Canadian Stock News

As global markets navigate a landscape of mixed economic signals and shifting monetary policies, small-cap stocks have faced particular challenges, with the Russell 2000 Index recently declining by 0.86%. Amidst these fluctuations, investors often seek opportunities in undervalued small-cap companies that exhibit potential for growth, particularly those with recent insider buying activity as it may suggest confidence in the company's future prospects.

In 2025, Franco-Nevada reported record growth as its asset-light royalty model benefited from higher gold prices and renewed government authorization at the previously constrained Cobre Panama mine, while adding new royalties in politically stable regions. What stands out is how resolving the Cobre Panama issues and expanding into energy transition metals has further reinforced Franco-Nevada’s diversified, lower-operating-risk portfolio. Next, we’ll examine how the Cobre Panama restart...

Silvercorp Metals (TSX:SVM) has grabbed investor attention with a new Preliminary Economic Assessment for its Condor gold project in Ecuador, outlining a long mine life and eye catching project economics. See our latest analysis for Silvercorp Metals. That PEA lands after a big year for Silvercorp, with the shares now trading at $11.75 and a powerful year to date share price return of 158.24% alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 170.75%. This suggests that recent index inclusion and...

If you are wondering whether Manulife Financial is still good value after a big multi year run, you are not alone. That is exactly what we will unpack here. The stock has climbed 2.1% over the last week, 14.1% year to date and an impressive 183.6% over five years, shifting how many investors think about both its growth potential and its risk profile. Over the past year, Manulife has stayed in the spotlight with ongoing balance sheet resilience, capital returns to shareholders and strategic...

Heliostar Metals (TSXV:HSTR) is back moving rock at San Agustin, with mining, crushing and stacking restarted after interruptions and a fresh drill program underway that could extend the mine’s life and future cash flow. See our latest analysis for Heliostar Metals. The restart at San Agustin and progress on the La Colorada expansion help explain why Heliostar’s CA$2.74 share price sits on a powerful year to date share price return above 370 and a three year total shareholder return above...

NexGen Energy (TSX:NXE) has been quietly grinding higher this month, and with uranium sentiment improving again, investors are starting to revisit whether this advanced developer’s upside justifies the volatility that comes with it. See our latest analysis for NexGen Energy. That recent bounce builds on a solid backdrop, with the share price now at $12.93 and a strong year to date share price return feeding into an impressive multi year total shareholder return, which suggests momentum is...

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited (TSX:FFH) was recently added to the S&P International 700 and S&P Global 1200 indices, while also emerging as the leading contender to acquire a majority stake of about US$7.00 billion in India's IDBI Bank. Index inclusion can increase Fairfax's visibility with global institutional investors, while the potential IDBI Bank acquisition highlights its appetite for large-scale international expansion. We’ll now examine how Fairfax’s inclusion in major S&P...

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) has slipped about 7% over the past week and roughly 16% in the past 3 months, and that drift lower has value focused investors rechecking the story. See our latest analysis for BlackBerry. At around CA$5.46, BlackBerry’s recent slide adds to a choppy year in which short term share price returns have softened, even as the three year total shareholder return remains solidly positive. This suggests momentum has cooled while the longer term story is still intact. If...

On 13 December 2025, Taseko Mines Limited (TSX:TKO) was added to the S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index, broadening its presence in the Canadian equity market. This index inclusion can attract benchmark-tracking funds and increase liquidity, potentially making Taseko more accessible to a wider base of institutional investors. With Taseko’s recent inclusion in the S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index, we’ll now assess how this affects its evolving investment narrative. We've found 10 US stocks that are...

As the year draws to a close, the Canadian market is navigating through a period marked by encouraging economic indicators and potential shifts in market leadership. Amidst these broader trends, penny stocks remain an intriguing area for investors seeking opportunities beyond the mainstream. Although often associated with smaller or newer companies, these stocks can offer growth potential when backed by strong financials and solid fundamentals.

Draganfly (CNSX:DPRO) just saw its short interest slide roughly 4%, even though about 9% of its float is still sold short, a mix that can quietly reset the risk reward profile. See our latest analysis for Draganfly. That shift in short interest is landing just as momentum in the share price has picked up, with the stock at about CA$11.12 after a strong year to date share price return but still weighed down by deeply negative multi year total shareholder returns. If Draganfly's recent move has...

In recent months, Third Avenue Value Fund trimmed its position in Capstone Copper, while Capstone’s subsidiary Capstone Gold filed an Amparo that temporarily suspends a court decision over alleged improper royalty transfers at the Cozamin mine. This legal move could delay potential payments of several years of royalties and raises fresh questions about Capstone’s future obligations and legal risk management. We’ll now examine how this royalties dispute and the suspended court decision...

Perpetua Resources (TSX:PPTA) just hit a key execution milestone, formally locking in Hatch as EPCM partner on the Stibnite Gold Project and moving from high level planning into detailed, risk shared build out. See our latest analysis for Perpetua Resources. The latest EPCM deal and related private placement come on the heels of a powerful run, with a 37 percent 3 month share price return and a standout three year total shareholder return of roughly 846 percent. This suggests momentum and...

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...

As the Canadian market navigates a noisy finish to 2025, with encouraging signs of easing inflation and stabilizing labor conditions, investors are eyeing a constructive outlook for 2026. In this context, penny stocks—though an outdated term—continue to capture interest due to their potential for significant growth when backed by strong financials. These smaller or newer companies can offer unique opportunities for those looking to invest in under-the-radar firms with promising long-term...

Earlier this month, Brookfield Corporation filed a very large US$4.00 billion omnibus shelf registration covering a mix of debt, preferred securities, and Class A shares across multiple financing subsidiaries. The filing, coupled with fresh interest from institutional investors like Qualivian Investment Partners, underscores Brookfield’s growing profile as a global real-assets capital allocator with over US$1.00 trillion in assets under management. We’ll now examine how Brookfield’s new...

Potential Profound Medical Corp. ( TSE:PRN ) shareholders may wish to note that the Independent Director, Arthur L...

Rakovina Therapeutics Inc. ( CVE:RKV ) is possibly approaching a major achievement in its business, so we would like to...

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...

Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust's ( TSE:AD.UN ) dividend will be increasing from last year's payment of the same...

Baytex Energy (TSX:BTE) just wrapped up the sale of its U.S. Eagle Ford assets and laid out a 2026 capital plan, redirecting cash toward debt reduction, Canadian growth projects, and stepped up shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for Baytex Energy. Those moves, along with the 2026 growth plan and new leadership, help explain why Baytex’s 90 day share price return of 26.45 percent and 1 year total shareholder return of 28.56 percent point to momentum rebuilding from a still depressed...

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...

Savaria Corporation ( TSE:SIS ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of CA$0.0467 per share on the 9th of January...