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Methanex recently announced that Natgasoline LLC, its 50%-owned joint venture, completed pricing of US$290,950,000 in tax-exempt bonds maturing between 2036 and 2046 to refinance 2018 municipal debt and extend repayment obligations. This refinancing gives the Natgasoline venture more flexibility to manage its capital structure at a time when methanol markets face supply disruptions, price normalization pressures, and operational constraints. We’ll now examine how Natgasoline’s extended debt...

Japan’s manufacturing and services PMI are both in robust expansion, supported by a weaker yen and firm external demand for AI related hardware and software. That kind of backdrop keeps attention on companies tied to semiconductors, cloud and large language models. This article looks at three of the most compelling stocks from the Artificial Intelligence screener and explains why each could belong on your AI watchlist. The stocks covered below are just a starting sample, and the full screen...

The Canadian market has been buoyed by encouraging trends in inflation and strong earnings expectations, creating a supportive backdrop for investors. For those interested in exploring beyond the well-known names, penny stocks—despite their vintage moniker—still hold relevance as investment opportunities. These smaller or newer companies can offer surprising value when backed by solid financials, presenting potential for significant returns and hidden value.

With the U.S. turning the screws harder on Iran and ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz still far from normal, energy markets are on edge again. Geopolitics is suddenly back on your portfolio radar, and some companies could feel that pressure more than others. This article walks through 3 stocks from our Global Oil & Gas Producers screener that appear positioned to benefit if higher oil and gas prices persist. The stocks covered below are only a small sample from this idea, and the full...

Eurozone manufacturing is showing broad-based improvement, with PMIs at multi year highs and inflation pressures easing. That kind of backdrop can help fast growing companies that already have management and analysts aligned on an optimistic outlook. Investors often look for these periods to back growth stories with high insider ownership, where leadership is visibly committed. This article highlights three stocks from the Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership screener. The stocks...

We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, biotech and mining...

There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, although...

Royalties Inc. has reported that its 88%-owned unit, Minera Portree de Zacatecas, previously filed a criminal lawsuit over an allegedly fraudulent attempt to transfer a 2% royalty on Capstone Copper’s Cozamin mine, and has now sought detailed production and payment records from Capstone Gold and trading intermediary Metagri. With Capstone Copper having engaged Scotiabank to run a sale process for Cozamin, Portree’s insistence that any buyer inherit the 2% NSR royalty and arrears introduces...

Bravo Mining Corp.'s (CVE:BRVO) stock rose 19% last week, but insiders who sold US$339k worth of stock over the last...

Hemlo Mining Corp. reported past second-quarter 2026 results, with sales of US$142.5 million and net income of US$31 million, marking a shift from a small loss a year earlier. For the first half of 2026, the miner generated US$328.76 million in sales and US$53.13 million in profit, highlighting a clear return to profitability versus the prior year’s loss. We’ll now examine how Hemlo Mining’s move back to profitability shapes the company’s investment narrative and future risk-reward...

There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, although Amazon.com...

The clock on a potential Canada, U.S. trade deal is running down, and the stakes for steel and aluminum producers look unusually sharp. Tariffs could bite harder, or a compromise could ease the pressure and reset expectations. For investors who care about how trade policy can swing real businesses, this is a moment to pay attention. This article walks through 3 stocks exposed to this news and what that might mean for your watchlist. The stocks covered below are just a starting sample, and the...

Northland Power (TSX:NPI) is back in focus after securing new long term project debt for its Hai Long offshore wind project in Taiwan and releasing second quarter 2026 results that highlight steady operations and first half progress. See our latest analysis for Northland Power. At a share price of CA$21.68, Northland Power has delivered an 18.73% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 2.21% and 5 year total shareholder return decline of 35.83% indicate that a...

Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE) has drawn fresh attention after outlining a refocus on Canadian operations following the sale of its Eagle Ford assets, highlighting Duvernay growth plans, heavy oil development and sizeable share buyback intentions. See our latest analysis for Baytex Energy. At a recent share price of CA$6.67, Baytex Energy has seen short term momentum pick up, with a 7 day share price return of 11.54%, while the 90 day share price return is down 6.32% and the 1 year total shareholder...

Tamarack Valley Energy (TSX:TVE) has reshaped its business after selling its Charlie Lake assets for CA$804 million, eliminating debt and sharpening its focus on Clearwater heavy oil operations and waterflood expansion. See our latest analysis for Tamarack Valley Energy. The share price of Tamarack Valley Energy has been strong, with a year to date share price return of 70.93% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 159.56%. This suggests investors are reacting positively to the asset sale,...

Skeena Resources Limited reported past second-quarter 2026 results with a net loss of C$35.22 million, slightly improved from C$36.03 million a year earlier, while basic loss per share from continuing operations narrowed to C$0.28 from C$0.31. For the first half of 2026, however, Skeena’s net loss rose to C$139.68 million from C$74.28 million, pushing basic loss per share from continuing operations to C$1.14 compared with C$0.66, highlighting a widening gap in year-to-date performance...

Sprott (TSX:SII) drew fresh attention after reporting FY25 results that showed net income of US$67.3 million and assets under management of US$59.6b. The company also raised its quarterly dividend by 33% to US$0.40 per share. See our latest analysis for Sprott. Sprott's recent FY25 update appears to have fed into share price momentum, with the stock at CA$174.11 and a 25.36% year to date share price return, alongside a 1 year total shareholder return close to 100% and very strong multi year...

Record Taiwan export orders in July 2026, driven by AI focused tech demand across the US, China and ASEAN, show how quickly capital is chasing smaller specialists that power this shift. That is where the AI Small Caps screener comes in. It filters for lesser known companies building the tools and data intelligence behind this surge. This article highlights 3 of the most notable stocks from that list. The three AI stocks in this article are only a starting sample from that screen, and the full...

Alimentation Couche-Tard stock has delivered a 76.0% return over the past five years, yet current valuation checks and an intrinsic value estimate based on a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) approach both suggest the shares still trade at a discount to what the underlying cash flows imply. With both the intrinsic value work and traditional market multiples pointing to the stock as undervalued, investors are weighing how much of that gap, if any, may eventually close. Alimentation Couche-Tard’s...

Metro (TSX:MRU) is back in focus after third quarter results showed higher sales alongside a sharp decline in net income and earnings per share, compounded by a new asset impairment charge. See our latest analysis for Metro. At a share price of CA$89.71, Metro’s short term share price return has been soft, with the 30 day share price return down 3.19% and the year to date share price return down 9.39%. In contrast, the 3 year total shareholder return of 35.52% and 5 year total shareholder...

Global trade data now points to export peaks powered by AI related technology demand, especially in markets like Taiwan and Japan. That kind of real world traction gives founder led companies a clear test. Are leaders personally invested in building for this wave or just renting the corner office? This article highlights three stocks from our Founder Led Companies screener that show how long term ownership can shape listed businesses. The three founder led stocks in this article are just a...

Groupe Dynamite has delivered a 76.8% gain over the past year, while both its Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and market multiples currently point to the stock trading on the cheap side. That combination raises the question of whether the rally has simply brought the share price closer to an already supportive valuation or if the market is still pricing the company cautiously. Over the last year, Groupe Dynamite is up 76.8%, which means any further upside now relies more...

Central banks are leaning on data before making their next interest rate moves, which keeps many larger stocks on a short leash. That uncertainty can push investors to look at smaller companies that already focus on solid balance sheets. Financially Fit Penny Stocks can be interesting in this context, because the screener filters for lower risk profiles. This article highlights three such stocks that may warrant a closer look. The three Financially Fit Penny Stocks in this article are just a...

Aris Mining (TSX:ARIS) has drawn fresh attention after its stock rose 11.03% on 19 August 2026, as investors focused on production ramp ups at Segovia and Marmato along with the upcoming Marmato first gold milestone. See our latest analysis for Aris Mining. At a latest share price of CA$27.87, Aris Mining has seen strong short term momentum with a 34.25% 30 day share price return and an 185.55% 1 year total shareholder return, as investors respond to the Segovia and Marmato expansion...