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The Canadian market has shown resilience, with employment growth supporting a gradual economic recovery and easing inflation concerns, contrasting with the U.S. where softer labor-market data has led to reduced expectations for rate hikes. In such a landscape, investors might find value in exploring lesser-known opportunities beyond the major indices. Despite its vintage feel, the term 'penny stock' still points to potential investments in smaller or newer companies that can offer surprising...

As Canada's labour market shows signs of strength with a notable increase in employment and declining unemployment rates, the country's economic recovery appears to be gaining momentum without triggering inflation concerns. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks can be particularly rewarding, as these companies often benefit from broader economic growth and have the potential for significant upside when fundamentals align with market conditions.

Some investors rely on dividends for growing their wealth, and if you're one of those dividend sleuths, you might be...

Franco-Nevada Corporation ( TSE:FNV ) just released its latest quarterly report and things are not looking great...

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Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. By way of example, Riley...

Some Fortuna Mining Corp. ( TSE:FVI ) shareholders may be a little concerned to see that the Chief Operating Officer of...

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...

With the business potentially at an important milestone, we thought we'd take a closer look at Interfor Corporation's...

While Diversified Royalty Corp. ( TSE:DIV ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of...

Why Killam Apartment REIT is in Focus After Its Latest Earnings Killam Apartment REIT (TSX:KMP.UN) drew fresh attention after reporting second quarter 2026 results, with sales of CA$99.16 million and net income of CA$63.29 million, compared with CA$33.13 million a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Killam Apartment REIT. The second quarter earnings release, which showed net income of CA$63.29 million compared with CA$33.13 million a year earlier, appears to sit alongside a steady share...

In recent weeks, global markets have been buoyed by favorable corporate earnings and renewed enthusiasm around technology stocks, with the Nasdaq Composite leading gains among major indices. Amidst this backdrop of optimism, small-cap stocks present intriguing opportunities for investors, particularly when they exhibit signs of insider buying—a potential indicator of confidence in their future prospects.

Altus Group Limited recently reported its second-quarter 2026 results, showing sales of CA$112.67 million and net income of CA$0.175 million, while also approving a CA$0.15 per-share cash dividend for the third quarter. Amid these mixed financial results, the company’s ARGUS Assist platform was recognized as CRE Analytics Innovation of the Year at the 2026 PropTech Breakthrough Awards, highlighting its push into AI-powered commercial real estate analytics. We’ll now examine how this award...

Tariff talk around refined copper is heating up, COMEX futures are reacting and the gap with LME prices is widening, turning copper into a live barometer of policy risk. That mix of politics and pricing can reshape which stocks benefit and which face pressure. This article walks through three copper focused stocks exposed to this news and explains how each might fit, or not fit, into your watchlist. The three stocks below are just a starting sample from this copper theme. The full screen...

H&R Real Estate Investment Trust came into this earnings day with a unit price that drifted lower in recent weeks and a reputation as a complex turnaround REIT. The market now has to weigh a modestly softer operations quarter against a sweeping breakup plan and merger that reshape the entire investment case. The headline is not the quarter’s profit in the traditional sense. It is that funds from operations of CA$69.1 million sit beside a major portfolio sale and GO REIT combination that...

Barrick Mining (TSX:ABX) and Newmont resolved all outstanding disputes and expanded the Nevada Gold Mines joint venture. Newmont agreed to contribute previously excluded properties to Nevada Gold Mines in exchange for a US$1.95b consideration. Newmont consented to Barrick's proposed IPO of its North American gold assets, clearing a key governance hurdle. Consider broadening your research to other gold producers and related miners through 30 elite gold producer stocks. TSX:ABX Earnings &...

TerraVest Industries (TSX:TVK) is back in focus after reporting third quarter 2026 results that featured higher sales and net income versus a year earlier, along with a new quarterly dividend declaration. See our latest analysis for TerraVest Industries. The strong third quarter update and new dividend helped TerraVest Industries shares rebound sharply, with a 1 day share price return of 8.86% and a 30 day share price return of 15.05%. However, the share price return year to date is down...

5N Plus (TSX:VNP) drew fresh attention after its second quarter 2026 results and earnings call highlighted higher sales, stronger net income and active preparation for potential acquisitions using a more flexible balance sheet. See our latest analysis for 5N Plus. At a current share price of CA$30.55, 5N Plus has seen its 1 month share price return fall 19.33% and its 3 month share price return fall 23.68%. However, the year to date share price return is 69.72% and the 1 year total...

BCE Inc. recently reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing sales of C$6,176 million versus C$6,085 million a year earlier, while net income eased to C$597 million from C$619 million, and affirmed a quarterly dividend of C$0.4375 per share payable on October 15, 2026. At the same time, BCE is entering the heaviest phase of its C$1.30 billion Saskatchewan AI data-centre build and refreshing its board with director Rebecca McKillican, highlighting both heightened capital demands and an...

Leon's Furniture (TSX:LNF) has drawn fresh attention after releasing its second quarter 2026 results and affirming a quarterly dividend of CA$0.2400 per share, with key payout dates set for September and October. See our latest analysis for Leon's Furniture. The recent second quarter report and dividend affirmation appear to have supported sentiment around Leon's Furniture, with the stock's 30 day share price return of 6.33% and three year total shareholder return of 51.04% contrasting with a...

Global energy producers are back in focus as shipping routes face fresh geopolitical risks, central banks step more cautiously, and inflation still lingers. Price swings in oil and gas can quickly reshape earnings expectations, funding costs, and investor sentiment, which creates both opportunity and room for disappointment. This article walks through 3 stocks from our Global Energy Producers and Infrastructure screener that appear positively exposed to the latest news shock. The stocks...

Birchcliff Energy went into this earnings print with the stock grinding modestly higher over the past month, yet still slightly weaker over the last quarter. The headline this time is a sharp profit squeeze. Q2 2026 basic earnings per share dropped to CA$0.05 on revenue of CA$162.35m, as realized gas prices and hedges softened compared with earlier in the year. For a company often viewed through a long term gas exposure thesis, that kind of quarter forces investors to ask whether the balance...

AI powered tariff enforcement, fresh scrutiny of trade routes and talk of wider US China friction are turning old supply chains into a live policy experiment. If imports become more expensive or less reliable, production that already sits on US soil suddenly looks more valuable. This article walks through three US Manufacturing and Onshoring Beneficiaries screener stocks that appear exposed to this news backdrop, and why that might matter for your portfolio. The stocks covered below are only...