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In June 2026, Great-West Lifeco’s subsidiary Empower agreed to acquire Milliman’s retirement plan and benefits administration business for US$340 million, adding US$130 billion in client assets and 1.5 million plan participants across defined contribution, defined benefit, and health and welfare administration. This deal deepens Empower’s role in fee-based workplace retirement services, potentially reshaping the balance between capital-light administration income and more traditional...

In late June 2026, CGI Inc. expanded its alliance with NetApp to use NetApp Keystone in its shared services platform and, separately, supported the European Space Agency’s Fsat-2 mission with its Insula AI-powered Earth observation data platform, while also appointing CGI Federal President Stephanie Mango as Executive Vice-President and Chief Administrative Officer for global operations. Together, these developments underline CGI’s role in AI-enabled infrastructure and space data services...

Aecon Group (TSX:ARE) has drawn fresh attention after securing a multibillion dollar role in the planned Greenlight Electricity Centre in Alberta, while also expanding its U.S. nuclear fabrication footprint in South Carolina. See our latest analysis for Aecon Group. Aecon Group’s recent contract win and U.S. nuclear expansion come alongside a strong share price run, with a 1 day share price return of 8.77% and year to date share price return of 57.07%, while the 1 year total shareholder...

Brookfield (TSX:BN) is back in focus after Brookfield Asset Management expanded its clean energy financing partnership with Bloom Energy to $25b, targeting onsite fuel cells for AI focused data centres worldwide. See our latest analysis for Brookfield. Brookfield's share price has seen mixed momentum, with an 8.15% 90 day share price return and a decline of 2.46% over 30 days. The 3 year total shareholder return of 121.34% and 5 year total shareholder return of 88.70% underline how long term...

With global growth signals mixed, services holding up in many regions and cost pressures still in focus, many investors are looking for companies that do not just depend on the economic cycle and instead are backed by robust finances. Stocks with high return on equity, a record of solid execution and strong balance sheets can give you clearer visibility on how management uses capital and handles shocks. This article highlights why that “Solid Balance Sheet and Fundamentals” theme is...

Weaker US jobs data, a softer dollar and rising silver prices have put precious metals mining stocks back in focus, as lower rate expectations ripple through everything from funding costs to investor risk appetite. For investors trying to work out which opportunities might benefit from this backdrop and which might warrant more caution, broad sector labels are not enough. The screener used here filters for larger, financially solid precious metals miners that appear well positioned around...

Global growth signals are mixed, with services activity holding up in many regions while manufacturing, inflation, and trade flows shift in uneven ways. In this kind of market, waiting for Wall Street to “discover” the next potential winner can mean arriving late. The High-Quality Undiscovered Gems screener focuses on smaller companies with solid fundamentals that are still largely off the institutional radar. That combination can appeal if you want quality without paying up for crowded...

The Canadian market has been navigating a complex landscape, with recent cooling in energy prices and a slight economic contraction leading to expectations that the Bank of Canada will hold interest rates steady. In this context, investors may find opportunities in penny stocks, which, despite their historical connotations, remain relevant for those seeking affordable entry points into potentially high-growth companies. This article explores three such Canadian penny stocks that combine...

Global growth signals are mixed, food and energy costs keep shifting, and interest-rate expectations move month to month. For income-focused investors, that can make markets feel noisy. The Dividend Fortresses screener cuts through that noise by focusing on stocks that pair higher 5%+ dividend yields with an emphasis on resilience, aiming to hold up when conditions get choppy. In this article, you will see three stocks from the Dividend Fortresses list that show how this theme can offer a...

Onex (TSX:ONEX) is entering a leadership transition, with founder Gerry Schwartz set to step down as CEO after the next annual meeting while remaining chairman, and long-time executive Bobby Le Blanc becoming CEO. See our latest analysis for Onex. The leadership news comes as Onex shares trade at CA$108.97, with a 1-day share price return of 2.74% and a 7-day share price return of 4.03%, while the year-to-date share price return is down 4.40% and the 3-year total shareholder return is 50.71%...

Penny stocks often carry a reputation for high risk, but the Financially Fit Penny Stocks screener looks for a different corner of this market: lower priced companies that pair sub 5 share prices with a focus on financial health. With global data showing mixed growth, selective strength in services, and easing food price pressures in some regions, many investors are looking for exposure that balances potential upside with an eye on balance sheets and cash flows. This article highlights 3...

Trade tensions around CUSMA are putting a spotlight on Canadian export oriented industrial stocks, where shifting tariffs and cross border rules can quickly change the risk and reward profile. With talk of new U.S. tariffs, possible 10% charges on non CUSMA goods, and delayed agreement reviews, some companies face real headwinds while others may be better positioned if a deal is completed before the U.S. midterm elections. This article looks at 3 stocks from a Canadian Export Oriented...

With the Federal Reserve signaling that interest rates may stay higher for longer, many investors are rethinking where they want their money to work. In a market where borrowing costs and inflation risks remain in focus, large cap value stocks with solid balance sheets and reasonable valuations can offer a middle ground between caution and opportunity. This article looks at 3 stocks from a Large Cap Value Stocks screener that are exposed to the current Fed backdrop and explains why some...

As the Canadian market navigates a landscape of stabilized interest rates and easing inflationary pressures, investors are keenly observing how these macroeconomic factors might influence growth opportunities. In this environment, stocks with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often signal strong confidence from those closest to the company's operations and strategy.

As the Canadian market navigates a period of steadying labor conditions and easing inflationary pressures, investors are keenly observing how these factors might influence investment opportunities. Penny stocks, though often considered relics of past market eras, continue to offer intriguing possibilities for those seeking affordable entry points with growth potential. By focusing on companies with robust financials and clear growth trajectories, investors can uncover promising opportunities...

Headwater Gold Inc. announced that Centerra Gold has begun a roughly 3,000-metre reverse circulation and core drilling program at the Crane Creek gold project in western Idaho, the first drilling there since the 1990s and funded under Centerra’s earn-in agreement. The campaign, representing about US$1.70 million of the US$2.50 million minimum 2026 commitment, targets both historically mineralized zones and newly defined structural anomalies, including deeper basalt-hosted epithermal vein...

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Peyto Exploration & Development recently increased its monthly dividend by 9% to CA$0.12 per share after reporting record first-quarter production, stronger funds from operations, and lower net debt, reinforcing the past decision to return more cash to investors. The combination of a higher dividend and evidence of disciplined cost control and hedging adds weight to the company’s income-focused appeal for investors. We’ll now examine how this dividend increase, supported by record...

Cargojet Inc. ( TSE:CJT ), might not be a large cap stock, but it saw a decent share price growth of 13% on the TSX...

Nuclear energy stocks sit at the crossroads of two powerful forces right now: governments looking for reliable baseload power and investors watching inflation, energy prices, and patchy growth data from Europe to Asia. With services holding up better than manufacturing in many regions and energy still a key input cost, nuclear-linked companies in our Nuclear Energy Stocks screener offer one way to get focused exposure to this theme of reliable and sustainable power. In this article, you will...

In June 2026, Equinox Gold announced it had signed 20-year land access agreements with all three communities hosting its Los Filos Mine in Guerrero, Mexico, allowing it to restart heap leach operations and advance studies on potential expansion, including a carbon-in-leach processing facility. This long-term access to a deposit with millions of ounces of mineral reserves and resources, secured alongside broader labour and supply commitments, could reshape how Los Filos fits into Equinox...

Regulators are turning up the spotlight on transparency, governance and green incentives, and that can quickly change how risks and opportunities line up in a portfolio. Stricter reporting rules and fresh support for sustainability focused capital mean some stocks could benefit from clearer disclosure and potential policy tailwinds, while others may face heavier compliance demands. This article looks at 3 stocks from our Sustainable and Green Investments screener that appear positively...

Allied Properties REIT recently announced that Craig MacIntyre will become its Chief Financial Officer, effective July 29, further shaping its senior leadership team ahead of upcoming quarterly reporting. The CFO transition highlights how the trust may refine its financial oversight and capital allocation approach at a time when leadership continuity matters to investors. Next, we will examine how the appointment of a new Chief Financial Officer could influence Allied Properties REIT’s...

Oil prices have almost doubled after Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, yet a widely expected global recession has not followed. That mix of higher energy costs and surprising resilience can reshape how investors think about consumer discretionary stocks, where spending often feels the impact of higher fuel and transport costs. This article looks at three large, financially stable companies from our Global Consumer Discretionary Stocks screener that are closely tied to this news event...