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Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited recently announced it will raise C$700 million through the issuance of senior unsecured notes, offering a 5.10% tranche due in 2055 and a 4.45% tranche due in 2035, with proceeds intended for refinancing, acquisitions, and general purposes. This significant capital raising, coupled with strong recent earnings and active share buybacks, signals the company's focus on balance sheet flexibility and capital allocation. We will explore how Fairfax's major bond...

NuVista Energy recently reported a decline in second quarter 2025 earnings and production, including revenue of C$318.91 million and net income of C$80.45 million, both lower than the previous year, and announced revised production figures for the period ended June 30, 2025. Alongside these results, the company lowered its full-year 2025 production guidance and highlighted continued shifts across its product mix. We’ll take a closer look at how the lowered annual production guidance shapes...

Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust recently completed a private placement, issuing C$350 million in series W debentures maturing in 2035 and C$150 million in series X debentures maturing in 2055, with the proceeds aimed at refinancing existing debt and for general business purposes. The newly issued debentures received strong credit ratings and signify ongoing lender confidence in the company's financial stability and debt management approach. With this substantial debt...

In early August 2025, NexGen Energy Ltd. announced it has secured a new uranium offtake contract with a major US-based utility to deliver 1 million pounds of uranium annually over five years, commencing with its first year of commercial production. This agreement doubles NexGen's contracted volumes and underscores the growing importance of its Rook I Project at a time of heightened global uranium supply risk. Next, we examine how securing a second major offtake contract adds visibility to...

Barrick Mining Corporation recently reported second-quarter 2025 earnings, surpassing analyst expectations with US$3.68 billion in revenue and US$811 million in net income, while raising its quarterly dividend by 50% to US$0.15 per share despite operational disruptions in Mali and lower gold production year-over-year. The appointment of Ben van Beurden, former CEO of Shell, as Lead Independent Director brings fresh global leadership experience in natural resources and energy transition to...

Mainstreet Equity Corp. recently reported its third quarter and nine-month earnings for the period ended June 30, 2025, highlighting substantial year-over-year gains in both revenue and net income, with basic earnings per share from continuing operations rising from C$3.79 to C$5 in the third quarter. An interesting aspect of this report is the significant growth in net income and earnings per share, outpacing sales growth and surpassing the company's previous year results over both the...

Finning International Inc. reported strong second quarter results, highlighted by net income of CA$285 million and basic earnings per share of CA$2.12, alongside continued share buybacks and a quarterly dividend declaration in early August 2025. Rob Atkinson, with over 30 years of mining leadership experience, was also appointed as an independent director, potentially enhancing board expertise as the company builds on its recent financial and operational performance. We'll explore how...

China Gold International Resources recently reported a transition to profitability along with substantial earnings growth, underlining a period of improved financial performance. Over the past five years, the company has delivered exceptionally strong shareholder returns, reflecting renewed investor confidence and heightened interest in its turnaround story. We'll explore how the company's move to profitability is shaping the current investment narrative for China Gold International...

Fortuna Mining Corp. recently reported its second quarter and six-month 2025 results, showing sales of US$230.42 million for the quarter and an updated mineral resource estimate at its Diamba Sud Gold Project in Senegal, which included a significant increase in both Indicated and Inferred gold resources. These updates not only reflect substantial growth potential at Diamba Sud but also offer insight into the company’s ongoing exploration efforts and near-term financial performance. We’ll...

AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. reported second quarter 2025 earnings showing revenue of CA$2.71 billion and net income of CA$2.32 billion, both up significantly from the prior year, alongside a raised revenue forecast for its Nuclear segment and a small dividend affirmation. A key highlight is the substantial year-over-year rise in earnings per share from CA$0.47 to CA$13.32, driven by improved performance and updated revenue guidance. We'll explore how the strong increase in net income and the...

NovaGold Resources Inc. has withdrawn its shelf registration dated June 30, 2025, valued at US$161.31 million for 42,673,853 shares of common stock. This move suggests a shift in the company’s near-term financing approach or signals a change in its operational strategy. We'll explore how the withdrawal of a large planned stock issuance may affect NovaGold's investment narrative and outlook. Rare earth metals are the new gold rush. Find out which 27 stocks are leading the charge.What Is...

CAE Inc. reported first-quarter earnings for the period ended June 30, 2025, with sales of CA$1,098.6 million and net income of CA$57.2 million, both higher than the same period last year. This improvement in revenue and profitability highlights CAE’s ability to deliver year-over-year growth in a competitive aerospace and defense sector. We'll now examine how CAE's stronger quarterly earnings performance influences its longer-term investment narrative and industry outlook. We've found 19 US...

Saputo Inc. recently announced its first quarter results for 2025, reporting C$4.63 billion in revenue and C$165 million in net income, with adjusted earnings per share of C$0.44 exceeding consensus forecasts despite sales being slightly below estimates. An interesting aspect is that Saputo completed a repurchase of 11.95 million shares during the same period, reflecting substantial buyback activity and potential management confidence. Given the earnings beat alongside softer revenue, we'll...

In the past week, Manulife Financial reported strong second quarter earnings and disclosed the completion of a share buyback program repurchasing 21,000,000 shares for CA$901.43 million. The company's Board also affirmed regular quarterly dividends on both common and preferred shares, while continuing to expand its retirement plan offerings in Canada. This combination of increased profitability and active capital management reflects Manulife's ongoing commitment to returning value to...

Sun Life Financial announced in early August that its net income rose to CA$735 million for the second quarter of 2025, with the Board of Directors reaffirming a regular quarterly dividend of CA$0.88 per share and declaring dividends for various preferred share series, all to be paid in late September. Alongside these financial results, Sun Life U.S. appointed David Healy as President, expanded its Family Leave Insurance offering to additional states, and updated on its ongoing share buyback...

EchoStar Corporation recently announced the selection of MDA Space Ltd. as the prime contractor for its new non-terrestrial network (NTN) low Earth orbit (LEO) direct-to-device (D2D) satellite constellation, with an initial contract valued at approximately US$1.3 billion and delivery of the first satellites planned for 2028. This significant contract positions MDA Space at the forefront of next-generation satellite solutions for direct-to-device connectivity, reflecting growing demand for...

Westshore Terminals Investment Corporation has reported its second quarter and half-year 2025 earnings, showing declines in both revenue and net income compared to the previous year. Despite the softer financial results, the company continued its quarterly dividend payments, underscoring its commitment to returning value to shareholders. We’ll examine how the year-over-year decrease in quarterly earnings shapes Westshore Terminals Investment’s investment narrative going forward. We've found...

NGEx Minerals Ltd. recently reported its second quarter and six-month earnings for 2025, posting a net loss of C$21.39 million for the quarter and C$56.53 million for the half year, both significantly higher than the prior year. A key highlight is that the company's basic earnings per share from continuing operations also widened, reflecting increased operating challenges or expenses compared to last year. Let’s explore how the much larger net loss may reshape NGEx Minerals' investment...

On July 31, 2025, Colliers International Group raised its earnings guidance for 2025 following stronger year-to-date results and the impact of acquisitions such as RoundShield, now projecting low-teens percentage revenue growth for the year. This upward revision is supported by analyst sentiment highlighting Colliers’ accelerating earnings per share growth and consistent positive estimate revisions, signaling improved confidence in future business performance. We’ll explore how the increased...

Denison Mines Corp. recently announced a private placement and fixed-income offering to issue US$250 million in convertible senior unsecured notes due 2031, alongside a Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA) for the Midwest Main uranium project. The financing initiative coincides with a promising PEA showing robust uranium resource estimates, high grades, and strong projected economics for Denison's 25.17%-owned Midwest project. We'll explore how Denison's significant capital raise paired...

Baytex Energy Corp. recently reported its second quarter and half-year 2025 results, highlighting lower production and revenue but increased net income compared to the previous year. Alongside these results, Baytex revised its full-year production guidance slightly downward, an adjustment that may affect investor expectations for future output levels. With production guidance revised downward, we'll explore how this development may alter Baytex Energy's previously discussed operating and...

MAG Silver Corp. recently reported strong second quarter and first half 2025 earnings, with net income rising to US$33.44 million and US$62.19 million respectively, and announced a total dividend of US$0.144 per share, including a special cash flow linked dividend, payable on September 1, 2025 to shareholders of record on August 18, 2025. The large increase in earnings alongside the special dividend announcement highlights MAG Silver's capacity to convert operational success into direct...

Strathcona Resources reported second quarter 2025 results, showing revenue of CA$924.1 million and net income of CA$230.9 million, along with reaffirmation of its annual production guidance and a declared CA$0.30 quarterly dividend. Despite lower revenue and broadly steady production volumes, the company’s ability to maintain profitability highlights management's commitment to operational resilience and shareholder returns. We'll explore how steady production guidance, even amid mixed...

Hudbay Minerals recently announced it will release its earnings on August 13, 2025, with analysts having revised their estimates upward in anticipation of improved net sales and profitability. This wave of analyst optimism may reflect stronger confidence in Hudbay’s business outlook, highlighted by projected growth in both sales and earnings. We’ll look at how these upgraded analyst expectations ahead of earnings could strengthen the investment narrative for Hudbay Minerals. These 14...