Anthropic Eyes a $2 Trillion IPO While FICO & First Quantum Crash

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.

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.  We also dig into why TJX’s opportunistic buying model is so effective, what makes Costco and Walmart difficult to compete with, and why aggressive store expansion has backfired for some retailers. Stocks discussed: DLTR, DOL.TO, FIVE, DG, SVV, WINA, TJX, TGT, WMT, COST, MRU.TO, L.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 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.

We sit down with famed short seller Mark Cohodes for a wide-ranging and at times heated discussion about the risks he sees building in Canada. Cohodes explains why he's short CIBC, revisits his famous Home Capital short, and lays out his concerns about Canadian housing, bank valuations and the possibility that financial institutions become another pressure point in escalating U.S.-Canada tensions. Ben Rabidoux also joins the conversation to offer his perspective on Canadian banks, housing and credit risk.  We also get Mark's take on the AI boom, why he believes it has bubble-like characteristics, and how investors should think about risk when markets appear priced for very little to go wrong.  Note: This episode contains explicit language and strong opinions from our guests that do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts.  Stocks discussed: CM.TO, TD.TO, GSY.TO, GS, JPM, DB, HSBC, GLASF 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.

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.

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 They discuss each company's business model, growth outlook, margins, balance sheet, valuation, competitive position and the biggest risks investors should understand. Stocks discussed: CCL Industries (CCL.B.TO), Hammond Power Solutions (HPS.A.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 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.

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 Descartes Systems and a major deal in the Canadian energy sector. Stocks discussed: ADBE, DOL.TO, ORCL, DSG.TO, TVE.TO, HWX.TO   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.

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.

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 housing, AI investment and economic growth. They also dig into the escalating Canada-US trade war and why Trump may be increasingly motivated to secure a deal with Canada ahead of the midterms. Plus, they discuss Canada's weakening labour market, the growing popularity of variable and shorter-term mortgages, the pressures facing Canadian consumers, and whether government-funded investment is masking underlying weakness in the private-sector economy. Finally, they look at how geopolitics, elevated oil prices, tariffs and fiscal policy are becoming increasingly interconnected with inflation, bond yields and investment markets—and why ignoring macroeconomic developments may be getting much harder for investors.     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.

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. trade tensions surrounding Bombardier and Canadian banks. Then, they turn to Couche-Tard, where fuel profits remain strong but merchandise growth continues to struggle as consumers increasingly trade down and look for value. Finally, they check in on GameStop’s ongoing pivot toward collectibles and whether the company is quietly building a more sustainable business despite continued declines in its traditional operations. Tickers of stocks discussed:Lululemon (LULU)BRP (DOO.TO)Bombardier (BBD.B.TO)Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD.TO)GameStop (GME) 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.