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For younger or long-term investors, choosing the right stocks early — before they hit the mainstream radar — can lay the foundation for significant wealth over time. If you’re looking to build a portfolio without the stress of watching market fluctuations constantly, here are two top TSX stocks worth considering for steady, long-term growth. Also…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to dominate headlines and drive investor interest, with applications reaching into nearly every sector of the global economy. From tools like ChatGPT to AI-driven innovations in healthcare, finance, and manufacturing, the technology’s real-world utility is expanding rapidly. Also Read: Buy Canadian AI stocks One of the most recognizable names in the…

Investors chasing high dividend yields may be setting themselves up for disappointment. A high yield can often be misleading — especially when it’s driven by a falling share price. In such cases, not only could the dividend be at risk of being cut, but investors may also be buying into a company with deteriorating fundamentals….

Canada’s housing market is showing clear signs of shifting in favour of buyers, thanks to declining interest rates, growing housing inventory, and softening home prices. Yet, despite these improved conditions, many potential first-time buyers are choosing to stay on the sidelines, according to a new report from Royal LePage. The report, based on a survey…

A single interest rate cut won’t be enough to address Canada’s growing economic challenges and a softening labour market, says Andrew Hencic, Director and Senior Economist at TD Bank. In a Friday interview with BNN Bloomberg, Hencic reiterated TD’s long-standing position that the Bank of Canada (BoC) should make two rate cuts to effectively support…

Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH) isn’t just a market winner — it’s a long-term wealth compounder. Despite trading close to its all-time highs, this stock still offers meaningful upside, thanks to consistent execution, diversified growth engines, and financial strength. Here’s why it deserves a place on your radar — or in your portfolio. A Proven Market-Beater…

In a volatile market environment, defensive dividend-paying stocks can provide stability and reliable income. For Canadian investors looking to weather economic uncertainty, these three consumer staples stocks offer a combination of strong fundamentals, niche market positions, and steady dividends. Also Read: Best Canadian AI stocks 2025 North West Company: A Niche Retail Leader The North…

Canada’s main stock index climbed on Friday, supported by broad-based gains as stronger domestic GDP data and in-line U.S. inflation figures lifted investor confidence. The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 0.3% to 29,817.85 by 9:55 a.m. ET, putting it on track for an eighth straight week of gains — its longest winning streak in over a…

Canada’s economy returned to growth in July, expanding by 0.2% after three consecutive months of contraction, according to data released Friday. The rebound was driven by strength in mining, manufacturing, and wholesale trade. This uptick follows a 1.6% annualized GDP decline in Q2, raising concerns about a potential recession. While two back-to-back quarters of contraction…

Canada recorded a C$7.79 billion ($5.59 billion) budget deficit for the first four months of the 2025/26 fiscal year, slightly higher than the C$7.30 billion shortfall in the same period last year, according to a statement from the finance ministry on Friday. Also Read: Long term investing in Canada The increase in the deficit was…

Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ:LRCX), a global leader in wafer fabrication equipment and services for the semiconductor industry, reported strong results for the June 2025 quarter. Revenue reached $5.17 billion, with a gross margin of $2.59 billion, or 50.1% of revenue. Operating income was 33.7% of revenue, and net income rose to $1.72 billion, translating to…

Investing in undervalued growth stocks can lead to outsized returns, especially when those companies are positioned in high-potential sectors. Below are two Canadian stocks that appear significantly undervalued today but may deliver strong gains in the coming years. Aduro Clean Technologies (CNSX:ACT) Market Cap: $580 million Industry: Clean Tech / Chemical Recycling Aduro Clean Technologies…

Canada’s economy could experience significant growth by 2035 if businesses accelerate their adoption of artificial intelligence and respond effectively to the challenges posed by climate change, according to a new report from PwC Canada. The study, released Wednesday, explores strategies to unlock long-term economic growth and forecasts that Canada’s GDP could reach up to $3.65…