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As Canadian markets show signs of recovery, with the TSX index posting positive returns after a challenging March, investors are closely monitoring the ongoing oil price fluctuations and their potential impact on economic growth. In such uncertain times, companies with high insider ownership can be appealing to investors seeking alignment between management and shareholder interests; this article highlights three growth-oriented stocks on the TSX where insiders hold significant stakes.

By the end of last week, markets rebounded from their lows, with the S&P 500 and Canadian TSX indexes posting positive returns after a challenging March. Despite ongoing uncertainties and elevated oil prices, there are signs that de-escalation and improved oil flows could be on the horizon. In this context, penny stocks—often smaller or newer companies—remain an intriguing investment area due to their potential for significant returns when backed by strong financials.

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In recent days, TC Energy highlighted its role in supporting Canada’s push to expand LNG exports to Asia and reiterated guidance for higher comparable EBITDA and EPS in 2026, alongside planned capital expenditures of $6 billion to $6.50 billion. The company also declared a $0.644436 per share cash dividend, underlining its income appeal as it invests heavily in natural gas infrastructure linked to future LNG demand. Now we’ll examine how TC Energy’s LNG-focused growth plans and reaffirmed...

Interest in Guanajuato Silver (TSXV:GSVR) has picked up after the company added veteran mining executive David Paxton to its Board. This move places long-running operational and finance experience in closer focus for shareholders. See our latest analysis for Guanajuato Silver. At the latest share price of CA$0.61, Guanajuato Silver has seen a 7 day share price return of 12.96% but a 30 day share price return decline of 11.59%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of over 200% reflects...

GTI Core, a subsidiary of Green Thumb Industries, recently amended its trademark and recipe license agreements with RYTHM subsidiaries, replacing variable sales-based royalties with fixed annual cash fees that total US$70.00 million, while Mississippi’s governor vetoed two bills to expand medical cannabis access but approved a measure to advance psychedelic drug research. This shift from variable royalties to predictable recurring fees strengthens earnings visibility for Green Thumb and...

EQB (TSX:EQB) has reshaped its senior leadership, appointing Daniel Rethazy as Executive Vice President, Personal Banking, and expanding responsibilities for several executives as it works to unify its retail franchise and integrate new platforms. See our latest analysis for EQB. EQB's recent executive reshuffle comes as the share price sits at CA$112.70, with a 90 day share price return of 7.99% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 20.68%. This points to momentum that has built over the...

D2L (TSX:DTOL) has just posted another quarter of positive results, with Q3 FY 2026 revenue of US$54.1 million and basic EPS of US$0.08, supported by trailing twelve month net profit of US$30.2 million and EPS of US$0.55. Over the last five reported quarters, revenue has held in a tight band around US$49 million to US$55 million per quarter, while basic EPS has moved from a small loss in FY 2025 Q2 to US$0.36 in FY 2025 Q4 and stayed positive through FY 2026. With a trailing net margin of 14%...

South Bow (TSX:SOBO) has been in focus after hedge fund interest picked up around the Keystone XL reboot, now known as the Prairie Connector project, and the start of operations at the Blackrod project. See our latest analysis for South Bow. At a share price of CA$46.17, South Bow’s recent 1 day and 90 day share price returns of 2.5% and 20.7% suggest momentum has been building, supported by hedge fund interest, project news, and an earnings report that exceeded some analyst expectations. The...

goeasy (TSX:GSY) FY 2025 earnings snapshot goeasy (TSX:GSY) has just posted a mixed finish to FY 2025, with Q4 total revenue of $147.5 million and a basic EPS loss of $20.50, as net income excluding extra items came in at a $337.4 million loss. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from $209.9 million and basic EPS of $4.32 in Q4 2024 to $193.8 million and EPS of $2.35 in Q1 2025, $207.4 million and $5.25 in Q2, and $203.0 million and $2.01 in Q3, before this latest Q4 step down. With...

If you are wondering whether Vermilion Energy at around $18.59 is still offering value or starting to look stretched, this article walks through the key signals you can use to judge it. The share price performance has been strong, with returns of 1.1% over 7 days, 18.9% over 30 days, 58.8% year to date, 88.6% over 1 year, 16.3% over 3 years, and 140.1% over 5 years, which naturally raises questions about what is already priced in. Recent coverage of Vermilion Energy has highlighted the...

A shareholder group has filed proposals urging iA Financial to increase focus on environmental policies and climate objectives. The proposals call for annual advisory votes on the company’s climate targets and changes to the board’s competency grid to add environmental expertise. iA Financial’s board has recommended that shareholders vote against these measures at the upcoming annual general meeting. For investors watching TSX:IAG, the governance debate arrives as the stock trades at...

Why PetroTal’s latest earnings and buyback are drawing fresh attention PetroTal (TSX:TAL) is back on investor radar after reporting full year 2025 results showing lower revenue and net income, alongside the completion of a previously announced share repurchase program. See our latest analysis for PetroTal. Despite the weaker 2025 results, PetroTal’s recent buyback and earnings news have coincided with a stronger share price, with a 30 day share price return of 20% and a 90 day share price...

Wondering whether OceanaGold at around C$44.82 still offers value, or if most of the opportunity has already been priced in? This article breaks down what the current share price really implies. The stock shows a mixed recent picture, with a 12.8% gain over the last 7 days, a 16.6% decline over 30 days, and returns of 15.7% year to date, 221.0% over 1 year, around 3.5x over 3 years, and more than 7x over 5 years. Recent attention on OceanaGold has centered on how these strong multi year...

If you are wondering whether Foran Mining, at a last close of C$5.62, still offers value or if most of the story is already in the price, this article walks through the key numbers that matter to you. The stock has moved around recently, with a 7 day return of 8.1%, a 30 day return showing a 13.9% decline, and a 1 year return of 66.3%, alongside a 10.8% year to date gain. Those kinds of swings can reflect changing views on the company, shifts in risk appetite, or reactions to sector and...

In late March 2026, National Bank of Canada highlighted stronger-than-expected Canadian GDP data for January and February, pointing to resilient early-2026 economic growth supported by gains in sectors such as retail trade, finance, insurance, and resources. At the same time, external research flagged the bank’s higher exposure to trading revenue volatility, while other analysts emphasized its conservative commercial real estate lending, strong risk management, and solid credit ratings as...

Recent interest in GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL) centers on the board’s decision to raise the regular quarterly cash dividend by 10%, a move that directly affects income focused shareholders and cash allocation planning. See our latest analysis for GFL Environmental. The share price reaction has been strong in the short term, with a 1 day share price return of 4.14% and 7 day return of 10.25%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 12.64% contrasts with longer term total shareholder...

CAE recently reported that its CAE Prodigy Image Generator has been delivered and accepted on CH-53GS helicopter and Eurofighter simulators used by the German and Austrian armed forces, enhancing the realism and interoperability of their training systems. This rollout highlights how CAE’s immersive simulation technology is becoming more embedded in European defense training infrastructure, potentially supporting longer-term adoption across additional platforms and customers. Next, we’ll...

Investors may be wondering if Groupe Dynamite at around $75.61 still offers value after its huge run, or if most of the opportunity is already reflected in the price. The stock has delivered a 445.2% return over the last year, while the most recent returns show a 0.4% decline over 7 days, an 11.3% decline over 30 days, and a 6.7% decline year to date. Recent coverage has focused on how such a sharp one year move can reset expectations around risk and reward. Investors are paying closer...

As Canada navigates a complex economic landscape marked by fluctuating oil prices and inflationary pressures, investors are increasingly looking at diverse opportunities to balance potential risks and rewards. Penny stocks, despite their somewhat outdated name, continue to attract attention for their ability to offer surprising value when backed by strong financials. In the following discussion, we explore several promising penny stocks that stand out for their financial strength and...

Aya Gold & Silver (TSX:AYA) has just closed out FY 2025 with fourth quarter revenue of US$75.3 million and basic EPS of US$0.12, backed by trailing twelve month revenue of US$202.1 million and EPS of US$0.33. Over the past year, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from US$33.8 million in Q1 2025 to US$75.3 million in Q4 2025, while quarterly basic EPS has ranged from US$0.05 in Q1 2025 to US$0.12 in Q4 2025. This sets up a clear picture of how earnings are tracking against the top...

What the latest earnings tell you about Osisko Development Osisko Development (TSXV:ODV) released full year 2025 results showing sales of CA$35.48 million versus CA$4.56 million a year earlier, alongside a wider net loss of CA$169.01 million and higher basic loss per share. See our latest analysis for Osisko Development. The earnings release appears to have sharpened investor focus on Osisko Development’s balance between higher sales and larger losses. The 1 day share price return of 3.1% and...

B2Gold (TSX:BTO) has renewed its normal course issuer bid, authorizing the repurchase of up to 10% of its shares. The updated buyback program gives the company flexibility to retire shares over the coming period, subject to market conditions and regulatory limits. Management highlights the program as a tool to return capital to shareholders when it views the share price as attractive. B2Gold operates as a gold producer, so its share price often tracks broad sentiment around precious metals,...

How SmartCentres REIT Has Been Trading Recently SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:SRU.UN) has seen relatively muted short term moves, with a 1 day return of 1.4% and a small gain over the past week, while the month return is negative. Over the past 3 months and the past year, returns are positive, and the units show a value score of 4 alongside an intrinsic discount of about 31%, which some investors may view as a potential value signal. See our latest analysis for SmartCentres...