The Canadian Investor

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...

In this episode of Canadian Macro, Simon and Dan break down a busy week for inflation, trade, bonds, currencies and commodities.

They start with the latest Canadian CPI report, including the renewed pressure from gasoline, food and diesel prices, and why the headline inflation number may not fully capture what households are actually feeling.

They also discuss the early details of a potential U.S.-Canada trade deal, including tarif...

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we break down another busy week of market news and earnings.

We start with Moderna, whose stock more than doubled after the company announced positive late-stage trial results for its personalized mRNA cancer therapy developed with Merck. We discuss why the news matters for Moderna, why Merck also benefited, and why biotech investing can be so volatile.

We then look at Canadian Tire...

In this special episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, Simon and Dan make their boldest calls yet for the rest of 2026.

With only a few months left in the year, they discuss the trends, companies, and market shifts they believe could surprise investors — from potential winners and losers to unexpected moves that could reshape portfolios.

Some predictions may sound unlikely, but that’s the point. Being bold means acce...

In this episode of Canadian Macro, Simon and Dan break down the disconnect between headline economic data and what households are actually experiencing.

They discuss why strong jobs and GDP numbers may not tell the full story for Canadian consumers, how mortgage renewals and rising housing costs are putting pressure on household finances, and why the Bank of Canada may be stuck waiting for clearer signals before making its next mov...

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we break down another busy week of earnings, acquisitions, and market news.

We start with Jamieson Wellness, which received a takeover offer from Japan’s Kirin Holdings shortly after we highlighted it as one of our stocks to watch. We discuss the deal premium, why smaller Canadian companies continue to attract acquirers, and what this says about valuations in the Canadian smal...

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, Simon is joined by Mark McGrath, a CFP and advice-only financial planner focused on helping Canadian physicians with comprehensive financial planning. Mark explains how advice-only planning works, how it differs from traditional portfolio management, and why a full financial plan often needs to cover cash flow, taxes, retirement, insurance, estate planning, debt, and investment stra...

In this live episode of The Canadian Macro Investor Podcast, Simon and Dan break down the recent intervention in the Japanese yen and why it matters for global bond markets, U.S. Treasury yields, mortgage rates and the yen carry trade. They discuss why Japan and the U.S. may have stepped in, how the intervention worked, and why the yen remains under pressure despite the move.

They also look at Canada’s latest GDP data, why th...

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we break down a packed week of earnings and market news, starting with Goodfood filing for bankruptcy protection and what went wrong for the meal-kit business.

We then look at Alimentation Couche-Tard’s proposed acquisition of Poland’s Zabka Group, a deal that would be the largest in Couche-Tard’s history and significantly expand its presence in Europe.

From there,...

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we look at four stocks that are on our radar right now, including a mix of well-known names and smaller Canadian companies that may be overlooked by investors.

We start with Netflix, which has fallen sharply from its highs and now looks much more reasonably valued than it did during the peak of its run. We discuss the company’s ad-tier opportunity, pricing power, content spend...

In this episode of The Canadian Macro Investor Podcast, Simon and Dan break down the latest Fed decision and why the bond market may be starting to challenge Kevin Warsh’s inflation message. They discuss the split reaction across the yield curve, with short-term yields moving differently than longer-term yields, and what that could mean for inflation, recession risk and future rate hikes.

They also look at Canada’s popu...

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we break down Alphabet’s latest earnings and why investors are questioning the massive AI capex spending despite strong growth in Google Cloud.

We also look at Celestica’s monster quarter, SK Hynix’s booming demand from AI memory, and Corning’s sharp selloff despite strong growth in its optical communications segment.

From there, we discuss CN Rail and TFI In...

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we look at whether Canadian bank stocks have become too expensive after their big run. We discuss David Rosenberg’s recent Globe and Mail article, the valuation of the big banks, why earnings growth may not be as strong as it looks, and whether investors should consider trimming or simply holding.

We then revisit bonds and fixed income. After one of the worst stretches ever fo...

In this episode of the Friday Macro Show, we look at why Google sold off after earnings despite strong headline numbers, and what rising AI infrastructure spending could mean for the broader market.

We also discuss Canada’s latest inflation and retail sales data, why consumers may be reacting to higher prices through demand destruction, and how rising bond yields are affecting mortgages and housing.

From there, we dig into Br...

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we start with the latest Canadian inflation data and why the headline number may not fully reflect what households are feeling.

We then look at TSMC’s huge quarter and what it says about the AI chip boom, before turning to Intuitive Surgical and Netflix, two high-quality businesses that sold off after earnings for very different reasons.

We also discuss Cogeco’s latest r...

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we break down which types of investments may be best suited for different Canadian accounts, including TFSAs, RRSPs, FHSAs, RESPs and taxable accounts. We look at Canadian stocks, U.S. stocks, Canadian-listed ETFs, U.S.-listed ETFs and international ETFs, with a focus on tax efficiency, dividend treatment, withholding taxes and capital gains.

We also discuss why the “right&rdq...

In this episode of The Canadian Macro Investor Podcast, Simon and Dan break down the latest Bank of Canada rate decision and monetary policy report. They discuss why the Bank of Canada held rates steady, how the bond market is increasingly driving borrowing costs, and why housing is becoming a more important risk in the central bank’s outlook.

They also look at Canada’s increasingly divided housing market, with Ontario ...

In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we start with a quick look at the Bank of Canada’s latest rate decision and why the central bank is keeping policy steady while balancing economic weakness with inflation risks.

We then dive into the reported buyout offer for PayPal from Stripe and Advent International, why the market appears skeptical the deal will go through, and whether the offer undervalues PayPal given it...