As February 2026 unfolds, global markets are navigating a complex landscape marked by the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates and mixed performances across major indices. While large-cap stocks have shown resilience, small- and mid-cap stocks have lagged, presenting potential opportunities for investors seeking value in undervalued small caps amidst shifting economic indicators.
In this environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks often involves examining factors...
In late January 2026, Solaris Resources announced that Ecuador’s state-owned miner ENAMI EP granted it an option over Solaris 2, adding about 40,000 hectares of exploration ground next to its Warintza copper project.
This award, mirroring the existing Solaris 1 earn-in structure, deepens Solaris’ control over a cohesive copper district where initial sampling has already outlined very large copper anomalies with high-grade rock results.
We’ll now examine how this expanded district-scale...
What triggered fresh attention on Mullen Group?
Mullen Group (TSX:MTL) has drawn fresh attention after being added to the S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index, coinciding with its confirmed monthly cash dividend of CA$0.07 per share and upcoming ex dividend date.
See our latest analysis for Mullen Group.
The recent index inclusion and confirmed monthly dividend come after a period of solid momentum, with Mullen Group’s share price at CA$16.60 and a 90 day share price return of 18.66%...
Westshore Terminals Investment Corporation (TSX:WTE) was added in January 2026 to the S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index, which tracks Canadian companies with established dividend histories.
This index inclusion highlights Westshore’s dividend record and could broaden its investor base as income-oriented funds align with the revised benchmark.
Next, we’ll examine how Westshore’s new status as a Canadian Dividend Aristocrat shapes its investment narrative for long-term income-focused...
USA Rare Earth Inc. previously announced it had selected Fluor Corp. and WSP Global Inc. as Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management partners to advance the Definitive Feasibility Study for the Round Top Rare Earth Project in Sierra Blanca, Texas.
This mandate highlights WSP’s role in enabling a Western-aligned rare earths supply chain that supports defense, electrification, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing industries.
Next, we’ll explore how participating in a major...
AbraSilver Resource (TSX:ABRA) released the final assay results from its Phase V diamond drilling program at the Diablillos project in Argentina. These results will feed into an updated Mineral Resource estimate and an upcoming Definitive Feasibility Study.
See our latest analysis for AbraSilver Resource.
AbraSilver Resource’s recent drilling update arrives after a strong run in the share price, with a 30 day share price return of 14.54% and a 90 day gain of 91.02%. The 1 year total...
Cricket Canada’s new partnership with Mina, the halal brand under Maple Leaf Foods (TSX:MFI), ties the company directly to one of Canada’s fastest growing sports as attention builds toward the upcoming Cricket World Cup.
See our latest analysis for Maple Leaf Foods.
Maple Leaf Foods’ latest move with Cricket Canada comes as the share price trades at CA$25.88, with a 1 month share price return of 4.06% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 47.89%. This suggests recent momentum has followed...
Orla Mining (TSX:OLA) is back on investors’ radar after reporting 2025 gold production of 300,620 ounces, above its revised guidance, alongside new 2026 production targets that outline expectations for the year ahead.
See our latest analysis for Orla Mining.
Despite the strong 2025 production result and fresh 2026 guidance, Orla Mining’s recent share price has been volatile, with a 21% 7 day decline and a 50.74% 90 day share price return. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return...
In late January 2026, Avino Silver & Gold Mines reported that its 2025 drilling program at the La Preciosa project confirmed high-grade silver and gold intercepts, with six new holes supporting and refining the existing vein-based resource model.
These results, combined with ongoing development at La Preciosa and Avino’s recognition in the 2025 TSX30 ranking, highlight how the project is becoming more integral to the company’s longer-term production plans and mine planning decisions.
Next,...
In recent days, Stella-Jones has highlighted progress in streamlining its supply chain while its pressure-treated wood operations continue to anchor revenue.
This combination of operational tightening and reliance on a core product segment is reshaping how investors assess the company’s underlying business quality.
We’ll now explore how this supply chain streamlining effort influences Stella-Jones’ broader investment narrative and future execution risks.
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The Canadian market is showing promising signs as the TSX kicks off its fourth-quarter earnings season on a solid note, with expectations of robust profit growth continuing into the future. In this context, penny stocks—often smaller or newer companies—remain an intriguing area for investors seeking affordable entry points and potential growth. Despite being a somewhat outdated term, penny stocks can offer significant opportunities when they possess strong financials and clear growth...
Richelieu Hardware (TSX:RCH) was added to the S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index on 24 January 2026. This index change can influence interest from dividend focused and index tracking investors.
See our latest analysis for Richelieu Hardware.
At a share price of CA$40.72, Richelieu Hardware has a 90 day share price return of 7.02%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 4.98% suggests moderate long term compounding rather than strong momentum.
If this dividend index move has you...
In late January 2026, Trulieve Cannabis Corp. issued an additional US$60,000,000 of 10.5% senior secured notes due December 17, 2030, bringing the total notes outstanding to US$200,000,000 under its existing indenture structure.
This higher-cost secured financing, backed by Trulieve US shares and governed by covenants on dividends, leverage, and asset sales, highlights the company’s focus on reinforcing liquidity while it continues expanding its medical cannabis footprint, including a new...
Why the latest Sao Jorge drilling update matters for GoldMining (TSX:GOLD)
GoldMining (TSX:GOLD) has released fresh assay results from its 2025 drilling program at the Sao Jorge Project in Brazil, highlighting deep intercepts and new targets that extend known mineralization around the existing deposit.
For you as a shareholder or prospect, the key takeaway is that these results come from diamond core drilling below and along the trend of the current mineral resource estimate, alongside follow...
Colliers announced that its Canadian engineering platform, Englobe Corporation, has acquired Alberta-based multidiscipline engineering consulting firm Tetranex Solutions Inc., while in France Ludovic Delaisse has taken over as CEO with Antoine Derville remaining Chairman as of January 23, 2026.
The Tetranex deal marks Colliers’ entry into the energy sector and broadens its engineering footprint, potentially reshaping how investors view its diversified services model.
Next, we’ll examine how...
The Canadian market has seen a promising start to the fourth-quarter earnings season, with the TSX showing solid growth and broad-based earnings improvements expected across multiple sectors. Amid this backdrop, penny stocks—though an outdated term—remain a niche area of interest for investors seeking potential growth in smaller or newer companies. These stocks can offer surprising value when backed by strong financial health, and we will explore three such examples that combine balance sheet...
Definity Financial recently benefited from positive analyst commentary highlighting its property and casualty insurance fundamentals, disciplined underwriting, and expanding digital distribution capabilities.
What stands out is the company’s emphasis on growing premiums faster than peers while tightly managing loss ratios, aiming to enhance overall profitability quality.
Next, we’ll examine how this focus on disciplined underwriting shapes Definity Financial’s investment narrative in light...