TSX:RCH
TSX:RCHTrade Distributors

Will Richelieu’s 100th Acquisition and Dividend Hike Change Richelieu Hardware's (TSX:RCH) Narrative

In January 2026, Richelieu Hardware reported full‑year 2025 sales of CA$1,964.03 million with essentially flat net income, while also completing around ten North American acquisitions that added roughly CA$100 million in annualized sales and raising its quarterly dividend by 2.2% to CA$0.1566 per share. An interesting angle is that these results marked Richelieu’s 100th acquisition, underscoring a long-running, acquisition-led expansion strategy alongside a relatively conservative balance...
TSX:CJT
TSX:CJTLogistics

Exploring 3 Undervalued Small Caps In Global With Insider Buying

As global markets navigate a complex landscape of mixed economic signals and geopolitical developments, small-cap stocks have been gaining attention, with indices like the Russell 2000 reaching all-time highs. Amidst this backdrop, identifying promising small-cap opportunities involves assessing factors such as market positioning and insider activity, which can offer valuable insights into a company's potential.
TSX:GOOS
TSX:GOOSLuxury

Canada Goose Holdings (TSX:GOOS) Valuation Check After Mixed Recent Share Performance

Recent performance snapshot Canada Goose Holdings (TSX:GOOS) has seen mixed share performance recently, with a 3.4% decline over the past day and a small gain over the past month, while remaining lower year to date. See our latest analysis for Canada Goose Holdings. At a share price of CA$17.91, Canada Goose Holdings combines a weak year to date share price return of 3.55% with a much stronger 1 year total shareholder return of 21.26%, so recent momentum looks softer than the longer term...
TSX:WFG
TSX:WFGForestry

Assessing West Fraser Timber (TSX:WFG) Valuation After Raymond James Upgrade And Sector Rebound Outlook

Why West Fraser Timber Stock Is Back in Focus West Fraser Timber (TSX:WFG) is back on investors’ radar after Raymond James upgraded the stock to Outperform, citing expectations of a sector rebound in 2026 and tighter lumber supply conditions. The upgrade leans on mill curtailments, limited Canadian harvesting, and potential U.S. housing policy shifts. It also points to West Fraser’s balance sheet strength despite earlier industry headwinds. See our latest analysis for West Fraser Timber. At a...
TSX:EFR
TSX:EFROil and Gas

Could Energy Fuels (TSX:EFR) Vara Mada Pivot Recast Its Rare Earths Investment Narrative?

Earlier this month, Energy Fuels announced it had renamed its Toliara Project in Madagascar to Vara Mada and outlined plans to revise its mine plan and cutoff grade to account for monazite recovery, while also preparing an exploration drilling program targeting potentially substantial additional heavy mineral sands resources in the Lower Sandy Unit. This shift emphasizes Vara Mada’s role as a prospective new source of titanium, zircon, and rare earth minerals, potentially expanding Energy...
TSX:POU
TSX:POUOil and Gas

Assessing Paramount Resources (TSX:POU) Valuation After A More Favourable Brokerage Upgrade

A recent brokerage report upgraded its outlook on Paramount Resources (TSX:POU) from neutral to a more favourable stance, drawing fresh attention to the Canadian producer’s share performance and underlying business profile. See our latest analysis for Paramount Resources. The brokerage upgrade comes after a period of mixed momentum, with a recent 1-day share price return of 1.88% and a 90-day share price return of 8.85%, while the year-to-date share price return is slightly negative and the...
TSX:ELF
TSX:ELFInsurance

E L Financial (TSX:ELF) Valuation Check After Special Dividend And Recent Share Price Strength

E-L Financial (TSX:ELF) has put extra cash directly in investors’ hands by declaring a special dividend of CA$1.05 per common share. The payment is tied to recent portfolio results and the company’s current capital position. See our latest analysis for E-L Financial. The special dividend news arrives as E-L Financial’s share price trades at CA$18.11, with recent momentum reflected in a 4.26% 1 day share price return and an 11.72% 90 day share price return. Over the longer term, total...
TSX:VET
TSX:VETOil and Gas

Why Vermilion Energy (TSX:VET) Is Up 5.6% After Exiting US Assets And Lifting Dividend Targets

Recently, Vermilion Energy outlined plans to exit its US operations while concentrating capital on its Montney, Deep Basin, and European assets, alongside maintaining a roughly 4.5% dividend and targeting a 4% increase in early 2026. This combination of portfolio reshaping and a clear commitment to dividend growth highlights how Vermilion is aligning capital allocation with long-term cash flow priorities. Next, we'll examine how Vermilion's renewed focus on core Montney, Deep Basin, and...
TSX:FCR.UN
TSX:FCR.UNRetail REITs

A Look At First Capital REIT (TSX:FCR.UN) Valuation As Distribution Increase Draws Investor Attention

First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:FCR.UN) has approved a 2.5% increase in its annualized cash distribution to $0.912 per unit, with monthly payments scheduled to begin on February 16, 2026. See our latest analysis for First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust. The 2.05% 1 day share price return on the latest close at CA$19.87, alongside a 3.71% 30 day share price return, sits against a 1 year total shareholder return of 24.28%, suggesting momentum that has been supported over...
TSX:CG
TSX:CGMetals and Mining

Is It Too Late To Consider Centerra Gold (TSX:CG) After 173% One-Year Surge?

If you are wondering whether Centerra Gold's recent share price puts it on the expensive side or still leaves room for value, it helps to break the story into what has happened in the market and how that lines up with fundamentals. Centerra Gold's share price was last at C$22.41, with returns of 4.8% over 7 days, 11.8% over 30 days, 15.4% year to date, 173.1% over 1 year, 199.2% over 3 years and 88.1% over 5 years. This gives you a sense of how much the stock has already moved. Recent...
TSX:CU
TSX:CUIntegrated Utilities

Does Canadian Utilities’ (TSX:CU) Modest Dividend Hike Reveal Its True Capital Allocation Priorities?

Earlier this month, Canadian Utilities Limited declared a 1% increase in its first-quarter 2026 common share dividend to CA$0.4623, alongside confirming multiple preferred share dividends payable on March 1, 2026 to holders of record on February 5, 2026. This combination of a higher common dividend and ongoing preferred payouts underscores the company’s emphasis on steady income generation backed by regulated utility operations and long-lived infrastructure projects. We’ll now explore how...
TSX:IPCO
TSX:IPCOOil and Gas

A Look At International Petroleum’s Valuation As Blackrod Project Advances And Insider Buying Increases

Why the Blackrod update matters for International Petroleum International Petroleum (TSX:IPCO) has drawn fresh attention after commencing first steam injection at its Blackrod Phase 1 project in Canada earlier than planned, with first oil now anticipated in third quarter 2026. This progress on a 100% owned asset, combined with recent insider share purchases, gives investors new information to consider about IPCO’s growth projects, capital deployment and risk profile in the Canadian heavy oil...
TSX:TI
TSX:TIMetals and Mining

Assessing Titan Mining’s Valuation After New $150 Million Shelf Registration Filing

Shelf registration puts potential capital raise in focus Titan Mining (TSX:TI) has filed a $150 million omnibus shelf registration covering common shares, debt securities, warrants, and units. This filing gives the company flexibility to issue securities over time if market conditions and project needs align. See our latest analysis for Titan Mining. The shelf filing comes as Titan Mining’s share price has moved sharply, with a 4.09% 1 day and 64.71% 30 day share price return, while the 1...
TSX:ANRG
TSX:ANRGCommercial Services

Will Anaergia (TSX:ANRG) Elevating a Technologist to CTO Reframe Its Innovation-First Investment Story?

Anaergia Inc. has appointed long-time executive Sasha Rollings-Scattergood as Chief Technology Officer, effective January 1, 2026, to lead its global technology, product, and intellectual property functions across multiple regions. This move elevates an environmental engineer who has helped develop Anaergia’s flagship OREX and high-solids anaerobic digestion systems, potentially reinforcing the company’s technology-led growth ambitions. With this leadership change sharpening Anaergia’s...