The Canadian Investor

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, Simon and Dan break down a busy week of Canadian dealmaking, including the kmassive Emera–Canadian Utilities merger, Cenovus buying Athabasca Oil, and another major acquisition involving the Weston family. 

They also revisit Cobre Panama, where the outlook for First Quantum and Franco-Nevada now appears considerably more optimistic than initially thought, with a commissio...

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 aggressi...

The AI spending boom is reshaping much more than the technology sector.

In this episode of the Canadian Macro Show, Simon, Dan and Brayden discuss why massive AI infrastructure spending is increasingly competing for capital, how that could be contributing to higher bond yields and borrowing costs, and why hyperscalers are increasingly turning to debt to fund the buildout. They also look at how dramatically the business models of co...

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, ...

Discount retailers are benefiting as consumers increasingly look for value—but not every discount business is created equal.

In this episode, we rank 12 major discount retailers from S to F tier based primarily on business quality. We look at margins, returns on capital, competitive advantages, private-label strategies, store expansion and the business models that separate the strongest operators from the struggling ones.&nbs...

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. 

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In this episode, Simon and Dan go deep on two Canadian companies with very different investment stories.

Simon breaks down an under-the-radar Canadian compounder with a surprisingly diverse business spanning labels, RFID technology, packaging and even polymer banknotes. Dan looks at a company that has become a major beneficiary of the data-centre boom—but whose explosive growth also brings some important risks. Pasted text

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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 mod...

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, Simon and Dan break down the latest earnings and developments from several Canadian and U.S. companies.

They look at whether Adobe is finally starting to turn a corner, why Dollarama continues to deliver strong results despite its premium valuation, and Oracle’s massive AI infrastructure bet as spending surges and free cash flow comes under pressure. They also discuss Descarte...

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 qu...

Bond yields are surging in Canada and the United States, and the implications are starting to ripple across the economy.

In this episode of the Canadian Macro Show, Simon and Dan break down why the bond market appears to be pushing back against attempts to contain long-term yields, what rising government spending and persistent inflation could mean for interest rates, and why higher borrowing costs could become a major problem for ...

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, Simon and Dan break down a rough quarter for Lululemon as falling comparable sales, heavier markdowns and weakening international growth raise serious questions about whether the brand can turn things around.

They also look at BRP’s latest results and how tariffs are creating major uncertainty for an otherwise well-run business, before digging into the latest Canada–U.S....

The AI infrastructure boom is running into a growing obstacle: communities and regulators are pushing back against massive data center projects.

Simon and Dan look at why opposition to new data centers is accelerating, particularly around electricity demand, utility costs, water usage and the strain these projects can put on existing infrastructure. They also discuss what delays could mean for the AI buildout, which parts of the ec...

Bond yields are climbing, energy prices are surging, and central banks are being forced to navigate an increasingly complicated inflation picture.

Simon and Dan break down what the bond market may be signaling and why higher long-term yields matter even if the Bank of Canada keeps its policy rate unchanged. They discuss the potential impact on Canadian housing, rental construction and mortgage financing, along with why inflation-ad...

Nvidia (NVDA) delivered another massive quarter, with data center revenue surging and management forecasting extraordinary growth ahead. But as the AI buildout gets larger, Nvidia is also becoming increasingly involved in financing, demand guarantees and other arrangements across the AI ecosystem. Simon and Dan break down why that matters, where the risks are building, and what could happen if some of AI’s biggest customers e...

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we do a deep dive on two companies we haven’t covered much before: Royalty Pharma and AppLovin.

We start with Royalty Pharma, a unique business that finances pharmaceutical and biotech products in exchange for future royalty streams. We break down how the business model works, why it has similarities to precious metals royalty companies like Franco-Nevada, and how investors sh...

In this episode of Canadian Macro, Simon and Dan are joined by Ben Rabidoux and Ron Butler for a wide-ranging discussion on the renewed U.S.-Canada trade tensions and what they could mean for the Canadian economy.

They discuss why the trade war could weigh on consumer confidence, business investment, housing activity and key sectors like autos, agriculture, energy and manufacturing. The conversation also covers how political rhetor...

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we break down the latest earnings from major U.S. retailers, Canadian banks, and one beaten-down software company.

We start with Walmart and Target, where the results show that the consumer may be starting to feel more pressure. Walmart continues to perform well overall, but its comparable sales growth slowed sharply, and management noted that higher gas prices are changing consumer...

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we break down 10 common mistakes that investors make and how they can hurt long-term returns.

We discuss the danger of overconcentration, why chasing the hottest trade can derail a sound strategy, and how investors can get lured in by massive revenue growth while ignoring risks hiding on the balance sheet.

We also cover emotional mistakes like fear of missing out, fear of losses, ov...