAT and its board to begin constructing the Los Ricos South bulk tonnage underground mine in Jalisco, with first pour targeted about 24 months after construction start. The project has been designed around stringent environmental safeguards, community engagement, and industrial safety standards, highlighting GoGold’s emphasis on responsible mine development in the region. We’ll now examine how the...

Alamos Gold (TSX:AGI) is back in focus after a 6.9% share price move on June 15, coinciding with investor attention around its upcoming presentation at the RBC Capital Markets Global Mining & Materials Conference in New York. See our latest analysis for Alamos Gold. That conference appearance comes after a mixed stretch for Alamos Gold’s share price. A 7 day share price return of 5.18% contrasts with a 90 day share price return that is down 15.98%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of...

With inflation pressures, shifting central bank policies, and uneven growth across major economies, many investors are looking for companies that can still grow earnings while keeping their balance sheets in check. That is exactly what the Healthy high growth potential screener is designed to surface, by focusing on stocks where analysts expect strong earnings growth over the next 3 years and an acceptable financial position. In this article, you will see 3 of the best stocks from this...

Investor interest in MDA Space (TSX:MDA) is being shaped by fresh contract activity after subsidiary 49North secured a CAD 3.7 million award to deliver a Coalition Shared Database for Canada’s Remotely Piloted Aircraft System program. See our latest analysis for MDA Space. The contract wins around Earth observation and defence data systems sit against a strong price backdrop for MDA Space, with the share price at CA$53.38, a 90 day share price return of 22.35% and a 3 year total shareholder...

Recent commentary on Gildan Activewear (TSX:GIL) has put the stock back in focus, as TD Securities highlighted its plans to raise revenue and profit margins after integrating HanesBrands and pursuing non core asset sales. See our latest analysis for Gildan Activewear. At a share price of CA$86.63, Gildan Activewear has seen firm short term momentum, with a 1 month share price return of 11.48%. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 35.58% and 3 year total shareholder return of 124.87% point...

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) has been back in the spotlight after Jim Cramer highlighted the stock on Mad Money, pointing to its automotive technology and the expansion of QNX into industrial and medical markets as reasons for renewed investor interest. See our latest analysis for BlackBerry. That attention has coincided with a sharp shift in market sentiment, with BlackBerry’s 30 day share price return of 52.59% and 90 day share price return of 184.43% standing out against a 1 year total shareholder...

The Canadian market is currently navigating a complex macroeconomic landscape, with the Bank of Canada maintaining interest rates amid mixed signals on inflation and economic growth. In this context, penny stocks—often smaller or newer companies—continue to capture investor interest due to their potential for both value and growth. Despite being considered an outdated term, these stocks can offer intriguing opportunities when backed by strong financials, making them worth watching for those...

IGM Financial Inc. has completed a private placement of CA$200,000,000 in 4.407% debentures due 2036 and CA$200,000,000 in 5.002% debentures due 2056, using the proceeds to redeem its outstanding CA$400,000,000 3.44% debentures due January 26, 2027, which are expected to be fully redeemed around July 2, 2026. This refinancing reshapes IGM Financial’s debt profile by extending maturities and adjusting interest obligations, a move that can influence future funding flexibility and overall...

Avino Silver & Gold Mines (TSX:ASM) is drawing fresh attention after reporting record Q1 2026 results with revenue up 109% year over year, alongside key senior management appointments tied to its transformational growth plans. See our latest analysis for Avino Silver & Gold Mines. The recent executive appointments and record Q1 2026 results appear to have caught the market’s attention, with Avino Silver & Gold Mines’ 1 day share price return of 6.95% and 7 day share price return of 15.08%...

Dividend Powerhouses stocks offer a simple idea that many investors look for: regular cash returns backed by businesses that can support them. With inflation, shifting bond yields and mixed signals from global growth, reliable income has become harder to find without taking on bond or currency risk. This screener focuses on companies with dividend yields above 5% that are covered by current earnings, with payouts that have been growing and remain stable. In this article, three of the best...

Element Fleet Management (TSX:EFN) stock is in focus after the company announced a multi year partnership with Waymo to manage autonomous vehicle fleets, starting in San Diego and extending to other markets. See our latest analysis for Element Fleet Management. The Waymo partnership arrives during a mixed period for Element Fleet Management, with a 1 day share price return of 4.55% and a 7 day share price return of 5.55% contrasting with a year to date share price decline of 22.53%. At the...

Inflation is back in the spotlight, with stubborn energy costs, fresh rate hikes in Europe, and talk of a possible Fed move all reshaping how investors think about risk and reward. At the same time, AI enthusiasm and high profile IPO activity are keeping certain pockets of the market in focus. This article breaks down 3 stocks from the Inflation Rate Movers and AI Market Sentiment Stocks screener that are directly exposed to this mix of policy shifts and sentiment swings, including 2 that may...

With inflation signals mixed across major economies and central banks taking different paths on interest rates, investors are looking for companies where internal confidence is clear and growth ambitions are front and center. Fast growing stocks with high insider ownership can offer exactly that combination, as management teams with significant skin in the game are directly exposed to the same risks and rewards as shareholders. This article highlights 3 of the best opportunities from the Fast...

Inflation trends, energy price shocks and central banks pulling different policy levers are creating sharp winners and losers across global markets, and many investors are searching below the usual large cap radar for opportunities. Financially Fit Penny Stocks aim to filter that crowded space by focusing on companies with stronger balance sheets and healthier financial profiles than many early stage peers, while still offering low share prices below 5. In this article, you will see 3 stocks...

Hudbay Minerals (TSX:HBM) has moved into focus after securing Toronto Stock Exchange approval for a normal course issuer bid to repurchase up to 5% of its common shares using cash flow from operations. See our latest analysis for Hudbay Minerals. Against this buyback backdrop, Hudbay Minerals has seen strong momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 38.59% and a one year total shareholder return of 196.82%. This indicates that recent gains build on already very large longer term...

Great-West Lifeco Inc. recently announced a fixed-income offering of 6,000,000 Non-Cumulative First Preferred Shares, Series 24, priced at CA$25 each with a 5.7% fixed coupon, raising CA$150,000,000 for general corporate purposes. The non-cumulative structure and fixed coupon of these preferred shares add a new layer to Great-West Lifeco’s capital mix, with implications for income-focused investors and the company’s funding flexibility. We’ll now examine how this new non-cumulative preferred...