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TSX:ERO
TSX:EROMetals and Mining

How Rising Earnings Forecasts Ahead of 2025 Results Will Impact Ero Copper (TSX:ERO) Investors

Ero Copper recently presented at the TD Cowen 17th Annual Global Mining Conference in Toronto and plans to release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 results on March 5, 2026, followed by a conference call on March 6. Analysts have raised earnings expectations and forecasts for very large year-over-year profit growth, reinforcing market attention on Ero Copper’s upcoming disclosure. With earnings forecasts being revised higher, we’ll now examine how this shifting outlook shapes Ero...
TSX:MFC
TSX:MFCInsurance

What Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC)'s AI-Driven Underwriting Overhaul Means For Shareholders

In late January 2026, Manulife and its U.S. subsidiary John Hancock launched enhanced AI-driven underwriting tools, including a redesigned Canadian e-application powered by MAUDE and the Quick Quote GenAI engine, to accelerate life insurance assessments from hours or days to minutes. These parallel rollouts position Manulife as an early leader in applying reasoning-based AI to streamline underwriting workflows while keeping human underwriters focused on complex cases. Next, we’ll examine...
TSXV:ARTG
TSXV:ARTGMetals and Mining

Why Artemis Gold (TSXV:ARTG) Is Down 12.2% After Replacing Its Credit Line With 5.625% Notes

Artemis Gold has completed a private placement of C$450,000,000 senior unsecured notes due 2031, bearing 5.625% interest, and is using the proceeds, together with cash on hand, to fully repay its revolving credit facility, reshaping its debt profile after the deal closed in early February 2026. The oversubscribed bond offering, rated B+ by S&P and BB- by Fitch, highlights strong fixed-income investor appetite for Artemis Gold’s Blackwater-focused growth plans and fixed-rate funding...
TSX:SOBO
TSX:SOBOOil and Gas

Is South Bow (TSX:SOBO) Still Attractive After A 19% One Year Share Price Gain?

If you are wondering whether South Bow's share price reflects its real worth, this article walks through the key numbers so you can judge the value case for yourself. South Bow recently closed at $39.22, with returns of 2.4% over the last 7 days, 2.5% over the last 30 days, and 19.0% over the past year. This has drawn more attention to where the stock might go next and how much risk may be priced in. Recent coverage has focused on South Bow's position in the Canadian energy sector and how...
TSX:ENB
TSX:ENBOil and Gas

Will Dividend Momentum Around Enbridge’s (TSX:ENB) Earnings Reset Its Income-Focused Investment Narrative?

Enbridge recently attracted heightened attention as it declared a quarterly dividend payable in March 2026 and approached its February 13 earnings release, drawing above-average trading volumes and interest from income-focused investors. Beyond the upcoming earnings report, the market’s reaction highlights how Enbridge’s long record of dividend growth and midstream, fee-based business model continues to be a central focus for conservative income portfolios. With recent returns drawing fresh...
TSX:LAC
TSX:LACMetals and Mining

Lithium Americas (TSX:LAC) Valuation After DOE Financing And Deep‑Discount Warrants At Thacker Pass

Lithium Americas (TSX:LAC) has finalized a new financing package with the U.S. Department of Energy, including deep discount warrants for 5% stakes in both the company and its Thacker Pass joint venture. See our latest analysis for Lithium Americas. The DOE financing news lands after a choppy spell for Lithium Americas, with a 1 day share price return of 8.49% lifting the stock to CA$7.03. The 7 day share price return of 17.59% contrasts with a 61.61% total shareholder return over the past...
TSX:LSPD
TSX:LSPDSoftware

Assessing Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD) Valuation After Prolonged Share Price Weakness

What Lightspeed Commerce’s recent performance tells investors Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD) has drawn attention after a stretch of weaker share performance, with negative returns over the past week, month, past 3 months, year, and 3 years raising fresh questions about how investors are pricing its business. See our latest analysis for Lightspeed Commerce. The 1-day share price return of 7.69% decline and 7-day share price return of 15.04% decline extend a weaker run that includes a 1-year...
TSX:VNP
TSX:VNPChemicals

5N Plus Targets Space Solar And Germanium Growth In High Reliability Markets

5N Plus (TSX:VNP) plans to lift space solar cell output at its AZUR SPACE Solar Power GmbH unit by 25% in 2026 to address rising satellite and AI related demand. The company has been awarded a U.S. government grant to expand germanium recycling and refining at its Utah facility, aimed at supporting advanced defense and space supply chains. 5N Plus, through AZUR SPACE, is closely tied to space grade solar cells and specialty semiconductor materials. These areas are seeing growing interest as...
TSX:IVN
TSX:IVNMetals and Mining

How Investors May Respond To Ivanhoe Mines (TSX:IVN) White House Talks On US Critical Minerals Stockpile

Ivanhoe Mines recently confirmed that Executive Co-Chairman Robert Friedland met U.S. President Donald J. Trump at the White House to discuss Project Vault, a US$12.00 billion critical minerals stockpile initiative, alongside advanced offtake talks to supply Kipushi Mine zinc concentrate containing germanium and gallium. This potential offtake into the U.S. critical minerals stockpile could elevate Ivanhoe Mines’ role in securing supply chains for sensitive high-tech materials. We’ll now...
TSXV:ATX
TSXV:ATXMetals and Mining

A Look At ATEX Resources (TSXV:ATX) Valuation After Recent CEO Transition

ATEX Resources (TSXV:ATX) recently saw a major leadership shift as President and CEO Ben Pullinger stepped down for personal reasons. Board member Chris Beer has taken over as Interim CEO and President. See our latest analysis for ATEX Resources. Those leadership changes come after a strong run in the share price, with ATEX Resources posting a 30 day share price return of 21.20% and a 90 day gain of 75.52%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 111.50% and very large 5 year total shareholder...
TSX:K
TSX:KMetals and Mining

Is It Too Late To Consider Kinross Gold (TSX:K) After Its Recent 7x Run?

If you are wondering whether Kinross Gold is still reasonably priced after its big run, you are not alone. This article breaks down what the current share price might be implying about value. The stock recently closed at $45.38, with a 16.8% return over the last 30 days even after an 11.7% decline over the past week. It sits 16.8% higher year to date and 178.2% higher over the last year, with a very large 3-year return of around 7x and a substantial gain over 5 years. Recent coverage of...
TSX:ASM
TSX:ASMMetals and Mining

Avino Drilling Results at La Preciosa Prompt Rethink as Shares Surge

Avino Silver & Gold Mines (TSX:ASM) has completed its 2025 drilling program at the La Preciosa project, reporting high grade silver and gold intercepts. The drilling results confirmed the geometry of the La Gloria vein and exceeded internal grade expectations, according to the company. Management is now reevaluating underground mining techniques at La Gloria, alongside continued development mining at La Preciosa. An updated mineral resource and reserve estimate for La Preciosa is in...
TSX:RCH
TSX:RCHTrade Distributors

Is Richelieu Hardware’s (TSX:RCH) Dividend Aristocrat Status Reframing Its Long-Term Capital Allocation Story?

Richelieu Hardware Ltd. (TSX:RCH) was recently added to the S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index, marking its inclusion among companies recognized for consistent dividend payments. This index addition underscores Richelieu Hardware’s track record of maintaining dividends, a feature that can be particularly important for income-focused investors. With Richelieu Hardware's entry into the S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index, we will explore how this development shapes its...
TSX:RUP
TSX:RUPMetals and Mining

Rupert Resources (TSX:RUP) Valuation Check After Strong Long Term Returns And Premium P/B Multiple

Rupert Resources (TSX:RUP) has drawn investor attention after recent share price moves, with a 1 day return of 3.99% in contrast to a 6.01% decline over the past week. See our latest analysis for Rupert Resources. At a share price of CA$7.04, Rupert Resources has recently swung between a 3.99% 1 day share price gain and a 6.01% 7 day share price decline. However, its 12 month total shareholder return of 44.86% and 5 year total shareholder return of 56.44% point to momentum that has built up...
TSX:SSRM
TSX:SSRMMetals and Mining

Does SSR Mining's Hod Maden De-Risking Shift Its Growth Story Toward Simplified Copper Focus (TSX:SSRM)?

SSR Mining has completed and filed its 2025 Technical Report Summary for the Hod Maden gold-copper project in northeastern Türkiye, outlining an underground mine plan, updated processing flowsheet, and detailed engineering and infrastructure refinements that together aim to simplify operations and improve project definition. By consolidating production into a single high-grade copper concentrate with no cyanide use and advancing permits, land acquisition, and community programs, the Hod...
TSX:DCBO
TSX:DCBOSoftware

Docebo’s CA$60m Buyback Bid And What It Means For Valuation

Docebo (TSX:DCBO) has launched a substantial issuer bid to repurchase and cancel up to 2,940,000 shares. The offer is part of a CA$60m buyback program and represents over 10% of the company’s issued share capital. The move signals how management is choosing to deploy capital and could affect ownership concentration and per share metrics. Docebo is coming to this buyback after a difficult stretch for the share price, with the stock at CA$26.0 and showing a 56.4% decline over the past year...
TSX:BITF
TSX:BITFSoftware

Assessing Bitfarms (TSX:BITF) Valuation After Downgrade Board Changes And Paraguay Exit

Bitfarms (TSX:BITF) is back in focus after Keefe Bruyette cut its rating to Market Perform as investors weigh slower progress on a key leasing agreement, boardroom changes, a Paraguay exit, and tightening U.S. crypto oversight. See our latest analysis for Bitfarms. Those headlines come after a tough spell for the share price, with a 7 day share price return of 10.48% and a 90 day share price return of 45.04% even though the 1 year total shareholder return sits at 49.76%. As a result, recent...
TSX:DOO
TSX:DOOLeisure

How BRP’s CEO Exit, Olympic Push and Auditor Shift Will Impact BRP (TSX:DOO) Investors

BRP Inc. has recently announced a leadership transition, with long-time CEO José Boisjoli retiring after nearly two decades, alongside plans to appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as its external auditor for fiscal year 2027 following a request for proposal process. At the same time, BRP has refreshed its brand identity under the new “Get moving” tagline and secured a visibility boost as an official sponsor of CBC/Radio-Canada’s coverage of the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Next,...
TSX:LNR
TSX:LNRAuto Components

Assessing Linamar (TSX:LNR) Valuation After Dividend Aristocrats Index Addition

Linamar (TSX:LNR) was recently added to the S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index, putting its dividend track record in focus for investors who watch index changes and related fund flows. See our latest analysis for Linamar. At a share price of CA$87.19, Linamar has seen a 16.47% 90 day share price return and a 64.93% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests momentum has been building around the name as its Dividend Aristocrats inclusion draws more attention to both its income...
TSX:MER
TSX:MEROil and Gas

Meren Energy (TSX:MER) Valuation Check After Planned CEO Succession And Prime Oil & Gas Integration

Leadership transition at Meren Energy Meren Energy (TSX:MER) has announced a planned leadership handover, with President and CEO Dr. Roger Tucker stepping down and Chief Commercial and Operating Officer Dr. Oliver Quinn assuming these roles from February 2, 2026. See our latest analysis for Meren Energy. The leadership change comes after a strong run in the stock, with a 21.79% 3 month share price return and a 24.29% 1 year total shareholder return. The 5 year total shareholder return of...
TSX:RIO
TSX:RIOMetals and Mining

A Look At Rio2 (TSX:RIO) Valuation After First Gold Pour At Fenix Gold Mine

Rio2 (TSX:RIO) just reported its first official gold pour at the 100% owned Fenix Gold Mine in Chile, a key step as the project moves from construction into active production. See our latest analysis for Rio2. The first official gold pour comes after a sharp 52.05% 90 day share price return and a very large 1 year total shareholder return, even though the 7 day share price return was a 16.33% decline and the 30 day share price return was relatively flat. If this kind of early stage production...
TSX:BAM
TSX:BAMCapital Markets

Is Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) Pricing Reflect Recent Share Price Declines Accurately

If you are looking at Brookfield Asset Management and asking whether the recent price gives you value or just more volatility, this article is here to unpack what the numbers are really saying. The stock closed at C$64.53, with returns of an 8.1% decline over the last week, a 12.1% decline over the last month, a 12.1% decline year to date, and an 18.6% decline over the past year, while the 3 year return sits at 57.6%. Recent coverage has focused on Brookfield Asset Management's role in...
TSX:NFI
TSX:NFIMachinery

Assessing NFI Group (TSX:NFI) Valuation After New Jersey Transit Order Completion

NFI Group (TSX:NFI) is back in focus after New Flyer received an additional order from New Jersey Transit for 375 Xcelsior clean diesel buses, completing NJ TRANSIT’s 550 bus base contract. See our latest analysis for NFI Group. That New Jersey Transit order lands at a time when momentum has been building in the stock, with a 30 day share price return of 8.88% and a 90 day share price return of 24.50%. The 1 year total shareholder return of 53.23% contrasts with a 5 year total shareholder...
TSX:RCI.B
TSX:RCI.BWireless Telecom

Rogers Post Shaw Deal Focuses On Synergies Valuation Gap And Deleveraging

Rogers Communications (TSX:RCI.B) is working through the post-acquisition integration of Shaw Communications following the recently completed deal. Management is highlighting cost synergy targets, disciplined pricing, and a focus on lowering debt as key priorities. Regulators continue to pay close attention to the combined business, particularly around competition and customer outcomes. For you as an investor, the Shaw acquisition is a major event because it reshapes Rogers Communications...