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Onex Partners closed a $1.6b multi-asset continuation vehicle involving substantial institutional co-investment. The vehicle consolidates ownership of key portfolio companies under TSX:ONEX and provides fresh capital options. The transaction gives existing investors liquidity while keeping exposure to select assets for long-term growth plans. For you as an investor following TSX:ONEX, this move sits at the intersection of private equity fund recycling and longer holding periods for mature...

In the past year, Canadian fashion retailer Aritzia reported a very large revenue increase after using Google's AI Max advertising tool to drive sales across its boutiques and eCommerce channels. This partnership highlights how advanced AI-powered advertising can materially influence a retailer's top line and reshape how it allocates marketing spend. Next, we’ll explore how Aritzia’s AI-driven marketing gains could influence its investment narrative around growth, margins, and expansion...

The Canadian market has shown resilience, with the S&P/TSX index rebounding significantly from its March lows, reflecting optimism amid ongoing economic challenges such as rising inflation and fluctuating oil prices. In these conditions, investors often seek opportunities in smaller or newer companies that can offer unique value propositions. Penny stocks, despite their somewhat outdated name, continue to attract attention for their potential to deliver growth and stability when backed by...

GFL Environmental has agreed to acquire SECURE Waste Infrastructure (TSX:SES) in a C$6.4b transaction. The deal offers a premium to TSX:SES shareholders with a mix of cash and stock consideration. Both company boards unanimously support the agreement, and key shareholders plan to vote in favor. The transaction is expected to lead to the delisting of SECURE Waste Infrastructure from the TSX. For readers following Canadian environmental services, this deal would change SECURE Waste...

Dundee (TSX:DC.A) has renewed its normal course issuer bid, allowing the company to repurchase and cancel up to approximately 10% of its public float in Class A shares over the coming year. See our latest analysis for Dundee. The renewed buyback comes as Dundee’s CA$4.54 share price follows a 1 year total shareholder return of about 2x and a very large 3 year total shareholder return, while recent 7 day and 90 day share price returns of 18.85% and 10.73% suggest momentum has been building. If...

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How Franco-Nevada’s recent performance looks after a solid year Franco-Nevada (TSX:FNV) has drawn fresh attention after a strong stretch, with the share price showing a return of about 25% year to date and roughly 54% over the past year. For investors tracking shorter timeframes, the stock shows a 1 day return of about a 1% decline, a small gain over the past week, and positive moves over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Franco-Nevada. At a share price of about...

In the wake of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement, global markets have experienced a notable upswing, with major indices like the Nasdaq Composite and S&P MidCap 400 posting significant gains. This improved sentiment has created an opportune environment for investors to explore small-cap stocks that may be undervalued yet show potential for growth, particularly those with insider buying activity which can often signal confidence in the company's prospects.

As global markets show resilience amid a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and declining oil prices, investor sentiment has turned optimistic, particularly benefiting technology stocks linked to artificial intelligence and infrastructure spending. In this environment, high-growth tech stocks that demonstrate strong innovation potential and adaptability to changing market dynamics are worth watching closely for their ability to capitalize on emerging opportunities.

Investor discussion around International Petroleum (TSX:IPCO) has picked up after Rick Rule named the company a top resource stock and linked its appeal to current oil and LNG pricing shaped by anticipated supply tightness. See our latest analysis for International Petroleum. The recent attention from Rick Rule comes as momentum in International Petroleum's share price has been strong, with a 30 day share price return of 9.58% and a 90 day move of 43.77%. The 1 year total shareholder return...

Why Curaleaf Holdings (TSX:CURA) Is In Focus After Its New Ohio Dispensary Opening Curaleaf Holdings (TSX:CURA) is back on investors radars after the company opened a new Curaleaf branded dispensary in Lorain, Ohio, adding to its presence in the state and across the United States. See our latest analysis for Curaleaf Holdings. At a share price of CA$3.32, Curaleaf’s 1 day share price return of 3.11% and 30 day share price return of 2.79% sit against a 1 year total shareholder return around...

CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU) is back in focus after reporting FY 2025 results that included 6% revenue growth, a 10% rise in EPS, C$182 million in net free cash flow, and ongoing share buybacks. See our latest analysis for CES Energy Solutions. The FY 2025 update appears to have reinforced a strong run, with a 90 day share price return of 40.91% and a very large 5 year total shareholder return that suggests momentum has been building. If CES Energy Solutions has you thinking more broadly...

Earlier this month, Descartes Systems Group announced that Arizona-based IT asset manager ER2 is using the Descartes Sellercloud solution across eight facilities to unify inventory, warehouse operations and shipping, while the company also presented its logistics technology at the MODEX 2026 conference in Atlanta. The ER2 case highlights how Sellercloud’s guided picking, bin-controlled inventory and intelligent routing can materially speed up fulfillment while cutting costly shipping and...

Short term pullback against longer term gains Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) has recently seen its share price under pressure, with a 1 day return of 1.80%, about 3.70% over the past week, and roughly 7.50% over the past month. Those moves come against positive longer term total returns, including about 3.40% over the past 3 months, 1.20% year to date, roughly 9.80% over the past year, and a multi year gain of about 90% over five years. See our latest analysis for Alimentation...

Buyback announcement and what it means for Exchange Income Exchange Income (TSX:EIF) has launched a normal course issuer bid to repurchase up to 5,311,716 shares, or 9.43% of its 56,326,169 outstanding shares. All repurchased shares are set for cancellation by March 31, 2027. See our latest analysis for Exchange Income. Against this buyback backdrop, Exchange Income’s share price has a 30 day share price return of 5.9% and a 90 day share price return of 20.49%, while the 1 year total...

Whilst it may not be a huge deal, we thought it was good to see that the Sylogist Ltd. ( TSE:SYZ ) Independent...

Despite recent inflationary pressures and concerns about consumer confidence, the Canadian S&P/TSX index has shown resilience, climbing 7.5% from its mid-March low. In such a fluctuating market, penny stocks—though an older term—remain a relevant investment area for those interested in smaller or newer companies with potential value. By focusing on firms with solid financial foundations, investors may uncover opportunities that offer both stability and growth potential.

At its 2026 Investor Day, Suncor Energy outlined plans to return more than C$23.00 billion to shareholders via dividends and buybacks over three years, alongside reported gains in safety performance and asset utilization since 2021. This combination of large-scale capital returns and operational improvements is reshaping how investors assess Suncor’s balance between cash distribution and long-term risk. Next, we’ll explore how Suncor’s sizable capital return plan may influence its...

The latest analyst coverage could presage a bad day for Manulife Financial Corporation ( TSE:MFC ), with the analysts...

Paramount Resources Ltd. has declared a cash dividend of C$0.05 per common share, paid on April 30, 2026 to shareholders of record on April 15, 2026, and earlier acquired additional secured convertible debentures of Canadian Premium Sand Inc. in a private placement. This combination of returning cash to shareholders while increasing exposure to Canadian Premium Sand through convertible debentures highlights Paramount’s parallel focus on income and sector-focused capital deployment. We’ll now...

As the Canadian market navigates a backdrop of rising inflation and fluctuating oil prices, the S&P/TSX index has shown resilience with a notable recovery from its mid-March lows. In such times, investors might find potential in penny stocks, which often represent smaller or newer companies. Despite being considered an outdated term by some, these stocks continue to offer intriguing opportunities for those looking beyond traditional investment avenues.

AI driven advertising shift puts Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) in focus Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) is drawing fresh attention after reporting a substantial year over year revenue lift linked to Google’s AI Max advertising tool. This development is raising questions about how this operational shift could influence investor views. See our latest analysis for Aritzia. At a share price of CA$127.42, Aritzia has recently seen strong near term momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 11.15% and a 1 month share...

Arizona Sonoran Copper earnings set the stage for investor questions Arizona Sonoran Copper (TSX:ASCU) recently reported full year 2025 results, showing a net loss of US$4.97 million compared with US$7.44 million a year earlier, and a basic loss per share of US$0.03 versus US$0.06. See our latest analysis for Arizona Sonoran Copper. The earnings update has arrived alongside strong momentum in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 18.57%, a 90 day share price return of 44.82% and a 1...

Morgan Stanley recently initiated coverage on NovaGold Resources with an Overweight rating and a US$13.80 price target, spotlighting the Donlin Gold project in Alaska, which is planned to produce 1.1 million ounces of gold annually over 27 years once in operation. This is the first time Morgan Stanley has rated NovaGold, bringing fresh analyst attention to a project that could become one of North America’s largest gold mines while some state-level permits are still pending and first...