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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...

Osisko Metals (TSX:OM) stock is in focus after the company released initial 2026 drill results from its Gaspé Copper Project, highlighting both infill and expansion intercepts within and beyond the current resource model. See our latest analysis for Osisko Metals. That drilling update lands alongside a sharp move in Osisko Metals’ share price, with the stock at CA$1.94 after a 1-day share price return of 13.45% and a year-to-date share price return of 145.57%. The 1-year total shareholder...

Cenovus Energy recently saw increased options trading activity, with around 61,000 new call and put contracts opened at US$25 and US$26 strike prices, alongside reports of recent insider share sales and no insider buying. At the same time, third-party valuation models now flag the stock as trading well above estimated intrinsic value, even as analysts anticipate strong year-over-year earnings growth supported by a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating. We’ll now examine how this surge in options...

The blockbuster SpaceX IPO, debuting at US$135 and closing its first day at US$160.95 for a US$2.1t valuation, has sharpened investor focus on high growth themes linked to space, artificial intelligence, and advanced manufacturing. Strong demand for SpaceX stock has highlighted how quickly capital can shift when a fresh story captures attention. This article walks through three stocks from a High Growth Innovation screener that are exposed to the same news catalysts, showing how their...

In the current Canadian market landscape, the Bank of Canada has opted to maintain interest rates amid mixed inflation signals and economic challenges, while south of the border, the Federal Reserve faces similar complexities with energy-driven inflation pressures. In this environment where stable economic growth and easing inflation are anticipated, identifying undervalued stocks could present opportunities for investors seeking value in a market that may not be inclined towards aggressive...

With the Bank of Canada holding interest rates steady amid renewed inflation pressures and mixed signals from the U.S. Federal Reserve, investors are navigating a complex economic landscape in 2026. In such times, penny stocks—often representing smaller or newer companies—can offer intriguing opportunities for those seeking affordability combined with growth potential. While the term may seem outdated, these stocks can still present valuable prospects when backed by solid financials, and we...

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

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, NorthIsle...

The recent 13% drop in Signature Resources Ltd.'s ( CVE:SGU ) stock could come as a blow to insiders who purchased...

Why Suncor Energy Filed a Universal Shelf Registration Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) has filed an omnibus universal shelf registration that covers potential offerings of debt securities, common shares, preferred stock, warrants, units, share purchase contracts, and share purchase units. This filing does not commit Suncor Energy to an immediate capital raise. However, it gives the company flexibility to issue a variety of securities if it chooses to access markets in the future. See our latest...

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, although...

HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. recently reported full-year 2026 results, with revenue rising to US$297.79 million while net loss widened to US$148.45 million, alongside disclosure of materially higher Bitcoin production and installed hashrate. At the same time, the company outlined an ambitious pivot beyond crypto mining by planning a 320 MW AI-focused data-center gigafactory near Toronto and targeting 500 MW of high-performance computing capacity by 2028. Next, we’ll examine how HIVE’s...

In June 2026, Silvercorp Metals Inc. released an updated NI 43-101 Technical Report for its Ying Mining District in China, outlining refreshed Mineral Reserves and Resources across eight underground mines, a 17-year life-of-mine plan, and revised assumptions based on higher silver price inputs. The report highlights very large increases in Measured and Indicated tonnes and higher contained metals across key categories, reshaping how investors may think about the scale, longevity, and...

Founder-led stocks sit at an interesting crossroads right now. With inflation, energy prices and interest-rate paths pulling markets in different directions, investors are searching for leaders who are directly invested in the long game, not just the next quarter. Founder-CEOs often have reputations tied to their companies, which can support clearer capital allocation and sharper focus when conditions are noisy. This article looks at how that founder mindset can matter for your portfolio...

Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. reported that, in May 2026, the Kipushi Mine in the DRC set a new monthly record by producing 25,677 tonnes of zinc in concentrate, with concentrators milling 72,003 tonnes of ore at 93% recovery and year-to-date zinc output reaching about 110,000 tonnes, in line with 2026 guidance. The company also reported that construction of Kipushi’s second tailings storage facility is over 90% complete and designed to meet Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management requirements,...

Montage Gold (TSX:MAU) is back in focus after reporting a major update on its Koné gold project in Côte d’Ivoire, with higher grade satellite deposits and construction progress ahead of schedule attracting investor attention. See our latest analysis for Montage Gold. The Koné update comes after a powerful run for Montage Gold, with a 1-year total shareholder return of 282.39% and a year-to-date share price return of 78.22%. This signals strong positive momentum around the project’s progress...

WELL Health Technologies (TSX:WELL) is back in focus after the company reported that a billing investigation involving its CircleMedical unit has been resolved, removing a legal overhang and lifting investor confidence. See our latest analysis for WELL Health Technologies. At a share price of CA$4.48, WELL Health’s recent 13.42% one month share price return contrasts with a softer 7 day move. The 1 year total shareholder return of 13.71% sits against a weaker 5 year result, suggesting...

Artificial intelligence sits at the heart of many of the tools and services you use every day, and it is now a core theme investors are watching as rate expectations, energy prices, and bond yields react to shifting inflation signals and Middle East peace talks. Our AI Stocks screener focuses on companies directly tied to this trend, from chips and cloud to software and large language models such as ChatGPT. In this article, you will see three stocks from that screener that show how different...

SPARC AI has successfully completed a 43km target acquisition demonstration over open water while expanding the capabilities of its Overwatch software platform.

Pan American Silver recently presented at the RBC Capital Markets Global Mining & Materials Conference in New York and outlined a revised Preliminary Economic Assessment for its La Colorada Skarn deposit that emphasizes a smaller, lower-risk, and more capital-efficient development. The updated plan removes the need for an immediate project partner by targeting funding from internal resources while aiming for negative all-in sustaining costs and greater exposure to silver prices. Next,...

Aecon Group stock: new Arctic partnership puts long term infrastructure theme in focus Aecon Group (TSX:ARE) is back on investors’ radar after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Arctic Gateway Group to explore infrastructure opportunities around Manitoba’s Port of Churchill and the Hudson Bay Railway. See our latest analysis for Aecon Group. The MoU headlines come at a time when Aecon Group’s share price has moved sharply, with a 1 day share price return of 6.01% and a year to date...

AbraSilver Resource (TSX:ABRA) has drawn renewed attention to its stock after reporting new assay results from the 2026 La Coipita drill program in Argentina, operated under a joint venture with Teck Resources. See our latest analysis for AbraSilver Resource. The new La Coipita results arrive after a 1 day share price return of 5.12% and a year to date share price return of 49.2%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 239.78% and very large 3 year total shareholder return suggest strong...

Aya Gold & Silver (TSX:AYA) is back in focus after reporting high grade silver drill results at its Zgounder Silver Mine in Morocco, with multiple at depth intercepts across open pit and central zones. See our latest analysis for Aya Gold & Silver. The recent high grade drill results appear to sit alongside strong momentum in Aya Gold & Silver’s share price, with a 1 day share price return of 10.49% taking the stock to CA$28.87 and contributing to a 48.58% year to date share price return and...

Recently, Great Bay Royalties, in which Altius Minerals holds an interest, closed a US$73,000,000 royalty investment with Apex Clean Energy linked to the 311 MW Coles Wind project in Illinois. This transaction underlines how Altius’s exposure to U.S. renewable power royalties can be influenced by large, project-specific funding commitments across its portfolio. Next, we’ll examine how this sizeable Coles Wind royalty commitment could reshape Altius Minerals’ investment narrative and future...