'This Is Just the Beginning of Seeing This Money Flows Back': Zechner on Increased Energy Demand

BNN Bloomberg
BNN BloombergMay 26, 2026

Why It Matters

These views signal potential shifts in investor allocations—renewed inflows into Canadian oil producers, continued appetite for gold as a hedge, and selective opportunities in software—driven by sustained supply risks and attractive cash-flow dynamics across sectors.

Summary

John Zekner says Whitecap Resources stands out after its timely Varenne Energy purchase, offering light-oil exposure in prolific Canadian plays, a strong balance sheet and shareholder-friendly returns via dividends and buybacks. He expects renewed foreign capital flows into Canadian energy as geopolitical risks tighten global oil supplies and push forward prices higher, making producers profitable even if prices moderate. Zekner also recommends Torex Gold as a cheap, mid-cap gold play backed by long-lived assets in Mexico, and views Constellation Software as attractively valued with a proven acquisition-driven model, though he warns against a strategic shift toward minority investments. Overall, he sees commodity tightness and defensive real-asset demand persisting longer than markets expect.

Original Description

John Zechner, chairman and founder of J. Zechner Associates, joins BNN Bloomberg to share stocks to keep on your radar.
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