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Energy sector stocks, especially oil and gas exploration and production companies, are back in focus as supply risks in the Middle East and Black Sea collide with already tight refined product markets. For investors watching how rising oil prices, higher input costs and renewed interest in real assets could ripple across portfolios, this screener offers a targeted way to identify potential opportunities and areas of caution. This article explains how the latest geopolitical and commodity...

Curaleaf Holdings recently opened a new medical cannabis dispensary at 2115 S Ridgewood Ave in Edgewater, Florida, expanding its state footprint to 74 locations and its total U.S. store count to 166. At the same time, Curaleaf secured Spain’s first registrations for standardized THC- and CBD-dominant cannabis preparations under Royal Decree 903/2025, positioning the company as an early mover in that country’s formal medical cannabis framework. We’ll now examine how being first to register...

Production and sales update puts G Mining Ventures stock in focus G Mining Ventures (TSX:GMIN) released preliminary second quarter and year to date operating and sales figures, giving investors fresh data on tonnes mined, gold output and ounces sold from the Tocantinzinho project. See our latest analysis for G Mining Ventures. The latest operating and sales update lands as G Mining Ventures trades at CA$41.08, with a 1 day share price return of 7.88% and a year to date share price return of...

As the Canadian market navigates a pivotal earnings season, investors are keenly observing trends in AI capex spending and consumer health, with implications for both U.S. and Canadian economies. Amidst this backdrop, penny stocks—often representing smaller or newer companies—remain an intriguing area for potential growth. Despite their name suggesting bygone trading days, these stocks can offer substantial opportunities when backed by strong financials and solid fundamentals.

As the Canadian market navigates a complex landscape of economic indicators and central bank policies, investors are keenly observing earnings reports for signs of sustainable growth. In this environment, dividend stocks on the TSX offer an attractive proposition for those seeking stable income streams amid potential market volatility.

Why BMO’s latest bond issues and AI rollout matter for stock investors Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) has been active on two fronts in July 2026, issuing several fixed-income securities while BMO Insurance rolled out its SmartDecision AI underwriting platform, together pointing to funding activity and ongoing digital investment. See our latest analysis for Bank of Montreal. Against this backdrop of bond issuance and AI-led underwriting, Bank of Montreal’s share price has climbed to CA$252.17,...

The Caldwell Partners International Inc. ( TSE:CWL ) recently posted some strong earnings, and the market responded...

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

In July 2026, Labrador Iron Ore Royalty Corporation reported unaudited second-quarter 2026 results showing Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) saleable production of 2.92 million tonnes and total iron ore sales of 3.16 million tonnes, while reiterating 2026 production guidance of 15–18 million tonnes subject to potential disruption from regional forest fires. The combination of solid quarterly operating data and guidance explicitly tied to ongoing wildfire risks gives investors fresh insight...

Why Kraken Robotics Stock Is Back in Focus After New Order Wins Kraken Robotics (TSXV:PNG) has drawn fresh attention after announcing CAD 35 million in new product orders, bringing combined 2026 product orders for Kraken and Covelya to CAD 327 million across defense and offshore energy customers. The latest contracts highlight demand for the company’s SeaPower subsea batteries, Synthetic Aperture Sonar systems and Covelya’s navigation technologies, as governments and energy companies commit...

In recent weeks, the global markets have experienced notable fluctuations, with major indices such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite facing declines amid tech sector volatility, while small-cap indices like the Russell 2000 showed relative resilience. As inflation cools and rate hike expectations diminish, investors are increasingly turning their attention to small-cap stocks that may offer growth potential through strategic insider activities. Identifying promising opportunities in this...

OceanaGold Corp. has announced plans to invest about US$1.96 billion to extend operations at the Didipio Gold-Copper Mine in Nueva Vizcaya beyond 2035, funding mine optimization, underground development, exploration, reserve expansion, and supporting roughly 2,500 direct and indirect jobs in the Philippines. Philippine trade and finance officials framed this long-term Didipio expansion as a way to strengthen the country’s role in responsible mining and in supplying metals vital for renewable...

Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund recently secured final approval for the rezoning of its North Vancouver chlor-alkali facility, allowing liquid chlorine production to continue until the earlier of its Vancouver Fraser Port Authority lease expiry or 2046 and enabling planned safety upgrades under a new restrictive covenant with the District. This agreement not only extends operational certainty for a key asset, but also formalizes community oversight and safety reporting, potentially reducing...

Markets are being pulled in different directions right now, with a tech-driven rally on one side and rising geopolitical and supply chain risks on the other. For income focused investors, that can sharpen interest in companies with steady dividends and solid balance sheets, especially when Fed policy expectations are relatively stable and attention is shifting to high conviction areas. This article looks at how today’s mix of semiconductor strength, Middle East tensions and macro uncertainty...

Skouries commissioning update puts Eldorado Gold in focus Eldorado Gold (TSX:ELD) has moved its Skouries copper gold project in Northern Greece into the commissioning phase, processing first ore through the crushing circuit and outlining the remaining steps toward initial concentrate production. See our latest analysis for Eldorado Gold. The Skouries update has arrived alongside a sharp 10.18% 1-day share price return and a CA$42.96 share price, even though the year-to-date share price return...

Large cap dividend growth stocks sit at the crossroads of income and resilience, and the latest news on AI-fuelled tech gains, higher oil prices above $90 per barrel, and firmer US Treasury yields is putting that balance to the test. With major indices like the S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq up on strong earnings from companies such as 3M, this article looks at how that mix of optimism and inflation concern may affect investors who care about steady dividends and solid balance sheets. Below,...

Recent gains in Neo Performance Materials (TSX:NEO) have coincided with rising optimism about its earnings outlook, following analyst estimate revisions and an upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 that has highlighted the stock’s momentum. See our latest analysis for Neo Performance Materials. At a current share price of CA$39.4, Neo Performance Materials has seen its 1 month share price return of 12.31% and 90 day share price return of 51.95% align with a 1 year total shareholder return of 133.27%...

Recently, Kinross Gold Corporation saw a surge in options activity as the August 21, 2026 US$19.00 calls recorded some of the highest implied volatility in the equity options market, signaling traders are bracing for a significant move in the shares. At the same time, Kinross’s role as a gold-linked hedge was highlighted by its inclusion in Claude AI’s portfolio and by its long-term production plans extending through the early 2030s, underscoring how investors are using the miner to balance...

Torex Gold Resources (TSX:TXG) is back in focus after reporting positive drilling results at ELG Underground and the Media Luna Cluster, highlighting high grade mineralization and extensions beyond previously defined resource areas. See our latest analysis for Torex Gold Resources. At a share price of CA$54.98, Torex Gold Resources has seen its short term share price return soften, with the share price down 12.41% over 90 days and 14.75% year to date. This comes even as the 5 year total...

Lithium Americas stock has fallen about 34.2% year to date, yet on broad valuation checks it screens as a mixed picture rather than clearly expensive or clearly cheap. This makes the current price point harder to read than a simple bargain or write off. Year to date, the share price is down 34.2%, which suggests sentiment has cooled significantly even as investors reassess what they are willing to pay for future lithium production. The Thacker Pass development in Nevada may support long term...

Magellan Aerospace Corporation previously announced that it had been awarded a contract from the Government of Canada to produce the M-72 Light Anti-Tank Weapon under Canada’s Munitions Supply Program, supporting the Canadian Armed Forces with domestically manufactured munitions. The award reinforces Canada’s aim to build a resilient, NATO-compatible defence industrial base by localizing production of a widely used anti-armour system with long-term operational importance. We’ll now examine...

In early July 2026, Teck Resources, Canada Growth Fund Inc., and Natural Resources Canada announced a Strategic Investment Agreement that could see up to CA$400.00 million invested into Teck’s Trail Operations as part of an up to CA$850.00 million plan to expand critical minerals processing capacity for germanium, gallium, and antimony. This agreement, which includes government offtake rights and marks the first transaction under Canada’s Critical Minerals Accelerator, underscores Teck’s...

Methanex (TSX:MX) is back in focus after its Board declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.185 per share, a move that, together with recent earnings expectations, puts the stock’s income and growth trade off under the spotlight. See our latest analysis for Methanex. At around CA$77.73, Methanex’s year to date share price return of 38.88% and 1 year total shareholder return of 69.02% indicate solid momentum. However, the 90 day share price return declined 5.39%, hinting at some cooling after a...

Energy Fuels has delivered a 148.3% return over the past five years, yet its current valuation signals are pulling in different directions, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate pointing to upside while market multiples suggest the stock is pricing in a lot of optimism. A 148.3% gain over five years puts Energy Fuels among the stronger long term performers in its space, so the question is how much of that success is already reflected in today's share price. Plans to...