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).

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This week, we look past the hype with the rise and fall of recent food brand fad stocks and pick out two with engaging profiles: Goodfood Market Corp. (TSX:FOOD) and Happy Belly Food Group Inc. (CSE:HBFG).

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On this episode, we look into a pair of drone stocks highly aligned with the marketplace’s shift towards more cost-effective intelligence and strike technologies – Draganfly Inc. (CSE:DPRO) and Volatus Aerospace Inc. (TSX:FLT).

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Oil prices are surging — but the impact goes far beyond the energy sector.

In Episode 56 of The 5-Minute Investor, Trevor Abes and Jonathon Brown break down how rising oil prices, driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, are reshaping market dynamics across sectors.

From energy producers benefiting directly, to consumer and industrial sectors feeling the squeeze, this episode explores the ripple effects of sustained high fuel costs — and what it means for investors navigating today’s volatile environment.

The conversation then turns to a standout TSX-listed opportunity: Valeura Energy, a company positioned to capitalize on elevated oil prices through strong production, disciplined cost management, and a growing development pipeline.

With oil trading well above operating costs, the hosts examine how Valeura's fundamentals — including reserve replacement, consistent output, and ongoing expansion projects — could translate into continued shareholder value.

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With oil surpassing US$110 per barrel, we’re profiling a pair of stocks with the potential to help you hedge your portfolio against energy market volatility. On this episode, we highlight Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE) and Thunder Gold Corp. (TSXV:TGOL).

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This week on The 5-Minute Investor, Trevor Abes and Ricki Lee break down two junior gold stocks positioned for potential high rewards despite recent market turbulence.

First, we explore Cameo Resources (CSE: CREO), a junior explorer in Tanzania’s prolific Lake Victoria Goldfields. With a refreshed leadership team and early-stage exploration in a proven gold district, Cameo offers speculative upside for investors seeking leverage to gold’s long-term prospects.

Next, Trevor profiles Nevada King Gold (Venture: NKG), a junior miner with a more developed resource. With over 1.1 million ounces in its Atlanta project and backing from established producer Centerra Gold, Nevada King provides a clearer path to valuation and near-term exploration catalysts.

Tune in to understand the key factors shaping these gold stories: undervalued junior stocks, macro headwinds, and geopolitical tension impacting the yellow metal. Perfect for investors seeking insight into high-conviction mining opportunities during a market pullback.

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This week, we highlight oil and gas companies operating in safe jurisdictions that make a strong case for weathering ongoing market volatility, prompted by the US and Israel’s invasion of Iran, as well as the latter’s closing off of the Strait of Hormuz and subsequent attacks across the Gulf Region. We feature Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (TSX:CNQ) and Kolibri Global Energy Inc. (TSX:KEI)

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On this episode, we shed light on the US and Israel’s ongoing war with Iran, whose top global oil reserves, now cut off from Western countries, and strong-arming of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, is sending markets into a tailspin. We highlight mining stocks VanadiumCorp Resource Inc. (TSXV:VRB) and Strategic Resources (TSXV:SR).

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This week, we delve into Trevor’s experience at PDAC 2026, the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada’s yearly mining convention in Toronto, one of the largest in the world, attracting more than 30,000 attendees. We highlight two stocks from the floor, Libra Energy Materials (CSE:LIBR) and Perseverance Metals (TSXV:PMI).

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This week, we’re immersing ourselves in gaming stocks whose underlying companies are adopting artificial intelligence to bolster creativity as well as shareholder value. This includes the stories behind Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT), Take-Two Interactive Software Inc. (NASDAQLTTWO), Capcom Company Ltd. (OTC:CCOEF) and (OTC:CCOEY), as well as Roblox Corp. (NYSE:RBLX).