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Wheaton Precious Metals launched its third annual Future of Mining Challenge, offering a $1 million prize pool. The program focuses on cleantech solutions that can reduce the environmental impact of mining. The challenge invites global participants to propose technologies that can be applied across mining operations. For investors watching Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX:WPM), this initiative sits alongside a share price of about CA$161.89 and a long track record of positive multi year...

Earlier this week, Discovery Silver Corp. finalized its acquisition of Glencore Canada’s Kidd Operations and overhauled its leadership team, appointing new heads for Timmins operations, mineral processing and technical services while its Chief Operating Officer retired and other senior executives departed. By bringing in leaders with deep Kidd mine and mill experience alongside prior roles at Glencore, Newmont and Torex Gold, Discovery Silver is tying its growth ambitions at Timmins and...

Fortis (TSX:FTS) is back in focus after its first quarter 2026 earnings update, where EPS growth, fresh capital projects and regulatory wins, as well as reiterated dividend growth plans, caught investors’ attention. See our latest analysis for Fortis. At around CA$77.83, the stock has gained 9.24% on a year to date share price basis, while a 23.83% total shareholder return over the past year points to momentum that has picked up recently, helped by the latest earnings update and ongoing...

OceanaGold decline draws focus to valuation and insider activity Interest in OceanaGold (TSX:OGC) has picked up after the stock fell 4.1% on June 3, 2026, extending a recent slide as some investors question its valuation and note the absence of recent insider trades. See our latest analysis for OceanaGold. At the current share price of CA$35.85, the recent slide adds to a sharp loss in short term momentum. The 30 day share price return is down 16.92% and the 90 day share price return is down...

Aduro Clean Technologies (TSX:ACT) is back in focus after its recent Toronto Stock Exchange uplisting, as the company advances Hydrochemolytic Technology and moves its European pilot and industrial projects toward practical deployment. See our latest analysis for Aduro Clean Technologies. The CA$19.52 share price has pulled back sharply in the past week, with the 1 day share price return down 12.07% and the 7 day share price return down 16.94%. At the same time, the new TSX listing and the...

Why TELUS Stock Is Back on Investors’ Radar TELUS (TSX:T) remains in focus after recent share price weakness, with the stock down 2.1% over the past month and 7.8% over the past 3 months. This has prompted closer scrutiny from income oriented investors. See our latest analysis for TELUS. At a share price of CA$17.18, TELUS has seen its short term share price momentum fade, with the 90 day share price return declining 7.83% and the 1 year total shareholder return falling 16.58%. This may...

In recent days, Algonquin Power & Utilities updated its 2027 earnings per share guidance downward due to a higher effective tax rate, while BMO Capital maintained its Market Perform rating. At the same time, National Bank Financial upgraded the company to Outperform, highlighting the potential impact of multiple rate case approvals expected to take effect in 2026. We’ll now examine how the revised 2027 earnings guidance, particularly the higher tax rate, could reshape Algonquin’s broader...

What the Fengate joint venture means for Chartwell investors Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN) has closed a joint venture with Fengate Asset Management, taking a 30% stake in 23 seniors housing communities across three provinces and assuming operational management of the entire portfolio. The trust is also set to acquire Palermo Village Retirement Residence in Oakville, Ontario. This acquisition, together with the Fengate portfolio, expands its presence across key Canadian markets...

CIBC, listed as TSX:CM, released new poll results on Canadians' estate planning and intergenerational wealth transfer. The survey highlights a gap between how many Canadians say wills are important and how many actually have one in place. Findings also show many Canadians now prefer to pass on wealth gradually during their lifetime instead of only through inheritance. For a large Canadian bank like CIBC, wealth and estate planning are core parts of its advisory and private banking services...

Borealis Mining Company Limited ( CVE:BOGO ) is possibly approaching a major achievement in its business, so we would...

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

Recent volatility in Equinox Gold (TSX:EQX) has sharpened investor focus, as the stock’s pullback and conflicting valuation views intersect with ongoing concerns about operational risks and muted insider activity. See our latest analysis for Equinox Gold. Recent share price moves have been sharp, with the stock down 5.76% over the last day and 23.08% over 30 days. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return of 58.87% and 3 year total shareholder return of 136.56% point to strong...

Recent price moves and performance snapshot Cogeco Communications (TSX:CCA) has seen mixed share performance recently, with the stock down about 1% over the past day and about 4% over the past week, while showing a modest gain over the past month. Over the past 3 months the share price is down roughly 9%, and year to date it is down about 4%, although the 1 year total return is slightly positive and the 3 year total return is stronger. See our latest analysis for Cogeco Communications. With...

We feel now is a pretty good time to analyse Rock Tech Lithium Inc.'s ( CVE:RCK ) business as it appears the company...

Stella-Jones Inc. recently reported Q1 2026 results that fell short of analyst expectations on revenue and EPS, while highlighting progress on integrating acquisitions and expanding capacity in areas such as steel structures and its U.S. manufacturing footprint. At the same time, senior leadership used the 2026 National Bank Annual Quebec Conference in Toronto to outline the company’s business outlook directly to institutional investors, reinforcing interest in its long-term growth...

Saputo (TSX:SAP) has put fresh numbers on the table for FY 2026, with third quarter revenue of C$4.9b and basic EPS of C$0.54. The trailing twelve months show revenue of C$17.6b and EPS of C$1.68, as margins sit firmly in profitable territory. Over recent periods, the company has seen revenue move in a tight band from C$4.6b in FY 2025 Q1 to C$4.9b in FY 2026 Q3. Quarterly EPS has ranged from a loss equivalent in FY 2025 Q3 to C$0.54 most recently, indicating a clear shift back to positive...

In recent days, Alimentation Couche-Tard has highlighted its ongoing expansion in global convenience retail, emphasizing foodservice innovation, international market growth, and operational efficiency under its Circle K and other banners. An interesting angle is how enhanced fresh food and beverage offerings are being used to deepen customer engagement and reinforce the company’s globally recognized retail brands. We’ll now examine how Couche-Tard’s push into higher-margin foodservice and...

With inflation, interest rates and energy costs all pulling at markets from different directions, investors are looking for solid businesses that can hold their own without relying on hype. That is where high quality undervalued stocks come in: companies with healthy cash flows and sturdy balance sheets that the market has not fully recognized. This article focuses on that theme, using our High Quality Undervalued Stocks screener to sift through the noise. Ahead, you will see 3 stocks from...

Americas Gold and Silver (TSX:USA) has reported major high grade silver discoveries at the Cosalá Complex alongside record silver production. Recent infill drilling at Cosalá returned silver grades up to five times higher than current resource estimates. These new results are not yet reflected in reserve statements and are expected to feed into an optimized mine plan targeted for the second half of 2026. For investors tracking TSX:USA, this operational update arrives with the stock at...

Parex Resources Inc. ( TSE:PXT ) shareholders will have a reason to smile today, with the analysts making substantial...

The Canadian economy has faced challenges recently, with a marginal decline in growth over the first quarter pushing it into a technical recession, while inflation pressures remain high. In this context, investors are increasingly interested in penny stocks—typically smaller or newer companies—as they can offer unique opportunities for growth at lower price points. Despite being an outdated term, penny stocks continue to attract attention due to their potential for upside when backed by...

HIVE Digital Technologies (TSX:HIVE) has outlined a major shift from primarily Bitcoin mining to high performance computing and AI infrastructure. The company plans to build a 320 MW AI gigafactory near Toronto focused on GPU cloud and colocation services. Management has set new annual recurring revenue targets tied to these AI and HPC offerings, reflecting a different capital allocation approach. For investors who know HIVE mainly for its crypto mining operations, this move represents a...

Lithium Americas recently reported past Q1 2026 breakeven earnings per share despite zero revenue, supported by over US$1.20 billion in cash and restricted cash to advance its Thacker Pass lithium project, where Phase 1 spending stands at about US$1.30 billion of a planned US$2.93 billion. The update underscores how Department of Energy loan support, equity raises and the project’s role in the U.S. EV battery supply chain are helping underpin Thacker Pass’s progress toward targeted late-2027...

Fortis Inc. recently reported solid first-quarter 2026 results, with earnings per share growth supported by ongoing capital investments, regulatory decisions and progress on projects such as the Big Cedar Industrial Center substation and the conversion of the Springerville Generating Station from coal to natural gas. The company also outlined a CAD 5.60 billion capital investment plan for 2026 and reaffirmed its commitment to 4%–6% annual dividend growth through 2030, underscoring...