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Braden Dennis returns to The Canadian Investor as Simon and Dan look beyond the handful of mega-cap stocks driving much of today’s market and ask a simple question: where can investors still find value? With more than 100 S&P 500 companies sitting in corrections despite strong headline index returns, they discuss how extreme market concentration is creating opportunities away from the obvious AI winners. The conversation covers beaten-down apartment REITs, engineering firms trading at unusually low valuations, utilities, healthcare and several long-term compounders that have fallen out of favour. They also discuss why AI could actually become a tailwind for companies like WSP and Intuitive Surgical rather than a threat, and why investors shouldn't assume every cheap stock is automatically a bargain.  Finally, they look at FICO’s massive buybacks, a new wave of private-equity firms buying yesterday’s internet darlings at steep discounts, and the widening generational wealth gap between younger and older households.  Stocks discussed: WSP.TO, STN.TO, ISRG, FICO, LULU, PEP, ADBE, FTS.TO   Subscribe to our Our New Youtube Channel! Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Our New Youtube Channel! Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense. Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management This podcast Ad Read is intended for information purposes only. The information provided herein does not constitute a solicitation of an offer to buy, or an offer to sell securities nor should the information be relied upon as investment, tax, or legal advice to any party. Particular investments and/or trading strategies should be evaluated relative to the individual’s investment objectives and professional advice should be obtained with respect to any circumstance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The viewpoints expressed by the speaker represent their assessment of the markets at the time of recording . Those views are subject to change without notice at any time. Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in exchange-traded funds. Please read the ETF Facts or prospectus of the BMO ETFs before investing. Exchange-traded funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.For a summary of the risks of an investment in the BMO ETFs, please see the specific risks set out in the BMO ETF’s prospectus. BMO ETFs trade like stocks, fluctuate in market value and may trade at a discount to their net asset value, which may increase the risk of loss. Distributions are not guaranteed and are subject to change and/or elimination. BMO ETFs are managed by BMO Asset Management Inc., an investment fund manager, a portfolio manager, and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal.BMO Global Asset Management is a brand name under which BMO Asset Management Inc. and BMO Investments Inc. operate. “BMO (M-bar roundel symbol)” is a registered trademark of Bank of Montreal, used underlicence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, Simon and Dan break down growing stress at CoreWeave as its unsecured bond yields surge to roughly 15%. They discuss why the company’s enormous debt load, reliance on new financing and potential shareholder dilution are becoming increasingly difficult for the market to ignore. Pasted text They also look at two companies benefiting heavily from current trends. ASML delivered record revenue as semiconductor equipment demand remains so strong that it expects difficulty fully meeting customer needs through 2027 and 2028, while Aritzia posted another huge quarter with 34% comparable-sales growth and continued rapid expansion in the U.S. Pasted text Pasted text Finally, they discuss what Pepsi and Domino’s are revealing about a consumer increasingly focused on value, an open-source project attempting to recreate Adobe’s software suite using AI, and Jamie Dimon’s latest comments on inflation, higher yields and risks building beneath an otherwise strong economy. Pasted text Pasted text Pasted text Stocks discussed: CRWV, ASML, ATZ.TO, PEP, ADBE, JPM, DPZ   Subscribe to Our New Youtube Channel! Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense. Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management This podcast Ad Read is intended for information purposes only. The information provided herein does not constitute a solicitation of an offer to buy, or an offer to sell securities nor should the information be relied upon as investment, tax, or legal advice to any party. Particular investments and/or trading strategies should be evaluated relative to the individual’s investment objectives and professional advice should be obtained with respect to any circumstance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The viewpoints expressed by the speaker represent their assessment of the markets at the time of recording . Those views are subject to change without notice at any time. Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in exchange-traded funds. Please read the ETF Facts or prospectus of the BMO ETFs before investing. Exchange-traded funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.For a summary of the risks of an investment in the BMO ETFs, please see the specific risks set out in the BMO ETF’s prospectus. BMO ETFs trade like stocks, fluctuate in market value and may trade at a discount to their net asset value, which may increase the risk of loss. Distributions are not guaranteed and are subject to change and/or elimination. BMO ETFs are managed by BMO Asset Management Inc., an investment fund manager, a portfolio manager, and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal.BMO Global Asset Management is a brand name under which BMO Asset Management Inc. and BMO Investments Inc. operate. “BMO (M-bar roundel symbol)” is a registered trademark of Bank of Montreal, used underlicence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Canadian Macro Show, Simon and Dan break down another surge in bond yields and what higher borrowing costs could mean for mortgages, housing, construction and the broader economy. They also discuss the growing political backlash against AI data centres as communities push back over electricity costs, infrastructure demands and new developments.  They also look at signs of stress in private credit, including rising redemption requests and investors being offered liquidity at steep discounts to reported NAV. The conversation then turns to affordability and politics, including what recent elections are telling us about how heavily cost of living is weighing on voters.  Millennial Moron joins the show to explain Statistics Canada's major population revisions, what actually happened with temporary residents and work permits, and why Canada's recent rental supply boom may be doing more to improve affordability than many people realize. They also discuss zoning, development timelines, NIMBYism and what Canada needs to do to build more housing.    Watch the full video on Our New Youtube Channel! Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense. Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management This podcast Ad Read is intended for information purposes only. The information provided herein does not constitute a solicitation of an offer to buy, or an offer to sell securities nor should the information be relied upon as investment, tax, or legal advice to any party. Particular investments and/or trading strategies should be evaluated relative to the individual’s investment objectives and professional advice should be obtained with respect to any circumstance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The viewpoints expressed by the speaker represent their assessment of the markets at the time of recording . Those views are subject to change without notice at any time. Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in exchange-traded funds. Please read the ETF Facts or prospectus of the BMO ETFs before investing. Exchange-traded funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.For a summary of the risks of an investment in the BMO ETFs, please see the specific risks set out in the BMO ETF’s prospectus. BMO ETFs trade like stocks, fluctuate in market value and may trade at a discount to their net asset value, which may increase the risk of loss. Distributions are not guaranteed and are subject to change and/or elimination. BMO ETFs are managed by BMO Asset Management Inc., an investment fund manager, a portfolio manager, and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal.BMO Global Asset Management is a brand name under which BMO Asset Management Inc. and BMO Investments Inc. operate. “BMO (M-bar roundel symbol)” is a registered trademark of Bank of Montreal, used underlicence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What causes a dominant company to lose an advantage that once looked almost impossible to disrupt? In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, Simon and Dan look at four companies that were once leaders in their industries but made strategic decisions that helped erode their competitive advantages. From AOL failing to adapt to the open internet and BlackBerry reacting too slowly to the smartphone revolution, to Mylan aggressively raising EpiPen prices and Nike pulling back from the wholesale relationships that helped make its brand ubiquitous.  They break down the management mistakes behind each decline and, more importantly, the warning signs investors can watch for when a successful company begins taking its moat for granted Stocks discussed: NKE, BB, VTRS Subscribe to our Our New Youtube Channel! Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Our New Youtube Channel! Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense. Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management This podcast Ad Read is intended for information purposes only. The information providedherein does not constitute a solicitation of an offer to buy, or an offer to sell securities nor shouldthe information be relied upon as investment, tax, or legal advice to any party. Particularinvestments and/or trading strategies should be evaluated relative to the individual’s investmentobjectives and professional advice should be obtained with respect to any circumstance. Pastperformance is no guarantee of future results.The viewpoints expressed by the speaker represent their assessment of the markets at the timeof recording . Those views are subject to change without notice at any time.Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments inexchange-traded funds. Please read the ETF Facts or prospectus of the BMO ETFs beforeinvesting. Exchange-traded funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and pastperformance may not be repeated.For a summary of the risks of an investment in the BMO ETFs, please see the specific risks setout in the BMO ETF’s prospectus. BMO ETFs trade like stocks, fluctuate in market value andmay trade at a discount to their net asset value, which may increase the risk of loss.Distributions are not guaranteed and are subject to change and/or elimination.BMO ETFs are managed by BMO Asset Management Inc., an investment fund manager, aportfolio manager, and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal.BMO Global Asset Management is a brand name under which BMO Asset Management Inc.and BMO Investments Inc. operate.“BMO (M-bar roundel symbol)” is a registered trademark of Bank of Montreal, used underlicence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, Simon and Dan break down a packed week of market news, starting with the latest developments at the Cobre Panama mine and what an orderly closure could mean for First Quantum and Franco-Nevada. Pasted text They also dig into the controversial acquisition of Slate Grocery REIT, including the timing of its distribution suspension just days before a takeover was announced. From there, they look at Oracle invoking force majeure on a massive AI data centre project and what growing power, permitting and infrastructure bottlenecks could mean for the broader AI buildout. Finally, they discuss Anthropic’s potential $2 trillion IPO valuation, extended trading hours coming to Canadian markets, and why FICO’s long-standing regulatory moat is suddenly under serious pressure as VantageScore gains traction. Stocks discussed: FM.TO, FNV.TO, SGR.UN.TO, BRX, ORCL, OWL, X.TO, FICO   Subscribe to Our New Youtube Channel! Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we break down the latest Canadian and U.S. ETF flows, including growing demand for fixed income, gold and crypto, while looking at a notable shift in capital toward Canadian markets. We also dig into a U.S. homebuilder Berkshire Hathaway has been buying, a fast-growing Canadian fashion retailer, a tiny Mexican discount retailer attracting investor attention, and WSP walking away from a major acquisition.  Stocks/ETFs discussed: LEN, GRGD, WSP, PESO.V, CASH, HSAV, ZMMK Subscribe to Our New Youtube Channel! Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oil, diesel and jet fuel prices are surging, putting renewed pressure on consumers and inflation. Simon and Dan discuss what higher energy costs could mean for the Bank of Canada and the Fed, why bond yields continue to rise, and how higher borrowing costs could ripple through housing and the broader economy. They also dig into the increasingly heated debate around AI: massive spending, circular financing, heavily subsidized AI models, and whether concerns about AI safety are legitimate—or partly about regulation, funding and protecting the industry's biggest players. Plus, they look at Canada's latest inflation data, the Canadian dollar, the country's natural-resource advantage, and why higher rates can actually benefit some savers and retirees. Stocks discussed: MPC, NVDA, BRK.B   Watch the full video on Our New Youtube Channel! Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lululemon was once one of the strongest brands in retail. Now comparable sales are falling, guidance has been cut repeatedly, and investors are asking whether the company can regain its footing—or whether its best days are behind it. In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, Simon and Dan dig into why fashion companies can be some of the most difficult businesses to own for the long term. Consumer tastes can change quickly, switching costs are virtually nonexistent, aggressive expansion can backfire, and excessive discounting can train customers to stop paying full price. They look back at Express, Quiksilver and Aeropostale, three once-popular brands whose public shareholders were eventually wiped out, and contrast them with some remarkable comeback stories. Abercrombie & Fitch reinvented its brand, Victoria’s Secret changed course, and Crocs nearly went under before doubling down on the product that made it famous. Finally, Simon and Dan discuss what these examples could teach investors about Lululemon, whether its turnaround could take years, and why waiting for evidence of a recovery may make more sense than trying to perfectly time the bottom. Stocks discussed: LULU, ATZ.TO, GOOS, GRGD.TO, GAP, NKE, ANF, VSXY, CROX, ADS.DE.  Subscribe to our Our New Youtube Channel! Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com Our Website Our New Youtube Channel! Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter: @cdn_investing Simon’s twitter: @Fiat_Iceberg Braden’s twitter: @BradoCapital Dan’s Twitter: @stocktrades_ca Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast! Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor  Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management Sign up for Fiscal.ai for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools. Register for EQ Bank, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.