TSX:BNS
TSX:BNSBanks

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) Confirms $1.10 Dividend Amid Strong Q3 Earnings Rise

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) recently affirmed a dividend of CAD 1.10, and its Q3 earnings report showed strong growth compared to last year, with net income and net interest income both significantly up. While these factors could have positively influenced its share price, broader market conditions, such as President Trump's decision to remove a Federal Reserve official and speculation on interest rate cuts, also underpin investor sentiment. Despite market turbulence, the company's steady...
TSX:FSV
TSX:FSVReal Estate

Will FirstService's (TSX:FSV) Share Buyback Reveal Its True Approach to Shareholder Value?

On August 19, 2025, FirstService Corporation announced a normal course issuer bid to repurchase up to 1,600,000 common shares, about 3.51% of its issued share capital, in an effort to mitigate the dilutive effect of stock options. This move reflects the company's focus on maintaining value for existing shareholders while actively managing its capital structure. We'll explore how FirstService's new share repurchase plan could impact its earnings per share assumptions and long-term value...