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TSX:MG
TSX:MGAuto Components

Assessing Magna International (TSX:MG) Valuation As Canada Explores New EV Plant Partnership With Chinese Automakers

Canada’s push for a Chinese Canadian electric vehicle assembly plant has suddenly put Magna International (TSX:MG) in focus, as officials flag the auto parts group as a potential joint venture partner. See our latest analysis for Magna International. The EV plant discussions come after a mixed stretch for Magna’s stock. A 1 day share price return of 2.33% and a 7 day share price return of 5.13% have helped offset a 30 day share price decline of 5.60%. Over a longer horizon, the 1 year total...
TSX:FSV
TSX:FSVReal Estate

Earnings Beat And Dividend Hike Could Be A Game Changer For FirstService (TSX:FSV)

FirstService Corporation recently reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, with quarterly sales rising to US$1,383.38 million and net income to US$38.98 million, alongside an 11% increase in its quarterly dividend to US$0.305 per share payable in April 2026. The combination of higher earnings per share from continuing operations and a meaningful dividend raise highlights management’s confidence in the company’s financial position and cash-generation capacity. We’ll now look at...
TSX:ATS
TSX:ATSMachinery

ATS (TSX:ATS) Is Up 5.4% After Strong Q3 Results And M&A-Focused Capital Plans - What's Changed

In early February 2026, ATS Corporation reported past third-quarter fiscal 2026 results showing higher sales of CA$760.65 million and net income of CA$29.95 million, and issued fourth-quarter revenue guidance of CA$710 million to CA$750 million based on its order backlog and operational capacity. Management also indicated a future preference for using balance sheet capacity for acquisitions while maintaining its stated leverage discipline, signalling an emphasis on growth through targeted...
TSX:SSRM
TSX:SSRMMetals and Mining

Assessing SSR Mining (TSX:SSRM) Valuation After Hod Maden Update And Precious Metal Price Weakness

Hod Maden update and recent share moves SSR Mining (TSX:SSRM) has been in focus after its shares reacted to weaker gold and silver prices, while the company simultaneously released a detailed Technical Report Summary for the Hod Maden copper and gold project in Türkiye. See our latest analysis for SSR Mining. Beyond the immediate reaction to weaker precious metal prices, SSR Mining’s 1 day share price return of 7.07% and 90 day share price return of 13.16% sit alongside a very large 1 year...
TSX:NG
TSX:NGMetals and Mining

Why NovaGold Resources (TSX:NG) Is Up 5.8% After a US$310 Million Private Placement Financing

NovaGold Resources Inc. recently closed a private placement, issuing 31,020,000 common shares at US$10 per share for gross proceeds of US$310,200,000. This sizeable capital raise meaningfully expands NovaGold’s funding resources while also increasing its share count, factors that can influence investor perceptions of future project execution. We’ll now examine how this large private placement financing, and the resulting balance sheet impact, shapes NovaGold’s broader investment...
TSXV:ODV
TSXV:ODVMetals and Mining

Osisko Development (TSXV:ODV) Valuation Check After Completing A Major Follow On Equity Offering

Osisko Development (TSXV:ODV) has completed a follow on equity offering, raising about $125.00094 million by issuing 35,311,000 common shares at $3.54 each, at a discount of $0.1593 per share. See our latest analysis for Osisko Development. The follow on offering comes after a period of strong short term share price momentum, with a 1 day share price return of 7.16% and a 90 day share price return of 9.53%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 134.12% contrasts with weaker 3 and 5...
TSX:IPCO
TSX:IPCOOil and Gas

Assessing International Petroleum (TSX:IPCO) Valuation After New US$450 Million Bond Listing Approval

Why International Petroleum’s new bond listing matters for equity investors The recent focus on International Petroleum (TSX:IPCO) ties directly to the Swedish regulator’s approval of its prospectus and the planned Euronext Oslo Børs listing of US$450 million senior unsecured bonds. This bond listing gives equity investors a fresh look at how the market is pricing the company’s credit risk, funding terms, and capital structure, all of which can influence views on the stock over time. See our...
TSX:BTO
TSX:BTOMetals and Mining

Assessing B2Gold (TSX:BTO) Valuation After Strong Recent Share Price Momentum

B2Gold (TSX:BTO) has drawn attention after recent share price moves, with the stock showing double digit total returns over the past year, past 3 months, and the past month. See our latest analysis for B2Gold. The recent 6.48% 1 day share price return and 8.49% 30 day share price return at around CA$6.90 come on top of a strong 95.38% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been building rather than fading. If B2Gold’s move has you looking more broadly at precious metals,...
TSX:EIF
TSX:EIFAirlines

Assessing Exchange Income (TSX:EIF) Valuation After Securing New CA$3.5b Unsecured Credit Facility

Exchange Income (TSX:EIF) has secured a new CA$3.5b unsecured credit facility that replaces its prior arrangement, increases total commitments by CA$500m, and extends the maturity to January 26, 2030. See our latest analysis for Exchange Income. At a share price of CA$98.63, Exchange Income has seen strong momentum recently, with a 30 day share price return of 11.18% and a 90 day gain of 31.65%, alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of 91.82% that points to sustained investor...
TSX:CS
TSX:CSMetals and Mining

Assessing Capstone Copper (TSX:CS) Valuation After Mantoverde Labor Agreement Restores Full Operations

What the Mantoverde labor deal means for Capstone Copper shareholders Capstone Copper (TSX:CS) has settled the labor dispute at its Mantoverde mine in Chile, with Union #2 ratifying a new three year agreement and the operation moving back toward full production. The end of the strike closes a period when Mantoverde reportedly ran at about 55% of normal output. It also gives Capstone matching three year agreements with all four unions at the site. See our latest analysis for Capstone...
TSX:AII
TSX:AIIMetals and Mining

A Look At Almonty Industries (TSX:AII) Valuation As New Tungsten Projects Reach Key Milestones

Why Almonty Industries is back in focus Almonty Industries (TSX:AII) is drawing fresh attention after moving its Sangdong Mine into commercial operations and adding U.S. exposure through the Gentung Browns Lake Tungsten Project in Montana. These mine level milestones, combined with U.S. initiatives around critical mineral self sufficiency, have sharpened investor interest in tungsten supply chains that sit outside China. See our latest analysis for Almonty Industries. The recent Sangdong ramp...
TSX:AQN
TSX:AQNIntegrated Utilities

Is Algonquin Power & Utilities (TSX:AQN) Pricing Reflect Its Mixed Returns And Cash Flow Outlook

If you are wondering whether Algonquin Power & Utilities is good value at around $8.90, you are not alone. This article is built to help you answer that question in a clear, practical way. The stock has had a mixed return profile, with a 0.4% decline over the last 7 days, a roughly flat 0.1% move over 30 days, a 5.7% gain year to date, a 46.4% return over 1 year, and a 47.5% loss over 5 years, which can change how investors think about both risk and upside. Recent attention on Algonquin...
TSXV:ASE
TSXV:ASEMetals and Mining

Asante Gold (TSXV:ASE) Valuation Check After CA$13.8m Private Placement Completion

On January 30, 2026, Asante Gold (TSXV:ASE) closed a private placement, issuing 8,625,000 common shares at CA$1.60 each to raise CA$13.8 million, a material funding event for the miner. See our latest analysis for Asante Gold. The private placement comes after a mixed year for the share price, with a 1 day share price return of 6.9% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 86%, suggesting recent momentum has picked up after earlier weakness. If this funding round has you thinking about where...
TSX:FTS
TSX:FTSElectric Utilities

Assessing Fortis (TSX:FTS) Valuation After Recent Share Price Softness And Ongoing Grid Investment Plans

What Fortis Stock’s Recent Performance Tells You Fortis (TSX:FTS) has drawn attention after a recent 2% one day decline, even as its share price shows positive returns over the past week, month, past 3 months and year. See our latest analysis for Fortis. The recent 2% one day share price decline to around CA$73.74 comes after a period of steady share price gains, with a 7 day share price return of 1.57% and a 30 day share price return of 2.95%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of...
TSX:RIO
TSX:RIOMetals and Mining

Should Fenix Gold’s First Pour and On‑Budget Build Require Action From Rio2 (TSX:RIO) Investors?

Rio2 Limited reported that the first official gold pour at its 100% owned Fenix Gold Mine in Chile occurred on January 23, 2026, following the on-time and on-budget completion of critical construction items. This milestone marks the transition of Fenix Gold from construction to early production, potentially reshaping how investors view the company’s project execution and growth plans. Next, we’ll examine how the successful first gold pour at Fenix Gold influences Rio2’s broader investment...
TSX:QBR.A
TSX:QBR.ATelecom

Does Quebecor’s (TSX:QBR.A) Dividend Surge and Youth Investment Reveal Its Long-Term Capital Priorities?

Quebecor recently announced a CA$100,000 donation to the QMJHL Foundation to fund scholarships for student‑athletes and provide hockey equipment to children from low-income families, reflecting its support for youth education and sports participation. At the same time, Quebecor highlighted a very large increase in quarterly dividend payments since early 2016, underpinned by rising operating cash flow and a lower payout ratio, underscoring management’s emphasis on returning cash to...
TSX:DML
TSX:DMLOil and Gas

A Look At Denison Mines (TSX:DML) Valuation As Phoenix Project Nears Final Investment Decision

Denison Mines (TSX:DML) has moved closer to turning its flagship Phoenix uranium project into an operating asset, telling investors it is ready to make a final investment decision once remaining regulatory approvals are in place. See our latest analysis for Denison Mines. The Phoenix update comes after a busy start to 2026 for Denison Mines, with recent broker commentary and project milestones coinciding with a 1 day share price return of 6.54%, a 30 day share price return of 9.78%, and a 1...
TSXV:HIVE
TSXV:HIVESoftware

Assessing HIVE Digital Technologies (TSXV:HIVE) Valuation After A Sharp One‑Day Share Price Rebound

Recent share performance and business snapshot HIVE Digital Technologies (TSXV:HIVE) has drawn fresh attention after a sharp 14.8% gain over the past day, standing out against weaker recent performance over the past month and past 3 months. For context, the stock shows a 15.2% decline over the past week, a 26.9% decline over the past month, and a 52% decline over the past 3 months, with a 14.9% decline year to date. See our latest analysis for HIVE Digital Technologies. Looking past the...
TSX:NFI
TSX:NFIMachinery

NFI Group (TSX:NFI) Is Up 5.8% After Securing Major US Transit Bus Orders - What's Changed

NFI Group’s subsidiary New Flyer of America recently confirmed fresh orders from NJ TRANSIT for 375 Xcelsior 40-foot clean-diesel buses, completing a 550-bus base contract, while the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada exercised options for 50 Xcelsior CNG buses worth about US$56,000,000. Together, these awards highlight NFI’s role as a core supplier to large U.S. transit systems and underscore continuing demand for its bus platforms and related services. We’ll now explore...
TSX:BITF
TSX:BITFSoftware

Bitfarms Pivot To Keel Infrastructure Puts AI Ambitions In Focus

Bitfarms, TSX:BITF, has announced plans to rebrand as Keel Infrastructure. The company intends to redomicile to the United States. Bitfarms plans to shift its primary business focus from bitcoin mining to artificial intelligence and high performance computing infrastructure. For investors watching TSX:BITF, this announcement comes with the share price at CA$2.92. The stock has seen a 43.8% return over the past year, alongside a 141.3% return over the past three years, while the five year...