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Scotiabank has proposed acquiring all outstanding shares of Scotia Group Jamaica Limited to make it a wholly owned, privately held subsidiary. The transaction would consolidate Scotiabank's control over its Jamaican operations and remove Scotia Group Jamaica from public markets. For investors watching Bank of Nova Scotia, TSX:BNS, this proposal comes with the stock trading around CA$115.27 and showing a 12.6% return year to date and 63.8% over the past year. Those figures set the backdrop...

Southern Cross Gold Consolidated (TSX:SXGC) reported major exploration results at its Sunday Creek Gold Antimony Project, including new high grade gold and antimony intersections. The company outlined an expansion of mineralized zones at Sunday Creek, adding detail to the scale and continuity of its drilling results. Southern Cross Gold Consolidated is also set to join the S&P/TSX Composite Index, increasing its visibility to index and institutional investors. For investors tracking...

In recent days, BlackBerry held its virtual Annual General Meeting and confirmed upcoming fiscal Q1 2027 results, while highlighting QNX’s push into general embedded markets and the FedRAMP Class D recertification of its AtHoc critical event management platform. At the same time, BlackBerry’s shares have been heavily influenced by social media‑driven speculative trading, with sentiment and retail momentum often outweighing company fundamentals such as QNX expansion, government‑grade security...

The Canadian market has been navigating a landscape of contained inflation and sluggish growth, with the Bank of Canada expected to maintain its current interest rate stance. This backdrop presents a unique opportunity for investors to explore beyond the well-trodden path of large-cap stocks. Penny stocks, though an older term, continue to capture interest as they often represent smaller or newer companies with potential for growth. In this article, we examine three penny stocks that stand...

In June 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded the Black & Veatch–Stantec joint venture an US$85 million, eight-year single award task order contract to provide design and engineering services for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project, a key effort to protect the Great Lakes ecosystem from invasive carp. This project positions Stantec at the center of a high-profile environmental infrastructure initiative, highlighting its capabilities in complex aquatic nuisance species control and...

Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) has been in focus after two recent moves: the incorporation of Mahindra Manulife Insurance Limited in India, and new health and wellness offers for retirement and private wealth clients in Canada. See our latest analysis for Manulife Financial. Recent corporate moves, including the new India life insurance venture and Canadian health and wellness offers, come as Manulife shares trade at CA$55.47, with a 90 day share price return of 20.85% and a 5 year total...

Eldorado Gold (TSX:ELD) has hit a new milestone with first copper concentrate from its 100%-owned McIlvenna Bay Project in Saskatchewan, as the company moves through commissioning toward targeted commercial production in the third quarter of 2026. See our latest analysis for Eldorado Gold. The first copper concentrate from McIlvenna Bay comes after a mixed few months for the stock, with the share price down 14.02% over 30 days and 16.97% over 90 days, yet backed by a 45.49% one year total...

Why Nutrien is back in focus after fertilizer price tailwinds Nutrien (TSX:NTR) is back on investor radars after higher fertilizer prices, tighter global supply chains linked to geopolitical tensions, and fresh broker upgrades highlighted the company’s cash flow and margin potential. See our latest analysis for Nutrien. The share price has stepped back from recent optimism, with a 7 day share price return down 4.43% and a 90 day share price return down 19.47%. However, the 1 year total...

In early June 2026, Northland Power Inc. confirmed a reduced monthly dividend of CA$0.06 per share for 2026, payable on July 15, 2026, with both the ex-dividend and record dates having occurred on June 30, 2026. This lower payout is intended to free up cash to support major offshore wind projects and balance sheet strength while aligning with the company’s reaffirmed 2026 outlook and recent first-quarter financial performance. We’ll now examine how this dividend reset, aimed at funding large...

B2Gold (TSX:BTO) is back in focus after reporting stronger than expected Q1 2026 adjusted earnings, reaffirming full year production guidance, and updating investors on Goose Mine repair efforts following a recent fire incident. See our latest analysis for B2Gold. Despite stronger Q1 2026 adjusted earnings and constructive AGM outcomes, B2Gold’s share price has been under pressure recently. The 30 day share price return is down 22.36% and the year to date share price return is down 7.58%,...

Aduro Clean Technologies recently raised about $15.64 million through a follow-on common share offering and launched a non-brokered LIFE private placement of up to $7.17 million at $15.20 per share, while also reporting successful 24/4 steady-state pilot plant operations with 86% liquid hydrocarbon recovery. The combination of strong pilot plant performance, progress toward 24/7 operations, and appointment of an experienced FOAK facility Project Director in the Netherlands highlights Aduro’s...

We note that the Vitalhub Corp. ( TSE:VHI ) Independent Director, Stephen Garrington, recently sold CA$72k worth of...

With inflation, interest rates and energy shocks back in focus, many investors are looking for income that feels more solid than a headline yield. That is where the Dividend Fortresses screener comes in, highlighting stocks that combine a 5%+ dividend yield with an emphasis on resilience through market stress. Instead of chasing the highest payout or the hottest story, this approach looks for companies that aim to keep paying investors even when growth data, bond yields and geopolitics are...

In early June 2026, Cameco and Orano Canada agreed to acquire TEPCO Resources’ 5% interest in the Cigar Lake joint venture, which would lift Cameco’s stake in the tier-one uranium mine to 57.418% and Orano’s to 42.582% when the transaction closes, expected in the third quarter of 2026. This move, alongside Cameco’s role in co-funding exploration at the West McArthur project and its vertically integrated fuel and Westinghouse exposure, underlines how the company is tightening its grip on...

ADF Group Inc. ( TSE:DRX ) defied analyst predictions to release its quarterly results, which were ahead of market...

The Canadian market, amid discussions on interest rates and inflation, remains a focal point for investors seeking stability and growth. While higher interest rates can pose challenges, the underlying economic fundamentals provide a supportive backdrop for equities. In this context, penny stocks—though an outdated term—continue to attract attention due to their potential for value and growth, especially when backed by strong financials.

Amidst a backdrop of stable interest rates and contained inflation in Canada, investors are navigating a market landscape where economic fundamentals appear supportive for equities. In this environment, dividend stocks on the TSX can offer appealing opportunities for income-focused investors seeking stability and potential growth.

Celestica has announced plans, now dated, to build a major new manufacturing campus in Fort Worth, Texas, adding about 1,700 skilled jobs to support next-generation data center and advanced technology production. This expansion underscores how rising demand for AI and cloud infrastructure is pushing Celestica to deepen U.S.-based capacity for hyperscaler and enterprise customers. We’ll now examine how Celestica’s new Fort Worth campus, aimed at AI and cloud infrastructure demand, could...

Anyone interested in Savaria Corporation ( TSE:SIS ) should probably be aware that the Lead Independent Director, Peter...

As you might know, Enghouse Systems Limited ( TSE:ENGH ) last week released its latest second-quarter, and things did...

Insiders who bought Kirkland Lake Discoveries Corp. ( CVE:KLDC ) in the last 12 months may probably not pay attention...

Morgan Stanley’s downgrade of TC Energy (TSX:TRP) to Equal Weight and Goldman Sachs’ move to Neutral have put the stock under fresh scrutiny, especially with recent insider selling and sector specific midstream concerns. See our latest analysis for TC Energy. Despite the downgrade headlines, TC Energy’s share price has kept climbing. The last close was CA$96.85, with a 30-day share price return of 6.6% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 48.89%, pointing to strong recent momentum on top...

Executive change in U.S. leadership AtkinsRéalis Group (TSX:ATRL) appointed Byron Bright as President, U.S., effective July 1, 2026, in a planned transition that keeps outgoing leader Steve Morriss focused on global Minerals & Metals and hyperscaler growth markets. See our latest analysis for AtkinsRéalis Group. AtkinsRéalis' CA$82.41 share price has had a mixed spell, with a 1-day share price return of 3.18% but a 30-day share price return down 7.30%. The 3-year total shareholder return of...

Latin Metals Inc. ( CVE:LMS ) shareholders might have a reason to worry after multiple insiders sold their shares over...