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Stella-Jones (TSX:SJ) has drawn fresh attention after reporting Q1 2026 earnings that came in below analyst expectations on EPS and revenue, even as the stock moved higher following the release. See our latest analysis for Stella-Jones. The recent Q1 2026 earnings miss sits against a mixed backdrop, with the share price up 14.59% over the last month but down 15.24% over the past quarter, while 1-year total shareholder return of 7.44% and 5-year total shareholder return of 92.03% point to a...

With global headlines swinging from rising bond yields and resilient US payrolls to higher inflation readings in pockets of emerging markets, many investors are searching for solid businesses that are not already crowded with institutional money. The High-Quality Undiscovered Gems screener focuses on smaller companies with strong fundamentals that larger funds may be overlooking. That combination of quality and limited institutional attention can offer a different way to put cash to work when...

Recent performance snapshot Saputo (TSX:SAP) shares have returned 0.3% over the past day and 1.4% over the past week, adding to a 3.9% gain over the past month while edging slightly lower over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Saputo. At a share price of CA$42.84, Saputo’s recent momentum has been modest, with a positive year to date share price return alongside a much stronger 1 year total shareholder return that reflects reinvested dividends and past price gains. If you are...

In the months to May 31, 2026, FirstService completed a share repurchase of 931,182 shares, or 2.04% of its equity, for US$123.3 million under its buyback program announced on August 19, 2025. Separately, developer partners BH3 Management and U.S. Development selected FirstService Residential to manage the 86-unit Viceroy Residences Clearwater Beach, the first new luxury condominium on Clearwater Beach in more than a decade, underscoring the company’s growing presence in high-end residential...

IAMGOLD (TSX:IMG) is back in focus after a recent share price pullback, just as CEO Renaud Adams prepares to present at The Mining Investment Event + Core Shack in Quebec City on June 2. See our latest analysis for IAMGOLD. The recent weakness, with the 1 day share price return down about 10% and the 90 day share price return down almost 28% at around CA$21.45, contrasts sharply with a 1 year total shareholder return above 100% and very strong multi year gains. This suggests that momentum has...

Vizsla Silver's conference spotlight and recent share performance Vizsla Silver (TSX:VZLA) is in focus after Corporate Communications presented at The Mining Investment Event + Core Shack in Quebec City on June 3, 2026, which drew attention to the stock. Investors tracking Vizsla Silver are weighing this increased visibility against a share price that closed at CA$4.68, with returns down 12% over the past day and 13% over the past week. See our latest analysis for Vizsla Silver. Beyond the...

In May 2026, iA Financial Group completed a CA$500,000,000 offering of fixed-to-floating, unsecured subordinated debentures maturing May 26, 2036, paying 4.158% until 2031 and then Daily Compounded CORRA plus 1.15% thereafter. This investment-grade subordinated debt issue, sold at par with a small discount and strong DBRS and S&P ratings, meaningfully reshapes the company’s capital structure and financial flexibility. Next, we’ll examine how this CA$500,000,000 subordinated debenture...

Earlier this week, TerraVest Industries Inc. disclosed that its board (excluding Executive Chairman Charles Pellerin) is reviewing serious insider trading allegations tied to an AMF investigation into tips allegedly given to family members and associates ahead of a major acquisition. The situation has already prompted at least one law firm, Faguy & Co., to explore a potential securities class action on behalf of affected shareholders, underscoring growing legal and governance scrutiny around...

We'd be surprised if Cavvy Energy Ltd. ( TSE:CVVY ) shareholders haven't noticed that the Independent Director, Andrew...

Soma Gold Corp. ( CVE:SOMA ) shareholders (or potential shareholders) will be happy to see that the Independent...

Sun Life Financial Inc. recently reported first-quarter 2026 underlying net income that exceeded estimates and increased year over year, and its board approved a 4.3% dividend hike payable on June 30, 2026. This combination of stronger earnings and a higher dividend signals management’s confidence in the business, even as some analyst estimates have turned more cautious. Next, we’ll examine how the stronger underlying earnings and dividend increase might influence Sun Life’s existing...

Why Imperial Oil (TSX:IMO) is on investors’ radar today Imperial Oil (TSX:IMO) has drawn attention after recent share price moves, with the stock down 3.8% over the past day but still up strongly on a 1 year total return basis. See our latest analysis for Imperial Oil. The recent 3.8% daily share price drop to CA$169.62 follows a mixed few weeks, with the stock slightly down over 30 days but still showing strong year to date share price gains and very strong multi year total shareholder...

EQB dividend increase alongside weaker earnings EQB (TSX:EQB) has given investors mixed signals, pairing softer second quarter results with a higher quarterly dividend that may appeal to income focused shareholders watching the stock after recent moves. See our latest analysis for EQB. At around CA$118.84, EQB’s recent 1 day and year to date share price gains contrast with a modest 1 month pullback. The 1 year and 3 year total shareholder returns suggest momentum has been strong over a longer...

Earlier this month, Fairfax Financial Holdings completed a private offering of US$750,000,000 in unsecured senior notes due 2056, carrying a fixed 6.200% coupon and issued at 100% of face value, with proceeds earmarked for general corporate purposes. This long-dated bond issue, paired with an “a-” long-term issue credit rating and stable outlook from AM Best, reshapes Fairfax’s funding mix and long-term interest cost profile. We’ll now examine how this new US$750,000,000, 30-year senior note...

Metro Inc. recently announced that long-serving President and CEO Eric La Flèche will retire at the end of fiscal 2026, with current Chief Operating Officer Marc Giroux set to take over as President and CEO and La Flèche moving to Chair of the Board. This internally planned succession, which elevates Giroux and keeps La Flèche in a governance role, signals an emphasis on continuity in leadership, culture, and long-term planning. Next, we’ll examine how this internally planned CEO transition,...

Key operational update behind the latest move TMX Group (TSX:X) has drawn fresh attention after reporting May 2026 statistics that show higher year to date trading volume, value, and transactions, along with increased total financings and new issuer activity across its Canadian exchanges. See our latest analysis for TMX Group. Despite a recent pullback, with a 1 month share price return down 10.44% and year to date share price return down 3.71%, TMX Group still shows stronger long term...

Upgrade puts focus on Gibraltar and Florence Copper Cantor Fitzgerald’s upgrade of Taseko Mines (TSX:TKO) followed solid first quarter operations at the Gibraltar mine and expectations that the Florence Copper project could add meaningful low cost cash flow. See our latest analysis for Taseko Mines. Despite a sharp 1 day share price decline of 12.63% and recent weekly and monthly share price weakness, Taseko Mines is still up 20.86% year to date and has delivered very strong multiyear total...

Why Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) is Back in Focus Recent updates around Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD), including its continued international convenience retail expansion and emphasis on foodservice and operational efficiency, have sharpened investor attention on how the stock is currently priced and positioned. See our latest analysis for Alimentation Couche-Tard. Recent convenience retail expansion and foodservice efforts appear to be lining up with stronger share price momentum,...

Earnings jump draws attention to Transcontinental stock Transcontinental (TSX:TCL.A) is in focus after its latest quarterly report showed a sharp rise in reported net income and basic earnings per share, even as sales for the period edged lower year over year. See our latest analysis for Transcontinental. The latest earnings and dividend affirmation have arrived after a tough stretch for the stock, with the share price down 78.4% year to date. However, total shareholder returns over three and...

BHP Canada Inc. has recently signed transportation agreements with Canadian National Railway Company and Canadian Pacific Kansas City, enabling unit train movements of potash from the Jansen Potash Mine in Saskatchewan to Westshore Terminals in Vancouver for export over an initial term of about four years. This deal cements Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s role in Canada’s potash export supply chain by securing dual rail access to Jansen, which can improve reliability and flexibility for...

NYSE listing and regulatory shift put Trulieve Cannabis (CNSX:TRUL) in focus Trulieve Cannabis (CNSX:TRUL) is back on investors’ radar after its subordinate voting shares were cleared to list on the New York Stock Exchange, following the federal move to classify medical marijuana as Schedule III. See our latest analysis for Trulieve Cannabis. Recent price action has been intense, with a 19.2% 1 day share price return and an 80.8% 90 day share price return as the NYSE listing and regulatory...

Wheaton Precious Metals launched its third annual Future of Mining Challenge, offering a $1 million prize pool. The program focuses on cleantech solutions that can reduce the environmental impact of mining. The challenge invites global participants to propose technologies that can be applied across mining operations. For investors watching Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX:WPM), this initiative sits alongside a share price of about CA$161.89 and a long track record of positive multi year...

Earlier this week, Discovery Silver Corp. finalized its acquisition of Glencore Canada’s Kidd Operations and overhauled its leadership team, appointing new heads for Timmins operations, mineral processing and technical services while its Chief Operating Officer retired and other senior executives departed. By bringing in leaders with deep Kidd mine and mill experience alongside prior roles at Glencore, Newmont and Torex Gold, Discovery Silver is tying its growth ambitions at Timmins and...

Fortis (TSX:FTS) is back in focus after its first quarter 2026 earnings update, where EPS growth, fresh capital projects and regulatory wins, as well as reiterated dividend growth plans, caught investors’ attention. See our latest analysis for Fortis. At around CA$77.83, the stock has gained 9.24% on a year to date share price basis, while a 23.83% total shareholder return over the past year points to momentum that has picked up recently, helped by the latest earnings update and ongoing...