The Canadian stock market has trended higher so far in 2025, with the S&P TSX Composite Index gaining 17.8% year to date. Notably, interest rate cuts to support the economy, strong performance from the resource sectors, including mining companies (primarily those involved in precious metals), and investors’ enthusiasm for artificial intelligence (AI) technology have driven the…
Canadian defence stocks are due for a boost. Earlier this spring, the Canadian government announced it would increase defence spending to 5% of gross domestic product (GDP). 3.5% of that spending is to be allocated to core military, and 1.5% will be allocated to military infrastructure. This is a substantial increase from years past. For…
The TSX offers multiple stocks to add to a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), which could generate significant long-term capital gains. With the right picks, it’s possible to build a portfolio that delivers meaningful long-term capital gains without the tax bite. Moreover, you can start investing in these fundamentally strong companies with as little as $100….
Chasing stocks simply because they come with a low price tag isn’t a strategy that typically leads to strong returns. But for investors looking to tap into growth without committing a large amount of capital upfront, some of the most promising growth plays on the TSX are quietly trading for under $50. Notably, these stocks…
Many stock investors usually step back when the market gets volatile. U.S. president Donald Trump disrupted global trade this year with tariff threats against trading partners, resulting in a more complex environment. The TSX took a hit initially in April but eventually recovered spectacularly. Canada’s primary stock market recorded multiple record closes since, culminating in…
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Image source: Getty Images Canada has a small defence industry, and this is reflected in the country’s lack of major publicly traded defence companies. But even though there is a lack of “pure-blood” defence stocks on the TSX, multiple companies can be categorized as such, thanks to their defence division or the fact that their…