Venture Capital

Small-cap stocks have now trailed large caps for five straight years, matching one of the longest stretches of underperformance in recent market history.

Small-cap markets reward investors who understand the difference between progress and proof. Aaron Hoddinott examines how venture capital thinking applies to sub-billion dollar companies across sectors like AI and mining, where announcements are often mistaken for outcomes.

Wall Street just made its boldest move since 2008. Broker/dealers have loaded up on debt securities and repos at a historic pace—signaling they’re bracing for a major market correction.

Canada is falling behind — not from lack of resources, but from a systemic failure to reward productivity and innovation.

Gold’s breakout has reignited investor interest in the TSX Venture, triggering large financings and renewed momentum across junior mining stocks. As majors generate record free cash flow, a new wave of M&A may be about to begin.

The NASDAQ soared past 20,000 earlier this year, fueled by AI mania and tech euphoria — but history warns that every peak comes at a price. This is the gripping story of how the NASDAQ builds and breaks fortunes in cycles of boom, bust, and rebirth.

Venture capital faces a major reset. Easy money has dried up, forcing top partners at big firms to spin off smaller, conviction-driven funds. As the traditional “chase unicorns” playbook loses steam, the next wave of VC will prioritize sustainable, profitable businesses, rewarding resilience over outsized growth bets.