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Tired of hour-long financial shows? Welcome to The 5 Minute Investor, the podcast that gets straight to the point. Every episode, join Stockhouse columnists Jonathon Brown and Trevor Abes as they deliver two quick, actionable stock picks in just five minutes. We cut through the noise to bring you compelling investment ideas in today's hottest sectors, including AI, tech, lithium, mining, and more. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, get your daily dose of market analysis and discover your next potential investment. This is not financial advice.

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November 6, 20268 min

Episode 86: US Congress and Canadian small-cap stocks

In episode 86 of The 5-Minute Investor Podcast, the Democrats regained control of US Congress, including both the House and the Senate, making it high time to consider how this shift to the left from our neighbors to the south might affect Canadian small-cap stocks. Jon's small-cap poised to benefit from the US's shift from red to blue is Nano One Materials (TSX:NANO) , a technology company focused on producing cathode active materials for lithium-ion batteries. Meanwhile, Trevor plays devil's advocate profiling Tenaz Energy (TSX:TNZ) , an oil and natural gas company growing production in Canada and the Netherlands. Thanks for listening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 30, 20268 min

Episode 85: Standout AI healthcare stocks

In episode 85 of The 5-Minute Investor Podcast, we’re wrestling with the fact that, for the vast majority of us, AI and the large language models we access it through are little more than a source of untrustworthy answers, imprecise but usable images and soulless rendered voices untouched by the joys and sorrows of life. However, if we cast our gazes across the industrial spectrum, specifically towards the healthcare sector, AI’s utility becomes readily apparent. Jon sheds light on Diagnos (TSXV:ADK) , a Canadian technology company dedicated to the early detection of critical eye-related health problems, while Trevor ponders the promise of CeriBell (NASDAQ:CBLL) , which is using AI to enhance neurological diagnoses in critical care settings. Thanks for listening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 24, 20268 min

Episode 84: Rate-proof stocks

In episode 84 of The 5-Minute Investor Podcast, with consensus expectations overwhelmingly favouring a Bank of Canada interest rate hike from 2.25% to 2.5% at its October 28th meeting, driven by high energy prices and Canada’s ongoing trade war with the US, perceptive investors may be wondering if there are any companies out there that benefit from higher borrowing costs. To shed a little light on this question, we’ll be analyzing a pair of companies at the top of Canada’s financial sector, each of which grows stronger with higher interest rates. Jon runs us through Laurentian Bank of Canada (TSX:LB) , which was founded in Montreal in 1846 and operates primarily in Quebec and Ontario, while Trevor ponders Fairfax Financial (TSX:FFH) , a property and casualty insurance, reinsurance and investment management company founded by one of Canada's most famous value investors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 17, 20267 min

Episode 83: High-quality dividend stocks

In episode 83 of The 5-Minute Investor Podcast, with inflation doubling since 2025 to around the 3% mark, Canadian income investors have had to tighten their belts as higher prices for goods and services eat into their spending power, making it essential to align their portfolios with the highest-quality dividend stocks trading today. Jon frames the market-tested potential of MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY) , an operator and franchisor of quick-service, fast casual and casual dining restaurants across more than 80 different brands in Canada, the US and internationally. Trevor, for his part, delineates the robust value proposition propelling Decisive Dividend Corporation (TSXV:DV) , an acquisitions-oriented company growing a portfolio of manufacturing brands. Thanks for listening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 9, 20268 min

Episode 82: Canadian stocks with European potential

In episode 82 of The 5-Minute Investor Podcast, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen floating the idea of Canada becoming the EU’s first associate member, in a bid to deepen defense, energy and critical mineral ties amid strained US relations, it’s worth examining Canadian companies uniquely positioned to strengthen the EU’s industrial base, whether or not the associate member category is ever formally defined and Canada is included within it. Jon pulls back the curtain on Nutrien (TSX/NYSE: NTR) , one of the world's largest providers of agricultural inputs and services, while Trevor examines Mont Royal Resources (TSXV: MRZL) , whose Ashram project in Quebec contains one of the largest deposits of rare earth elements in North America. Thanks for listening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 2, 20268 min

Episode 81: Must-watch Canadian mining stocks

In episode 81 of The 5-Minute Investor Podcast, we’re turning our attention to Canada’s mining industry, one of the most developed, diversified and prolific in the world, with the goal of helping our listeners identify companies preparing to take center stage when it comes to the exploration, development and production of their target commodities. Jon considers Falco Resources (TSXV:FPC) , one of the largest mineral claim holders in Quebec, including a multi-million-ounce flagship project, while Trevor takes a look at Grid Metals (TSXV:GRDM) , one of the largest mineral rights holders in Manitoba, including one of the largest cesium resources in the world. Thanks for listening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 26, 20269 min

Episode 80: IPO stocks with staying power

In episode 80 of The 5-Minute Investor Podcast, the global stock market is proving resilient despite an abundance of headwinds, including numerous major wars, oil-driven inflation and increasing pressure on central banks to raise interest rates to lower consumer prices, allowing IPOs to steadily make their way into the public sphere, offering eagle-eyed investors an opportunity to identify diamonds in the rough. Jon takes a look at BW Industrial Holdings, an engineering and construction company focused on a diversity of essential industries, including semiconductor and battery manufacturing, that's scheduled to go public on October 2nd on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker BWGC. Trevor delves into NAIA Relief (TSXV:NAIA), listed on September 15th, a workplace performance company using AI to boost productivity while making employees more well-rounded people. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 21, 20267 min

Episode 79: Sterling silver stocks

A strong commodities market is creating new opportunities in mining. We’re spotlighting two companies that recently delivered record exploration results, boosting their potential for future discoveries and long-term shareholder value: AbraSilver Resource Corp. (TSX:ABRA) and Americas Gold and Silver Corp. (TSX:USA). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 11, 20265 min

Episode 78: What's the Canada Investment Summit?

In episode 78 of The 5-Minute Investor Podcast, we delve into Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Canada Investment Summit 2026, scheduled for September 14-15 in Toronto, which is expected to attract high-profile investors, CEOs and business leaders from across the world to jumpstart top domestic projects. Trevor profiles three public companies that will be in attendance, including Focus Graphite (TSXV:FMS) , E3 Lithium (TSXV:ETL) and Surge Copper (TSXV:SURG) , each of which sports a micro capitalization, despite advancing projects of exponentially higher value. Here's the government's official announcement: Canada Investment Summit 2026 . Here's some relevant coverage from the CBC to supplement the episode: From pipelines to railways and AI: Ottawa pitches 167 projects ahead of Carney's investment summit . Thanks for listening! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 4, 20267 min

Episode 77: Eric Sprott’s newest gold stocks

With gold prices fluctuating due to tariffs, geopolitical uncertainty and inflation worries, investors are looking for opportunities in the sector. One source of insight is billionaire mining investor Eric Sprott, whose recent investments highlight two companies worth watching: Storm Exploration Inc. (TSXV:STRM) and Cerrado Gold Inc. (TSXV:CERT). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.