As the TSX rides a wave of broad-based earnings optimism, a closer look reveals smaller companies, often miscategorized as 'penny stocks', that combine financial resilience with clear growth trajectories. We examine three such firms with market caps up to CA$700 million.
Japan has successfully retrieved rare-earth-rich sediment from the deep Pacific seabed in a world-first test, marking a significant step in its national strategy to diversify critical mineral supplies and reduce dependence on China.
Shares of semiconductor leader Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) have surged 103% in the past five years, with total shareholder return reaching 121% when dividends are factored in. The performance highlights robust investor confidence amid steady earnings growth and a favorable market outlook for the chip sector.
In a significant policy pivot, new CFTC Chairman Michael Selig is moving to establish clearer federal oversight for crypto-linked prediction markets, withdrawing restrictive proposals and signaling closer collaboration with the SEC. Analysts see this as a potential 'greenfield' opportunity for major platforms.
A combination of moderating inflation and resilient corporate earnings is setting the stage for sustained stability in stock markets, with the recent rally now encompassing small-caps, value stocks, and multiple sectors.
A massive document release related to Jeffrey Epstein has sparked outrage after failing to protect dozens of victims, publishing names and nude photos despite court-ordered redactions. The disclosure raises serious questions about procedural failures and victim protection.
Nine men face prosecution for one of Nigeria's deadliest rural attacks in recent years, as authorities seek to demonstrate action on persistent security crises in the volatile Middle Belt region.
In a significant step toward reconciliation, Syrian interior ministry forces entered the Kurdish-administered city of al-Hassakeh on Monday. The move, part of a fragile new agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces, aims to cement a ceasefire and outlines a path for the integration of Kurdish-led institutions into the state's security and administrative framework.
A House panel is set to vote on referring Bill and Hillary Clinton to the Justice Department for contempt of Congress, escalating a long-running investigation into their connections to the Jeffrey Epstein case.
As Chinese exports, from electric vehicles to e-commerce goods, reshape Latin American markets, governments and industries grapple with the dual pressures of affordable consumer goods and strained local manufacturing, forcing a delicate recalibration of trade policies and regional alliances.
Ford Motor Company and Chinese tech giant Xiaomi have both denied a Financial Times report claiming preliminary discussions about producing Xiaomi's electric vehicles in the United States, as the auto industry navigates steep new tariffs on Chinese imports.
India's latest budget proposes a high-level committee to reshape the financial landscape, alongside major reforms in foreign investment rules and bond markets, aiming to fuel the country's next growth phase.
The pharmaceutical giant's final major U.S. facility will rise in Pennsylvania's historic Lehigh Valley, aiming to produce its promising triple-hormone drug retatrutide and bolster domestic supply chains for blockbuster obesity treatments.
As the global payments giant prepares to report its fiscal year results, analysts forecast continued strong fundamentals for Visa. However, its recent underperformance against the broader market and a cautious consumer climate raise questions for investors seeking value.
In his inaugural message to employees, newly appointed Target CEO Michael Fiddelke charts a course focused on guest experience, team growth, and operational excellence as the retailer navigates stock declines and internal tensions.
A landmark tripartite agreement aims to deploy up to 10GWh of battery storage across Europe, combining financial muscle, cutting-edge technology, and project development expertise to accelerate the continent's decarbonization efforts.
Cryptocurrency-linked equities faced renewed selling pressure ahead of Monday's market open, even as Bitcoin itself showed signs of stabilization following a volatile weekend.
The Qatar Investment Authority has backed a new $200 million fund by Shorooq Partners, aiming to inject institutional capital into the region's mature startups and bridge a critical funding hurdle on the path to public listings.
Finance ministers from Germany and Poland have called for a joint leadership role in boosting Europe's competitiveness, citing a shifting global landscape and internal bureaucratic hurdles.
As markets face significant pressure, certain portfolios tied to strategic commodities, resilient tech, and innovative crypto infrastructure are showing notable resilience. Analysts point to long-term thematic bets that are weathering the current storm.
