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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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July 3, 20267 min

Episode 68: First-class airline stocks

With millions of investors and their families gearing up for summer vacation and airports across North America preparing for a considerable ramp-up in foot traffic, it’s the perfect moment to profile a pair of publicly traded airlines whose standout operations make them essential considerations for your portfolio: Copa Holdings (NYSE:CPA) and Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 26, 20268 min

Episode 67: Are you buying the hype on AI stocks?

AI is once again front and centre for investors, who must weigh massive tech spending against strong earnings. The key question: which companies truly stand out from the rest? In this episode, we highlight two names worth adding to your watchlist. Micron Technology Inc. (NASDAQ: MU) and HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. (TSX: HIVE) (NASDAQ: HIVE). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 19, 20267 min

Ep. 66: Breakout small-cap stocks

For our mid-year review episode, we take a magnifying glass to a pair of stocks with some of the highest year-over-year returns across North American markets: Deep Sea Minerals Corp. (CSE:SEAS) and Hycroft Mining Holding Corp. (NASDAQ:HYMC). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 15, 20267 min

Episode 65: Green lights & high hopes, cannabis goes mainstream

As the NYSE prepares to list its first US cannabis company and federal policy shifts toward reclassifying medical marijuana, attention is turning to financially strong firms like Decibel Cannabis (TSXV:DB) and Aurora Cannabis (TSX:ACB) as promising opportunities for future shareholder value. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 8, 20267 min

Episode 64: Small-cap miners targeting strong tungsten potential

In this episode, tungsten prices have jumped over 500% since China imposed export controls in February 2025. With the metal vital to industries from construction and defense to aerospace and semiconductors, Western nations are actively seeking new sources to strengthen long-term supply, such as Fireweed Metals Corp. (TSXV:FWZ) and GoldHaven Resources Corp. (CSE:GOH). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 29, 20268 min

Episode 63: Beyond SpaceX: Small-cap space tech to watch

This week, we’re looking beyond the SpaceX IPO, to two small-cap stocks carving out important roles in the space tech sector by addressing critical unmet needs: Intellistake Technologies Corp. (CSE:ISTK) and Seraphim Space Investment Trust PLC (OTC Pink: SSITF). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 22, 20267 min

Episode 62: 2 stocks boosted by Eric Sprott's investments

This week, we're profiling MAX Power Mining Corp. (CSE:MAXX) and Honey Badger Silver Inc. (TSXV:TUF), both of which received recent investments from billionaire Eric Sprott, one of Canada’s most successful mining investors, highlighting why his interest in these companies represents a green flag for your due diligence. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 15, 20268 min

Episode 61: Stocks to watch under the threat of water scarcity

Global freshwater demand is expected to exceed supply by 40% by 2030, and we’re looking into a pair of public companies excelling at providing the infrastructure required to make water more abundant and readily accessible - Stantec Inc. (TSX:STN) and Consolidated Water Company Ltd. (NASDAQ:CWCO). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 8, 20268 min

Episode 60: Quantum stocks behind the AI boom

As markets obsess over onboarding the latest in AI technology to reduce redundancy, increase efficiency and more effectively generate value, we look into the future of data analysis with a pair of stocks excelling in the burgeoning field of quantum computing - D Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE:QBTS) and Xanadu Quantum Technologies Ltd. (TSX:XNDU). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 4, 20266 min

Episode 59: Looking for diverse stocks under oil’s record run?

With Brent crude oil hitting a wartime high of US$125 per barrel, how are investors reallocating capital in the oil and gas space away from the Middle East? We look at two stocks that offer a clear path to potential benefit: TAG Oil Ltd. (TSXV:TAO) and PetroTal Corp. (TSX:TAL). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.