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Why Maple Leaf Foods is back on investors' radar Maple Leaf Foods (TSX:MFI) has put fresh numbers around its outlook, pairing new 2026 revenue guidance with an approximately 10% dividend increase. Together, these give investors clearer visibility on growth and cash returns. See our latest analysis for Maple Leaf Foods. The new 2026 guidance and dividend increase come after a mixed year for the share price, with a 6.72% 90 day share price return decline but a 5.43% year to date share price...

Denison Mines (TSX:DML) is in focus after reporting that grid power is now available at its Phoenix in situ recovery uranium project in Saskatchewan, marking a key step toward advancing the construction ready mine. See our latest analysis for Denison Mines. The recent grid power milestone and construction ready status at Phoenix coincide with a 38.18% 1 month share price return and a 74.46% 1 year total shareholder return, signalling building momentum around Denison Mines and its uranium...

Recent attention on Ucore Rare Metals (TSXV:UCU) stems from progress at its planned Louisiana rare earth separation facility, the push to deploy its RapidSX technology, and fresh U.S. Defense Department funding linked to critical mineral supply security. See our latest analysis for Ucore Rare Metals. Those headlines around Ucore’s Louisiana facility, RapidSX rollout, and U.S. Defense Department support are arriving alongside sharp recent moves, with a 30 day share price return of 53.42% and a...

If you are wondering whether New Gold's share price still offers value after a strong run, or if the easy gains are behind it, this article focuses squarely on what the current price might be implying. The stock last closed at C$14.12, with returns of 8.8% over 7 days, 24.8% over 30 days, 19.9% year to date and a very large gain over the past year and three years, plus a more than 4x gain over five years. Recent coverage has highlighted New Gold's sharp multi period share price moves and the...

On December 22, 2025, Allied Gold Corporation began processing ore through the new fresh ore comminution circuit at its Sadiola mine, a Phase 1 expansion designed to raise output, reduce costs, and support stronger cash generation. This operational milestone at Sadiola, alongside ongoing Phase 2 studies to define the mine’s longer-term development path, marks a significant step in turning Allied Gold’s project pipeline into active, cash‑generating capacity. We’ll now consider how the...

In early January 2026, Bank of Montreal issued a series of fixed-income securities across multiple maturities and structures, including senior and junior unsecured notes with both fixed and floating coupons, callable features, and multi-million-dollar eurobond tranches. At the same time, analysts highlighted potential return-on-equity expansion supported by expectations for higher net interest margins and improved efficiency, framing these funding moves as part of a broader effort to...

MDA Space recently announced it has secured an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract from the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD program, positioning the company to compete for future task orders across land, sea, air, cyber, and space defence domains. This foothold in a large U.S. defence framework could deepen MDA Space’s government relationships and broaden its addressable market beyond commercial satellite work. Next, we’ll examine how access to SHIELD task orders may...

Avino Silver & Gold Mines recently increased production capacity at its Avino Mine in Durango, Mexico, supported by infrastructure upgrades, ongoing exploration, and technology such as satellite-based mineral detection to improve resource targeting. By combining diversified silver, gold, and copper output with ESG-focused operations and cost-saving technologies, the company is aiming to reinforce operational resilience and better align with long-term industrial and investment demand for...

Many investors are asking whether Pan American Silver is still reasonably priced after a strong run, or if the easy gains are already behind it. This article focuses squarely on what you are paying for the business today. With the share price at CA$77.91 and reported returns of 5.5% over 7 days, 14.7% over 30 days, 11.2% year to date, 160.5% over 1 year, 238.7% over 3 years and 113.9% over 5 years, investors are considering whether the current valuation still stacks up. Recent coverage...

Why HIVE Digital Technologies stock is back on investor radar HIVE Digital Technologies (TSXV:HIVE) has announced a Paraguay joint venture to launch one of the country’s first AI focused BUZZ Cloud platforms, signaling a move beyond its core Bitcoin mining operations. See our latest analysis for HIVE Digital Technologies. The Paraguay AI expansion comes as HIVE’s share price, now at CA$4.76, shows a 7 day share price return of 11.74% and a 30 day share price return of 23.96%. The 90 day share...

Stantec (TSX:STN) has drawn investor interest recently after posting annual revenue of CA$6.33b and net income of CA$483.5m, putting fresh attention on how the stock’s recent performance lines up with those fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Stantec. At a share price of CA$136.50, Stantec’s 30 day share price return of 6.01% contrasts with a 90 day share price decline of 11.90%, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 23.90% and 5 year total shareholder return of 222.77% point to...

Taseko Mines Limited reported that construction at its Florence Copper project is now complete, with wellfield acidification advancing and solution grades reaching the level needed to begin SX/EW plant operations, while 2025 output at the Gibraltar Mine totaled 98 million pounds of copper and 1.9 million pounds of molybdenum. The combination of Florence transitioning into commissioning and Gibraltar delivering its strongest quarterly molybdenum production in eight years highlights how Taseko...

Silver Storm Mining Ltd. has begun underground drilling at its 100% owned La Parrilla Silver Mine Complex in Durango, Mexico, targeting the RRFW Zones and planning an additional 4,000 m of follow-up drilling alongside broader surface exploration programs. An interesting aspect of this update is the coordinated planning of multiple surface targets across the La Parrilla district, signaling an integrated approach to exploring the mine’s broader mineral system under NI 43-101 oversight. We’ll...

If you are wondering whether Cenovus Energy's current share price gives you good value, this article walks through the numbers so you can judge that for yourself. At a last close of C$25.57, Cenovus has delivered returns of 16.5% over the past 7 days, 5.2% over 30 days, 6.3% year to date, 22.6% over 1 year and 12.2% over 3 years, while the 5 year return is described as very large. Recent coverage of Cenovus has focused on its position within the Canadian energy sector and investor interest...

Whitecap Resources Inc. recently drew attention with its approximately 6.5% dividend yield, paid monthly, alongside strong operational performance and a raised outlook based on past results. Heavy pre-market trading and analyst interest ahead of the now-past 25 February 2026 earnings release underline how its monthly income profile and cash generation are influencing investor behaviour. We’ll now examine how Whitecap’s high monthly dividend yield and recent operational strength shape the...

If you are wondering whether Peyto Exploration & Development's share price still offers value at around $22.34, you are not alone; many investors are asking the same question. The stock has had a mixed run recently, with a 5.4% gain over the last 7 days, a 2.7% decline over the last 30 days, a 1.2% decline year to date, and a 41.2% return over the past year, while the 3 year return is 118% and the 5 year return is around 7x. Recent attention around Peyto has largely focused on its role...

Recently, TELUS paused its regular dividend hikes and made more modest changes to its dividend reinvestment program while outlining expectations for resilient free cash flow growth through 2028. This shift reflects how TELUS is prioritizing balance sheet flexibility and cash preservation amid sector-wide pressure on telecom dividends and capital allocation. Next, we will examine how TELUS's decision to pause dividend hikes could reshape its investment narrative and long-term cash flow...

Great-West Lifeco (TSX:GWO) has launched a new normal course issuer bid after board approval on January 2, 2026. The bid allows repurchases of up to 20,000,000 common shares, or 2.2% of its share capital. See our latest analysis for Great-West Lifeco. The new buyback plan comes after a strong run for investors, with a 1 year total shareholder return of 51.35% and a 3 year total shareholder return of 124.90%. The 90 day share price return of 13.32% contrasts with softer recent moves,...

Pet Valu Holdings Ltd. recently appointed veteran Canadian retail executive Carmen Fortino to its board and plans to add finance leader Matt Reindel on April 1, 2026, following the earlier exit of private equity–nominated directors Kevin Hofmann and Patrick Hillegass. These board changes highlight Pet Valu’s transition away from former principal shareholders toward a more independent governance structure with deep retail, supply chain and finance expertise. We’ll now examine how bringing on...

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. recently appointed Peter Norgeot as Chief Operating Officer, tasking him with overseeing its electric, gas, and water utilities, capital execution, and company-wide operational excellence initiatives following his tenure as COO at Entergy Corporation. This hire brings decades of utility-sector leadership in safety, reliability, customer service, and large-scale capital delivery, reinforcing Algonquin’s focus on disciplined capital deployment, operational...

First Majestic Silver Corp. recently agreed to sell its Del Toro Silver Mine in Mexico to Sierra Madre Gold & Silver for up to US$60,000,000, including US$30,000,000 in cash at closing and additional contingent consideration. This mine sale, set against heightened safe-haven demand for silver amid geopolitical and macroeconomic tensions, highlights how the company is reshaping its asset base to focus capital on higher-priority projects. Against this backdrop of record silver prices, we'll...

Cameco (TSX:CCO) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock up over the past week, month, and past 3 months, prompting investors to reassess its uranium focused business. See our latest analysis for Cameco. The recent momentum continues a strong run, with a 24.44% 1 month share price return contributing to a 13.63% year to date share price return and a very large 5 year total shareholder return. This suggests investors are reassessing Cameco’s uranium exposure...

TMX Group (TSX:X) is in focus after reporting December 2025 financing activity, with Toronto Stock Exchange recording 84 new issuers and TSX Venture Exchange adding two new listings across mining and technology. See our latest analysis for TMX Group. The latest listing surge comes as TMX Group's share price sits at $51.42, with short term share price returns relatively steady and longer term total shareholder returns, including dividends, far stronger. This suggests that momentum has been...

Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) just cleared a key milestone, reporting third quarter net revenue of CA$1.04b and crossing the CA$1b quarterly sales mark for the first time, supported by U.S. expansion and digital initiatives. See our latest analysis for Aritzia. The earnings beat, fresh guidance and a record Black Friday have been reflected in a 90 day share price return of 40.72% and a very large 5 year total shareholder return of 351.59%, although the 1 day share price return of negative 6.32% after the...