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On July 21, 2025, Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. announced a normal course issuer bid, allowing the company to repurchase up to 77.12 million common shares, 8.13% of its issued share capital, by July 22, 2026, with all shares to be cancelled once bought back. This substantial buyback signals management’s confidence in the company’s outlook and the potential to enhance shareholder value through a reduction in outstanding shares. We’ll examine how this significant share repurchase plan could...

In late July 2025, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce announced and completed multiple fixed-income offerings, introducing a range of senior and junior unsecured notes with maturities from 2030 to 2035 and fixed coupon rates between 4.8% and 5.4%. This series of debt issuances points to a focused effort to manage funding costs and enhance capital flexibility in the current interest rate environment. We’ll examine how CIBC’s active debt management through recent bond offerings could influence...

Summer temperatures are heating up, and so is the stock market. Investors have little to complain about so far this season, with the TSX climbing steadily and not registering a single move greater than 1% in either direction for three months. This stretch of low volatility and consistent gains has been supported by a backdrop of easing uncertainty and growing clarity across key policy fronts. Penny stocks, often smaller or newer companies, can offer intriguing opportunities when backed by...

TELUS (TSX:T) recently announced a 7% increase in its quarterly dividend and disclosed a significant impairment of CAD 285 million, which coincided with the release of its second-quarter earnings showing a decline in net income to CAD 7 million from the previous year. These developments may have added weight to TELUS's 7.72% price move in the last quarter. Despite positive revenue growth, the broader market witnessed fluctuations, including sharp declines influenced by international tariffs...

Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) recently launched the Manulife Real Asset Pooled Fund, targeting Canadian defined contribution retirement plans—one of the first to provide diversified real asset exposure in the Canadian DC market. This product-related announcement occurs in the backdrop of a volatile market environment, with stocks dipping due to tariff concerns and a weak jobs report. Despite these broader market challenges, Manulife's price remained flat, suggesting alignment with the overall...

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...

Potential Nirvana Life Sciences Inc. ( CSE:NIRV ) shareholders may wish to note that the CEO & Director, Bruce Clark...

Key Insights Saputo's Annual General Meeting to take place on 8th of August CEO Carl Colizza's total compensation...

Saturn Oil & Gas ( TSE:SOIL ) Second Quarter 2025 Results Key Financial Results Revenue: CA$273.1m (up 47% from 2Q...

The Canadian stock market has been on a steady climb, with the TSX hitting new highs amid trade optimism and solid corporate earnings. This positive momentum creates an intriguing backdrop for exploring investment opportunities, particularly in penny stocks. While the term "penny stocks" might seem outdated, these smaller or newer companies can present unique growth opportunities when backed by strong financial health and fundamentals.

As the Canadian stock market continues to reach new heights, buoyed by trade optimism and strong corporate earnings, investors are keeping a close eye on dividend stocks for their potential to offer stable returns amid the ongoing economic developments. In this environment of steady gains and low volatility, selecting quality dividend stocks can provide a reliable income stream while navigating the evolving landscape shaped by trade negotiations and policy decisions.

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...

While some investors are already well versed in financial metrics (hat tip), this article is for those who would like...

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Descartes Systems Group fair value estimate is CA$120...

It's common for many investors, especially those who are inexperienced, to buy shares in companies with a good story...

Capital Power ( TSE:CPX ) Second Quarter 2025 Results Key Financial Results Revenue: CA$441.0m (down 41% from 2Q 2024...

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

When you see that almost half of the companies in the Pharmaceuticals industry in Canada have price-to-sales ratios (or...

The Canadian stock market has been on a steady climb, buoyed by trade optimism and solid corporate earnings, with the TSX reaching new highs amidst a period of low volatility. As investors navigate this upward trend, the allure of penny stocks—often representing smaller or newer companies—remains significant due to their potential for growth at accessible price points. While traditionally seen as riskier investments, focusing on penny stocks with strong balance sheets and solid fundamentals...

When you see that almost half of the companies in the Metals and Mining industry in Canada have price-to-sales ratios...

Key Insights The projected fair value for Topicus.com is CA$201 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With CA$189...

The Kraken Robotics Inc. ( CVE:PNG ) share price has had a bad week, falling 11%. But over the last three years the...

Insiders who purchased Digi Power X Inc. ( CVE:DGX ) shares in the past 12 months are unlikely to be deeply impacted by...

The Canadian stock market has been enjoying a period of steady gains and low volatility, buoyed by trade optimism and solid corporate earnings. As the TSX continues to climb amid easing uncertainties, investors are increasingly focused on identifying undervalued stocks that may offer potential upside in this environment.