Canadian Basic Materials Stock News

Why TELUS Stock Is Back on Investors’ Radar TELUS (TSX:T) remains in focus after recent share price weakness, with the stock down 2.1% over the past month and 7.8% over the past 3 months. This has prompted closer scrutiny from income oriented investors. See our latest analysis for TELUS. At a share price of CA$17.18, TELUS has seen its short term share price momentum fade, with the 90 day share price return declining 7.83% and the 1 year total shareholder return falling 16.58%. This may...

In recent days, Algonquin Power & Utilities updated its 2027 earnings per share guidance downward due to a higher effective tax rate, while BMO Capital maintained its Market Perform rating. At the same time, National Bank Financial upgraded the company to Outperform, highlighting the potential impact of multiple rate case approvals expected to take effect in 2026. We’ll now examine how the revised 2027 earnings guidance, particularly the higher tax rate, could reshape Algonquin’s broader...

What the Fengate joint venture means for Chartwell investors Chartwell Retirement Residences (TSX:CSH.UN) has closed a joint venture with Fengate Asset Management, taking a 30% stake in 23 seniors housing communities across three provinces and assuming operational management of the entire portfolio. The trust is also set to acquire Palermo Village Retirement Residence in Oakville, Ontario. This acquisition, together with the Fengate portfolio, expands its presence across key Canadian markets...

Alvopetro Energy (TSXV:ALV) has announced the disposal of its Bom Lugar and Mãe-da-lua non core oil fields in Brazil. The company is actively drilling at the Murucututu Field and has started new development infrastructure projects in the country. These steps reflect a portfolio shift and new capital allocation decisions that affect Alvopetro Energy's operational focus and geographic exposure. Alvopetro Energy operates as an oil and gas producer with assets in Brazil, giving investors...

CIBC, listed as TSX:CM, released new poll results on Canadians' estate planning and intergenerational wealth transfer. The survey highlights a gap between how many Canadians say wills are important and how many actually have one in place. Findings also show many Canadians now prefer to pass on wealth gradually during their lifetime instead of only through inheritance. For a large Canadian bank like CIBC, wealth and estate planning are core parts of its advisory and private banking services...

Borealis Mining Company Limited ( CVE:BOGO ) is possibly approaching a major achievement in its business, so we would...

There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, although...

Even when a business is losing money, it's possible for shareholders to make money if they buy a good business at the...

Recent volatility in Equinox Gold (TSX:EQX) has sharpened investor focus, as the stock’s pullback and conflicting valuation views intersect with ongoing concerns about operational risks and muted insider activity. See our latest analysis for Equinox Gold. Recent share price moves have been sharp, with the stock down 5.76% over the last day and 23.08% over 30 days. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return of 58.87% and 3 year total shareholder return of 136.56% point to strong...

Recent price moves and performance snapshot Cogeco Communications (TSX:CCA) has seen mixed share performance recently, with the stock down about 1% over the past day and about 4% over the past week, while showing a modest gain over the past month. Over the past 3 months the share price is down roughly 9%, and year to date it is down about 4%, although the 1 year total return is slightly positive and the 3 year total return is stronger. See our latest analysis for Cogeco Communications. With...

There's no doubt that money can be made by owning shares of unprofitable businesses. For example, biotech and mining...

We feel now is a pretty good time to analyse Rock Tech Lithium Inc.'s ( CVE:RCK ) business as it appears the company...

Stella-Jones Inc. recently reported Q1 2026 results that fell short of analyst expectations on revenue and EPS, while highlighting progress on integrating acquisitions and expanding capacity in areas such as steel structures and its U.S. manufacturing footprint. At the same time, senior leadership used the 2026 National Bank Annual Quebec Conference in Toronto to outline the company’s business outlook directly to institutional investors, reinforcing interest in its long-term growth...

Silvercorp Metals Inc. recently reported full-year results to March 31, 2026, showing sales of US$438.14 million and a net loss of US$9.94 million, compared with net income a year earlier. Despite swinging to a loss, the board declared a semi-annual dividend of US$0.0125 per share, payable on or before June 25, 2026, which highlights the company’s continued willingness to return cash to shareholders. Next, we’ll examine how this move from profit to loss alongside the maintained dividend...

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) has drawn fresh investor attention after signing a transportation agreement with BHP to move potash from the Jansen Potash Mine in Saskatchewan to export terminals on Canada’s West Coast. See our latest analysis for Canadian National Railway. The new potash agreement lands as Canadian National Railway’s stock trades at CA$167.94, with a 30-day share price return of 9.81% and a year to date share price return of 21.89%. The 1-year total shareholder return...

Saputo (TSX:SAP) has put fresh numbers on the table for FY 2026, with third quarter revenue of C$4.9b and basic EPS of C$0.54. The trailing twelve months show revenue of C$17.6b and EPS of C$1.68, as margins sit firmly in profitable territory. Over recent periods, the company has seen revenue move in a tight band from C$4.6b in FY 2025 Q1 to C$4.9b in FY 2026 Q3. Quarterly EPS has ranged from a loss equivalent in FY 2025 Q3 to C$0.54 most recently, indicating a clear shift back to positive...

In recent days, Alimentation Couche-Tard has highlighted its ongoing expansion in global convenience retail, emphasizing foodservice innovation, international market growth, and operational efficiency under its Circle K and other banners. An interesting angle is how enhanced fresh food and beverage offerings are being used to deepen customer engagement and reinforce the company’s globally recognized retail brands. We’ll now examine how Couche-Tard’s push into higher-margin foodservice and...

WELL Health Technologies (TSX:WELL) has emphasized clinical oversight and public sector relationships by appointing Dr. Andrew Bond as Chief Health Officer and Head of Public Sector, a role focused on governance and government collaboration. See our latest analysis for WELL Health Technologies. At a share price of CA$4.84, WELL Health’s recent executive appointments and earlier achievement of its WELL Canada Adjusted EBITDA run-rate goal have come alongside a 19.51% year to date share price...

Recent share performance puts Alamos Gold in focus Alamos Gold (TSX:AGI) has drawn attention after the stock fell 7.7% in the last day, extending declines of 12.5% over the past week and 13.6% over the past month. See our latest analysis for Alamos Gold. That sharp 1-day share price decline comes on top of a 90-day share price return that is down 27%, even as the 1-year total shareholder return of 36% and 5-year total shareholder return of 381% still paint a much stronger long term...

Transcontinental (TSX:TCL.A) has just reported Q2 2026 revenue of C$269.2 million with basic EPS of C$0.05, alongside earnings from discontinued operations of C$221.9 million and net income from ongoing operations of C$4.2 million. Over the past four reported quarters, revenue has ranged from C$257.7 million to C$732.4 million while basic EPS has moved between a small loss of C$0.00 in Q1 2026 and C$0.51 in Q4 2025. This gives investors a clearer view of how earnings power has tracked through...

With inflation, interest rates and energy costs all pulling at markets from different directions, investors are looking for solid businesses that can hold their own without relying on hype. That is where high quality undervalued stocks come in: companies with healthy cash flows and sturdy balance sheets that the market has not fully recognized. This article focuses on that theme, using our High Quality Undervalued Stocks screener to sift through the noise. Ahead, you will see 3 stocks from...

Osisko Metals stock performance snapshot Osisko Metals (TSX:OM) has drawn attention after a sharp 13% decline over the past day and a 12% drop over the past week, which contrasts with gains over the past 3 months and year to date. See our latest analysis for Osisko Metals. Despite the recent pullback, Osisko Metals still carries strong momentum, with a 27.4% 90 day share price return, a 100% year to date share price return and a very large 1 year total shareholder return, suggesting sentiment...

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) is back in focus after a run of positive developments tied to its QNX and AtHoc platforms, a renewed collaboration with NVIDIA on AI systems, and fresh confidence signalled through share repurchases. See our latest analysis for BlackBerry. Those QNX wins, AtHoc’s FedRAMP Class D recertification, and renewed buybacks have coincided with intense momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 88.48% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 158.06%. This suggests sentiment has...

In early June 2026, Manulife Hong Kong announced a partnership with Alibaba Cloud to build an AI hub aimed at enhancing customer engagement, operational efficiency, and risk management across its insurance business. This move signals Manulife’s push to embed responsible AI more deeply into its core insurance processes, potentially reshaping how it designs and delivers protection solutions in Asia. We’ll now examine how this AI-focused collaboration with Alibaba Cloud influences Manulife’s...