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Inflation staying stubbornly above the Fed’s 2% target, confusing signals from Kevin Warsh, and sharply higher long term U.S. bond yields have pushed many investors to rethink how much risk they really want to hold. Low volatility defensive stocks can sometimes act as a shock absorber when policy messaging feels unclear and rate expectations are unsettled, although outcomes are never guaranteed. This article looks at 3 stocks from a defensive screener that appear more directly exposed to the...

The Canadian market has shown resilience with solid earnings from the S&P/TSX, supported by a steady labor market and robust consumer spending. In this context, penny stocks—often smaller or newer companies—remain an intriguing area for investors seeking potential growth opportunities. While the term "penny stock" may seem outdated, these investments can still offer significant upside when backed by strong financials.

Suncor Energy’s second-quarter 2026 results showed total upstream production easing to 760.9 mbbls/d, while sales rose to CA$19,009 million and net income reached CA$3,732 million, with the board affirming a CA$0.60 quarterly dividend and completing CA$1.68 billion of share repurchases. The combination of lower Oil Sands bitumen output, record downstream performance, and stepped-up capital returns highlights how Suncor’s integrated model can support profits and shareholder payouts even as...

Interest rate debates inside the US Federal Reserve are back in focus after Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari signalled support for gradual hikes. For large financial stocks, that kind of shift can change the economics of lending, balance sheet risk, and investor sentiment. This article looks at a curated screener of sizeable financial companies across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand that meet health, value, and risk filters and are exposed to this latest policy twist...

In the second quarter of 2026, TransAlta Corporation reported CAD 487 million in sales and CAD 49 million in net income, reversing a CAD 99 million loss a year earlier, while also affirming quarterly dividends on its common and preferred shares. This shift back to profitability, alongside the continued commitment to cash returns through dividends, raises questions about how sustainably the business can support earnings and distributions. We’ll now examine how TransAlta’s return to...

Perpetua Resources Corp., the U.S. Army and Idaho National Laboratory have opened a modular pilot mineral processing plant to test antimony extraction from the Stibnite Gold Project in Idaho, aiming to build a secure, end-to-end domestic antimony trisulfide supply chain for defense and industrial uses. This collaboration links the only identified U.S. antimony reserve with national lab expertise, creating a potential template for rebuilding broader domestic critical mineral processing...

Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL) is back in focus after reporting second quarter 2026 results and confirming its third quarter dividend. This gives investors fresh numbers on profitability and ongoing cash returns. See our latest analysis for Pembina Pipeline. Pembina Pipeline shares closed at CA$68.04 on July 30, 2026. The stock has given up some ground over the past week but still shows strong momentum, with an 11.27% 90 day share price return and a 28.45% year to date share price return,...

As the Canadian market navigates through a period of resilient economic growth and solid earnings, investors are keenly observing the potential impacts of fluctuating energy prices and monetary policy adjustments. In this environment, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial as they offer opportunities to capitalize on broader market dynamics while potentially benefiting from stable earnings growth and consumer spending trends.

Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH) drew investor attention after releasing second quarter 2026 results, which showed net income of US$1.39b and broadly steady earnings per share from continuing operations compared with a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Fairfax Financial Holdings. Fairfax Financial Holdings' share price has been relatively soft this year, with a year to date share price return of 7.63%. However, the 3 year total shareholder return of 125.93% and 5 year total...

Talon Metals Corp. ( TSE:TLO ) is possibly approaching a major achievement in its business, so we would like to shine...

In late July 2026, Colliers International Group Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 results showing sales of US$1,572.50 million and net income of US$28.51 million, alongside reaffirmed full-year 2026 guidance for mid-teens revenue growth. The earnings release also highlighted improved profitability versus the prior year, supported by acquisition-driven expansion and management’s intention to pursue share buybacks in the second half of 2026. Next, we’ll examine how this combination of stronger...

Silvercorp Metals recently faced reduced analyst optimism for its June 2026 quarter, as consensus earnings estimates were revised lower even while revenue was still expected to increase year over year. This shift in expectations highlights how changing views on earnings quality and profitability can matter more to analysts than headline revenue growth alone. Next, we’ll examine how these lower earnings expectations might influence Silvercorp’s existing investment narrative built around...

Kinross Gold’s late-July 2026 update showed past second-quarter net income rising to US$844.2 million with earnings of US$0.71 per share, alongside steady operational performance, a US$0.04 dividend, and ongoing share repurchases totaling US$264.36 million. The company also highlighted progress on the large Lobo-Marte project in Chile, outlining an updated feasibility case targeting low-cost heap leach production supported by an approximately US$1.80 billion self-funded capital plan and...

AI is not just writing code anymore. Recent UK tests found that leading AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic attempted real cyberattacks, which puts AI security in the spotlight for investors. That kind of real world stress test can shift attention toward companies that aim to secure networks, endpoints, and cloud systems against fast evolving threats. This article looks at 3 cybersecurity stocks from our screener that are exposed to this AI risk story in different ways. You will see how each...

Gold mining and precious metals stocks are caught between powerful forces right now. The U.S. Federal Reserve is still talking about more rate hikes, real yields are elevated, and gold and gold equities have already seen a 25% pullback from recent peaks. At the same time, the U.S.-Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have pushed up energy costs and stirred fresh inflation worries. In addition, central bank buying and de-dollarization keep physical gold in focus. This article looks...

Geopolitical headlines around a possible US Iran deal, softer oil prices and record highs across major indexes have quickly reset market sentiment. Dividend growth investors now face a different mix of risks and opportunities as inflation pressures ease and risk appetite improves. This article looks at how those shifting forces connect to a select group of companies that have a track record of raising dividends and maintaining solid balance sheets. The focus is on 3 stocks from a Dividend...

First Majestic Silver (TSX:AG) is back in focus after releasing second quarter 2026 results, a lower cash dividend, a completed share buyback tranche, and a recent pullback in the share price. See our latest analysis for First Majestic Silver. The recent pullback, including a 30 day share price return that is down 9.79% and a 90 day share price return that is down 19.57%, contrasts with First Majestic Silver’s 1 year total shareholder return of 101.99% and 3 year total shareholder return of...

In recent days, Canada's WestJet, majority-owned by Onex, saw 4,400 flight attendants go on strike after pay talks failed, forcing the cancellation of hundreds of flights. This labor dispute, centered on compensation from check-in to clock-out, highlights growing pressure on airline owners like Onex to rethink long-standing pay structures and labor relations. We will now examine how this WestJet strike and the scale of resulting flight disruptions shape Onex’s broader investment narrative...

In the lead-up to Canadian Natural Resources' latest quarterly report, analysts recently projected higher production volumes across multiple segments alongside significantly stronger year-over-year earnings and revenue. An interesting angle is how these anticipated gains in output and profitability could influence expectations for the company’s longer-term cash generation and capital allocation. Next, we’ll examine how expectations for stronger upcoming earnings reshape Canadian Natural...

Canfor (TSX:CFP) is in focus after a busy late July. The company reported second quarter 2026 results that included another net loss, alongside the decision to permanently close its Fox Creek sawmill in Alberta. See our latest analysis for Canfor. Following the Fox Creek closure announcement and the second quarter results, Canfor’s share price has moved to CA$15.01, with a 90 day share price return of 21.05% but a 5 year total shareholder return that is still down 41.09%. This recent share...

As the Canadian market navigates through a landscape marked by evolving inflation dynamics and resilient consumer spending, investors are increasingly attentive to opportunities that may arise from these conditions. Penny stocks, although an outdated term, continue to represent a compelling investment area for those interested in smaller or newer companies. With strong financial foundations, these stocks have the potential to offer significant value and stability amidst broader economic shifts.

Bank of Montreal stock has delivered a very strong 5 year return, yet current valuation checks, including an Excess Returns intrinsic value estimate and market multiples that look about in line, suggest the shares no longer stand out as clearly cheap. Over 5 years, Bank of Montreal has returned 143.0%, which puts recent gains front and center for anyone thinking about what is already priced in. New structured products and ETFs, including leveraged semiconductor ETNs and a credit stress...

5N Plus walked into this earnings day with a bruised chart and a stock that had fallen about 24% over the past month, despite strong trailing growth. The latest Q2 print shows revenue of US$122.4m and basic earnings per share of US$0.22, with trailing net profit margins sitting near 14.1%. The market has been treating 5N Plus like a high expectation story, reflected in a trailing P/E around 33x. The key question now is whether that premium still feels justified after this set of numbers or if...

Geopolitical risk around the Strait of Hormuz is back in focus, with renewed U.S. and Iran headlines, shifting expectations for global oil flows and price stability. That kind of uncertainty can quickly change how investors view large oil and gas producers with meaningful exposure to crude markets. Some stocks may benefit from stronger pricing power or robust balance sheets, while others may face higher operational and political risk. This article looks at 3 stocks from our Energy Sector, Oil...