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Orla Mining (TSX:OLA) is drawing fresh attention after reaffirming its 2026 production guidance of 340,000 to 360,000 ounces, alongside first quarter output of 81,206 ounces from its two operating mines. See our latest analysis for Orla Mining. Despite reaffirmed 2026 guidance and fresh permitting progress at Camino Rojo, Orla Mining’s share price has seen a 22.19% 1 month decline and 12.07% 3 month share price return. In contrast, its 1 year and 5 year total shareholder returns of 25.72% and...

Gildan Activewear (TSX:GIL) opened 2026 with Q1 revenue of US$1.2b and a basic EPS loss of US$0.30, setting up a quarter where the top line held up while profitability came under pressure. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move from US$711.7m in Q1 2025 to US$1.2b in Q1 2026, while trailing twelve month basic EPS now sits at US$1.58 against a backdrop of a net profit margin of 6.2% over the last year versus 12.4% a year earlier. This shift puts the focus squarely on how much of...

Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX:WPM) has entered into a royalty agreement with Spanish Mountain Gold tied to future gold and silver production. The deal follows a precious metals purchase agreement with KGL Resources for the Jervois project in Australia. These transactions expand Wheaton's exposure to additional gold and silver assets and come shortly after its record Antamina streaming transaction. Wheaton Precious Metals, a major precious metals streaming and royalty company, continues to...

Aecon Group (TSX:ARE) is back in focus after first quarter 2026 results showed record revenue of about CA$1.3b, a project backlog of CA$10.9b, and a narrower net loss versus last year. See our latest analysis for Aecon Group. Aecon’s recent earnings beat, record CA$10.9b backlog, and new contracts such as the Hamilton LRT and U.S. defense work have coincided with strong momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 22.65% and a 1 year total shareholder return above 200%, suggesting sentiment...

Hudbay Minerals (TSX:HBM) opened 2026 on the back of a solid finish to 2025, with Q4 revenue of US$732.9 million, basic EPS of US$0.32 and trailing twelve month EPS of US$1.44 on US$2.2 billion of revenue. Over the last few quarters, the company has seen quarterly revenue move between US$346.8 million and US$732.9 million, while basic EPS has ranged from US$0.05 in late 2024 to US$0.56 in Q3 2025, giving investors a clear view of how profit and top line have tracked together. With a trailing...

Premium Brands Holdings Corporation recently confirmed its ongoing search for a third female director to uphold its Board Diversity Policy, following the retirement of Kathleen Keller-Hobson and the earlier appointment of a male director linked to the Stampede Culinary Partners acquisition. At the same time, major shareholder Alta Fox Capital Management has publicly pressed the company for clearer FY2027 EBITDA and free cash flow targets, highlighting growing investor focus on management’s...

Canadian National Railway Company recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing broadly steady performance, with sales of CA$4,379 million and net income of CA$1,146 million, while also affirming its quarterly dividend and renewing a shelf registration for future debt issuance. Alongside record revenue ton miles, improved fuel efficiency, and ongoing share repurchases, CN’s board confirmed all director nominees and re-elected Shauneen Bruder as board chair, underscoring a focus on...

Magna International (TSX:MG) opened 2026 earnings season with Q1 results that follow a mixed run through 2025, capped by Q4 revenue of about US$10.8b and essentially breakeven net income, equating to basic EPS close to zero. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move in a tight band between roughly US$10.1b and US$10.8b, while quarterly EPS has ranged from about US$0.52 to US$1.68 before slipping to that flat Q4 print. This sets up an earnings story where a 2% net margin over the...

Precision Drilling (TSX:PD) opened 2026 with Q1 revenue of CA$526.1 million and basic EPS of CA$1.34, setting a clear marker for how the year is starting after a volatile 2025 earnings profile. Over the past year of reported quarters, revenue has ranged between CA$406.6 million and CA$526.1 million, while basic EPS has swung from a loss of CA$3.23 in Q4 2025 to a profit of CA$2.52 in Q1 2025 and CA$1.34 in the latest quarter. This gives investors a wide band of outcomes to weigh. With...

Why Aritzia is Back on Investors’ Radar Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) is drawing renewed attention as ongoing strong performance, expansion plans, and a well defined brand identity keep the retailer in focus for investors tracking Canada’s consumer cyclical sector. See our latest analysis for Aritzia. At a share price of CA$146.42, Aritzia has seen strong recent momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 26.43% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 159.52%. This keeps investor focus on how its...

Brookfield Corporation recently kept its quarterly dividend at US$0.4063 per share, bolstered its liquidity with US$1.00 billion in notes and a US$1.00 billion commercial paper program, and continued expanding through acquisitions and new platforms in renewable energy and US residential mortgages. Together with Brookfield Wealth Solutions’ very large increase in group capital and the launch of Northview Energy, these moves underline Brookfield’s emphasis on fee-bearing assets and diversified...

Peyto Exploration & Development (TSX:PEY) is back in focus after confirming an upcoming ex-dividend date on April 30, 2026, along with 2025 results that included funds flow from operations of CA$860.5 million. See our latest analysis for Peyto Exploration & Development. The upcoming ex-dividend date and solid 2025 funds flow figures arrive after a year where Peyto’s share price return has been strong, with a 15.43% year-to-date gain and a 1-year total shareholder return of 59.25%, suggesting...

Itafos Inc. has reported its first-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to US$142.22 million from US$135.74 million a year earlier, while net income fell sharply to US$1.73 million and earnings per share from continuing operations declined to US$0.01. The contrast between higher revenue and much weaker profitability is likely to focus investor attention on cost pressures, margins, and the quality of earnings going forward. We will now examine how this revenue growth paired with compressed...

Silver X Mining's latest results in focus Silver X Mining (TSXV:AGX) has reported its FY 2025 third quarter results with total revenue of US$5.0 million and a basic EPS loss of US$0.001452. On a trailing twelve month basis, EPS stands at a loss of US$0.007812 on revenue of US$21.5 million and net income of US$1.6 million in losses. Over recent quarters, the company has seen quarterly revenue range between US$4.99 million and US$6.24 million, while basic EPS has moved between a quarterly loss...

Some investors may be wondering if Torex Gold Resources at around CA$54.99 is offering good value right now, or if the easy gains are already behind it. The stock price is at CA$54.99, with a 10.1% decline over 7 days and a 19.8% decline over 30 days, while still showing 26.7% over 1 year, 125.5% over 3 years and 229.1% over 5 years. These mixed recent returns may be on the radar for investors who are weighing shorter term volatility against longer term performance. News about gold producers...

Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX:CP) sets the tone with Q1 2026 earnings Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX:CP) opened 2026 with Q1 revenue of $3.7b and basic EPS of $0.94, set against a trailing twelve month revenue base of $15.0b and EPS of $4.49. This gives investors a clear read on how the latest quarter fits into the recent earnings run rate. Over the past year, the company has seen revenue move from $14.5b in the trailing period ending Q4 2024 to $15.0b in the latest trailing window,...

Many investors are asking whether Enerflex is still reasonably priced after a strong run, or if the current share price already reflects most of the story. The stock closed at C$36.90, with returns of 5.2% over 7 days, 33.6% over 30 days, 68.9% year to date and 299.2% over the past year. This naturally raises questions about how much value is now priced in. Recent coverage has focused on Enerflex's position in energy services and how investor attention has shifted toward companies tied to...

Recent attention on IGM Financial (TSX:IGM) has picked up as investors look more closely at wealth management companies tied to digital capabilities, integrated advice, and evolving trends across Canada's financial sector. See our latest analysis for IGM Financial. The recent focus on IGM has come alongside a solid run in its share price, with a 30 day share price return of 13.65% and year to date share price return of 23.42%. Longer term total shareholder returns, including dividends, are...

DoorDash partnership puts Empire’s delivery reach in focus Empire (TSX:EMP.A) is front and center after DoorDash announced one of its largest Canadian grocery expansions, adding more than 1,000 Empire-owned stores across 10 provinces to its platform. The move brings 12 Empire grocery banners, from Sobeys and Safeway to FreshCo, Farm Boy, and Longo’s, plus several convenience formats, into a channel where DoorDash reports rising demand for on-demand grocery and essentials. See our latest...

Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited has reported first-quarter 2026 net income of US$695.7 million, down from US$945.7 million a year earlier, alongside lower basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations. Beneath the headline decline in reported earnings, the company’s adjusted operating income rose strongly to US$1.21 billion and it announced plans to redeem C$450 million of 4.70% senior notes and realize large pre-tax gains from two asset sales expected to close in the...

Recent share performance and business snapshot TC Energy (TSX:TRP) has drawn fresh attention after a solid run over the past year, with the stock posting a 37.6% 1 year total return and double digit gains year to date. The Calgary based energy infrastructure company operates a CA$15.2b revenue business built around natural gas pipelines in Canada, the United States and Mexico, along with power generation and gas storage assets. Over the past month and past 3 months, TC Energy shares have also...

If you are wondering whether Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is still reasonably priced after a strong run, this article walks through what the current share price could mean for long term value. The stock last closed at $151.57, with returns of 2.1% over 7 days, 15.0% over 30 days, 20.1% year to date and 79.9% over 1 year, plus a very large 3 year gain and a near 3x 5 year return that may have shifted how the market views its risk and reward. These moves sit against an ongoing backdrop...

Capstone Copper Corp. reported first-quarter 2026 results showing sales of US$652.49 million and net income of US$102.46 million, reversing a year-ago loss. The company delivered record adjusted EBITDA for the sixth consecutive quarter while keeping its 2026 production and cost guidance intact despite a 35-day strike at Mantoverde and broader input cost pressures. Next, we will examine how this record quarter and maintained guidance may affect Capstone Copper’s existing investment narrative...

Alvopetro Energy recently secured a final arbitration ruling that confirms its expanded 56.2% working interest in Brazil's Caburé natural gas field and requires its partner to pay most of the proceeding costs, resolving a long-running ownership dispute. This outcome not only clarifies Alvopetro's long-term stake in a key producing asset, but also reduces legal uncertainty and potential cost overhang for the business. We’ll now examine how cementing a larger, permanent working interest in...