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Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) has appointed Jeanne Boillet to its Board of Directors, according to the company's latest announcement. Boillet is described as highly experienced in audit, governance, and technology-enabled transformation at large international organizations. Her appointment adds global oversight and risk expertise to Bombardier's board at a time of focused execution in business aviation. Jeanne Boillet joining the board is important, but Bombardier's broader story runs well beyond a...

As oil prices briefly surged past $100 a barrel, concerns about rising inflation and potential interest rate hikes have kept Canadian markets on edge. Despite these challenges, strong corporate earnings continue to support the case for investing in stocks. Penny stocks, though often overlooked and considered niche, can still present growth opportunities when backed by solid financial health. In this context, we explore several penny stocks that combine balance sheet strength with long-term...

TransAlta reported that its subsidiary, TransAlta Centralia Generation LLC, previously received a United States Department of Energy order requiring Centralia Unit 2 in Washington State to remain available for operation for 90 days, through December 12, 2026, and confirmed its intention to comply and coordinate with federal and state authorities. The mandate keeps an aging thermal unit in play for longer than previously planned, which may affect TransAlta's near term capacity mix, operating...

Elemental Royalty Corporation declared a quarterly dividend of US$0.03 per common share, or US$0.12 annualized for 2026, with a record date on 30 September 2026 and payment expected around 15 October 2026. The company is offering shareholders the choice of receiving the payout in either fiat currency or digital gold via Tether Gold (XAU₮). This dividend structure links Elemental Royalty’s cash return policy directly to a digital gold option. It could appeal to investors who want exposure to...

NGEx Minerals (TSX:NGEX) has just paired fresh metallurgical results from its Lunahuasi copper gold silver project in Argentina with a recent board refresh, giving investors new data on both project execution and governance. NGEx Minerals is trading at CA$24.98 after a 1-day share price return of 3.1%, although the 30-day share price return is down 7.55% and short-term momentum has softened even as the 1-year total shareholder return of 26.1% sits against a very large 5-year total shareholder...

Vizsla Silver reported first quarter results for the period ended July 31, 2026, showing a net loss of US$19.82 million and basic and diluted loss per share from continuing operations of US$0.102769, compared with net income of US$1.22 million and earnings per share of US$0.017226 a year earlier. The shift from profit to a sizeable quarterly loss highlights pressure on Vizsla Silver's underlying economics. This could reflect higher costs, project spending or softer operating performance that...

Cameco recently gained attention after analyst reports highlighted its disciplined uranium production, tier-one deposits and integrated nuclear fuel capabilities, alongside expectations of year-over-year earnings growth. The company’s sizable interest in Westinghouse, which is pursuing an IPO, gives Cameco exposure to reactor technology and fuel services beyond mining. We will now look at how Cameco's investment narrative is influenced by its uranium discipline and its exposure to the...

Cronos Group (TSX:CRON) drew fresh attention after its shares rose 3.59% on 16 September 2026, as investors reacted to news related to its global cannabis strategy and operational execution. That CA$4.72 share price now sits on top of a 90 day share price return of 23.88% and a year to date share price gain of 27.91%. The 3 year total shareholder return of 63.89% suggests Cronos Group’s momentum has been building rather than fading. Scan beyond Cronos Group and see how other regulated...

Recent coverage of Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) has focused on its move into diversified, low cost projects and significant reductions in drilling, completion, and operating expenses. These efficiencies are supporting margin expansion and stronger free cash flow. At a share price of CA$70.83, Canadian Natural Resources has ridden a strong upswing, with a 90 day share price return of 20.75% and a year to date share price return of 50.32%. The 5 year total shareholder return of 309.50%...

Ivanhoe Mines updated the Mineral Resource estimate for the Makoko District in the Western Forelands, reporting 34 million tonnes of Indicated resources at 2.66% copper and 612 million tonnes of Inferred resources at 1.8% copper within mineable shapes, based on drilling completed to March 31, 2026. The shift to mineable shape optimization and the discovery of over 55 million tonnes of contained copper across the Western Forelands highlight how Ivanhoe Mines is refining project planning while...

Toronto-Dominion Bank recently issued multiple fixed-rate senior unsecured notes in US dollars and euros, with coupon rates ranging from 4.398% to 5.75% and maturities between 2028 and 2038. Several of the securities are callable and structured as Eurobonds or global MTNs. The cluster of new fixed-income offerings and recently completed tranches highlights TD’s ongoing use of wholesale funding to support its broader U.S. expansion and digital investment plans, while also managing term...

First Quantum Minerals recently secured UK patent and trademark protection for its Quantum Electra-Haul trolley-assist system and advanced stockpile processing at the halted Cobre Panamá mine, under a limited government authorization. The combination of patented trolley-assist technology that can materially cut diesel use and a controlled restart of Cobre Panamá processing reshapes how First Quantum Minerals balances decarbonisation goals with keeping a major asset in working condition. We...

As the Canadian market navigates the complexities of rising oil prices and inflationary pressures, investors are keenly watching how these factors influence monetary policy and broader economic conditions. Amidst this backdrop, penny stocks—though an older term—continue to capture attention for their potential value, particularly when they exhibit strong financial health. In the following discussion, we explore three penny stocks that stand out due to their robust balance sheets and potential...

Aris Mining bridge project puts Toroparu infrastructure in focus Aris Mining (TSX:ARIS) has started building a 109 metre modular steel bridge across the Puruni River in Guyana. This is a key early infrastructure step for the Toroparu Gold Project and surrounding communities. Recent trading has been strong for Aris Mining, with a 1 day share price return of 4.08% and a 30 day share price return of 8.61%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 109.65% and the very large 3 year total shareholder...

Pan American Silver (TSX:PAAS) just refreshed its mineral reserve and resource estimates as of June 30, 2026, outlining sizeable silver and gold inventories across its portfolio, including its recently acquired stake in the Juanicipio mine. Recent trading has been choppy for Pan American Silver, with a 7.22% 1 month share price return and a modest 0.64% 3 month share price gain, even as the year to date share price return is slightly down 0.84% at CA$69.46. The longer story is stronger, with...

TMX Group has delivered a strong multi year share price performance, and the question now is whether that move is fully backed by the earnings that support today’s valuation. Over the past 5 years, TMX Group has returned 114.1%. This puts real weight on whether the current earnings base can carry that kind of share price progress. The recent pricing of a C$1.1b senior unsecured debenture offering may reshape the firm’s capital structure. This can influence future interest costs and the...

Acadian Timber Corp. ( TSE:ADN ) shareholders (or potential shareholders) will be happy to see that the Chairman of the...

Usually, when one insider buys stock, it might not be a monumental event. But when multiple insiders are buying like...

Curaleaf Holdings has recently opened or relocated dispensaries in Meriden, Connecticut, Fishtown in Philadelphia, and two Tampa area sites in Florida, keeping its nationwide retail count around 179 locations. The cluster of new and larger outlets concentrates Curaleaf Holdings' footprint in dense medical cannabis markets. This development could influence operating scale, regional market share, and day-to-day execution complexity across its U.S. retail network. We will now look at how...

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

Bank of Nova Scotia has launched the Scotia Growth Institute, a platform aimed at supporting long term economic growth and competitiveness in Canada and North America, supported by experienced advisors including Lead Strategic Advisor Ambassador Kirsten Hillman. The Scotia Growth Institute links Bank of Nova Scotia’s sector insights, client relationships, and policy engagement into a formal forum that can influence real world capital allocation and long term operating priorities across...

Element Fleet Management Corp. ( TSE:EFN ) shareholders (or potential shareholders) will be happy to see that the CEO...

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) and Amtrak have agreed an eight-year operating pact covering Amtrak services on CN owned U.S. rail lines. The deal resolves a regulatory proceeding before the U.S. Surface Transportation Board that had been ongoing for more than a decade. The agreement introduces a revised performance payment structure, a joint framework for service reliability, and collaboration on Onboard Shunt Enhancer safety technology. This new CN Amtrak operating agreement and...

Quite a few Entrée Resources Ltd. ( TSE:ETG ) insiders sold their shares over the past year, which may be a cause for...