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Interest in Pan American Silver (TSX:PAAS) has picked up as investors look ahead to the upcoming August 12 earnings release, where forecasts point to higher year over year earnings and revenue. See our latest analysis for Pan American Silver. Recent sessions have been choppy for Pan American Silver, with the share price falling 9.18% over the past month and 22.38% over the past quarter. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 52.24% and the 3 year total shareholder return of about 20x...

The Canadian market has been buoyed by strong performances in the energy and material sectors, contributing to significant earnings growth on the TSX. In such a climate, investors often look beyond established giants to discover opportunities among smaller or newer companies. Penny stocks, though an outdated term, remain relevant for those seeking potential growth at lower price points; when backed by solid financials and fundamentals, they can offer intriguing opportunities with less risk...

Northland Power (TSX:NPI) has hit a fresh inflection point, as the Baltic Power offshore wind project is now feeding electricity into Poland’s grid under a 25-year contract for difference that supports long-term revenue visibility. See our latest analysis for Northland Power. At a share price of CA$22.17, Northland Power has delivered a 21.41% year to date share price return, while its 1 year total shareholder return is slightly down 0.79% and the 5 year total shareholder return is down...

Imperial Oil stock has delivered a very large 5 year return, yet its valuation signals are split, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate pointing to meaningful upside while earnings based multiples suggest the shares are already priced generously. Imperial Oil has returned roughly 4.8x over 5 years, which puts added focus on whether current buyers are paying too much for past success. New projects and capacity such as the planned West Coast Oil Pipeline and related emission reduction...

Kinross Gold (TSX:K) has started an exploration drilling program at the Pipeline West/Clipper Gold Project in Nevada. The work is being carried out under an earn in agreement with Riley Gold Corp. The program targets areas in the Cortez District that have not previously been drill tested. Kinross Gold, a senior gold producer, is adding fresh exploration work in Nevada to its portfolio with the launch of drilling at Pipeline West/Clipper. For investors, this is a development tied to physical...

NGEx Minerals has reported past results from five Phase 4 drill holes at its 100% owned Lunahuasi copper-gold-silver project in San Juan, Argentina, including thick intervals with multi-metal copper equivalent grades calculated using assumed prices of US$3.00/lb copper, US$1,500/oz gold and US$18/oz silver. The presence of very high copper equivalent grades over both short and long intervals across several holes underscores the continuity and intensity of mineralization being outlined at...

The Canadian market has seen robust earnings growth, particularly driven by the energy and material sectors, contributing to a projected 32% increase in TSX earnings for the second quarter. As investors navigate these conditions, identifying stocks trading below their fair value can offer opportunities for those looking to capitalize on potential undervaluation amidst strong sector performance.

As the Canadian market experiences robust growth driven by the energy and material sectors, investors are keenly watching for signs of continued momentum in earnings improvements. Despite being an older term, penny stocks still represent a compelling investment area, particularly for those seeking opportunities in smaller or less-established companies. By focusing on firms with strong financials and clear growth potential, investors can uncover valuable prospects among these often-overlooked...

Parex Resources Inc. recently reported that June 2026 production averaged 80,850 boe/d, supported by closing the Frontera E&P acquisition and near-field exploration success at LLA-111, while second-quarter 2026 production averaged 54,090 boe/d. The company also reaffirmed its second-half and full-year 2026 production guidance, signaling operational follow-through on its expansion and integration efforts in Colombia. Next, we’ll examine how June’s higher production, underpinned by the...

Nutrien stock has delivered a 53.8% total return over the past five years, and the current valuation now sits at an interesting crossroads, with an intrinsic value estimate from a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model pointing to upside while broader checks paint a more mixed picture. Over five years, Nutrien has returned 53.8%, which puts recent gains front and center when assessing whether the current price still offers a margin of safety. US plans to invest US$500 million in domestic...

Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) joined Lightworks, The Bank of Nova Scotia and TELUS in forming the AI Consortium, a cross industry group focused on shared artificial intelligence infrastructure and governance for heavily regulated sectors. See our latest analysis for Sun Life Financial. Sun Life Financial's share price has moved to CA$111.9, with a 1-month share price return of 4.54% and a 90-day share price return of 19.18%, alongside a 1-year total shareholder return of 37.10%. This suggests...

HydroGraph Clean Power Inc. previously signed long-term agreements with Western International Gas & Cylinders, Inc. to secure acetylene gas supply and a ground lease for a new graphene manufacturing facility in Bellville, Texas, which will use its proprietary Hyperion Reactors to produce ultra-pure synthetic Fractal Graphene. By plugging into Western International’s existing acetylene infrastructure, HydroGraph aims to accelerate the build-out of its Bellville plant and strengthen its...

Alimentation Couche-Tard stock has delivered a strong 92.1% total return over the past five years, yet both the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate and the earnings-multiple checks currently point to the shares trading at a discount to that underlying value. A 92.1% gain over five years indicates that long term holders have already seen substantial value creation, so any current discount needs to be weighed against how much of the story may already be reflected in the...

Snowline Gold Corp. recently reported encouraging gold exploration results from its Yukon Territory projects, but investors have reacted cautiously as they assess the company’s path toward potential profitability. The cautious response highlights how, for early-stage explorers like Snowline Gold, even strong drilling updates can leave questions around long-term economic viability and project development. We’ll now examine how this investor caution around translating exploration success...

Orla Mining Ltd. has reported past second-quarter 2026 production of 88,265 ounces of gold and year-to-date output of 169,471 ounces, while confirming it remains on track for full-year guidance of 340,000 to 360,000 ounces with an All-In Sustaining Cost range of US$1,550 to US$1,750 per ounce sold. This combination of solid reported output and reiterated cost and production targets offers investors fresh evidence on the consistency of Orla’s operating performance in 2026. We’ll now assess...

Cenovus Energy’s share price has surged over the past few years, and after a very strong 5 year return alongside a high valuation score that screens the stock as undervalued on several checks, the key issue now is whether the current price still leaves room for value focused investors. Cenovus Energy has delivered a very large 5 year return of 345.1%, which puts extra emphasis on whether today’s valuation still compensates you for the gains already on the table. Recent coverage has...

G Mining Ventures Corp. recently reported preliminary Q2 2026 operating results, with ore mined and tonnes processed broadly steady year over year but quarterly gold production slipping to 36,845 ounces from 42,587 ounces. Despite moving significantly more total material, including a sharp increase in waste tonnes mined, the company produced and sold less gold in the quarter, raising questions about grade, recoveries, or mine sequencing impacts on output efficiency. We will now examine how...

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) has been active in capital markets, issuing multiple fixed income securities, including new notes, preferred shares and a large US$500 million Limited Recourse Capital Notes offering. See our latest analysis for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. Against this backdrop of fresh capital issuance, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce’s share price has gained 13.08% over the past 90 days and 32.06% year to date, while the latest close of CA$166.68 sits...

Why the latest quarterly update matters for Wheaton Precious Metals Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX:WPM) drew fresh attention after reporting record first quarter 2026 operating cash flow of $766 million, lifting its dividend by 18% and reiterating both current year guidance and long term production goals. See our latest analysis for Wheaton Precious Metals. Despite the strong first quarter update, Wheaton Precious Metals’ recent share price momentum has cooled, with the stock down 24.8% on a 90...

With global bond markets under pressure, energy prices sensitive to geopolitical shocks and central banks weighing further rate moves, many investors are looking more closely at reliable power sources and how they fit into long term portfolios. The Nuclear Energy Stocks screener focuses on companies linked to uranium supply, enrichment and nuclear reactors that aim to provide steady, large scale electricity with low direct emissions. This article highlights 3 stocks from that screener,...

The Canadian market is experiencing robust earnings growth, with the energy and material sectors leading the charge, contributing to an expected 32% growth in earnings for the TSX in the second quarter. Amidst these broader market trends, penny stocks remain a relevant investment area despite their somewhat outdated label. These smaller or newer companies can offer unique opportunities for value and growth when backed by strong financials, making them worth watching as potential candidates...

As the Canadian market continues to see robust performance, driven largely by the energy and material sectors, investors are keenly observing how earnings will shape up in the coming months. Penny stocks, though often seen as a relic of past market eras, remain relevant for those seeking growth opportunities at lower price points. These smaller or newer companies can offer a compelling mix of affordability and potential when supported by strong financials.

We feel now is a pretty good time to analyse Sernova Biotherapeutics Inc's ( TSE:SVA ) business as it appears the...

In the current global market landscape, small-cap stocks have faced mixed performance amid geopolitical tensions and fluctuating energy prices, with the Russell 2000 Index experiencing a slight decline. As investors navigate these uncertainties, identifying small-cap companies that demonstrate strong fundamentals and insider activity can offer potential opportunities for growth.