TSX:BCE
TSX:BCETelecom

BCE (TSX:BCE) Is Up 5.3% After Earnings Beat and Rising Profitability—Has The Bull Case Changed?

BCE Inc. recently reported its second quarter 2025 earnings, posting sales of CA$6.09 billion and net income of CA$619 million, both higher than the same quarter last year. Notably, basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations also increased year-over-year, indicating improved operational efficiency and profitability. We’ll consider how BCE’s higher net income and earnings per share influence its investment outlook and future growth prospects. These 14 companies survived...
TSX:ORA
TSX:ORAMetals and Mining

Aura Minerals (TSX:ORA) Is Up 8.2% After Q2 Profitability and Above-Policy Dividend Announcement—Has the Bull Case Changed?

Earlier this month, Aura Minerals Inc. reported a return to profitability in its second quarter results and declared a US$0.33 per share cash dividend to be paid on August 26, 2025, along with filing a US$94.66 million shelf registration for common shares related to its ESOP. The company’s dividend payment is above the minimum required by its policy, but recent results have sparked questions regarding the ongoing sustainability of such distributions given previous net losses. We will assess...
TSX:MRU
TSX:MRUConsumer Retailing

Do Metro’s (TSX:MRU) Dividend and Profit Gains Reflect a Stronger Growth Story Ahead?

Metro Inc. recently announced a quarterly dividend of CA$0.37 per share, payable on September 23, 2025, following the release of its third-quarter earnings results for the period ended July 5, 2025. The company's third-quarter report revealed increases in both sales and net income compared to the prior year, suggesting continued operational momentum heading into the rest of fiscal 2025. With these strong earnings results underscoring Metro's ongoing revenue and profit growth, we'll examine...
TSX:SSRM
TSX:SSRMMetals and Mining

SSR Mining (TSX:SSRM) Is Up 10.8% After Q2 Sales and Earnings Surge Has The Bull Case Changed?

SSR Mining Inc. recently announced its second quarter 2025 results, reporting a substantial rise in gold, silver, lead, and zinc production as well as significantly improved sales and net income compared to the prior year. The company also reaffirmed its 2025 production guidance amid this operational strength, offering further confidence to stakeholders regarding its outlook. We'll examine how the sharp increase in quarterly sales and earnings may influence SSR Mining's investment narrative...
TSX:EDV
TSX:EDVMetals and Mining

Should Alleged Governance Failures and Lawsuit at Endeavour Mining (TSX:EDV) Require Investor Action?

In the past week, Endeavour Mining cancelled 6,000 repurchased shares as part of its ongoing buyback programme, reducing the number of shares in issue to 241,547,168. At the same time, shareholders filed a class action lawsuit alleging the company concealed a US$5.9 million irregular payment related to the sale of its Agbaou gold mine, leading to the CEO's termination over governance concerns. This sequence of events raises serious questions about the effectiveness of Endeavour Mining's...
TSX:CNR
TSX:CNRTransportation

How Lowered Earnings Growth Guidance Will Impact Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR) Investors

Earlier this month, Canadian National Railway reported ongoing operational challenges and failed to deliver its expected business turnaround, prompting management to lower its earnings growth outlook. Industry peers, such as Canadian Pacific Kansas City, have been highlighted as stronger competitors due to their recent strategic acquisitions and more optimistic growth expectations. We will examine how the reduced earnings growth guidance amid operational challenges impacts Canadian National...
TSX:PBH
TSX:PBHFood

Will Premium Brands Holdings' (TSX:PBH) Resilient Guidance Offset Profit Pressures and Fund U.S. Expansion Ambitions?

Premium Brands Holdings Corporation recently reported its second quarter 2025 results, including higher sales of CA$1.91 billion and a lower net income of CA$27.9 million compared to the previous year, while affirming its full-year revenue guidance and maintaining a quarterly dividend of CA$0.85 per share. CEO George Paleologou highlighted the company's intent to pursue further U.S. acquisitions, signaling ongoing efforts to expand its business platforms despite current profitability...
TSX:SCR
TSX:SCROil and Gas

Can Strathcona Resources' (TSX:SCR) Dividend Affirmation Reflect Resilience in a Shifting Oil Sands Landscape?

Strathcona Resources Ltd. announced its second quarter 2025 results, reporting CAD 924.1 million in revenue and CAD 230.9 million in net income, alongside mostly stable production and an affirmed quarterly dividend of CAD 0.30 per share. Despite lower revenue compared to the prior year, the company delivered higher net income and continued its shareholder return program while tightening its production guidance range for 2025. We'll explore how resilient earnings and a dividend affirmation...