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Global inflation, tighter financial conditions and uneven consumer confidence are reminding investors how valuable reliable income can be. That is where the Dividend Powerhouses screener comes in, focusing on companies with dividend yields above 5% that appear well covered, growing and relatively stable. While central banks weigh interest rate paths and energy markets keep risk sentiment on edge, a consistent stream of cash returns can help steady a portfolio. In this article, three of the...

Global markets are being pulled in different directions by inflation debates, shifting central bank policies, and uneven consumer demand, which makes reliable cash generation more important than ever for stock pickers. While bond yields, currencies, and energy prices react to every new data point, some companies quietly produce solid cash flows yet trade below estimates of their fair value based on SWS DCF valuation. For value oriented investors, this combination of discounted pricing and...

In recent months, NovaGold Resources Inc. has reported a financial score of 6.72, placing it mid-pack in the Metals & Mining industry, with solid overall finances but weaker operating efficiency and limited disclosed financial detail. Over the same period, institutional ownership has climbed to 77.48%, with very large quarter-over-quarter growth and increased positions from firms such as Electrum Strategic Resources, Paulson & Co., and Fidelity Management & Research, signaling stronger...

With inflation pressures, tighter central banks and uneven growth across regions, many investors are looking for businesses where leadership is deeply aligned with shareholders. Founder-led companies often fit that profile, with leaders who typically have significant ownership and a long-term focus on capital efficiency. Our Top Founder-Led Companies screener is built to surface exactly those stocks by filtering for strong capital discipline and meaningful founder ownership. In this article,...

EQB (TSX:EQB) is drawing renewed investor interest after EQ Bank introduced a prepaid, reloadable Mastercard for Canadian small business owners. The card combines business account integration with interest on balances and uncapped cashback rewards. See our latest analysis for EQB. That product launch comes as EQB’s share price has moved to CA$126.19, with a 1-month share price return of 9.17% and a 3-month share price return of 17.47%, while the 1-year total shareholder return sits at 37.69%...

Capstone Copper (TSX:CS) is back in focus after submitting its Mantos Blancos Phase II expansion to the Environmental Impact Assessment process. This move coincides with constructive analyst commentary on the company’s operational outlook. See our latest analysis for Capstone Copper. At a CA$14.61 share price, Capstone Copper has given investors a 15.0% 1 month share price return and a 54.6% 3 month share price return, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 91.7% and 5 year total...

In recent sessions, Spartan Delta Corp reported improved guidance and an expanded credit facility while investors reacted cautiously to the company’s valuation and the mixed tone in the energy sector. This tension between stronger operational signals and concern over a high P/E ratio has become a key theme shaping how the market interprets Spartan Delta’s progress. We’ll now look at how this combination of upgraded guidance and valuation concerns is influencing Spartan Delta’s broader...

IPO, early trading moves and why Apotex Health is suddenly in focus Apotex Health (TSX:APTX) has quickly drawn investor attention after completing a roughly CA$1.5b IPO at CA$24 per share, with early trading marked by share price swings and debate over what the new listing is worth. The offering combined a treasury sale of new shares with a secondary sale by existing holders. This structure put fresh capital on the company’s balance sheet while giving SK Capital Partners and other...

Bitzero Holdings recently updated investors on the ongoing construction of its 110 MW data center campus in Norway, where foundation work for two new 60 MW transformers is underway alongside regional grid substation upgrades to support future capacity growth. Coming shortly after Bitzero’s addition to the Nasdaq Composite Index and its first week of Nasdaq trading, these advanced infrastructure and equipment milestones highlight how the company is moving closer to deploying large-scale,...

Advantage Energy Ltd. announced that Michael Belenkie stepped down as director, President, and Chief Executive Officer on June 15, 2026, with board chair John Festival assuming the role of Interim CEO. Festival’s deep operational background in Western Canadian oil and gas and existing leadership role on Advantage’s board could meaningfully influence how the company executes its growth and capital allocation plans. Next, we’ll examine how Festival’s appointment as Interim CEO may shape...

Penny stocks often get attention for all the wrong reasons, yet the Financially Fit Penny Stocks screener is built to spotlight companies trading below $5 that still show solid financial health. With investors watching inflation, central bank moves, energy prices, and bond yields, balance sheet strength and cleaner funding profiles can matter more than hype. This screener filters for penny stocks that aim for a lower risk profile than many early stage businesses, which can help you focus on...

Recent Performance Snapshot for Enbridge Stock With no single headline event driving attention today, interest in Enbridge (TSX:ENB) is being shaped by its recent share performance and current fundamentals rather than a fresh catalyst. The stock closed at CA$77.47, with a gain of 0.5% over the past day and a decline of about 1.9% over the past week. Over the past month, Enbridge is down roughly 1.4%, while the past 3 months show a gain of about 5.7%. Looking over a longer horizon, Enbridge’s...

What Stantec’s CEO Transition Means For Investors Stantec (TSX:STN) has put leadership firmly in the spotlight, with long-serving chief executive Gord Johnston set to retire and North America chief operating officer Susan Reisbord stepping into the president and CEO roles. For investors, this kind of planned succession can raise questions about how the incoming leader might approach capital allocation, growth priorities, and the role of Stantec’s share repurchase program that began in March...

Earlier this month, Ero Copper Corp. presented at the 2026 Raymond James Copper Conference in Toronto and released new assay results from over 24,000 meters of drilling at its Furnas Copper-Gold Project in Brazil, highlighting step-out and infill holes that extend mineralization and confirm high-grade zones. The company is also progressing ahead of schedule on its earn-in drilling commitments and technical workstreams at Furnas, including permitting, metallurgical testwork, and preparations...

Hot wholesale inflation, led by energy, is back in focus after the latest U.S. Producer Price Index showed a 1.1% move in May and a 12-month wholesale inflation rate of 6.5%. With gasoline costs jumping and markets scaling back expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts, energy sector stocks are again closely tied to macro headlines. For investors watching how higher input costs and interest rate expectations filter through to producers and refiners, this screener helps highlight companies...

Tariff headlines are back in focus, with fresh Section 301 proposals, shifting steel and aluminum duties, and questions around USMCA all reshaping the cost of doing business across borders. For North American manufacturers, higher and more uncertain trade costs can either squeeze margins or create openings where competitors face bigger hurdles. This article looks at three stocks from a U.S., Canada, and Mexico manufacturing screener that appear positioned to benefit from these policy moves...

Energy Fuels (TSX:EFR) is back in focus after securing a conditional commitment for a $725 million, 20 year loan from the U.S. Office of Strategic Capital to expand its rare earths and critical minerals processing footprint. See our latest analysis for Energy Fuels. The conditional U.S. government loan news has landed on top of already strong momentum for Energy Fuels, with a 7 day share price return of 11.26% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 214.78% suggesting sentiment has shifted...

Almonty Industries Inc. recently reported progress on its large-scale drilling program at the Sangdong Molybdenum Project in South Korea, confirming grades in current drill holes that are consistent with historical results as it works to verify resources for future development. This update highlights how the Sangdong project could help address South Korea’s molybdenum supply shortage at a time when molybdenum prices have risen and the government is urging private companies to secure...

CGI (TSX:GIB.A) has moved into the spotlight after becoming a founding partner of the Quantum Communication Fieldlab Rotterdam, a new testbed focused on real world deployment of quantum secure communication infrastructure. See our latest analysis for CGI. Despite CGI’s role in quantum secure communication projects and recent AI focused launches, the stock’s 1 day share price return of 3.43% comes after a year to date share price return that is down 28.43% and a 1 year total shareholder return...

Interest in TELUS (TSX:T) stock has picked up after the company began working with Arrcus on a proof of concept for an AI policy aware networking fabric targeting secure, sovereign inferencing across Canada. See our latest analysis for TELUS. Despite the AI networking proof of concept and recent Optik TV expansions in Quebec and Ontario, TELUS’s share price has been under pressure. The 90 day share price return has declined 9.53%, and the 1 year total shareholder return has fallen 18.38%...

It looks like Aecon Group Inc. ( TSE:ARE ) is about to go ex-dividend in the next three days. Typically, the...

With inflation, energy costs and interest rate decisions pulling markets in different directions, many investors are looking for stocks backed by solid fundamentals rather than short term stories. The Solid Balance Sheet and Fundamentals screener focuses on companies with high return on equity, resilient past performance and sound financial foundations, which can help you concentrate on quality when headlines are noisy. In this article, you will see 3 stocks from this screener, so you can...

As the Canadian market navigates through a landscape marked by elevated oil prices and inflation, alongside resilient retail sales and sector rotation, investors are keenly observing opportunities that align with these economic conditions. Penny stocks, though an outdated term, continue to represent intriguing investment possibilities within this context. Typically associated with smaller or newer companies, these stocks offer potential growth at lower price points and can be particularly...

Groupe Dynamite (TSX:GRGD) is back in focus after first quarter results and guidance changes triggered sharp share price swings, fresh analyst views, and renewed debate about the company’s growth profile and valuation. See our latest analysis for Groupe Dynamite. The sharp first quarter reaction comes after a volatile spell for Groupe Dynamite, with a 7 day share price return down 26.26% and a 30 day share price return down 32.18%. At the same time, a very large 1 year total shareholder...