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TFI International (TSX:TFII) reported second quarter 2026 earnings on July 27, highlighting sales of US$1,899.99 million and net income of US$136.15 million, along with higher basic earnings per share from continuing operations. See our latest analysis for TFI International. Despite the stronger second quarter result, TFI International’s share price has come under pressure in the short term, with the 7 day share price return down 12.18% and the 30 day share price return down 7.79%. Even so,...

Aecon Group Inc. reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing sales rising to C$1,631.01 million from C$1,301.58 million a year earlier, but net loss widened significantly to C$108.08 million, alongside several new long-term infrastructure and energy storage project commitments and the completion of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. These results highlight a tension between Aecon’s expanding pipeline in power, water and energy storage projects and its current difficulty converting...

The Airbus £6.4m export control fine has pushed regulatory compliance and risk management into the spotlight again. When a global manufacturer faces record HMRC penalties for recordkeeping and licensing failures, attention often shifts to the companies that help prevent similar issues. This article looks at how the latest enforcement action might affect a handful of stocks exposed to the same compliance and export control pressures as Airbus. You will see three stocks from a Regulatory...

In the second quarter of 2026, Centerra Gold Inc. reported sales of US$442.71 million and net income of US$72.12 million, alongside higher full-year gold production guidance and confirmation it remains on track to meet copper production goals. The company paired this operational and earnings momentum with a C$0.07 quarterly dividend, ongoing share buybacks totaling US$72.2 million, and expanded credit capacity, underscoring a multi-pronged approach to capital returns and financial...

Founder led companies sit at the intersection of commitment and accountability, which can be valuable when inflation, energy costs, and central bank signals keep shifting. While markets weigh everything from Middle East risks to euro-area growth and US Fed policy, founder CEOs often have more of their own wealth and reputation tied to long term outcomes. That focus can matter across sectors, whether the stock is linked to AI investment, domestic demand, or energy cost pressures. This article...

In the second quarter of 2026, Celestica Inc. reported sales of US$4.70 billion and net income of US$368.8 million, with earnings per share roughly doubling from the prior year, while also lifting its 2026 revenue outlook from US$19.0 billion to US$20.5 billion. Beyond the headline growth, management’s raised multi-year guidance and emphasis on expanding AI infrastructure programs and partnerships suggest a company increasingly anchored to higher-value Connectivity & Cloud Solutions...

In late July 2026, Toronto-Dominion Bank Group introduced enterprise-wide Responsible AI Principles, embedding seven commitments around transparency, fairness, privacy, reliability, and security into every AI use case, supported by formal risk management and oversight teams. By hardwiring these Responsible AI standards into employee training and AI lifecycle governance, TD is seeking to build differentiated trust in how it applies advanced technology across its banking operations. Next,...

ATCO stock comes into these results sitting near CA$81, with the past three months delivering a solid double digit gain. The market has already been rewarding the story. The earnings headline is about pressure where it matters most. Net profit margins over the last year sit at 3.4%, well below the prior 8.7%, even as the company talks up growth and long term project pipelines. Short term traders are watching the recent price strength. Long term investors will likely focus on whether ATCO can...

Canadian Utilities came into this earnings print with its stock at CA$56.60 after a solid three month run. The reputation is simple: a regulated utility that many investors expect to deliver steady earnings and dependable dividends. The headline today is different. Adjusted Q2 earnings of CA$140 million and stronger operating cash flow sit beside thin trailing net margins of 1.2% and a recent one off loss that still hangs over the numbers. For investors, the tension is clear. The quarter...

BlackBerry (TSX:BB) is back in focus after a sharp swing in its share price, with the stock up about 61% over the past 3 months but down 34% in the past month. See our latest analysis for BlackBerry. BlackBerry’s recent swings come after a strong run, with the year to date share price return of 127.01% and 1-year total shareholder return of 132.35% now meeting a sharp 30-day share price decline of 33.84%. Recent attention around its AtHoc upgrades, investor conference appearance, and interest...

In late July 2026, Endeavour Mining plc reported higher second‑quarter and first‑half 2026 sales and net income year on year, reaffirmed its full‑year production guidance despite lower gold output, completed a US$41.8 million buyback of 700,000 shares, and declared a US$230.0 million dividend of about US$0.95 per share for payment in October. Together, these updates highlight strong cash generation and management’s willingness to return capital through both dividends above the minimum...

CGI (TSX:GIB.A) is back in focus after reporting third quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on 29 July, alongside a completed share buyback tranche and a new public sector contract in Munich. See our latest analysis for CGI. Those earnings, the completed CA$412.9 million buyback and the new Munich contract come against a backdrop of a 7 day share price return of 14.26% and a 30 day share price return of 12.00%. The year to date share price return is down 18.01% and the 1 year total shareholder return...

Amerigo Resources closed at CA$6.60 after a choppy week where the stock fell about 14% over seven days but is still slightly up over the past month and quarter. The market reaction is noisy, while the headline from these Q2 numbers is clearer. Revenue came in at US$77.4m with basic earnings per share of US$0.11, and net income of US$18.3m. That keeps Amerigo on a much stronger profit footing than a year ago. The key question now is how those healthier margins compare with expectations for...

Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust went into this earnings season trading around CA$10 with modest short term gains and a reputation as a beaten up urban office landlord that might one day grow back into its balance sheet. The Q2 numbers instead thrust the balance sheet strain into the spotlight. Reported net income showed another very large loss driven by fair value hits and a retroactive property tax assessment, while Funds From Operations per unit of CA$0.24 kept the cash flow...

The market continues to mark Morguard North American Residential Real Estate Investment Trust slightly lower, with the unit price down roughly 3% over the past week. Yet the latest quarter tells a more nuanced story. The headline is pressure on the core real estate metric. Funds From Operations per unit came in at CA$0.42, below last year, as higher vacancy and operating costs weighed on income despite solid average monthly rent levels in both Canada and the United States. Is Morguard North...

Magna International (TSX:MG) is back in focus after announcing an 800V electric drive program award from Chery that will anchor production of next generation eDrive systems at Magna’s new Wuhu facility in China. See our latest analysis for Magna International. The Chery eDrive award has landed while Magna International’s share price has climbed to CA$97.91, supported by a 30.51% year to date share price return and a 78.69% total shareholder return over the past year, which points to building...

Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust came into this earnings print as a value argument in a market that has been wary of its profitability record. The unit price sits at CA$66.84 after a modestly positive few weeks, yet the latest quarter again shows a headline net loss on a per unit basis, while the operational engine that really matters for a residential REIT, funds from operations, remains solid. For investors, the story in this release is the margin picture. Same property net operating...

Canadian Pacific Kansas City stock has barely moved this month, yet the latest quarter gave investors something more concrete to react to. Q2 revenue reached CA$4,164m and basic earnings per share came in at CA$1.16, while the core adjusted operating ratio was 61.6%. The market had been focused on margin pressure and a high debt load. The headline from these results is that profitability is holding up well enough that management felt comfortable reaffirming its outlook for another year of...

SECURE Waste Infrastructure Corp. has already reported second-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to C$422 million and net income to C$43 million, while reaffirming expectations for Adjusted EBITDA near the top of its 2026 guidance range. Stronger year-over-year earnings and confirmation of ongoing C$100 million growth capital spending, alongside progress toward closing the GFL transaction, underline management’s confidence in its current operating and expansion plans. We’ll now examine...

Nuclear energy stocks sit at the crossroads of two big forces investors are watching right now: stubborn inflation risks from higher energy costs, and the global push for reliable low carbon power. With central banks still sensitive to oil driven price pressures and many economies showing resilience, investors are paying closer attention to sources of steady electricity and fuel supply. The Nuclear Energy Stocks screener helps you filter this broad theme down to companies focused on uranium,...

Almonty Industries (TSX:AII) has set out a clear timetable to delist from the Australian Securities Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange after receiving ASX approval, while keeping trading venues in Nasdaq and Frankfurt. See our latest analysis for Almonty Industries. The delisting plan comes after a sharp pullback in Almonty Industries' recent share price, with the stock down 47.77% on a 90 day share price return and 32.91% over 30 days, even as the 1 year total shareholder return sits at...

When fast money in crowded AI trades runs into trouble, it can shake confidence across the market and push some investors to look harder at steadier options. The recent forced sale of about $16b in public equity holdings by Situational Awareness, and Citadel stepping in as buyer, has focused attention on liquidity risk, leverage and volatility in tech stocks. This article looks at three stocks from a Defensive Low Volatility screener that are directly exposed to this news and may appeal to...

As the Canadian market navigates rising oil prices and higher yields, driven by renewed geopolitical tensions, investors are closely monitoring how these factors might influence central bank decisions. In such a climate, penny stocks—typically smaller or newer companies—continue to capture attention for their potential to offer unique growth opportunities. Although the term "penny stocks" may seem outdated, these investments remain relevant for those seeking affordability paired with strong...

TELUS Communications Inc. has opened a 195-home, mixed-use, purpose-built rental community in downtown Nanaimo, converting a former telecom property into smart, sustainable housing with fibre-enabled amenities and Zero Carbon-aligned design features. This project highlights TELUS’s push to reuse legacy infrastructure for technology-rich rental housing, linking its network modernization program with efforts to expand urban rental supply in Canada. We’ll now explore how repurposing legacy...