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Shipping disruption through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed energy supply risk back into the spotlight, and that kind of bottleneck can quickly reshape which oil and gas stocks investors pay most attention to. With fewer ships transiting this key route and negotiations ongoing to reopen it toll free, some companies may see higher demand for their production or logistics, while others could face higher costs or volume uncertainty. This article explains how that news connects to your portfolio...

In the current Canadian market landscape, characterized by elevated oil prices and resilient retail sales, investors are navigating a "higher-for-longer" interest rate environment. In this context, growth companies with strong insider ownership can offer unique opportunities for those seeking to align with firms where management has a significant stake in their success.

The Canadian market is navigating a complex economic landscape, characterized by elevated inflation and resilient consumer spending, as the Bank of Canada maintains a cautious stance on interest rates. In this context, penny stocks—often smaller or newer companies—continue to capture investor interest due to their potential for growth and affordability. Despite being an outdated term, penny stocks remain relevant as they offer opportunities for investors seeking to explore beyond the...

In the current Canadian market landscape, characterized by elevated oil prices and resilient household consumption, investors are navigating a "higher-for-longer" rate environment as the Bank of Canada remains on hold amid economic uncertainties. This backdrop highlights the appeal of dividend stocks, which can provide steady income streams and potential stability in portfolios during periods of market volatility.

Peace talks in the Middle East rarely feel distant to energy investors, and the latest progress in US Iran negotiations is a clear example. Steps toward ending the Lebanon war, easing sanctions on Iranian oil exports, and keeping the Strait of Hormuz open have already fed into oil price swings and mixed signals in global equity markets. For retail investors watching the Global Energy Sector screener, this kind of headline risk can reshape the risk reward profile of individual stocks. This...

The sharp quarter-over-quarter rise in institutional ownership of NovaGold Resources (TSX:NG), led by funds such as Electrum Strategic Resources, Paulson & Co., and Fidelity, has put the stock firmly back on many investors’ radar. See our latest analysis for NovaGold Resources. Against a CA$11.15 share price, NovaGold Resources has recently seen a 1 month share price return of 4.5% but is still down 11.6% year to date, while its 1 year total shareholder return is just under 100%. This...

There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, biotech and mining...

CanAlaska Uranium Ltd.'s (CVE:CVV) stock price has dropped 15% in the previous week, but insiders who sold CA$198k in...

With the S&P 500’s CAPE ratio sitting at 41, well above its long term average, many investors are questioning how much risk is baked into broad market exposure and whether value stocks might offer a different balance of risk and reward. This article looks at three stocks from a Value Stocks screener that focuses on lower P/E and P/B ratios and stable financial profiles, and how recent valuation concerns could affect them. Each of these companies is exposed to the same market backdrop, yet...

Almonty Industries (TSX:AII) is back on investors’ radar after updating its large-scale drilling program at the Sangdong Molybdenum Project in South Korea, set against a declared national molybdenum supply crisis. See our latest analysis for Almonty Industries. The Sangdong drilling update appears to have arrived while momentum in Almonty Industries’ shares is already strong, with a 90-day share price return of 31.51% and a year-to-date share price return of 121.70%, alongside a very large...

The Fed’s new, less predictable stance under Kevin Warsh raises the stakes for income investors who rely on dividends as a steady anchor. With rate moves harder to anticipate and inflation pressures still in focus, the gap between fragile payouts and sturdier ones can matter more to a portfolio. This article looks at how the latest Fed signals intersect with defensive dividend stocks, focusing on companies selected for balance sheet strength, moderate risk and controlled payout ratios. Ahead,...

Earlier this month, EQ Bank launched the EQ Bank Business Card, a prepaid, reloadable Mastercard for Canadian small business owners that offers 2.25% interest on card balances, 1% cashback on monthly purchases of CA$10,000 or more, and no annual or monthly fees, while integrating with its high-interest, no-fee Business Account. This move strengthens EQB’s presence in small business banking by tying everyday spending to interest earnings and uncapped cashback, potentially making its digital...

Why Julie Sloat’s Board Appointment Matters for Capital Power The appointment of Julie Sloat to Capital Power (TSX:CPX)'s Board of Directors has pushed governance into focus, arriving just as the utility stock trades near a recent 52 week high and draws fresh investor interest. For shareholders, Board changes often prompt questions about how oversight, risk priorities, and capital allocation could evolve over time. Julie Sloat’s appointment is being watched closely because it coincides with a...

At Thomson Reuters’ June 10, 2026 annual meeting, shareholders elected Michael Medline and Liz Hilton Segel to the board, while Crunchafi announced earlier in the month that its lease-accounting automation platform is now integrated into Thomson Reuters’ Guided Assurance and Engagement Manager audit workflow tools. This combination of new board appointments and deeper workflow automation for thousands of CPA firms may influence how investors view Thomson Reuters’ approach to governance,...

In recent days, Headwater Exploration Inc. received approval for a normal course issuer bid allowing it to repurchase up to 10% of its public float and also announced a higher dividend, reinforcing its capital return efforts to shareholders. This combination of buybacks and a rising dividend highlights management’s emphasis on returning excess cash to investors rather than accelerating spending elsewhere in the business. Against this backdrop, we’ll now examine how the expanded share...

These smaller drone stocks are scaling quickly, backed by new contracts, fresh capital and rising defence interest.

Recent insider purchases put management conviction in focus across three small-cap gold stocks.

Ero Copper (TSX:ERO) is back in focus after fresh assay results from more than 24,000 meters of drilling at its Furnas Copper Gold Project in Brazil, alongside progress toward a pre feasibility study. See our latest analysis for Ero Copper. At a latest share price of CA$42.35, Ero Copper has seen firm momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 14.40% and a 90 day share price return of 30.67%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 101.96% points to strong longer term performance alongside...

Stantec Inc. has announced that longtime CEO and president Gord Johnston will retire from both roles on October 1, 2026, remaining on the Board as vice chair while current North America COO Susan Reisbord steps up as his successor. This planned transition signals leadership continuity, as Reisbord brings more than three decades of industry experience and has already overseen Stantec’s largest geographic unit and its Environmental Services business. We’ll now examine how Reisbord’s elevation...

In June 2026, Ballard Power Systems Inc. announced a 15 megawatt order for 150 FCmove-HD+ 100 kW fuel cell modules from a renewable off-grid power generation company, with deliveries set to begin in the second half of 2026 for use in hydrogen gensets across events, construction sites, movie sets, and critical infrastructure. This repeat large-scale order from the same customer points to growing commercial use of Ballard’s zero-emission stationary fuel cell systems as an alternative to diesel...

Snowline Gold Corp. recently announced a fully funded 30,000-meter exploration program at its Rogue Project in the Yukon, following drilling that returned significant gold grades at the Valley deposit. This combination of secured exploration funding and high-grade drill results has sharpened investor focus on how the Rogue Project could shape Snowline Gold’s long-term project pipeline. Next, we’ll examine how the fully funded Rogue exploration program influences Snowline Gold’s investment...

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) has drawn fresh investor interest after delivering the first Global 8000 aircraft in Africa to Nigeria’s BUA Group, shortly after unveiling a bespoke Global 8000 cabin collaboration with ELIE SAAB. See our latest analysis for Bombardier. These Global 8000 milestones appear to line up with strong momentum in Bombardier’s stock, with the CA$314.87 share price supported by a 90 day share price return of 35.4% and a five year total shareholder return approaching 9x. If you...

Gold and precious metals stocks sit at the crossroads of interest rate expectations, central bank activity, currency moves and geopolitical tension. With the Federal Reserve’s next steps uncertain, central banks still active in gold markets and the U.S. dollar and real yields pulling in different directions, some miners could see conditions improve while others face pressure. This article focuses on 3 gold and precious metals mining stocks from our screener that appear most exposed to today’s...

Earlier in June 2026, Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. expanded its senior leadership by appointing Marc Turcotte as Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, and promoting Peter Latta to Senior Vice President, Technical Services, reinforcing corporate development and technical oversight capabilities. By adding a deal-focused corporate development leader and elevating long-time technical head, Avino is pairing growth ambitions with deeper in-house project evaluation expertise that could...