Canadian small-cap stocks can be among the most high-reward, high-risk opportunities for growth-oriented investors — and as we head into 2026, a couple of names stand out because of clear upcoming catalysts and business transformation potential. These companies are markedly different from large, established blue chips: their valuations are smaller, their businesses more agile, and…
For investors with about $1,000 to allocate, focusing on high-quality dividend stocks can be a disciplined way to start building income and long-term wealth. Dividend stocks offer a combination of potential share price appreciation and regular cash payouts, which can be especially powerful inside tax-advantaged accounts like a TFSA where dividends grow tax-free. Below are…
Tax-Free Savings Accounts remain one of the most powerful tools available to Canadian investors, especially for those focused on long-term wealth building. With investment gains and income sheltered from taxes, choosing high-quality stocks that combine growth potential with durability can make a meaningful difference over time. For investors looking to put new TFSA contributions to…
Many Canadians are confronting heightened stress and burnout during the holiday season, even as this period is traditionally associated with rest and celebration. Rather than feeling refreshed, a growing number of people report feeling overwhelmed by a combination of social pressures, financial strain, and ongoing work-life demands. This trend reflects broader shifts in how Canadians…
British energy major BP plc has reached an agreement to sell a majority stake — roughly 65 per cent — in its Castrol lubricants business to U.S. investment firm Stonepeak Partners as part of a strategic effort to streamline operations and strengthen its balance sheet. The transaction values the Castrol unit at approximately US$10.1 billion,…
A U.S. federal judge has upheld the Trump administration’s policy requiring a $100,000 fee on new H-1B work-visa applications, allowing the controversial immigration cost to move forward despite legal challenges from business groups and several states. The decision affirms that the administration can impose the substantial charge on certain foreign workers and employers as part…
Ontario’s minister responsible for economic development, trade and job creation has announced a clear shift in focus for 2026, centering on defence-related investment and industrial expansion as a core strategy for maintaining economic momentum amid ongoing global trade uncertainty. Over the past year, the minister — Vic Fedeli — traveled to around 20 countries in…
Canada is entering a critical phase of trade negotiations with the United States ahead of a scheduled review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) in early 2026, and voices from labour and industry are urging the federal government to remain firm rather than rush into a deal that could undermine Canadian interests. Unifor national president Lana…
Bitcoin’s price action has slowed and failed to sustain gains near major psychological levels, even as broader financial markets show signs of strength, leaving the cryptocurrency stuck around the $87,000 area and “missing out” on bullish sentiment that has lifted other assets. Recent trading data show that BTC–USD has been unable to break decisively higher,…
Bank of America analyst Vivek Arya expects global semiconductor sales to break past $1 trillion in 2026, driven largely by accelerating demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure and data-center hardware. Instead of a fading cycle, BofA sees the current technology transformation as midway through a decade-long trend, with significant growth still ahead as companies invest in…
Some investors are growing concerned that financial markets — particularly in technology and high-growth sectors — may be showing signs of a bubble-like environment, similar in some respects to past market excesses when valuations got stretched far beyond fundamentals. This has led to increasing debate among economists and investment professionals about how to survive a…
Gold prices have surged above the historic $4,500-per-ounce level, driven by a powerful rally in precious metals that has seen both gold and silver hit new record highs amid shifting investor sentiment and macroeconomic forces. Spot gold climbed past this key milestone in late-December trading, extending a remarkable run that has made it one of…
Some investors are choosing to keep large amounts of cash on the sidelines as they head into 2026, believing that hoarding liquidity is a safe haven amid market uncertainty and economic unpredictability. But financial experts warn that a heavy cash position may actually carry significant hidden risks — especially in an environment where inflation, interest…
Canada’s eastern provinces are at a pivotal moment as Newfoundland and Labrador and Quebec work to finalize a major hydroelectric agreement that could reshape regional energy economics and politics for decades. The governments and their crown utilities — Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro and Hydro-Québec — are negotiating terms intended to replace a long-standing 1969 contract…
Altius Minerals Corporation has reached a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Lithium Royalty Corp. in a transaction valued at about C$520 million, marking a major expansion of Altius’s footprint in lithium and other battery-metal royalties. The deal, structured as a plan of arrangement, will be paid through a mix of cash and…
