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In recent days, New Gold’s upcoming earnings report has drawn heightened attention, with analysts expecting a substantial improvement in earnings per share compared with last year and maintaining their projections. At the same time, the company’s P/E ratio sitting below the broader Metals & Mining industry average has added to investor interest in how its valuation compares with peers. We’ll now examine how this anticipation around earnings and the company’s relative valuation may...

The first week of 2026 has been marked by significant geopolitical and economic developments, including U.S. military actions in Venezuela and new labour-market data from Canada and the U.S., though these events may not immediately impact the broader economy or markets. Amidst these shifts, investors often seek opportunities that can offer growth potential despite market uncertainties. Penny stocks, while an older term, remain relevant as they represent smaller or newer companies with the...

Canadian National Railway reported that it set a new monthly record for grain movement in December and a new full‑year grain movement record in 2025, supported by record Canadian grain crops and strong rail operations. This run of four consecutive monthly grain records underscores CN’s central role in moving large agricultural volumes and testing the capacity of its network and service model. Next, we’ll examine how this record grain throughput fits into Canadian National Railway’s...

As the Canadian market navigates through the early days of 2026, investors are keeping a close eye on economic data and geopolitical developments, such as those in Venezuela, which could influence global oil prices. In this context of uncertainty and potential shifts in policy, growth companies with high insider ownership can offer a unique perspective on confidence and alignment between management and shareholders.

The Canadian market has been navigating a complex landscape as the new year unfolds, with significant geopolitical and economic developments capturing attention. Amidst these shifts, investors are often on the lookout for stocks that offer potential growth opportunities despite challenging conditions. Penny stocks, though sometimes seen as a niche category, remain relevant due to their ability to provide access to smaller or newer companies that may possess strong financials and growth...

As we step into 2026, the Canadian market is navigating a landscape shaped by new economic data and geopolitical developments, with particular attention on labor-market trends and potential shifts in oil prices due to U.S. actions in Venezuela. Amidst these dynamics, investors may find opportunities in small-cap stocks that demonstrate resilience and adaptability, qualities that can be particularly valuable during times of economic uncertainty and policy shifts.

Key Insights StorageVault Canada's significant individual investors ownership suggests that the key decisions are...

Most readers would already be aware that OceanaGold's (TSE:OGC) stock increased significantly by 23% over the past...

You may think that with a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.6x Imperial Equities Inc. ( CVE:IEI ) is a stock worth...

With the business potentially at an important milestone, we thought we'd take a closer look at Foran Mining...

Headwater Exploration (TSE:HWX) has had a great run on the share market with its stock up by a significant 33% over the...

Over the last year, a good number of insiders have significantly increased their holdings in Stantec Inc. ( TSE:STN...

As global markets kicked off the year with a strong rally, small-cap stocks have notably outperformed their large-cap counterparts, driven by investor optimism and strategic policy announcements. The Russell 2000 Index surged by 5.73%, highlighting the potential opportunities within smaller companies even as broader economic indicators show mixed signals, such as U.S. labor market weaknesses and persistent manufacturing challenges. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising small-cap...

Why this CAD 179.4 million raise matters for Asante Gold Asante Gold (TSXV:ASE) has just closed a CAD 179.4 million private placement at CAD 1.60 per share, a sizeable funding event that can influence dilution, balance sheet strength, and investor expectations. The deal involved issuing 112,125,000 common shares, including full exercise of the underwriters’ option, with insiders participating alongside other investors. For you as a shareholder or potential buyer, the key questions are how...

In recent days, analysts at Citigroup and CIBC reiterated positive views on TFI International, reinforcing confidence in its position within the North American transportation and logistics industry. The mix of upbeat analyst sentiment alongside an overall Moderate Buy consensus highlights how differing professional opinions are shaping market perceptions of TFI International’s prospects. Next, we’ll examine how this renewed analyst conviction, set against a recent share price uptick, may...

NFI Group has recently benefited from easing supply chain constraints and a sizeable multiyear backlog for battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell buses, supported by government funding for lower-emission transit. This combination of operational progress and policy-driven demand has sharpened investor focus on whether NFI can convert its zero-emission order book into sustained margins and reliable cash generation. Next, we’ll explore how easing supply chain pressures and growing...

OTC Markets Group recently announced that Granite Real Estate Investment Trust has qualified to trade on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol “GRTUF,” while also closing a US$6.06 million shelf registration tied to an ESOP-related offering of 100,000 units. This OTCQX listing gives U.S. investors more convenient access to Granite REIT’s disclosures and real-time trading information, potentially broadening its investor base. We’ll now examine how easier U.S. market access through the new...

Altius Minerals recently reported past fourth-quarter 2025 Project Generation activity, including new investments in Centauri Minerals and Perseverance Metals, plus share consideration and a 1.5% net smelter return royalty from vending the Firenze gold project and equity received for the Celts project. An interesting angle is the scale of the exploration pipeline linked to these holdings, with more than 75,000 metres of discovery-focused drilling planned by portfolio and royalty-linked...

Niall Anderton’s move from Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) to become CEO of Musgrave Group has put leadership succession in focus at a time when the stock is trading close to its 52 week high. See our latest analysis for Alimentation Couche-Tard. Anderton’s departure comes after a year where Alimentation Couche-Tard’s short term share price returns have been mixed, but its 3 year and 5 year total shareholder returns of 22.24% and 103.57% point to momentum that has built over time, even as...

Recent insider buying at Zedcor (TSXV:ZDC) is drawing attention after Senior Officer, Director, and 10% holder Dean Sylvan Swanberg acquired 100,000 common shares through direct ownership. See our latest analysis for Zedcor. Zedcor’s share price closed at CA$5.46. While the 1 day share price return of 1.87% offers a short-term bump, recent 7 day and year to date share price returns are negative. This is set against a very strong 1 year and multi year total shareholder return that suggests...

In early January 2026, Magna International highlighted progress in winning new powertrain, seating and advanced driver-assistance contracts, while grappling with slower EV demand and pricing pressure across its diversified automotive supply operations. RBC Capital Markets’ sector-perform view following Magna’s CES 2026 showcase of its scalable mid-range radar belt underscored the increasing importance of its Veoneer-enabled ADAS capabilities and longstanding OEM relationships. We’ll now...

Most readers would already be aware that iA Financial's (TSE:IAG) stock increased significantly by 14% over the past...

Canopy Growth Corporation ( TSE:WEED ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 28% after a relatively good period...

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