Canadian Basic Materials Stock News

Aecon Group Inc. recently announced that long-time Chairman John M. Beck, who has served the company for around 60 years, will not stand for re-election at the June 1, 2026 AGM and will instead become Chairman Emeritus, while current Lead Director Scott Thon is expected to assume the role of independent Chair. This shift from a founder-led Chair to an independent Chair with deep energy-sector experience marks a meaningful change in Aecon’s board leadership profile and oversight...

Osisko Development Corp. recently completed a US$225 million Rule 144A offering of 4.125% senior unsecured convertible Eurobonds due 2031, following its first-quarter 2026 results that showed a move from a net loss to net income. The combination of fresh fixed-income funding and a swing to profitability may reshape how investors assess the company’s balance between growth plans and financial risk. We’ll now examine how the new US$225 million convertible bond issue affects Osisko...

Why TerraVest’s latest earnings matter for shareholders TerraVest Industries (TSX:TVK) reported second quarter results that paired higher revenue with lower profitability, alongside a fresh quarterly dividend declaration that keeps income considerations in focus for existing and prospective shareholders. See our latest analysis for TerraVest Industries. The earnings release and dividend news arrived alongside a 1-day share price return of 5.81% and a 7-day share price return of 6.95%...

Centerra Gold (TSX:CG) is back on investors’ radar after recent share price volatility, with the stock up 0.3% today but down about 9% over the past week and month. See our latest analysis for Centerra Gold. While the past week has been weak for the stock, with a 7 day share price return of about 9% in decline, the year to date share price return of 18.13% and 1 year total shareholder return of 147.92% point to strong momentum that has built over a longer period. If this gold producer has...

Earnings and dividend announcement put H&R REIT in focus H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) has drawn fresh attention after first quarter 2026 results showed CAD 184.25 million in sales, a reduced net loss, and a confirmed monthly May distribution of $0.05 per unit. See our latest analysis for H&R Real Estate Investment Trust. The CA$10.46 share price has seen a 1.2% one day share price return after the earnings and dividend update, while a 12.3% one year total shareholder return...

Not all gold stocks are built to shine in a high interest rate environment. We screened Canadian miners and explorers on financial health. Here are three smaller names that passed the checks.

Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. reported first-quarter 2026 results showing net income of C$21.13 million, compared with a net loss of C$40.37 million a year earlier, alongside an upcoming June 24 annual general meeting in Vancouver focused on auditor appointment, director elections, and its share option plan. This shift from loss to profit, reflected in improved earnings per share from continuing operations, marks a substantial change in the company’s recent financial profile and governance...

Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD) has just released its FY 2026 numbers, reporting Q3 revenue of US$312.3 million and a loss of US$33.6 million, translating to basic EPS of a loss of US$0.24. Trailing 12 month revenue sits at US$1.19 billion alongside a trailing loss of US$691.8 million and basic EPS of a loss of US$4.86. Over recent reporting periods, the company has reported revenue of US$277.2 million in Q2 FY 2025 and US$318.9 million in Q2 FY 2026, while quarterly basic EPS has ranged from...

Enbridge Inc. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results, with revenue rising to CA$22.36 billion from CA$18.50 billion a year earlier, while net income fell to CA$1.78 billion from CA$2.36 billion, and the company continued its long record of annual dividend increases. Alongside resilient earnings, Enbridge is pushing ahead with a new West Coast export pipeline and energy supply for AI-focused data centers, reinforcing its role at the center of North American energy infrastructure...

The shift to AI-driven drone warfare is moving fast, and many defense stocks with AI exposure are already benefiting. Here are three companies that have been quietly riding the momentum.

B2Gold (TSX:BTO) has completed the sale of a majority interest in Fingold Ventures to Agnico Eagle Mines. The transaction delivers cash proceeds to B2Gold, aimed at supporting the company's financial position. The deal marks a significant asset move involving two established gold producers. B2Gold, traded on the TSX under the ticker TSX:BTO, is a gold producer operating in a sector that regularly sees companies adjust portfolios through asset sales and partnerships. Transactions like the...

Discovery Silver (TSX:DSV) drew fresh attention after reporting first quarter 2026 results, with sales of US$285.04 million and net income of US$81.68 million, compared with a net loss a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Discovery Silver. The recent return to profitability has arrived alongside some cooling momentum in the share price, with the stock down 14% over the past week and 15.1% over 90 days, even as the 1 year total shareholder return is very large and the 3 year total...

Onex Corporation reported first-quarter 2026 results showing revenue of US$187 million and net income of US$129 million, both lower than a year earlier, while its board declared a first-quarter dividend of C$0.10 per Subordinate Voting Share payable on July 31, 2026. Alongside these financial updates, shareholders elected veteran insurance specialist Jay A. Cohen to the board, adding deep sector expertise to Onex’s governance bench. We’ll now examine how the combination of softer earnings...

Nouveau Monde Graphite recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Matawinie mine in Quebec, marking the start of a roughly 31‑month construction phase toward an integrated graphite production platform backed by long-term offtake agreements and government support. This milestone, supported by sizeable recent investments from Canada Growth Fund, Investissement Québec, and ENI alongside expanded leadership in sustainability and governance, underscores how closely the project is tied to...

AbraSilver Resource Corp. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results, posting a net loss of C$13.95 million, up from C$9.02 million a year earlier, with basic loss per share widening to C$0.09 from C$0.06. The sharp increase in quarterly loss underlines the company’s elevated spending or reduced income, which may influence how investors assess its progress and risk profile. With the wider quarterly loss in focus, we’ll now examine how this earnings update reshapes AbraSilver Resource’s...

TELUS has recently outlined a plan to invest more than CA$24.00 billion in Ontario as part of a wider CA$66.00 billion nationwide program through 2030 to expand 5G, PureFibre, and AI infrastructure, while also advancing sustainability and community initiatives. These commitments, alongside TELUS’ Sovereign AI Factory expansion and growing partnerships in healthcare, agriculture, and Indigenous-led projects, highlight an effort to reposition the company as a broader digital infrastructure and...

The Canadian market has shown resilience in 2026, with TSX earnings growth being revised higher despite global uncertainties such as the Iran crisis. This positive momentum is supported by robust performances in sectors like energy, materials, and technology, even as potential challenges like elevated oil prices and inflation loom. In this context, penny stocks—once a niche term but still relevant—offer intriguing opportunities for investors seeking growth through smaller or newer companies...

BCE Inc. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing sales of CA$6,168 million and net income of CA$653 million, while shareholders rejected a proposal to increase participation in annual general meetings. Management is pushing ahead with a 36‑month transformation plan centered on AI Fabric deployment and fiber expansion, while engaging investors at major telecom and media conferences. We’ll now examine how BCE’s accelerated AI and fiber transformation shapes its investment...

Curaleaf Holdings has expanded its medical cannabis footprint in Florida, opening new dispensaries in Jacksonville Beach and Fernandina Beach, bringing its statewide total to 73 locations and 165 stores nationwide as of early May 2026. By pairing these site openings with product launches like the Florida-exclusive Reef and new Select Briq 2 device, Curaleaf is using local expansion to showcase differentiated offerings to medical patients. Next, we'll examine how expanding to 73 Florida...

Investors may be wondering whether Magna International at around US$83.61 is offering fair value or if the stock price is running ahead of itself. The stock has pulled back over the past week and month, with returns of 2.3% and 1.3% declines respectively. It is still up 11.5% year to date and 75.5% over the past year, which may catch the eye of growth focused investors and those reassessing risk. Recent news coverage has focused on Magna International as a key auto components supplier, with...

Exchange Income (TSX:EIF) recently reported first quarter results, along with a fresh monthly dividend declaration totaling CA$0.23 per share. This combination has put the stock firmly on income focused investors’ radar. See our latest analysis for Exchange Income. The dividend and first quarter earnings updates have coincided with strong momentum, with the share price at CA$108.74 and a 32.87% year to date share price return, alongside a very large 5 year total shareholder return of about...

The Canadian market has shown resilience, with 2026 TSX earnings growth projections being revised upward despite global uncertainties, supported by robust energy and materials sectors. In this context, penny stocks—though an older term—remain relevant as they often represent smaller or emerging companies that can offer unique growth opportunities. By focusing on those with strong financial health and potential for long-term success, investors may find promising prospects among these...

Pivotree Inc.'s ( CVE:PVT ) robust recent earnings didn't do much to move the stock. However the statutory profit...

At its Annual General Meeting held on May 7, 2026, 5N Plus Inc. appointed Gervais Jacques as Executive Chairman and added Michael Hanley and Richard Perron to its Board of Directors. This reshaping of the Board could influence how 5N Plus balances governance, capital allocation and long-term positioning in specialty semiconductors and materials. Next, we will examine how Gervais Jacques’ appointment as Executive Chairman may influence 5N Plus’ existing investment narrative and long-term...