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North West Company reported second quarter 2026 sales of C$681.96 million and net income of C$36.77 million, with basic EPS from continuing operations of C$0.78, and declared a quarterly dividend of C$0.42 per share for shareholders of record on September 30, 2026. The combination of higher reported sales and earnings for both the quarter and first half, together with a 2.4% dividend increase, reflects how North West is balancing reinvestment needs with ongoing cash returns to...

Global tariffs are flaring, Ottawa is courting roughly $1t of capital, and Canada is pushing hard to fast track big export projects. That mix creates real winners and potential laggards among Canadian Commodity Export Infrastructure & Logistics Operators that touch ports, pipelines, rail and terminals. This article looks at 3 stocks exposed to that news and explains why each one could deserve a closer look on your watchlist. The three stocks below are a starter set, and the full screen...

Richelieu Hardware has committed more than $15 million to expand its Drummondville distribution centre from nearly 40,000 to 180,000 square feet. Construction is scheduled to launch in September 2026, with completion targeted for spring 2027, to support customers across several key Quebec regions. This expansion materially lifts Richelieu Hardware's logistics footprint and could influence cost efficiency, service reliability and how the business allocates capital across future projects. We...

Oil above $100, record diesel prices and stubborn 3.4% inflation have pushed energy risk back to the front of your portfolio, just as higher yields and talk of extra Fed hikes weigh on growth heavy sectors. That mix can punish some areas while supporting others. This article walks through three stocks exposed to the latest energy shock and shows where investors are currently leaning in or stepping aside. The stocks covered below are just a sample of the idea, with the full screen surfacing 9...

Elemental Royalty (TSX:ELE) just secured a spot in the MVIS Global Junior Gold Miners Index, the benchmark tracked by the VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF, which puts the royalty company directly on more institutional radars. Recent trading has been supportive, with Elemental Royalty’s 90-day share price return of 26.91% and year to date share price gain of 37.10% pointing to building momentum. The 3-year total shareholder return of 150.57% reflects a strong longer term payoff for investors who...

As oil prices fluctuate and inflation pressures mount, the Canadian market faces a complex landscape that challenges both policymakers and investors. Amidst these economic dynamics, penny stocks—though an older term—remain relevant for those interested in smaller or emerging companies with potential value. By focusing on penny stocks with strong financials, investors can uncover opportunities that offer both stability and growth potential in today's market.

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) has rolled out a self-serve Pre-Arrival Account Open feature that lets newcomers set up an RBC Advantage Banking account and transfer up to CA$75,000 before landing in Canada. For context, Royal Bank of Canada shares trade at about CA$285.20, with the stock posting a 21.58% year-to-date share price return. The 1-year total shareholder return sits at 46.37%, and the 5-year total shareholder return is 171.49%. This points to longer term momentum even as the 30-day...

Hemlo Mining (TSX:HMMC) has drawn fresh attention after reporting new high-grade gold assay results from its South-Rim Zone drilling, highlighting potential low-capital resource growth near existing Hemlo mine infrastructure. At around CA$8.38, Hemlo Mining has been on a strong run, with a 30-day share price return of 20.58% and a year-to-date share price gain of 67.6%. The 1-year total shareholder return is very large compared with the 5-year total shareholder return, which is down 25.51%,...

Benz Mining (TSXV:BZ) is back in focus after a fresh quarterly update showed a wider net loss, alongside a recently completed capital raise intended to accelerate drilling at its Glenburgh gold project. Benz Mining’s share price has climbed to CA$3.96, with a 90 day share price return of 118.78% and a year to date share price return of 150.63%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 167.57% and very large 3 year total shareholder return suggest strong longer term momentum despite the latest...

As the Canadian market navigates through rising oil prices and inflationary pressures, investors are closely watching central banks' responses to these economic challenges. In this environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can offer a unique appeal, as they often demonstrate strong alignment between management and shareholder interests, potentially providing resilience amid market volatility.

Recent developments in the Canadian market have been shaped by fluctuating oil prices and inflation concerns, with the Bank of Canada adopting a more hawkish stance on interest rates amid rising energy costs. Despite these macroeconomic challenges, there remains potential within certain sectors for stocks that can capitalize on growth opportunities. Penny stocks, often representing smaller or newer companies, continue to attract attention for their affordability and growth potential; this...

As Canada navigates a landscape of rising oil prices and inflationary pressures, the market sentiment remains cautious yet optimistic, particularly with strong corporate earnings providing some buoyancy. Amidst this backdrop, identifying promising small-cap stocks requires a keen focus on companies that demonstrate resilience and adaptability to economic shifts.

Hammond Power Solutions (TSX:HPS.A) has raised its quarterly cash dividend to $0.29 per Class A and Class B share, a 5.5% increase that puts income returns in clearer focus for shareholders. Recent trading shows that momentum in Hammond Power Solutions has cooled over the past quarter. The 90-day share price return is down 21.52% and the 30-day share price return is down 4.64%, even as the year-to-date share price return sits at 56.22% and the 1-year total shareholder return is 123.93%. Scan...

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) has moved back into the spotlight after agreeing to acquire the crude oil operations of Tallgrass Energy and filing a follow-on equity offering of about CA$2.6b to help fund the deal. Enbridge shares have slipped in the short term, with the 30 day share price return down 6.2% and the 90 day share price return down 15%, even as the 1 year total shareholder return sits at 3.4% and the 5 year total shareholder return is 82.59%. This points to long term momentum but fading...

Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have moved from background plumbing to front-page risk, and Brent crude trading above $108 per barrel has dragged the big integrated oil and gas stocks back under the spotlight. Disruptions, delayed talks and a rising geopolitical risk premium are reshaping where money may be exposed. This article walks through 3 majors from our screener that appear closely linked to this story. The three stocks highlighted below are just a starter pack, while the full...

Oil is back above $100, shipping lanes near Iran remain on edge, and political headlines are suddenly moving crude more than quarterly reports. That mix creates real risk for anyone exposed to global energy, but it can also open up mispricings if you understand which businesses sit closest to the action. This article walks through three large integrated producers tied to this Iran and Strait of Hormuz story, and shows how the same news can create very different setups for each stock. The...

Omai Gold Mines reported past assay results from eleven more diamond drill holes at its Omai Gold Project in Guyana, with every Wenot hole intersecting multiple gold zones and five rigs continuing to work toward a 50,000 metre program. The stand-out interval was in hole 26ODD-193 at the Wenot Deposit, where a 40.5 m section averaged 5.12 g/t Au within the Dike Corridor. This suggests meaningful continuity of higher grade mineralization at depth. We will now look at how these high grade Wenot...

Oil markets just absorbed a fresh supply shock as Saudi Arabia’s 7m bpd East West pipeline went offline after drone damage. The immediate 3% jump in WTI and Brent has quickly rippled through portfolios. Price spikes can punish fuel hungry sectors yet often reward producers tied to crude. This article walks through 3 integrated oil and gas stocks exposed to this news and why each could matter for your watchlist. The three integrated producers in focus are only a small sample. The wider screen...

Global capital is flying into Toronto, and Canada is pitching itself as a home for the next wave of mega projects in energy, infrastructure, and AI just as trade friction with the US raises fresh questions about where long term money should go. That creates both potential openings and new risks for stocks most exposed to these investment decisions. This article walks through three Canadian project developers and EPC firms directly tied to that story. The stocks highlighted below are just a...

Osisko Metals (TSX:OM) is back in focus after fresh analytical results from its 2026 drill program at the Gaspé Copper Project, outlining both infill hits and new out of pit mineralization extensions. At a latest share price of CA$1.75, Osisko Metals has seen a 6.71% 1-day share price return and is up 121.52% year to date. The 1-year total shareholder return of 332.10% and the very large 3-year and 5-year total shareholder returns suggest momentum that recent Gaspé drill results and the early...

Faraday Copper (TSX:FDY) has put fresh drilling results from its Copper Creek Project in Arizona on the table, with Phase IV work outlining new near-surface copper zones across several target areas. That drilling update lands at a time when Faraday Copper’s share price has been volatile in the short term, with a 30 day share price return that is down 7.04% and a 90 day share price return that is down 15.85%. Even so, the year to date share price return is 79.44% and the 1 year total...

Canada’s trade spat with the US is no longer a headline to scroll past. Tariffs, import bans, and a weaker Canadian dollar are reshaping which exporters feel pressure and which gain fresh pricing power abroad. That shift creates real openings, as well as risks, for portfolios tilted toward Canadian trade exposed stocks. This article walks through three companies from our FX tailwind screener that could be shaped by these cross border shocks. The three exporters highlighted below are only a...

Record quarter puts CES Energy Solutions in focus CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU) drew investor attention after reporting record quarterly performance, with strong revenue growth, improved profitability, and resilient demand for its specialised chemical solutions across the North American oil and gas sector. The record quarter has arrived on top of powerful momentum, with CES Energy Solutions’ share price up 4.09% in the last session, 22.72% over 90 days and 62.67% year to date, while its...

G Mining Ventures has reported strong operational progress at the Tocantinzinho Gold Mine, where higher grade Phase 2 material is supporting production levels and cost efficiency. Construction at the Oko West project in Guyana continues to move ahead with clear milestones for first gold and commercial output in the coming years. The shift toward generating cash from Tocantinzinho, combined with advancing Oko West using internally generated funds, points to a business model that leans on...