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Big tech earnings have grabbed headlines, with Amazon jumping over 10% and Microsoft adding roughly US$450b in market value, while Apple slipped on weaker guidance and a leadership change. At the same time, ExxonMobil and Chevron reported strong quarterly results as crude prices reacted to Middle East supply disruptions. For energy investors, that mix of tech optimism, hedge fund de-risking, and oil market pressure is a useful reality check. This article looks at 3 large oil and gas stocks...

Definity Financial went into this earnings print with a hot stock and an even hotter reputation for profitable growth. The shares closed at CA$80.03 on 31 July after a solid run in recent months, so expectations were high. The headline from Q2 is clear. The Travelers acquisition is pulling its weight, with gross written premiums jumping to CA$1.8b and the consolidated combined ratio sitting at 93.9%. For a property and casualty insurer, that combination of scale and underwriting discipline is...

The market has been cool on Aecon Group for weeks, with the stock down about 10% over seven days and roughly 13% over three months heading into this earnings print. That sets up a sentiment clash with a headline quarter built on record revenue of about CA$1.6b and sharply stronger adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization. The real story is the margin picture. Construction adjusted EBITDA margin sat in the mid single digits, helped by a healthier backlog and...

Why Parex Resources Stock Is Back In Focus After Q2 2026 Results Parex Resources (TSX:PXT) is in the spotlight after Q2 2026 earnings, the completion of the Frontera Energy Colombian asset acquisition, and a confirmed third quarter cash dividend. The company reported Q2 2026 revenue of US$395.89 million and net income of US$444.3 million. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations were US$4.62, with diluted earnings per share at US$4.61. For the first half of 2026, Parex Resources...

Fast growing stocks with high insider ownership can be appealing when inflation trends, policy moves and growth signals are pulling investors in different directions. This screener focuses on companies where analysts and management express optimistic outlooks, and where insiders have meaningful skin in the game. That combination can help you focus on businesses with strong growth potential and leadership teams that share your upside and downside. In this article you will see 3 of the top...

HIVE Digital Technologies (TSX:HIVE) has drawn fresh attention after receiving its first analyst coverage, which highlighted its clean energy powered data centers and dual focus on Bitcoin mining and AI oriented computing capacity across Canada, Sweden, and Paraguay. See our latest analysis for HIVE Digital Technologies. Against this backdrop, HIVE Digital Technologies has shown mixed momentum, with the share price at CA$4.21 after a 1 day share price return of 18.59%, a 90 day share price...

As the Canadian market navigates rising oil prices and higher yields, investors remain cautiously optimistic about the latter half of the year. Penny stocks, often seen as remnants of past market eras, continue to capture interest due to their potential for growth and affordability. By focusing on those with strong financials, these smaller or newer companies can offer intriguing opportunities amidst current economic conditions.

Capstone Copper Corp. has reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing sales of US$739.65 million and net income of US$74.26 million, with earnings per share from continuing operations rising to US$0.10 from US$0.03 a year earlier. For the first half of 2026, the company delivered sharply higher profitability on sales of US$1.39 billion and reaffirmed its full-year copper production and C1 cash cost guidance, underpinned by expectations for stronger Mantoverde throughput in the second...

Just because a business does not make any money, does not mean that the stock will go down. For example, although...

TC Energy Corporation recently reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing higher sales of C$236 million and net income of C$1.02 billion, alongside affirming a quarterly dividend of C$0.8775 per share payable in October 2026. Management also indicated that comparable EBITDA is tracking toward the upper end of its 2026 outlook, supported by new pipeline expansion projects and growing interest from data center customers seeking long-term gas supply contracts. We’ll now examine how TC...

The Ben & Jerry’s dispute with parent company Magnum Ice Cream Company has turned a long running brand success story into a fresh source of risk and potential opportunity across packaged food and beverage stocks. The mix of a public boycott call, governance questions and a still growing Ben & Jerry’s business reporting 3% organic sales growth in 2025 provides a complex backdrop to assess. This article breaks that story into practical takeaways and highlights 3 stocks from our Consumer...

Shareholders in Cardinal Energy Ltd. ( TSE:CJ ) may be thrilled to learn that the analysts have just delivered a major...

Investors who take an interest in Search Minerals Inc. ( CVE:SMY ) should definitely note that the Independent...

Options trading in Silvercorp Metals (TSX:SVM) has drawn attention after the Aug 21, 2026 $5 call contract showed some of the highest implied volatility today, which may indicate shifting expectations among speculative traders. See our latest analysis for Silvercorp Metals. At around CA$13.51, Silvercorp Metals has seen the share price rise 5.3% over the past day, while the 90 day share price return is down 18.9%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return is about 2.6x, which points to...

As the Canadian market navigates rising oil prices and higher yields, investors are closely watching how these factors might influence inflation and central bank policies. In this environment, identifying stocks that may be undervalued can offer opportunities for those seeking to capitalize on intrinsic value estimates.

As oil prices climb due to renewed U.S.–Iran tensions, inflation concerns are resurfacing, prompting discussions about potential central bank responses in both the U.S. and Canada. Despite these challenges, the Canadian market remains resilient with economic stability and AI-driven investments supporting growth. In such an environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often indicate strong internal confidence and alignment with shareholder...

As renewed U.S.–Iran tensions push oil prices toward $100 and pressure yields higher, the Canadian market faces a complex backdrop of inflation risks and potential interest rate adjustments. In such a climate, penny stocks—often smaller or newer companies—can still offer intriguing opportunities for growth when backed by solid financial health. Despite being considered somewhat niche today, these stocks can provide both affordability and growth potential, making them an interesting area for...

Hudbay Minerals stock came into this earnings print with a flat 7 day return and a slightly weaker 30 day stretch, even as the longer 90 day move stayed modestly positive. The share price sat at CA$31.84 at Thursday’s close, and the market had just been waiting for a reason to pick a side. The headline from Q2 is simple. Hudbay produced US$631.3m in revenue and US$137.4m in net income, supported by record trailing 12 month adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization...

Cybeats Technologies Corp. ( CSE:CYBT ) insiders who purchased shares in the last 12 months were richly rewarded last...

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

Sun Life Financial (TSX:SLF) has launched a global private wealth platform focused on Asia's high net worth investors. The platform is designed to support cross border asset management and long term wealth transfer needs for affluent clients. The move extends Sun Life's wealth management offering in a region that has seen rapid growth in private wealth. Sun Life Financial is extending its reach in wealth management with a new global private wealth platform that targets Asia's high net worth...

In late July 2026, Great-West Lifeco reported higher second-quarter and first-half net income and earnings per share, affirmed its common and preferred dividends, completed a CAD 925 million share buyback, and expanded its equity repurchase authorization to 40,000,000 shares. Together with Empower surpassing CA$2.00 trillion in client assets and acquiring Milliman's Retirement and Benefits Administration business, these moves highlight Great-West Lifeco's focus on fee-based growth and...

Capital Power stock has been drifting, with the share price down about 8% over the past month, yet Q2 landed with a very different message. The headline is not the earnings per share loss of CA$0.33. It is the cash engine. Adjusted EBITDA reached CA$351m and adjusted funds from operations climbed to CA$328m, helped by clean technology investment tax credits and stronger portfolio output. For a company often viewed through the lens of rich valuation and thin margins, this quarter was about...

Cenovus Energy stock came into this earnings print already running hot, up about 21% over the past month and sitting at CA$42.48 at yesterday’s close. The market was leaning in. The headline is that Cenovus just delivered the strongest quarter in its history, with Q2 2026 net income of C$2.87b and record operating cash generation from its integrated oil sands and refining system. The twist for investors is the time horizon. The trailing picture is powerful, and the current P/E of 11.8x sits...