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Insider buying and dividend move put Paramount Resources in focus Paramount Resources (TSX:POU) is back on investor radar after senior officer Rodrigo Sousa bought additional shares around $27.75, along with the company’s recently affirmed monthly cash dividend of $0.05 per common share. See our latest analysis for Paramount Resources. Those insider purchases and the affirmed dividend come as Paramount Resources trades at CA$28.31, with a 90 day share price return of 23.84% and a 1 year total...

Dollarama Inc. recently completed a $375,000,000 fixed-income offering of 3.940% senior unsecured notes due July 25, 2031, following the pricing of a total $750,000,000 senior notes package that also includes 4.576% notes due April 2, 2036, alongside a board-approved increase in its quarterly dividend to $0.1200 per share. Together with ongoing share repurchases, this mix of new long-term debt, dividend growth and capital spending plans signals management’s emphasis on balancing shareholder...

By the end of last week, markets rebounded from the lows, and the S&P 500 and Canadian TSX indexes were positive for the week after negative returns in March. Despite ongoing uncertainty and elevated oil prices, there are signs that de-escalation and improved oil flows may be on the horizon. In this context, penny stocks—though an older market term—remain relevant as they often represent smaller or newer companies with potential growth opportunities. By focusing on those with sound financials...

Wesdome Gold Mines (TSX:WDO) has attracted investor attention after a period of strong total returns, with the share price showing gains over the past year, the past three months, the past month, and the past week. See our latest analysis for Wesdome Gold Mines. At a share price of CA$26.11, Wesdome Gold Mines has seen its 1 year total shareholder return of 66.73% supported by strong shorter term share price momentum. A 7 day share price return of 13.23% may hint at shifting expectations...

As the Canadian TSX index shows signs of recovery amid lingering uncertainties and elevated oil prices, investors are closely monitoring the potential impacts of global events on market stability. In such a climate, identifying undervalued stocks becomes crucial, as these equities may offer opportunities for growth despite broader economic challenges.

As Canadian markets have shown resilience by rebounding from recent lows, the focus remains on how prolonged oil price fluctuations might impact economic growth. Amidst this backdrop, growth companies with significant insider ownership can be appealing as they often signal confidence in the company's potential and align interests between management and shareholders.

By the end of last week, markets rebounded from the lows, and the S&P 500 and Canadian TSX indexes were positive for the week, after negative returns in March. Despite ongoing concerns about oil prices and economic uncertainty, there are signs that de-escalation could lead to more stable conditions. In this context, penny stocks—often smaller or newer companies—remain a relevant investment area due to their potential for significant returns when backed by solid financials.

On March 27, 2026, S&P Global Ratings revised its outlook on Cenovus Energy to stable from negative while affirming the company’s BBB credit rating, citing stronger financials and progress on key growth projects. This rating outlook upgrade underscores how Cenovus’s advancing portfolio of five growth projects, targeting 150,000 additional barrels per day by end-2028, is reshaping perceptions of its financial resilience. We’ll now examine how S&P’s outlook upgrade, grounded in Cenovus’s...

Kinross Gold (TSX:K) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price swings, with a 1.4% decline over the past day contrasting with gains over the week, year to date and past year. See our latest analysis for Kinross Gold. At around CA$43.87, Kinross Gold’s recent 1 day share price decline sits against a much stronger backdrop, with the 1 year total shareholder return of about 159% and a very large 3 year total shareholder return indicating that momentum has broadly been building rather...

Record production update puts Freehold Royalties (TSX:FRU) in focus Freehold Royalties (TSX:FRU) drew fresh attention after reporting record 2025 production, supported by U.S. volume growth, a higher liquids mix and U.S. reserve replacement above 100%. Management flagged slower drilling in late 2025, with early 2026 output expected to soften before activity and volumes pick up again in the second half of the year. See our latest analysis for Freehold Royalties. Freehold Royalties’ record 2025...

In March 2026, i-80 Gold Corp. closed a Gold Prepay Facility with National Bank of Canada and Macquarie Bank, securing an initial US$150,000,000 advance, a US$100,000,000 accordion feature, and committing to deliver 39,978 ounces of gold over 30 months starting January 2028. This completed recapitalization means i-80 Gold has raised over US$1.00 billion through various financings since early 2025, aligning its funding with its multi-phase development plan and reducing uncertainty around how...

In March, Deutsche Bank reiterated its Hold rating on Lithium Americas while flagging dilution concerns after a Q4 earnings beat and ongoing capital needs. At the same time, Lithium Americas emphasized that U.S. Department of Energy loan support and advancing construction at the Thacker Pass lithium project are materially reducing project risk. With recent share gains, we’ll examine how expanded U.S. Department of Energy backing for Thacker Pass shapes Lithium Americas’ investment...

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In recent days, Canadian Natural Resources reported record Q4 2025 production of about 1.66 million barrels of oil equivalent per day and increased its 2026 output guidance, even as the stock came under pressure from a build in U.S. crude inventories that weighed on oil prices and energy shares. At the same time, an analyst downgrade to Market Perform and comments about Canadian Natural’s relatively lower sensitivity to higher oil prices than peers highlight how macro oil-market shifts can...

RBC Capital Markets recently downgraded Methanex, citing doubts that methanol price gains linked to the Iran conflict can be sustained and highlighting heightened geopolitical, supply, and demand risks to the business. This reassessment underscores how sensitive Methanex’s earnings profile is to short‑term methanol price swings driven by regional tensions and gas availability. We’ll now assess how RBC’s downgrade, centered on the durability of methanol price increases, could reshape...

In late March 2026, Colliers International Group Inc. filed a US$430 million universal shelf registration covering voting and preference shares, debt securities, warrants and units, and also participated in the Vancouver Real Estate Forum held at the Vancouver Convention Centre (West). The shelf registration gives Colliers significant flexibility to access capital through multiple instruments, which can shape how it funds growth, manages its balance sheet and responds to future...

New Gold Inc. recently filed a Form 15 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to voluntarily deregister its common shares under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, while also reporting March 31, 2026 earnings that underscored solid operational margins and a manageable debt profile. This combination of deregistration from U.S. reporting requirements and operational progress at the Rainy River and New Afton mines could reshape how investors assess New Gold’s risk profile and future...

Why Lithium Argentina’s latest update matters for investors Lithium Argentina (TSX:LAR) has released full year 2025 production and earnings results, along with fresh 2026 output guidance, giving you a clearer view of its operating scale and current financial profile. The company reported lithium carbonate production and a widened annual net loss, while pointing to higher planned volumes for 2026. Together, these details help frame both the operational progress and the costs behind its growth...

In March 2026, Rogers Communications Inc. completed a $750,000,000 fixed-to-floating rate, unsecured, guaranteed Eurobond offering of callable senior subordinated notes due July 31, 2056, priced at 100% with a 1% discount per security and a variable coupon. On the same day, TD Securities downgraded Rogers on concerns that intensifying wireless price competition and rising customer churn could pressure earnings and reshape expectations for its long-term growth fundamentals. We'll now examine...

When a single insider purchases stock, it is typically not a major deal. However, when multiple insiders purchase...

Meren Energy (TSX:MER) is back in focus after announcing a refinancing of its reserves based lending facility, expanding total commitments, extending maturities, and trimming average interest margins on its core debt funding. See our latest analysis for Meren Energy. The refinancing news follows a period of strong share price momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 29.89% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 48.01%, building on a 5 year total shareholder return of 147.69%. If this...

Recent trading in Descartes Systems Group (TSX:DSG) has drawn attention after a weak past 3 months, with the stock showing a negative 14.4% return despite annual increases in both revenue and net income. See our latest analysis for Descartes Systems Group. At around CA$99.49, Descartes Systems Group’s recent 1 day and 7 day share price gains contrast with its 90 day share price return of a 14.4% decline and 1 year total shareholder return of a 27.1% decline. This pattern suggests momentum has...

In late March 2026, investor group Mouvement d’éducation et de défense des actionnaires filed proposals at BCE urging stronger retail shareholder engagement measures and greater protection against investor disengagement, while BCE separately advised investors to vote against a resolution to increase shareholder participation at its May 7, 2026 annual meeting. These opposing stances on shareholder rights and engagement arrive just as analysts highlight sector-wide pressure from a wireless...

In late March 2026, Legal & General (L&G) and Manulife Wealth & Asset Management announced a long-term global partnership spanning distribution, investment management, and multi-asset product development across Europe, Asia, North America, and Bermuda. Shortly after, Manulife also strengthened its artificial intelligence leadership in Hong Kong by appointing Dr Hongjuan Liu as chief AI data officer for Hong Kong and Macau and relocating its Asia chief AI officer to Hong Kong, signalling a...