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Recent fluctuations in oil prices and inflation concerns have placed central banks, including the Bank of Canada, under pressure to reassess their interest rate strategies. Amidst these macroeconomic challenges, investors are increasingly looking for stocks that offer a balance of affordability and potential growth. Penny stocks, often representing smaller or newer companies with strong financials, remain a viable investment area for those seeking hidden value in the Canadian market.

Global capital is hunting for safer homes, and Canada is pitching its data centre and AI infrastructure build out as part of a much bigger safe harbour story. That pitch could matter for you if investment in power hungry facilities, cloud campuses and AI infrastructure picks up while trade friction with the US reshapes where money flows. This article walks through three Canadian data centre and AI infrastructure stocks exposed to that macro reset. These three Canadian data centre and AI...

Cardinal Energy (TSX:CJ) has drawn fresh attention after advancing plans to expand its Reford 2 SAGD project to 6,000 bbl/d and confirming a monthly dividend of CA$0.06 per share for September. The latest Reford 2 expansion update and confirmed payout arrive with some momentum already behind Cardinal Energy, with a 30 day share price return of 5.76% contributing to a 37.61% year to date gain and a 1 year total shareholder return of 73.59%. This points to strong longer term participation from...

Boyd Group Services announced a normal course issuer bid in September 2026 to repurchase up to 2,779,352 shares, or 9.98% of its issued share capital, with all acquired shares to be cancelled by no later than the bid expiry on September 15, 2027. The decision by Boyd Group Services' board to authorize a sizeable share repurchase creates additional flexibility in capital allocation, which may influence how the business balances buybacks against funding collision center expansion, technology...

Descartes Systems Group reported second quarter 2026 results with sales of US$201.11 million and net income of US$50.03 million, with both revenue and earnings for the first half of the year above the prior period. The earnings release highlighted higher basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for both the quarter and the six month period, pointing to stronger profitability on a per share basis. We will now look at how Descartes Systems Group's investment narrative is...

Algonquin Power & Utilities reported Q2 2026 adjusted earnings that were lower than a year earlier, while reaffirming its 2026 to 2027 EPS outlook and highlighting new regulatory approvals, a 250 MW gas generation project in Missouri, and the refinancing of about $1.15b of Liberty Utilities debt. The decision to refinance large debt balances while signaling no new equity issuance through 2027 points to a clear focus on balance sheet management and potential earnings per share stability for...

Why the CAE stock story starts with unmanned systems CAE (TSX:CAE) just signed a Memorandum of Understanding with WB Electronics to develop training and mission readiness solutions for unmanned and autonomous systems supporting defence customers in Canada, Poland, and allied markets. The agreement links CAE's simulation and synthetic training expertise with WB Electronics unmanned platforms, creating a framework that could influence how future defence training contracts in this segment are...

Stella-Jones Q2 miss puts temporary costs in focus Stella-Jones (TSX:SJ) missed its Q2 2026 revenue and profit forecasts after one-off environmental, maintenance, and fuel expenses, as well as higher spending tied to a steel-structure capacity expansion. Management kept longer-term margin targets unchanged and projected margin improvement in the second half of 2026, describing the recent cost pressures as short term rather than a reset of the underlying business model. Stella-Jones shares...

Constellation Software recently reported 17.7% revenue growth, which pointed to solid demand across its portfolio of vertical market software businesses. The strong top line result reinforced how Constellation Software’s broad base of mission critical products can help steady performance even when individual units face pressure. We will now explore how Constellation Software’s 17.7% revenue growth might influence its investment narrative, particularly in areas such as durability,...

Loblaw Companies (TSX:L) is stepping up capital spending for the rest of 2026, allocating about CA$1.2b to new and refurbished grocery stores, pharmacies, and trial formats aimed at meeting rising demand for discount-focused options. The latest capital plan lands after a mixed stretch for the stock, with the share price at CA$63.05 and a small 1-day share price gain of 2.89% but a 90-day share price return that has slipped 2.82% as investors reassess execution risk and timing. Over a longer...

The Canadian market is currently navigating a complex landscape, with rising oil prices and inflation concerns influencing central bank policies. Amidst these broader economic dynamics, investors are increasingly looking at penny stocks as a viable investment option. Although the term 'penny stock' may seem outdated, it still holds significance for those seeking affordable entry points into companies with potential growth backed by solid financials.

Insiders who bought Max Power Mining Corp. ( CSE:MAXX ) stock in the last 12 months were richly rewarded last week. The...

Insiders who purchased Q-Gold Resources Ltd. ( CVE:QGR ) shares in the past 12 months are unlikely to be deeply...

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) is back in focus after first quarter results and a fresh dividend declaration, giving investors updated insight into earnings power and direct cash returns. The first quarter update has landed against a mixed tape for Alimentation Couche-Tard, with the share price down 10.93% over the past month but still showing an 8.42% year to date share price return and a 5 year total shareholder return of 77.73%. This signals longer term momentum even as near term...

Curaleaf Holdings (TSX:CURA) is back in the spotlight after opening a new Curaleaf Riverview dispensary in Florida. This expansion increases its footprint to 77 locations in the state and 178 across the United States. Momentum in Curaleaf Holdings has been picking up, with a 5.7% 1-day share price return and a 30.8% year to date share price return pushing the stock to CA$14.05, while the 43.2% 1-year total shareholder return contrasts with weaker 3 and 5 year total shareholder returns, where...

Maple Leaf Foods has brought back the Yves Veggie Cuisine brand to Canadian grocery shelves, reintroducing six refrigerated plant-based staples including multiple Veggie Ground Round flavours and deli-style slices such as Veggie Ham, Bologna, and Turkey with support from national retailers. The return of Yves concentrates Maple Leaf Foods' plant-based efforts around an established label, which may help utilisation of existing production capacity and sharpen category focus in a segment where...

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) just cleared a fresh regulatory hurdle, with the Global 8000 approved by the U.K. Civil Aviation Authority to operate into London City Airport, one of London’s tightest and most challenging airfields. For investors, the regulatory win lands against a mixed recent tape for Bombardier, with the share price down 12.83% over the past month but still showing a 28.39% year-to-date share price return and a very large 5-year total shareholder return. This suggests that...

Topicus.com announced that long-serving CEO Robin van Poelje plans to retire from the chief executive role on 1 October 2026, with current Total Specific Solutions Blue Group CEO Ramon Zanders appointed as his successor while van Poelje remains as Director and Board Chairman. This leadership shift concentrates day to day operational control with Zanders while preserving oversight continuity through van Poelje’s ongoing role as Board Chair. This structure could matter for how Topicus.com...

Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B) just linked the latest Apple iPhone and Apple Watch lineup with its upgraded 5G+ Ultimate plans, tying premium hardware to higher tier wireless options that may influence customer mix and churn. Rogers Communications shares trade at CA$50.94 after a 1-day share price gain of 1.51%. The 90-day share price return has slipped 4.48%, and the 1-year total shareholder return of 7.42% points to steadier long-run progress than recent momentum implies. Seize this...

North West Company reported second quarter 2026 sales of C$681.96 million and net income of C$36.77 million, with basic EPS from continuing operations of C$0.78, and declared a quarterly dividend of C$0.42 per share for shareholders of record on September 30, 2026. The combination of higher reported sales and earnings for both the quarter and first half, together with a 2.4% dividend increase, reflects how North West is balancing reinvestment needs with ongoing cash returns to...

Global tariffs are flaring, Ottawa is courting roughly $1t of capital, and Canada is pushing hard to fast track big export projects. That mix creates real winners and potential laggards among Canadian Commodity Export Infrastructure & Logistics Operators that touch ports, pipelines, rail and terminals. This article looks at 3 stocks exposed to that news and explains why each one could deserve a closer look on your watchlist. The three stocks below are a starter set, and the full screen...

Richelieu Hardware has committed more than $15 million to expand its Drummondville distribution centre from nearly 40,000 to 180,000 square feet. Construction is scheduled to launch in September 2026, with completion targeted for spring 2027, to support customers across several key Quebec regions. This expansion materially lifts Richelieu Hardware's logistics footprint and could influence cost efficiency, service reliability and how the business allocates capital across future projects. We...

Oil above $100, record diesel prices and stubborn 3.4% inflation have pushed energy risk back to the front of your portfolio, just as higher yields and talk of extra Fed hikes weigh on growth heavy sectors. That mix can punish some areas while supporting others. This article walks through three stocks exposed to the latest energy shock and shows where investors are currently leaning in or stepping aside. The stocks covered below are just a sample of the idea, with the full screen surfacing 9...

Elemental Royalty (TSX:ELE) just secured a spot in the MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Index, the benchmark tracked by the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF, which puts the royalty company directly on more institutional radars. Recent trading has been supportive, with Elemental Royalty’s 90-day share price return of 26.91% and year to date share price gain of 37.10% pointing to building momentum. The 3-year total shareholder return of 150.57% reflects a strong longer term payoff for investors who...