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As the Bank of Canada adjusts its monetary policy expectations in response to improving inflation and tepid domestic growth, Canadian small-cap stocks present intriguing opportunities for investors seeking diversification. In this environment, identifying lesser-known companies with strong fundamentals and growth potential can be key to enhancing your portfolio's resilience and performance.

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

Comfort food is back in the spotlight, and that ripple effect is starting to show up in packaged foods stocks. Rising interest in budget friendly proteins, tinned fish and simple sandwich staples is reshaping where shoppers spend at the supermarket, which can influence how investors think about food producers and processors. This article looks at how that trend connects to companies in the Packaged Foods & Processed Food Products screener and what that might mean for risk and opportunity...

Stantec Inc. has announced that long-time leader Gord Johnston retired as president and chief executive officer on October 1, 2026, moving to the board as vice chair while North America chief operating officer Susan Reisbord stepped into the top role. This handover brings an experienced insider with deep environmental services and North American operations expertise to the helm, potentially influencing how Stantec pursues acquisitions, digital initiatives, and infrastructure-focused...

In June 2026, Toromont Industries Ltd. reported that its AVL Manufacturing engine enclosure business had secured solid 2026 demand and production capacity, while its Power Systems division received firm orders of about CA$1,000 million, largely scheduled for delivery in 2027. The company is now examining efficiency gains at existing sites and purchasing land for a new Hamilton, Ontario facility, signaling a potential long-term build-out of its power-related manufacturing footprint. Next,...

Atlas Salt Inc. ( CVE:SALT ) insiders who acquired shares over the previous 12 months, can probably afford to ignore...

NovaGold Resources Inc. recently reported second-quarter 2026 results, posting a net loss of US$25.49 million versus US$54.28 million a year earlier, with basic loss per share from continuing operations narrowing to US$0.06 from US$0.15. Alongside the reduced losses, the company emphasized continued progress at its Donlin Gold project, including expanded reserves, a simplified ownership structure, and a targeted first-half 2027 completion for the bankable feasibility study. Next, we will...

Enerflex Ltd. previously entered into an amended and restated credit agreement on June 24, 2026, extending the maturity of its $800 million syndicated secured revolving credit facility to June 30, 2029, while keeping borrowing availability unchanged and allowing a potential increase of up to $200 million subject to lender consent. The three-year extension, larger upsizing option, and continued support from all syndicate lenders, alongside a separate $70 million unsecured facility backed by...

CT Real Estate Investment Trust announced that its trustees declared a June 2026 monthly distribution of $0.0818 per trust unit, payable on July 15, 2026 to unitholders of record on June 30, 2026, equivalent to $0.9816 on an annualized basis. This decision, which raises the prior monthly distribution of $0.07903 per unit by 3.5%, signals management’s confidence in sustaining higher cash payouts to investors. With this 3.5% distribution increase as a backdrop, we’ll examine how the higher...

Event overview and why it matters for Heliostar Metals stock Heliostar Metals (TSXV:HSTR) has combined fresh drill results at its La Colorada gold mine with a US$450 million universal shelf registration, giving investors new information on both potential reserves and future funding options. See our latest analysis for Heliostar Metals. Despite the fresh drilling and funding news, Heliostar Metals’ share price at CA$1.76 is down 12.44% over the past month and 29.88% year to date. Its 1 year...

In June 2026, IAMGOLD Corporation amended its senior secured revolving credit facility, lifting total commitments from US$650,000,000 to US$850,000,000, extending maturity to June 17, 2030, and lowering interest and standby fee terms while keeping the facility undrawn. This larger, cheaper, and more flexible credit line, including an accordion feature of up to US$250,000,000, underlines strengthened balance sheet capacity and greater room to fund future capital and corporate...

First time buyers are being squeezed by rising house prices, stubborn rents, and the need to save larger deposits, and that pressure is starting to show up in listed stocks. When more young adults stay in the family home and focus on cash savings instead of big ticket spending, some companies see headwinds while others stand to benefit if those savings eventually turn into mortgage applications and new builds. This article looks at three stocks from the First Time Homebuyer Demand screener...

Wataynikaneyap progress and grid investments put Fortis in focus Recent progress on the Wataynikaneyap Power project, including connecting Muskrat Dam First Nation to Ontario’s grid, has drawn attention to Fortis (TSX:FTS) and its ongoing investments in regulated infrastructure and grid modernization. See our latest analysis for Fortis. Against this backdrop, Fortis’s share price has climbed steadily, with a year to date share price return of 15.89% and a 1 year total shareholder return of...

We can readily understand why investors are attracted to unprofitable companies. For example, biotech and mining...

When a single insider purchases stock, it is typically not a major deal. However, when multiple insiders purchase...

Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. recently held its 2025 Annual Meeting, where shareholders approved all items of business, including auditor re-appointment and an extension of the share option plan, while also welcoming three new directors to the Board. Separately, the company reached a pivotal moment for the Pebble Project as oral arguments were heard in Alaska Federal District Court on its challenge to the EPA’s veto, a legal step that could heavily influence the project’s regulatory...

i-80 Gold (TSX:IAU) has drawn fresh attention after reporting remaining assay results from its 2025 to 2026 infill drill program at the Archimedes Underground Project and updating timelines across several Nevada developments. See our latest analysis for i-80 Gold. The latest Archimedes drill results and updated Nevada project timelines arrive after a period where momentum in i-80 Gold has shifted, with the CA$2.03 share price backed by a 1-year total shareholder return of 128.09%, but a...

Freegold Ventures (TSX:FVL) has reported further drill results from its Golden Summit Project in Alaska, with six rigs working to refine an updated mineral resource estimate and support a planned 2027 Pre-Feasibility Study. See our latest analysis for Freegold Ventures. At a latest share price of CA$1.00, Freegold Ventures has had a 1-day share price return of 6.38%. However, its year-to-date share price return is down 34.21%, while the 3-year total shareholder return of 135.29% points to...

Extendicare Inc. recently declared a cash dividend of C$0.0441 per common share for June 2026, payable on July 15, 2026 to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2026, while also facing a province-wide rally by long-term care workers over staffing levels, wages, and benefits. The combination of a continued monthly dividend and escalating labour unrest highlights a tension between returning cash to shareholders and addressing frontline workforce concerns that affect resident care and...

Bitzero Holdings Inc. recently expanded its Nordic development portfolio by reserving approximately 33 hectares of industrial land in Finland and advancing construction of its 110 MW data center campus in Norway, reinforcing its focus on hyperscale, high-performance computing and next-generation data center infrastructure across the region. An interesting aspect of these projects is their alignment with renewable-powered grid connections, highlighting Bitzero’s emphasis on sustainable,...

What Descartes Systems Group’s New AuditLog Tool Could Mean for the Stock Descartes Systems Group (TSX:DSG) recently rolled out AuditLog, a review management and audit logging feature inside MyCarrierPortal, aimed at making carrier selection more transparent and easier to document for logistics customers. For you as an investor, this kind of product update matters because it speaks to how Descartes Systems Group is positioning its logistics technology platform for freight brokers, 3PLs and...

With Canada facing a forecasted technical recession, higher inflation at 3.2%, and pressure from US tariffs, many investors are rethinking how they approach dividend stocks. Defensive dividend payers can sometimes help smooth out the ride when growth is harder to find, but not all income stocks respond to economic stress in the same way. This article focuses on three large cap Canadian dividend stocks that appear well positioned to be positively exposed to these macro shocks. Each one comes...

Why Toromont Industries Stock Is Back in Focus After New Power Systems Orders Toromont Industries (TSX:TIH) is drawing fresh attention after its Power Systems segment secured approximately CA$1,000 million in firm orders for delivery largely in 2027, prompting plans to expand production capacity. See our latest analysis for Toromont Industries. The new Power Systems orders arrive as Toromont Industries trades at CA$231.39, with a 90 day share price return of 21.79% and a 1 year total...

Silver outlook puts Sprott (TSX:SII) back in focus A recent discussion from Sprott Asset Management Director Jacob White, highlighting silver’s long term outlook, including persistent supply deficits and growing industrial demand, has drawn fresh attention to Sprott’s precious metals focused business. See our latest analysis for Sprott. Sprott’s renewed spotlight comes after a mixed stretch for the stock, with the share price at CA$158.84 following a 1 day share price return of 6.63%, a year...