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As we approach the end of 2025, Canadian markets have seen substantial gains, with the TSX up by 27% in local currency terms. In this context of market optimism and central bank decisions looming, investors are keenly evaluating opportunities that align with their risk tolerance and financial goals. Penny stocks—often overlooked yet full of potential—represent a unique investment area where smaller or newer companies can offer both affordability and growth prospects when supported by robust...

As we approach the end of 2025, Canadian markets have shown robust performance, with the TSX delivering impressive double-digit gains amid a landscape shaped by central bank meetings and labor market dynamics. In this context of economic shifts and potential rate changes, dividend stocks stand out as a compelling choice for investors seeking stability and income in their portfolios.

In early December 2025, Pan American Silver Corp. reported extensive new drill results across mines including Jacobina, La Colorada, Timmins and several others, highlighting near-mine exploration and resource conversion efforts within a roughly 540,000‑metre 2025 drilling program. The update underscored meaningful resource extensions and new high-grade zones, particularly at Jacobina and La Colorada, which could reshape longer-term mine planning and portfolio optionality. With the shares...

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Colliers International Group fair value estimate is CA$252...

Barrick Mining (TSX:ABX) just took a big step by agreeing to explore a spin off of its flagship North American mines into a separate NewCo, after pressure from activist Elliott Investment Management. See our latest analysis for Barrick Mining. The spin off talks come after a powerful run in the shares, with a roughly 146 percent year to date share price return as legal issues in Mali eased and board changes signalled a more focused strategy. This suggests momentum is still building rather...

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

Great-West Lifeco (TSE:GWO) has had a great run on the share market with its stock up by a significant 16% over the...

Aecon Group recently marked the opening of Toronto’s 10.3-kilometre Finch West LRT, where it holds a 33.3% equity stake and will participate in a 30-year maintenance term alongside its construction role. This milestone underscores Aecon’s growing emphasis on long-duration, concession-style infrastructure assets that can support more recurring revenue and long-term project visibility. We’ll now examine how Aecon’s 30-year maintenance role on Finch West LRT could influence its investment...

AltaGas Ltd.’s board has approved a 6% increase to the annual common share dividend to CA$1.34 per share for 2026, with the first quarterly payment of CA$0.334 per share scheduled for March 31, 2026, to shareholders of record on March 16, 2026. Alongside this dividend uplift, AltaGas has kept Ridley Island Propane Export Terminal exports running through a labour strike by activating contingency plans and signaling minimal expected financial impact, underlining the resilience of its utility...

Fairfax Financial Holdings has recently moved to redeem its Series I and J preferred shares for CA$25.00 each, continued paying quarterly dividends on its preferred series, and sold 25,000,000 Orla Mining shares for about CA$441.10 million as part of a portfolio rebalancing by its insurance subsidiaries. This combination of preferred share redemptions, ongoing dividends, and a large equity sale highlights how Fairfax is actively reshaping its capital structure and investment exposure while...

Extendicare (TSX:EXE) just closed a CA$200 million private placement to help its ParaMed unit buy CBI Home Health. This deal could reshape its home care footprint across Canada and sharpen its growth profile. See our latest analysis for Extendicare. The market seems to like this strategic push, with a roughly 38% 1 month share price return and a powerful 1 year total shareholder return of about 120%. This suggests momentum rather than a one off spike. If this kind of consolidation story has...

In late November 2025, reports indicated that Brookfield Corporation is considering spinning off its asset management unit at a valuation of about US$70 billion to US$100 billion, while also completing a CAD$200 million issue of 5.65% callable Class A preferred shares and participating in an AI data-center joint venture in India. This combination of a potential separation of the high-profile asset management arm and exposure to large-scale AI infrastructure could materially reshape how...

Exchange Income (TSX:EIF) just wrapped up the redemption of its 5.25% convertible debentures, with most holders choosing to convert into shares. This move meaningfully shifts both leverage and the share count. See our latest analysis for Exchange Income. That balance sheet cleanup comes after a strong run, with the share price at CA$80.27 and a hefty year to date share price return alongside a near doubling three year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum is still very much on...

Cenovus Energy Inc. recently filed a CAD 1.04 billion omnibus shelf registration, covering potential issuances of debt, common and preferred shares, warrants, share purchase contracts, and units. This broad financing toolkit increases Cenovus’s flexibility to fund projects or transactions, which can reshape how investors assess its future capital plans and balance sheet. We’ll now examine how this expanded capacity to issue multiple types of securities could influence Cenovus Energy’s...

NexGen Energy (TSX:NXE) is back in focus as its Rook I Project heads into a pivotal federal hearing with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, a key hurdle on the path to full construction approval. See our latest analysis for NexGen Energy. Despite a sharp 6 percent 1 day share price drop to about 13.00 dollars, NexGen still shows strong momentum, with an 18 percent 3 month share price return and a standout 5 year total shareholder return above 300 percent, suggesting long term optimism is...

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. recently completed a US$300 million gold streaming agreement with Hemlo Mining Corp. to support its acquisition of the Hemlo Mine from Barrick, securing long-term access to a portion of the mine’s gold production at 20% of spot prices. The deal not only delivers immediate production and cash flow but also lifts Wheaton’s gold reserves and resources and grants it a right of first refusal over future precious metals financings linked to Hemlo. We’ll now examine...

Hemlo Mining (TSXV:HMMC) has quietly climbed about 5% in the latest session, catching the eye of investors who track thinly traded Canadian gold names for early signs of shifting sentiment. See our latest analysis for Hemlo Mining. That 5.14% one day share price return looks more like a sharp sentiment reset than a random blip. With the year to date share price return still slightly negative, this suggests early momentum may be rebuilding rather than fading. If Hemlo’s move has you thinking...

Descartes Systems Group recently reported higher third-quarter and nine-month results to October 31, 2025, with sales and net income rising year-on-year, and then announced a new 12‑month share repurchase program subject to Toronto Stock Exchange approval. This combination of improving profitability and a planned buyback suggests management is prioritizing earnings quality and capital returns alongside continued growth investments. We’ll now explore how Descartes’ stronger earnings and...

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX:CP) just delivered a steady Q3 update, tightening its operations while sticking with a 10 to 14% EPS growth outlook even as freight volumes soften. See our latest analysis for Canadian Pacific Kansas City. At around CA$101.95, the stock’s modest 1 month share price return of 2.49% sits against a slightly negative 1 year total shareholder return of 3.61%, hinting at stabilising sentiment after a softer year. If CPKC’s mix of efficiency gains and disciplined...

Wondering if Baytex Energy is actually good value at today’s price, or if you have already missed the big move? You are not alone. This breakdown is designed to give you a clear, no nonsense view. The stock is flat over the last week, but up 27.8% over the past month, 18.4% year to date, and 26.8% over the last year, while still sitting on a hefty 487.5% gain over five years despite a choppy 3 year stretch at -18.1%. Those swings have come against a backdrop of shifting oil price...

NovaGold Resources (TSX:NG) just checked three big boxes at Donlin Gold: final 2025 drill assays, entry into the FAST-41 permitting program, and a supportive Alaska Supreme Court ruling on key project approvals. See our latest analysis for NovaGold Resources. Despite a softer 1 day and 7 day share price return, NovaGold’s recent permitting wins and Donlin assay results have underpinned a powerful year to date share price return and strong 1 year total shareholder return, suggesting momentum...

New Found Gold Corp. recently closed its acquisition of adjoining mineral claims from Exploits Discovery, expanding the Queensway Gold Project in Newfoundland and Labrador by up to 31% to 230,225 hectares, in exchange for share issuance and a 1% NSR royalty with an option to buy back half. Coupled with high‑grade grade-control drilling results at the Keats zone and fresh insider buying by Sprott Mining Inc., the enlarged land package strengthens the company’s exploration footprint and...

In late November 2025, Lundin Mining Corporation announced that the Supreme Court of Canada upheld a 2023 Ontario Court of Appeal decision allowing a securities class action to proceed over the timing of disclosure of a 2017 pit wall instability and rockslide at the Candelaria Mine in Chile. This ruling means the certified class action will now move to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, introducing additional legal and reputational uncertainty around Lundin Mining’s disclosure...