Artificial intelligence (AI) is an example of an investment idea that could boost your investment returns, or, more likely, end up costing you money. All in all, we think that the biggest, surest gains from AI will come from investing in established businesses that are already profitable and growing, and that can gain all the more by applying AI to their operations.

Long-time readers know that we aim to keep you informed of important news about the stocks we cover. That means highlighting developments and plans that promise to bolster investor gains. Here are two buys that stand out this month:


DEVON ENERGY, $35.41, is a buy. The company (New York symbol DVN; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.dvn.com; Shares o/s: 634.8 million; Market cap: $22.5 billion; Dividend yield: 2.7%) has now signed a long-term natural gas sale and purchase agreement with Centrica Energy, the trading arm of Centrica. That firm is the largest supplier of gas to domestic customers in the U.K., including operating under the trading name British Gas.

DraftKings and Warner Music soared during the pandemic but have now given up some of those gains. We still like their competitive prospects in their niche markets, and each stock is especially attractive for new buying right now.


DRAFTKINGS INC., $42.64, is a buy. The company (Nasdaq symbol DKNG; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (draftkings.com; Shares o/s: 841.7 million; Market cap: $21.2 billion; No dividend) provides sports betting in several U.S. states: Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, North Carolina, West Virginia, Wyoming, Ohio, Washington D.C. and Massachusetts. As well, it offers its online sportsbook and online casino products in Ontario.

Psychedelic-assisted therapies are now building on clinical research and academic studies that aim to show evidence of safety and efficacy in the treatment of mental health and mood disorders such as severe depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder..


ABBVIE INC., $220.81, is a buy. The company (New York symbol ABBV; TSINetwork Rating: Above Average) (www.abbvie.com; Shares outstanding: 1.8 billion; Market cap: $390.1 billion; Dividend yield: 3.0%) will acquire the treatment, called Bretisilocin, for up to $1.2 billion. Bretisilocin is currently in clinical development for the treatment of patients with moderate-to-severe major depressive disorder (MDD).

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, $39.67, is a buy. The company (New York symbol CMG; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.chipotle.com; Shares outstanding: 1.3 billion; Market cap: $53.2 billion; No dividends paid.) has signed a joint venture to open restaurants in Asia for the first time next year. Chipotle and SPC Group, a South Korea-based food company, plan to open the brand’s first restaurants in South Korea and Singapore in 2026.

Demand for Major Drilling’s specialized services now looks to be moving up. Meanwhile, Computer Modelling is benefiting from expanded oil and gas drilling in response to overall higher energy prices. We think there are gains ahead for both stocks.


COMPUTER MODELLING GROUP, $6.38, is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol CMG; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.cmgl.ca; Shares outstanding: 82.6 million; Market cap: $526.9 million; Dividend yield: 0.6%) offers software and consulting services to help conventional oil and gas producers create 3D models of reservoirs. That lets them squeeze more out of those holes using advanced recovery techniques such as injecting steam and chemicals.

You should remain wary of stocks that attract broker/media attention because of high-profile products or services, and their business models. Here’s a closer look at one stock with risks that prospective investors should take into consideration:


CELSIUS HOLDINGS INC., $56.34, (Nasdaq symbol CELH; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (www.celsius.com; Shares outstanding: 257.8 million; Market cap: $14.5 billion; No dividends paid) makes Celsius, a growing lifestyle energy drink brand.

CALIAN GROUP, $51.28, is a buy. The company (Toronto symbol CGY; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (calian.com; Shares o/s: 11.3 million; Market cap: $581.8 million; Divd yield: 2.2%) plans to continue to buy back its shares. It aims to repurchase as many as 796,283 shares or about 10% of its public float. On August 18, 2025, Calian had 11.3 million shares outstanding.Since initiating its buyback program in August 2023, Calian has repurchased 704,450 shares for a total $33 million.

Broadridge profits from its recurring fee-based revenue and its leading position in proxy and other investor communication services. The company’s dominance in providing a wide range of back-office services, plus its high-quality clientele, also helps cut its risk. Moreover, Broadridge is now focused on becoming a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) for financial services. This long-time pick is a Power Buy.

Barrick Mining is now selling its Hemlo gold mine. The divestiture ends the company’s long history of gold production in Canada.


BARRICK MINING, $40.63 is a buy. The miner (Toronto symbol ABX; TSINetwork Rating: Average) (barrick.com; Shares o/s: 1.7 billion; Market cap: $69.3 billion; Yield: 2.0%) is now selling its last producing Canadian gold mine, Hemlo, to Carcetti Capital for up to $1.09 billion. The deal includes $875 million in cash, $50 million in shares of the renamed Hemlo Mining Corp., and up to $165 million in contingent payments linked to output and gold prices starting in 2027.