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Anaergia’s new CTO appointment puts technology leadership in focus Anaergia (TSX:ANRG) is back on investor radars after appointing long-time executive Sasha Rollings-Scattergood as Chief Technology Officer. The move centers attention on its technology platforms and global growth plans. See our latest analysis for Anaergia. The CTO appointment comes as Anaergia’s share price sits at CA$2.44, with a 1 day share price return of 7.02% but a 30 day share price return decline of 11.59%. The year to...

Mackenzie Investments, a subsidiary of IGM Financial (TSX:IGM), has introduced the Mackenzie Global Value Fund and Mackenzie US Mid Cap Value Fund. Both are sub advised by Barrow Hanley Global Investors, putting fresh attention on IGM shares. See our latest analysis for IGM Financial. The fund launches come as IGM Financial’s share price trades around CA$64.54, with a 90 day share price return of 21.43% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 51.15%, indicating strong performance over both...

If you are wondering whether Alamos Gold shares still offer value after a strong run, this article will walk through what the current price might be implying. The stock closed at C$59.68, with returns of 4.7% over 7 days, 15.6% over 30 days, 13.2% year to date, 115.6% over 1 year, 318.0% over 3 years, and a very large gain over 5 years. Recent attention on the stock has centered on how these returns line up with broader interest in gold related names and company specific developments...

Portage Ventures, part of Power Corporation of Canada, has expanded into secondary fintech investments by taking over management of Point72 Ventures’ portfolio of around 40 mature fintech companies in a new US$280 million fund. This move highlights Power Corp.’s push to grow its Sagard alternative asset platform and deepen its exposure to fee-based private-market fintech assets. We’ll now examine how Portage’s move into managing secondary fintech assets could influence Power Corp.’s...

Why Maple Leaf Foods is back on investors' radar Maple Leaf Foods (TSX:MFI) has put fresh numbers around its outlook, pairing new 2026 revenue guidance with an approximately 10% dividend increase. Together, these give investors clearer visibility on growth and cash returns. See our latest analysis for Maple Leaf Foods. The new 2026 guidance and dividend increase come after a mixed year for the share price, with a 6.72% 90 day share price return decline but a 5.43% year to date share price...

Recent attention on Ucore Rare Metals (TSXV:UCU) stems from progress at its planned Louisiana rare earth separation facility, the push to deploy its RapidSX technology, and fresh U.S. Defense Department funding linked to critical mineral supply security. See our latest analysis for Ucore Rare Metals. Those headlines around Ucore’s Louisiana facility, RapidSX rollout, and U.S. Defense Department support are arriving alongside sharp recent moves, with a 30 day share price return of 53.42% and a...

If you are wondering whether New Gold's share price still offers value after a strong run, or if the easy gains are behind it, this article focuses squarely on what the current price might be implying. The stock last closed at C$14.12, with returns of 8.8% over 7 days, 24.8% over 30 days, 19.9% year to date and a very large gain over the past year and three years, plus a more than 4x gain over five years. Recent coverage has highlighted New Gold's sharp multi period share price moves and the...

In early January 2026, Bank of Montreal issued a series of fixed-income securities across multiple maturities and structures, including senior and junior unsecured notes with both fixed and floating coupons, callable features, and multi-million-dollar eurobond tranches. At the same time, analysts highlighted potential return-on-equity expansion supported by expectations for higher net interest margins and improved efficiency, framing these funding moves as part of a broader effort to...

Avino Silver & Gold Mines recently increased production capacity at its Avino Mine in Durango, Mexico, supported by infrastructure upgrades, ongoing exploration, and technology such as satellite-based mineral detection to improve resource targeting. By combining diversified silver, gold, and copper output with ESG-focused operations and cost-saving technologies, the company is aiming to reinforce operational resilience and better align with long-term industrial and investment demand for...

Many investors are asking whether Pan American Silver is still reasonably priced after a strong run, or if the easy gains are already behind it. This article focuses squarely on what you are paying for the business today. With the share price at CA$77.91 and reported returns of 5.5% over 7 days, 14.7% over 30 days, 11.2% year to date, 160.5% over 1 year, 238.7% over 3 years and 113.9% over 5 years, investors are considering whether the current valuation still stacks up. Recent coverage...

Why HIVE Digital Technologies stock is back on investor radar HIVE Digital Technologies (TSXV:HIVE) has announced a Paraguay joint venture to launch one of the country’s first AI focused BUZZ Cloud platforms, signaling a move beyond its core Bitcoin mining operations. See our latest analysis for HIVE Digital Technologies. The Paraguay AI expansion comes as HIVE’s share price, now at CA$4.76, shows a 7 day share price return of 11.74% and a 30 day share price return of 23.96%. The 90 day share...

Stantec (TSX:STN) has drawn investor interest recently after posting annual revenue of CA$6.33b and net income of CA$483.5m, putting fresh attention on how the stock’s recent performance lines up with those fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Stantec. At a share price of CA$136.50, Stantec’s 30 day share price return of 6.01% contrasts with a 90 day share price decline of 11.90%, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 23.90% and 5 year total shareholder return of 222.77% point to...

Whitecap Resources Inc. recently drew attention with its approximately 6.5% dividend yield, paid monthly, alongside strong operational performance and a raised outlook based on past results. Heavy pre-market trading and analyst interest ahead of the now-past 25 February 2026 earnings release underline how its monthly income profile and cash generation are influencing investor behaviour. We’ll now examine how Whitecap’s high monthly dividend yield and recent operational strength shape the...

If you are wondering whether Peyto Exploration & Development's share price still offers value at around $22.34, you are not alone; many investors are asking the same question. The stock has had a mixed run recently, with a 5.4% gain over the last 7 days, a 2.7% decline over the last 30 days, a 1.2% decline year to date, and a 41.2% return over the past year, while the 3 year return is 118% and the 5 year return is around 7x. Recent attention around Peyto has largely focused on its role...

Great-West Lifeco (TSX:GWO) has launched a new normal course issuer bid after board approval on January 2, 2026. The bid allows repurchases of up to 20,000,000 common shares, or 2.2% of its share capital. See our latest analysis for Great-West Lifeco. The new buyback plan comes after a strong run for investors, with a 1 year total shareholder return of 51.35% and a 3 year total shareholder return of 124.90%. The 90 day share price return of 13.32% contrasts with softer recent moves,...

Pet Valu Holdings Ltd. recently appointed veteran Canadian retail executive Carmen Fortino to its board and plans to add finance leader Matt Reindel on April 1, 2026, following the earlier exit of private equity–nominated directors Kevin Hofmann and Patrick Hillegass. These board changes highlight Pet Valu’s transition away from former principal shareholders toward a more independent governance structure with deep retail, supply chain and finance expertise. We’ll now examine how bringing on...

In recent months, TC Energy completed the unbundling of its liquids pipelines business, helping its remaining natural gas and power assets attract a premium valuation while management outlined a three-year plan targeting 5% to 7% annual growth and 2026 EBITDA guidance implying 6% to 8% operating earnings growth. An important angle is TC Energy’s 48.4% interest in Bruce Power, which could become a major cash generator as demand for clean baseload electricity rises, reinforcing the company’s...

In early January 2026, Digi Power X Inc. announced a non-binding letter of intent with Omnis Pleasants LLC to explore up to 1.3 GW of power access, a land lease of up to 200 acres, and potential equity alignment tied to the Pleasants Power Station in West Virginia for AI and high-performance computing infrastructure. The proposed framework could give Digi Power X both the physical footprint and a pathway to a more than 10% ownership stake in a large power asset, aligning data center...

Recently, Celestica Inc. was highlighted for evolving into a hyperscaler-integrated engineering partner, with its Connectivity and Cloud Solutions segment projected to expand rapidly and the company holding a very large share in high-bandwidth Ethernet platforms and hyperscaler custom designs. This underscores how deeply Celestica is embedded in next-generation cloud and networking build-outs, positioning its engineering capabilities at the core of hyperscaler infrastructure planning. We’ll...

In recent days, gold and silver prices have climbed to record highs amid renewed geopolitical tensions, including protests in Iran, and questions over the Federal Reserve’s independence, driving safe-haven demand for precious metals. This surge in bullion interest has refocused attention on Barrick Mining as a major gold and silver producer whose fortunes are closely tied to precious metal market sentiment. We’ll now explore how record precious metal prices amid Fed independence concerns may...

As the first week of 2026 unfolds, the Canadian market is navigating a landscape shaped by new economic data and policy shifts, with global events such as geopolitical tensions in Venezuela capturing attention. In this context, penny stocks—though an older term—remain relevant for investors seeking opportunities in smaller or less-established companies. By focusing on those with strong financial foundations and potential for growth, these stocks can offer value and stability amid broader...

Global Atomic Corporation recently announced sizeable capital-raising plans, including a CAD 25 million composite units offering and a CAD 50,000,000.16 non-brokered private placement of 56,818,182 units, each comprising one share and a warrant exercisable at CAD 1.15 over 36 months. This twin funding move materially enlarges Global Atomic’s financial toolkit, potentially influencing how investors assess its ability to finance future projects and growth options. We’ll now examine how this...

Why Savaria’s fresh high is drawing attention Savaria (TSX:SIS) recently touched a fresh annual high on strong trading volume, putting its accessibility and mobility business in sharper focus for investors watching the capital goods space. See our latest analysis for Savaria. The latest move to CA$23.97 comes after a 9.8% 1 month share price return and an 11.5% 3 month share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 28.0% points to momentum that has been building rather than...

The Canadian market has started 2026 with a flurry of activity, influenced by geopolitical shifts and fresh economic data, while the Bank of Canada maintains its current interest rate stance. In this context, penny stocks—often associated with smaller or newer companies—remain a niche yet intriguing investment area. When supported by strong financial health, these stocks can offer growth opportunities at lower price points.