In this episode, Simon and Dan cover a wide mix of macro updates, Canadian corporate earnings, and AI-related investment themes.

They start by discussing the latest Canadian inflation data, where headline CPI surprisingly slowed despite a volatile energy environment. The hosts also weigh the broader macroeconomic impact of surging bond yields—highlighting the climb in both U.S. and Canadian yields—and explain how these moves directly pressure household disposable income via upcoming fixed-rate mortgage renewals.

The conversation then shifts to corporate earnings, starting with Constellation Software's strong quarter, record M&A spending, and whether AI poses a structural threat to the software sector. They also touch on Atkins Réalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin), reviewing its massive nuclear opportunities, unique Candu technology moat, and a new partnership with Nvidia to develop nuclear-powered AI factories.

They wrap up by analyzing Canadian Tire's sluggish retail top-line growth, exploring a large sequential decline in Sport Chek store locations and elevated credit card delinquencies that signal a stretched consumer. Finally, the hosts highlight key industrial earnings from Applied Materials and Finning International, which are both capitalizing on the massive infrastructure and data center build-outs fueling the global AI boom.

Tickers of stocks discussed: CSU.TO, ATRL.TO, WSP.TO, CTC-A.TO, DOL, AMAT, ASML, FTT, TIH

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.

In this episode, Simon and Dan cover a wide mix of macro updates, Canadian corporate earnings, and AI-related investment themes.
They start by discussing the latest Canadian inflation data, where headline CPI surprisingly slowed despite a volatile energy environment. The hosts also weigh the broader macroeconomic impact of surging bond yields&mdash;highlighting the climb in both U.S. and Canadian yields&mdash;and explain how these moves directly pressure household disposable income via upcoming fixed-rate mortgage renewals.
The conversation then shifts to corporate earnings, starting with Constellation Software's strong quarter, record M&amp;A spending, and whether AI poses a structural threat to the software sector. They also touch on Atkins R&eacute;alis (formerly SNC-Lavalin), reviewing its massive nuclear opportunities, unique Candu technology moat, and a new partnership with Nvidia to develop nuclear-powered AI factories.
They wrap up by analyzing Canadian Tire's sluggish retail top-line growth, exploring a large sequential decline in Sport Chek store locations and elevated credit card delinquencies that signal a stretched consumer. Finally, the hosts highlight key industrial earnings from Applied Materials and Finning International, which are both capitalizing on the massive infrastructure and data center build-outs fueling the global AI boom.
Tickers of stocks discussed: CSU.TO, ATRL.TO, WSP.TO, CTC-A.TO, DOL, AMAT, ASML, FTT, TIH
Subscribe to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TCIPodcastNetwork">Our New Youtube Channel!</a>
<a href="http://jointci.com">Check out our portfolio by going to Jointci.com</a>
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://thecanadianinvestorpodcast.com/">Our Website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Canadian Investor Podcast Network Twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/cdn_investing"> @cdn_investing</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Simon&rsquo;s twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/Fiat_Iceberg"> @Fiat_Iceberg</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Braden&rsquo;s twitter:<a href="https://twitter.com/BradoCapital"> @BradoCapital</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">Dan&rsquo;s Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/StockTrades_CA">@stocktrades_ca</a></li>
</ul>
Want to learn more about Real Estate Investing? Check out the Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast!
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-canadian-real-estate-investor/id1634197127">Apple Podcast - The Canadian Real Estate Investor&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6wcDGtXn8Pa7K02l2Ujd3g?si=1299096c533f4894">Spotify - The Canadian Real Estate Investor&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://thecanadianinvestorpodcast.com/podcast/the-canadian-real-estate-investor">Web player - The Canadian Real Estate Investor</a>
<a href="https://bmogam.com/ca-en/products/exchange-traded-funds/asset-allocation-etfs">Asset Allocation ETFs | BMO Global Asset Management</a>
Sign up for <a href="http://fiscal.ai">Fiscal.ai</a> for free to get easy access to global stock coverage and powerful AI investing tools.
<a href="https://www.eqbank.ca/?utm_source=TCI&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_content=desc">Register for EQ Bank</a>, the seamless digital banking experience with better rates and no nonsense.

The Podcast For Canadian Investors.

The podcast features in depth discussion around individual stocks and various investing strategies while incorporating the nuances of Canadian investment vehicles.

Show hosts Braden Dennis and Simon Belanger bring both experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to an investing podcast for Canadians.

The Podcast For Canadian Investors.
The podcast features in depth discussion around individual stocks and various investing strategies while incorporating the nuances of Canadian investment vehicles.
Show hosts Braden Dennis and Simon Belanger bring both experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to an investing&nbsp;podcast&nbsp;for Canadians.

The Canadian Investor

The Podcast For Canadian Investors.

The podcast features in depth discussion around individual stocks and various investing strategies while incorporating the nuances of Canadian investment vehicles.

Show hosts Braden Dennis and Simon Belanger bring experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to an investing podcast for Canadians.

The Podcast For Canadian Investors.
The podcast features in depth discussion around individual stocks and various investing strategies while incorporating the nuances of Canadian investment vehicles.
Show hosts Braden Dennis and Simon Belanger bring experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to an investing podcast for Canadians.