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Despite a relentless stream of geopolitical tensions and U.S. policy developments, the Canadian market has shown remarkable stability, with fundamentals like low energy prices and solid growth anchoring its performance. In this context, penny stocks—often smaller or newer companies—remain an intriguing investment area for those seeking hidden value. Though the term might seem outdated, these stocks can offer significant opportunities when backed by strong financials; we've identified three...

In the current landscape, Canadian markets are demonstrating remarkable resilience, with fundamentals such as low energy prices and solid growth anchoring stability amidst geopolitical tensions and policy noise. As market leadership broadens beyond U.S. large caps to include small and mid-cap stocks, investors may find opportunities in lesser-known companies like Andean Precious Metals that are poised to benefit from these enduring economic strengths.

In the face of geopolitical tensions and policy shifts, the Canadian market has shown remarkable resilience, with the TSX reaching record highs thanks to solid fundamentals such as low energy prices and moderating inflation. As we enter January 2026, dividend stocks continue to be an attractive option for investors seeking stability and income in a market anchored by robust economic growth and broadening earnings.

In recent weeks, Raymond James Financial upgraded Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust to a strong-buy rating, while several other research firms reiterated or raised their positive views, and the REIT confirmed a monthly dividend that was paid on December 15. This combination of reinforced analyst confidence and visible income through regular distributions has sharpened investor focus on Boardwalk’s role as a yield-oriented real estate vehicle. Next, we’ll examine how this wave of analyst...

Why Spartan Delta’s New 2026 Production Guidance Matters Spartan Delta (TSX:SDE) has set its 2026 production guidance at an average 50,000 to 52,000 BOE/d, giving investors fresh insight into how the company currently views its operational plans for the year. See our latest analysis for Spartan Delta. The 2026 guidance lands at a time when momentum in Spartan Delta’s share price has been strong, with a 30-day share price return of 16.45% and a 90-day share price return of 54.61%. Over a...

In January 2026, Richelieu Hardware reported full‑year 2025 sales of CA$1,964.03 million with essentially flat net income, while also completing around ten North American acquisitions that added roughly CA$100 million in annualized sales and raising its quarterly dividend by 2.2% to CA$0.1566 per share. An interesting angle is that these results marked Richelieu’s 100th acquisition, underscoring a long-running, acquisition-led expansion strategy alongside a relatively conservative balance...

By selling US$560k worth of Bravo Mining Corp. ( CVE:BRVO ) stock at an average sell price of US$2.93 over the last...

Key Insights Significant control over Surge Copper by individual investors implies that the general public has more...

When you buy and hold a stock for the long term, you definitely want it to provide a positive return. Furthermore...

As global markets navigate a complex landscape of mixed economic signals and geopolitical developments, small-cap stocks have been gaining attention, with indices like the Russell 2000 reaching all-time highs. Amidst this backdrop, identifying promising small-cap opportunities involves assessing factors such as market positioning and insider activity, which can offer valuable insights into a company's potential.

With no single headline event driving attention, NovaGold Resources (TSX:NG) is drawing interest around its share performance, including a past 3 months total return above 13% and a one year total return above 190%. See our latest analysis for NovaGold Resources. NOVA Gold's recent share price pullback over the past week comes after a stronger 90 day share price return of 13.71% and a one year total shareholder return of 192.03%. This points to momentum that has cooled slightly in the short...

Recent performance snapshot Canada Goose Holdings (TSX:GOOS) has seen mixed share performance recently, with a 3.4% decline over the past day and a small gain over the past month, while remaining lower year to date. See our latest analysis for Canada Goose Holdings. At a share price of CA$17.91, Canada Goose Holdings combines a weak year to date share price return of 3.55% with a much stronger 1 year total shareholder return of 21.26%, so recent momentum looks softer than the longer term...

Why West Fraser Timber Stock Is Back in Focus West Fraser Timber (TSX:WFG) is back on investors’ radar after Raymond James upgraded the stock to Outperform, citing expectations of a sector rebound in 2026 and tighter lumber supply conditions. The upgrade leans on mill curtailments, limited Canadian harvesting, and potential U.S. housing policy shifts. It also points to West Fraser’s balance sheet strength despite earlier industry headwinds. See our latest analysis for West Fraser Timber. At a...

Earlier this month, Energy Fuels announced it had renamed its Toliara Project in Madagascar to Vara Mada and outlined plans to revise its mine plan and cutoff grade to account for monazite recovery, while also preparing an exploration drilling program targeting potentially substantial additional heavy mineral sands resources in the Lower Sandy Unit. This shift emphasizes Vara Mada’s role as a prospective new source of titanium, zircon, and rare earth minerals, potentially expanding Energy...

A recent brokerage report upgraded its outlook on Paramount Resources (TSX:POU) from neutral to a more favourable stance, drawing fresh attention to the Canadian producer’s share performance and underlying business profile. See our latest analysis for Paramount Resources. The brokerage upgrade comes after a period of mixed momentum, with a recent 1-day share price return of 1.88% and a 90-day share price return of 8.85%, while the year-to-date share price return is slightly negative and the...

E-L Financial (TSX:ELF) has put extra cash directly in investors’ hands by declaring a special dividend of CA$1.05 per common share. The payment is tied to recent portfolio results and the company’s current capital position. See our latest analysis for E-L Financial. The special dividend news arrives as E-L Financial’s share price trades at CA$18.11, with recent momentum reflected in a 4.26% 1 day share price return and an 11.72% 90 day share price return. Over the longer term, total...

Recently, Vermilion Energy outlined plans to exit its US operations while concentrating capital on its Montney, Deep Basin, and European assets, alongside maintaining a roughly 4.5% dividend and targeting a 4% increase in early 2026. This combination of portfolio reshaping and a clear commitment to dividend growth highlights how Vermilion is aligning capital allocation with long-term cash flow priorities. Next, we'll examine how Vermilion's renewed focus on core Montney, Deep Basin, and...

Why Artemis Gold’s latest Blackwater update matters Artemis Gold (TSXV:ARTG) just wrapped up Blackwater’s first year with record quarterly production of 68,480 ounces of gold, alongside fresh 2026 guidance that points to low projected all in sustaining costs. See our latest analysis for Artemis Gold. The Blackwater update lands after a strong run in Artemis Gold’s shares, with a 30 day share price return of 5.32% and a year to date share price return of 12.56%. The 1 year total shareholder...

Hudbay Minerals Inc. recently reported preliminary fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results showing lower copper, gold, zinc and silver output versus 2024, while molybdenum production increased in the quarter. Despite wildfire-related shutdowns and other interruptions, the company still met its 2025 copper and gold production guidance, helped by strong gold output from Peru’s Pampacancha deposit. We’ll now examine how meeting copper and gold guidance despite wildfire disruptions affects...

In January 2026, Americas Gold and Silver Corporation reported past progress at its recently acquired Crescent Silver Mine in Idaho’s Silver Valley, including grid power installation, infrastructure upgrades, and new equipment to support a planned mid-2026 restart of silver, copper, and antimony production. A particularly important insight is the expected drop in Crescent’s power costs from about US$0.55/kWh to roughly US$0.07/kWh, which could materially change the mine’s cost structure and...

First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:FCR.UN) has approved a 2.5% increase in its annualized cash distribution to $0.912 per unit, with monthly payments scheduled to begin on February 16, 2026. See our latest analysis for First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust. The 2.05% 1 day share price return on the latest close at CA$19.87, alongside a 3.71% 30 day share price return, sits against a 1 year total shareholder return of 24.28%, suggesting momentum that has been supported over...

Canadian Pacific Kansas City recently confirmed that 16 five-year collective bargaining agreements with U.S. railroad unions have been ratified, covering about 700 employees and providing wage increases, while two additional agreements with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers await ratification. This broad labour accord reduces uncertainty around operations and staffing in key U.S. corridors, an important consideration for shippers and investors focused on network...

OR Royalties Inc. recently reported preliminary fourth-quarter 2025 revenues from royalties and streams of US$90.5 million, bringing full-year 2025 preliminary royalty and streaming revenues to a record US$277.4 million, alongside 21,735 attributable gold equivalent ounces in the quarter and 80,775 for the year. This combination of record revenue and solid attributable gold equivalent ounce volumes underlines the strength of OR Royalties’ royalty and streaming model and its ability to...

If you are wondering whether Centerra Gold's recent share price puts it on the expensive side or still leaves room for value, it helps to break the story into what has happened in the market and how that lines up with fundamentals. Centerra Gold's share price was last at C$22.41, with returns of 4.8% over 7 days, 11.8% over 30 days, 15.4% year to date, 173.1% over 1 year, 199.2% over 3 years and 88.1% over 5 years. This gives you a sense of how much the stock has already moved. Recent...