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As the Canadian economy navigates a period of slightly negative growth and cooling energy prices, the expectation is that the Bank of Canada will maintain current interest rates, providing a stable backdrop for equities to potentially outperform bonds. In this environment, stocks with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often signal strong confidence from those closest to the company's operations and strategy.

As the Canadian economy navigates a landscape of stable interest rates and easing inflationary pressures, investors are keenly observing how these factors might influence market opportunities. Despite their vintage connotation, penny stocks remain a relevant investment area, often representing smaller or newer companies that can offer significant value. By focusing on those with strong financial foundations and potential for growth, investors may uncover promising opportunities in this sector.

IGM Financial reported record total assets under management and advisement of CA$343.30 billion at June 30, 2026, alongside consolidated net inflows of CA$609.00 million for the month, with both IG Wealth Management and Mackenzie Investments contributing to the growth. The combination of record assets and firm-wide net inflows suggests stronger client engagement with IGM’s wealth and asset management offerings at mid‑2026. We’ll now examine how this record asset growth and June’s solid net...

Turnium Technology Group Inc. ( CVE:TTGI ) is possibly approaching a major achievement in its business, so we would...

Apotex Health Corp. recently became the first company to secure Health Canada approval for SEVMIA, a generic semaglutide injection for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight and related cardiovascular risk. This move expands Apotex’s presence in obesity and cardiovascular care while potentially broadening access to lower-cost GLP-1 therapy across Canada. We’ll now examine how being first to offer a generic semaglutide option for obesity care shapes Apotex Health’s...

With the end of the Iran war refocusing global investors on emerging markets, capital is starting to look more closely at where improved creditworthiness and macro stability might translate into real opportunities, and where volatility risks could bite. This article walks through three stocks from the Emerging Markets Financial Opportunities From Capital Flow Tailwinds screener that are directly exposed to these shifting capital flows. Each stock is positively linked to the news backdrop, but...

Canada’s decision to hold back on the proposed C$70b investment from the UAE has put a spotlight on the country’s infrastructure and energy stocks. For investors, the message is clear: capital is interested, but projects and policy need to catch up. That gap can create both opportunity and frustration, depending on which companies are better placed to handle regulatory delays and project timelines. This article looks at 3 Canadian infrastructure and energy stocks from a financial health...

With inflation signals softening in several major economies and central banks sounding more cautious on rate moves, many income investors are looking again at reliable cash payouts rather than short term trading stories. That is where the Dividend Powerhouses screener, focused on companies with yields above 5% that appear well covered, growing and stable, can help. In a world of mixed growth data, uneven PMIs and shifting bond yields, a portfolio anchored around dependable dividends can offer...

Gold prices have cooled as investors weigh mixed bank forecasts, softer U.S. jobs data and the next move from the Federal Reserve. For precious metals miners, that mix of lower rate expectations, cautious sentiment and shifting commodity forecasts can quickly change how the market views risk and reward. This article looks at three large, established precious metals mining stocks from our screener that appear closely tied to the latest news on gold and oil. By the end, you will see how each...

Interest rate sensitive stocks are back in focus after June’s jobs report showed just 57,000 new roles, 720,000 people leaving the workforce, and labor force participation sliding to its lowest point since early 2021. If this softer backdrop eventually leads the Federal Reserve toward rate cuts, the pricing of income focused stocks, especially in utilities and real estate, could shift meaningfully. This article walks through 3 large, dividend paying stocks from our Interest Rate Sensitive...

On June 26, 2026, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board announced a new three-year relationship with Element Fleet Management, alongside Blackstone Credit & Insurance affiliates, committing US$88 million to purchase equity residuals in Element’s Chesapeake IV asset-backed securities program, which recently closed a US$670 million note offering backed by U.S. fleet lease receivables. This off-balance sheet funding arrangement is intended to lower Element’s leverage while broadening and...

Faraday Copper Corp. recently reported results from 18 drill holes in its Phase IV program at the Copper Creek Project in Arizona, highlighting near-surface and oxide copper mineralization across several target areas including American Eagle, Sunrise and Copper Giant. A key takeaway is the newly identified oxide copper zone east of Copper Giant, which could be important for enhancing the potential for earlier cathode production from near-surface material. We’ll now look at how this expanded...

The Canadian market has been closely watching the Bank of Canada's interest rate decisions, particularly as energy prices have cooled and economic growth has slightly contracted in the first half of the year. In such a landscape, investors often turn to penny stocks—an investment area that, despite its somewhat outdated terminology, remains relevant for those seeking unique opportunities. Penny stocks can offer a mix of affordability and growth potential when backed by strong financials,...

Paramount Resources Ltd. has renewed its normal course issuer bid, allowing it to repurchase up to 7,711,129 common shares (about 5.28% of outstanding shares) between July 8, 2026, and July 7, 2027, while also declaring a regular cash dividend of $0.05 per share payable on July 31, 2026. Together with recent insider share purchases, this renewed buyback and dividend highlight management’s ongoing commitment to returning capital and signalling confidence in the company’s valuation. We’ll now...

Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) is back in focus after its parent, Brookfield, expanded a clean energy partnership with Bloom Energy from $5b to $25b to support off grid AI data center power. See our latest analysis for Brookfield Asset Management. Against this backdrop, Brookfield Asset Management’s recent momentum has picked up, with a 7-day share price return of 5.18% and a 90-day share price return of 7.65%. This comes even though the year-to-date share price return is down 10.41%...

In light of recent developments in the Canadian economy, where the Bank of Canada is expected to keep interest rates steady due to cooling energy prices and a stabilizing labor market, investors are closely monitoring growth opportunities. In this environment, companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often indicate strong confidence from those who know the business best; here we explore three such TSX-listed growth companies poised for significant revenue...

As the Canadian economy navigates a landscape of cooling energy prices and steady interest rates, investors are keenly observing how these factors will shape market opportunities in the latter half of 2026. Despite being considered an outdated term, penny stocks remain a compelling investment area, offering potential for growth at lower price points. In this context, we explore three promising penny stocks that combine financial strength with growth potential, presenting intriguing...

Gold mining stocks are back in focus as weaker U.S. employment data cools expectations for rapid Federal Reserve rate hikes and pushes investors toward safe-haven assets. With gold prices moving near a two week high and traders watching the Fed minutes for clues on future policy, some companies in the Gold Mining Stocks screener appear particularly sensitive to this shift in sentiment. This article breaks down 3 stocks that the news event may influence, explaining how lower rate expectations,...

SpaceX’s planned IPO at a suggested $135 a share and a target valuation of $1.75 trillion is turning space and space-enabled technology into one of the loudest stories in global markets. A proposed $75 billion fundraise, recent losses, and significant debt are all in the mix, alongside big expectations around AI, space-based internet, and data centres. For investors, that sort of headline shift can quickly change how related stocks are priced and perceived. This article walks through 3 stocks...

GoGold Resources (TSX:GGD) is back in focus after securing permits for its Los Ricos South Underground Mine, a key operational step that investors often watch closely in mining development stories. See our latest analysis for GoGold Resources. That permit approval comes on top of a strong run in GoGold Resources’ share price, with a 30.15% 90 day share price return and a 74.38% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been building as investors reassess its prospects. If...

Equinox Gold (TSX:EQX) is back on investors’ radar after securing 20-year land access agreements with the three communities surrounding its Los Filos Mine in Mexico, clearing a path to restart operations. See our latest analysis for Equinox Gold. The land access agreements appear to have shifted sentiment toward Equinox Gold, with a 1-day share price return of 3.82% and a 7-day share price return of 8.11%, contrasting with a 90-day share price decline of 26.56%. Over the past year, total...

With investors watching mixed global signals on growth, inflation and central bank policy, finding companies that combine solid balance sheets with clear earnings growth potential can help you stay focused on fundamentals rather than headlines. The Healthy high growth potential screener filters for stocks where analysts expect strong earnings growth over the next 3 years and that also meet thresholds for financial strength, so you are not relying solely on an optimistic story. In this...

Draganfly (CNSX:DPRO) is back in focus after partnering with the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators on a nationwide Campus Drone Implementation & Readiness Program for U.S. colleges and universities. See our latest analysis for Draganfly. Against this backdrop, Draganfly’s recent IACLEA partnership and conference presence comes after a period where the share price return rose 6.1% over 90 days but is still down 25.2% year to date. Meanwhile, the 1 year total...

Dividend hike puts Peyto Exploration & Development in focus Peyto Exploration & Development (TSX:PEY) has drawn fresh attention after raising its monthly dividend by 9% to $0.12 per share. The increase is supported by record first quarter production, stronger funds from operations, and lower net debt. See our latest analysis for Peyto Exploration & Development. The dividend move comes after a mixed stretch for Peyto Exploration & Development’s stock, with a 1-day share price return of 1.43%...