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As 2026 begins, investors are encouraged to reassess their portfolios with a focus on economic health and diversification, particularly given the recent trends in employment and inflation data. For those interested in smaller or newer companies, penny stocks—despite their somewhat outdated name—remain an intriguing investment area when backed by strong financials. This article highlights three penny stocks that showcase financial strength and potential for long-term growth, offering investors...

As we step into 2026, the Canadian market is navigating a landscape of economic surprises and shifting employment trends, making it crucial for investors to reassess their strategies. In this context, dividend stocks like Transcontinental offer a reliable income stream, providing stability amid uncertain market conditions and complementing a diversified investment approach.

We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, although...

With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.7x in the Media industry in Canada, you could be forgiven...

Parkit Enterprise (CVE:PKT) has had a great run on the share market with its stock up by a significant 13% over the...

When close to half the companies in Canada have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 16x, you may consider...

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...

Canaf Investments' (CVE:CAF) stock is up by a considerable 12% over the past week. Since the market usually pay for a...

We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, although Amazon.com made...

While ATS Corporation ( TSE:ATS ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a decent share price growth of...

Generally speaking, investors are inspired to be stock pickers by the potential to find the big winners. Not every pick...

Key Insights Institutions' substantial holdings in Emera implies that they have significant influence over the...

Titan Mining Corporation ( TSE:TI ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...

Key Insights Magellan Aerospace's significant insider ownership suggests inherent interests in company's expansion...

Those holding Touchstone Exploration Inc. ( TSE:TXP ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 44...

Over the past year, many Ballard Power Systems Inc. ( TSE:BLDP ) insiders sold a significant stake in the company which...

If you are wondering whether Metro's current share price lines up with its underlying value, you are not alone. This article is built to help you assess that question clearly. Metro shares last closed at C$98.68, with returns of 0.0% over 7 days, a 1.2% decline over 30 days, a 0.3% decline year to date, and gains of 11.6% over 1 year, 39.8% over 3 years, and 84.4% over 5 years. These figures can shape how investors think about both opportunity and risk today. Recent coverage of Metro has...

Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL) is drawing fresh attention as investors focus on its stable dividend profile, fee-based midstream revenues, and progress on large-scale infrastructure projects in the context of a volatile energy sector. See our latest analysis for Pembina Pipeline. The 90-day share price return of an 8.17% decline and 30-day share price return of a 4.48% decline suggest momentum has cooled recently, even as Pembina’s 1-year total shareholder return of 4.69% and 5-year total...

Hammond Power Solutions recently reported that demand for its specialized transformers and power solutions has been supported by AI data centers, EV charging infrastructure and utility grid upgrades, reinforcing the role of its products in critical electrification and technology projects. This mix of data-center, transport electrification and grid-modernization exposure highlights how Hammond is tied to multiple long-term infrastructure spending themes rather than a single end market. Next,...

In recent days, Tourmaline Oil has seen its shares weaken even as natural gas fundamentals remain firm and major banks reiterate positive views on the company’s operations and outlook. This contrast between softer market sentiment and Tourmaline’s continued emphasis on disciplined growth, stable production guidance, and shareholder returns has sharpened the debate over how investors should interpret the pullback. We’ll now examine how this recent investor hesitation, despite firm natural gas...

Standard Lithium has recently drawn widespread attention for its use of Direct Lithium Extraction technology at its U.S.-based projects, which are aimed at producing lithium for the electric vehicle supply chain. This surge in interest highlights how technology-led lithium producers with U.S. assets may increasingly align with policy efforts to diversify supply away from China, while still facing substantial funding and execution risks. We’ll now examine how growing focus on Standard...

RioCan REIT’s recent performance snapshot RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:REI.UN) has drawn fresh attention after recent unit price moves, with short term returns differing from its longer term record and prompting investors to reassess income and value characteristics. See our latest analysis for RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust. RioCan’s recent 1 month share price return of 3.02% comes after a modest 1 day move of 0.32%. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 7.70% contrasts...

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 14.1x IGM Financial Inc. ( TSE:IGM ) may be sending bullish signals at the...

In recent months, Stella-Jones has reported ongoing strength in demand for its utility poles and railway ties, supported by recurring infrastructure and grid resiliency spending across North America. An interesting angle is the company’s continued focus on bolt-on acquisitions, which aim to deepen its presence in regions prioritizing grid hardening and rail maintenance. We’ll now examine how this sustained demand backdrop for utility poles and railway ties could influence Stella-Jones’...