The Canadian Investor

In this quarterly “stocks on our radar” episode, we’re joined by Braden Dennis as each of us brings one investment idea to the table. Before diving into the stocks, we discuss major breaking news in AI and private markets, including reports of a potential SpaceX IPO and OpenAI’s massive new funding round at an eye-popping valuation.
We then shift to our featured companies. Braden introduces QXO, a roll-up led by serial entrepreneur Brad Jacobs targeting the fragmented building products industry. Simon looks at Siemens Energy, a global player benefiting from rising demand for power infrastructure, while navigating challenges in its wind segment. Dan rounds things out with Dollarama, exploring whether recent weakness is a temporary blip or a longer-term shift in consumer behavior.
We also discuss broader themes including AI commoditization, capital allocation, energy demand, and how changing consumer habits could permanently impact retail.
Tickers of stocks discussed: QXO, Siemens Energy (SMERY / ENR), Dollarama (DOL.TO)

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In this episode, we break down a volatile week in the markets as the Nasdaq briefly entered correction territory before rebounding sharply, highlighting just how headline-driven markets have become amid geopolitical uncertainty.
We discuss the growing divergence beneath the surface of major indices, with equal-weighted strategies outperforming as mega-cap tech names experience significant drawdowns. We also revisit the AI investment debate and how rising energy costs could impact the long-term economics of data center buildouts.
On the earnings side, we dive into Nike’s disappointing results, including margin compression, declining sales in key regions like China, and a challenging turnaround strategy as the company pivots back toward wholesale.
We also examine Air Canada’s leadership change, with CEO Michael Rousseau announcing his retirement amid rising fuel costs and what looks to be a difficult operating environment for airlines going forward.
Finally, we close with a deep dive into GoEasy’s latest earnings release. While much of the damage was pre-announced, major concerns remain around LendCare, surging charge-offs, restated financials, and what this means for the company’s future. We break down what’s changed, what hasn’t, and whether this situation could worsen from here.
Tickers of stocks discussed:
Nike (NKE), Air Canada (AC.TO), GoEasy (GSY.TO), Shopify (SHOP.TO), Thomson Reuters (TRI.TO), Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Meta (META), Alphabet (GOOGL)

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Markets remain highly volatile as the Iran conflict drives one of the largest oil supply disruptions in decades. We break down what’s happening in energy markets, why this shock could last longer than expected, and how it may impact global growth, inflation, and investor portfolios.
We then shift to actionable ideas, discussing ETFs and sectors that could help navigate this environment, including energy, utilities, consumer staples, and defense. We also explain why Canadian oil producers like Canadian Natural Resources, Suncor, and Cenovus may be particularly well positioned given the current backdrop.
Finally, we debate Wealthsimple’s new prediction markets feature and whether it crosses the line from investing into gambling. Is this just the evolution of retail investing—or a step too far?
Tickers discussed:
CNQ.TO, SU.TO, CVE.TO, IMO.TO, ZEO.TO, XEG.TO, VDE, XLE, ZUT.TO, XUT.TO, VPU, XST.TO, STPL.TO, ZXLP.TO, XAD.TO, SHLD.TO

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Markets remain highly volatile as tensions in the Middle East continue to drive sharp swings across equities, bonds, and commodities. We break down how rising oil prices and inflation expectations are impacting different sectors, why the S&P 500 and Nasdaq are down year-to-date, and how diversification is helping investors navigate the current environment.
We then turn to private credit, where issues continue to surface. A KKR fund gets downgraded to junk, more funds are limiting redemptions, and Blackstone’s BCRED reports a rare monthly loss. We discuss why these assets can appear stable on the surface and the risks tied to how they’re valued.
On the earnings side, Dollarama reports solid results but sells off on weaker guidance and high expectations. Lululemon continues to struggle in North America despite strong international growth, while trying to fix product and execution issues. We wrap with Oracle, which is aggressively investing in AI infrastructure, raising questions around heavy spending, debt, and potential dilution.
Tickers discussed:
KKR, BX, DOL.TO, LULU, ORCL

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In this episode, we break down what goeasy’s collapse could signal for the broader Canadian economy and banking sector.
We revisit past Canadian bank failures, connect them to today’s rising job losses and economic weakness, and explain why subprime lenders tend to crack first in a downturn.
We also discuss whether Canadian banks could face headwinds after a strong run, and compare Goeasy to Propel to assess risks across alternative lenders.
Tickers: GSY.TO, PRL.TO, RY.TO, NA.TO, CM.TO
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