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The 5-Minute Investor Podcast, Ep. 65: Cannabis stocks cultivating alpha

Listen to episode 65 of The 5-Minute Investor Podcast, featuring analysis on cannabis stocks Decibel Cannabis and Aurora Cannabis.

Top delivery company UniUni en route to TSX listing

UniUni Express, North America's fastest-growing last-mile delivery company, files its preliminary prospectus.

How to diversify away from the oil and gas sector

Crack open the playbook on how to diversify away from the oil and gas sector, favoring stocks where fossil fuels aren't direct inputs.

Eshbal Functional Food: Why this M&A play is ready to rise

A breakdown of why micro-cap stock Eshbal Functional Food (TSXV:ESBL) is setting a firm foundation for long-term profitable growth.

Capcom: 13 straight years of profit growth

Capcom (OTC:CCOEF) achieved its 13th consecutive year of operating profit, with net sales up 15.2 per cent to ¥195.6B.
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Walmart’s “trade-down” safety net may be breaking

Walmart (NASDAQ:WMT) warned that rising gas prices are squeezing even its core low-income shoppers, signalling deeper consumer strain.

The digital transformation of functional food: Inside Eshbal’s global online initiative

Eshbal Functional Food (TSXV:ESBL) announced the official launch of its North American direct-to-consumer (DTC) and B2B online stores.

Take-Two faces critical moment as GTA VI delay rumours collide with investor expectations

Take-Two (NASDAQ:TTWO) CEO Strauss Zelnick reaffirmed November 19, 2026, launch, making earnings call the key moment for any official update.

Scams surge as the fastest-growing consumer threat

Visa (NYSE:V) identified nearly US$1B in scam-related activity (July–Dec 2025), making scams the largest source of consumer payment fraud.

Courier company UniUni to go public via merger at $1B valuation

UniUni is going public through a Toronto Stock Exchange merger with MAK Acquisition Corp. (TSX:MAK.U) at a US$1 billion valuation.

Cineplex reports narrowed loss and strong revenue growth in Q1 2026

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) reported C$291 million in revenue (+16 per cent), with box office revenue rising 25 per cent.
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“Neither credible nor attractive,” eBay rejects GameStop takeover bid

eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY) rejected GameStop’s (NYSE:GME) acquisition proposal, citing concerns about financing, risk, and lack of long-term value.
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Sony takes $765M hit on Bungie as “Marathon” struggles to deliver

Sony (NYSE:SONY) wrote down ~US$765M of Bungie’s value, admitting the studio is worth significantly less than its US$3.6B acquisition price.

Coffee prices are brewing a new market reality for investors

Coffee prices are high from weather driven supply disruptions in Brazil and Vietnam, with markets expecting volatility before relief later.
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GameStop proposes $55.5B acquisition of eBay

GameStop (NYSE:GME) proposed a US$125 per share cash and stock acquisition of eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY), valuing the company at US$55.5 billion.

Loblaw taps Canadian company to scale AI operations

Grocery giant Loblaw (TSX:L) partners with Shakudo, a Canadian technology firm, to better align itself with the benefits of AI.

Bank of Canada holds rates as energy shock and trade risks complicate outlook

The Bank of Canada holds steady with the policy rate unchanged at 2.25 per cent as global risks offset easing core inflation.

Who benefits from policy change? How to spot the real winners before the crowd

A new regulation passes, a subsidy is announced, or a ban is proposed—and money floods into the most obvious “beneficiaries.”

The 5-Minute Investor Podcast, Ep. 58: Food stocks for thought

Listen to episode 58 of The 5-Minute Investor Podcast, featuring analysis on food stocks Goodfood Market and Happy Belly Food Group.