Canadian Consumer Services Stock News

The Canadian market has shown signs of stabilization, with the unemployment rate declining to 4.3% and inflation easing closer to the target range, despite ongoing uncertainties around trade agreements. In this context, penny stocks—typically representing smaller or newer companies—offer intriguing opportunities for investors looking for growth at lower price points. While often considered a niche investment area, these stocks can still provide value when backed by strong financial health and...

Barrick Mining Corporation recently reported that for 2025 its sales rose to US$16,956 million and net income to US$4,993 million, while also securing a ten‑year extension to its Loulo gold mining permit in Mali after settling a long-running dispute with the government and regaining full operational control of the Loulo‑Gounkoto complex. The combination of sharply higher earnings, a new dividend policy targeting 50% of attributable free cash flow, and a key permit renewal underpins the...

B2Gold Corp. is set to report its quarterly earnings on 18 February 2026, with investors focused on EPS, operating cash flow, and updated production cost guidance. An important angle for investors is how management’s commentary on gold sales volumes and all-in sustaining costs could reshape expectations for the company’s operational efficiency and cost profile. With attention centering on upcoming production cost guidance, we’ll now examine how this earnings event could influence B2Gold’s...

FirstService Corporation recently reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with sales rising to US$1,383.38 million for the quarter and US$5.50 billion for the year, alongside higher net income and earnings per share from continuing operations versus 2024. Alongside these results, the Board approved an 11% increase in the quarterly dividend to US$0.305 per share, signaling confidence in the company’s cash generation and balance sheet after a year of growth. We’ll now examine...

In February 2026, Gibson Energy Inc. completed a follow-on equity offering of 7,591,000 common shares at CA$26.35 each, raising about CA$200.02 million. This capital raise signals a meaningful expansion of Gibson Energy’s financial resources, with potential implications for funding infrastructure projects and future capital allocation decisions. We’ll now examine how raising about CA$200 million through this follow-on offering may reshape Gibson Energy’s existing investment...

South Bow Corp. has released an independent root cause analysis of the April 2025 Keystone Pipeline failure, finding that a fatigue crack along the pipe’s manufactured long-seam weld, exacerbated by long-term hydrogen exposure, led to the incident and prompting enhanced inspections and integrity digs under PHMSA oversight. The company’s detailed disclosure and submission of a remedial work plan, including modified inspection processes and multiple in-line inspections, highlight a focus on...

In early 2026, Celestica raised its 2026 revenue target to US$17.0 billion and outlined about US$1.00 billion of capital spending to expand capacity for AI data center hardware, even as a law firm began investigating potential securities issues following reports of Google shifting some AI server assembly to other suppliers. The company’s push to move beyond contract assembly into higher-value engineering for advanced switches and liquid-cooled racks highlights its growing role in the AI...

What recent performance says about Lithium Americas Lithium Americas (TSX:LAC) has drawn fresh investor attention after a mixed stretch in its share performance, with a gain of 2.3% over the past day but a decline over the past month. The stock is down roughly 24% over the past month and about 12% over the past 3 months, while still showing a 45% total return over the past year. This highlights how volatile sentiment has been. See our latest analysis for Lithium Americas. At a share price of...

In February 2026, Eldorado Gold disclosed that it had previously held a special shareholder meeting on April 7, 2026 in Vancouver, with March 3 set as the record date, after filing materials with U.S. and Canadian regulators for an undisclosed but potentially important corporate decision. The combination of a dedicated special meeting and cross-border regulatory filings highlights that management is preparing shareholders for a potentially material change to Eldorado’s capital structure,...

As the Canadian economy navigates through a period of stabilizing unemployment rates and easing inflation, investors are keenly observing how these factors influence market dynamics. In this environment, growth companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing, as they often demonstrate strong alignment between management and shareholder interests, potentially offering resilience and strategic focus amid economic uncertainties.

The Canadian market is experiencing a period of cautious optimism, with the unemployment rate showing signs of stabilization and inflation gradually easing. In such a climate, identifying promising investment opportunities requires a keen eye for companies that combine strong fundamentals with growth potential. Penny stocks, though often overlooked as relics of past market days, still offer intriguing possibilities for investors seeking value in smaller or newer companies.

As we step into February 2026, Canada's market landscape is marked by a cautiously optimistic outlook, with the unemployment rate showing signs of stabilization at 4.3% and inflation easing closer to target levels. Amidst these economic shifts and ongoing trade negotiations, investors are on the lookout for small-cap stocks that demonstrate resilience and potential in an evolving market environment.

With the Canadian labour market showing signs of stabilization and inflation rates gradually easing, investors are keenly observing how these dynamics might influence dividend stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). In such an environment, selecting dividend stocks that offer reliable income becomes crucial, as they can provide stability amidst economic uncertainties and potential trade tensions.

Dye & Durham (TSX:DND) just posted Q2 2026 results with revenue of C$107.0 million and a basic EPS loss of C$0.32, while trailing 12 month figures show revenue of C$419.0 million and a basic EPS loss of C$1.70. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move between C$91.8 million and C$120.7 million, with basic EPS losses ranging from C$0.23 to C$0.58. Investors are watching how these top line shifts interact with persistent net losses and compressed margins. See our full analysis for...

Abaxx Technologies (NEOE:ABXX) has taken a step forward in its collateral technology plans, completing two ID++ Digital Title pilot transactions that achieved T+0 ownership transfer in physical gold and money market fund shares. See our latest analysis for Abaxx Technologies. The ID++ Digital Title pilots land at a time when the CA$44.05 share price has a 1-day share price return of 3.57% but a year-to-date share price return decline of 12.58%, while the 1-year total shareholder return is...

Ivanhoe Mines (TSX:IVN) is in focus ahead of its 18 February 2026 earnings report, as investors look for production details and capital spending guidance on the Kamoa-Kakula copper and Platreef projects. See our latest analysis for Ivanhoe Mines. At a share price of CA$17.07, Ivanhoe Mines has seen a 35.05% 90 day share price return and a 109.71% five year total shareholder return. This points to momentum building around the longer term project pipeline as investors position ahead of the...

If you are wondering whether Wheaton Precious Metals is attractively priced after its strong run, this article will help you make sense of what the current share price might be implying. The stock recently closed at CA$198.68, with returns of 1.4% over 7 days, 5.5% over 30 days, 22.7% year to date, 105.3% over 1 year and 323.0% over 5 years. This naturally raises questions about what is already baked into the valuation. Recent news coverage has largely focused on Wheaton Precious Metals as a...

NGEx Minerals Ltd. recently reported Phase 4 drill results from its 100% owned Lunahuasi copper-gold-silver project in San Juan, Argentina, including a 1,246.50m intersection grading 0.86% CuEq from 116.50m in drillhole DPDH049, and confirmed progress with over 17,000m drilled and fifteen holes completed ahead of schedule. The latest holes highlight both high-grade vein and broader disseminated mineralization, expanding the mineralized envelope and underscoring the potential scale and...

Franco-Nevada, through a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, recently agreed to acquire a US$250,000,000 net smelter return royalty from i-80 Gold Corp, covering all of i-80’s key Nevada properties with a rate that starts at 1.5% and rises to 3.0% from 2031. This royalty deepens Franco-Nevada’s exposure to Nevada gold, ties it to i-80 Gold’s long-term development pipeline, and secures a right of first offer on future streams and royalties linked to these assets. Next, we’ll examine how this...

In its recent earnings report, Quebecor highlighted solid mobile subscriber gains and healthy free cash flow, while acknowledging ongoing pressure in legacy wireline and advertising-sensitive media businesses. Management’s emphasis on disciplined capital allocation, cautious expansion under regulatory scrutiny, and repositioning its media assets for streaming and digital content is reshaping how investors assess the company’s long-term direction. With this backdrop, we’ll now examine how...

New Gold (TSX:NGD) has caught investor attention after its shares moved sharply higher ahead of the upcoming Q4 earnings release, with traders focusing on production, costs, and guidance for Rainy River and New Afton. See our latest analysis for New Gold. That sharp 7.62% 1 day share price return sits on top of a 55.45% 90 day share price return and a very large 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been building as investors reassess New Gold around earnings updates and...

Alamos Gold (TSX:AGI) is back in focus after its Island Gold District Expansion Study outlined a 30% increase in mineral reserves and a larger Magino mill processing rate of 3,000 tonnes per day. See our latest analysis for Alamos Gold. The Island Gold District news lands on top of a strong run, with a 30.3% 90 day share price return and a very large 5 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been building as investors reassess growth potential and project execution risk. If...

In February 2026, TC Energy reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results showing higher quarterly sales of C$303 million and quarterly net income of C$1.02 billion, alongside a 3.2% increase in its quarterly common share dividend to C$0.8775 per share, payable on April 30, 2026. Beyond the headline earnings beat, TC Energy highlighted a 9% year-over-year rise in comparable EBITDA and placed C$8.30 billion of projects into service more than 15% under budget, extending its dividend...

Why Suncor’s recent board move and capital returns matter Suncor Energy (TSX:SU) has been in focus after appointing Jennifer Kneale to its board, while also confirming a CA$0.60 quarterly dividend and completing a multi billion dollar share buyback program. See our latest analysis for Suncor Energy. Suncor’s recent board appointment, dividend affirmation and completion of a multi billion dollar buyback come as the share price trades at CA$76.25, with a 30 day share price return of 10.33% and...