Interest in Fortis (TSX:FTS) has picked up as investors focus on its long history of dividend increases and a large capital investment plan focused on regulated utility infrastructure across Canada, the US, and the Caribbean.
See our latest analysis for Fortis.
At a share price of $71.63, Fortis has seen a modest 30 day share price return of 2.10%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of 26.11% points to steady, income driven momentum rather than sharp short term swings.
If Fortis has...
Why Nutrien’s Profertil exit matters for shareholders
Nutrien (TSX:NTR) has closed the sale of its 50% stake in Argentine nitrogen producer Profertil S.A., a move that fits a wider divestment effort across its agricultural input assets.
The company has raised about $900 million in gross proceeds from these asset sales since late 2024. It plans to direct this capital toward targeted growth projects, share repurchases, and paying down debt.
See our latest analysis for Nutrien.
At a share price...
In recent days, NBC Global Finance Limited, linked to National Bank of Canada, disclosed the sale of 1,553,823 JTC plc shares, while the bank also commented on Canadian trade data, Montreal housing trends, and macro priorities including a 17%+ ROE target by 2027.
Together with commentary on its consistent dividends, focused growth in wealth management and regional markets, and disciplined capital deployment, these updates highlight National Bank of Canada’s positioning as an income-oriented...
CIBC Capital Markets recently reiterated its outperform rating on Exchange Income, highlighting potential growth for its PAL Aerospace unit in maritime surveillance around Greenland amid rising Arctic security attention and Denmark’s funded defence commitments.
An interesting angle is PAL Aerospace’s existing engagement with Greenland authorities, which could give Exchange Income an operational head start if new surveillance mandates emerge in the region.
We’ll now explore how this potential...
In recent days, Imperial Oil highlighted continued operational efficiency gains across its oil sands and downstream assets, alongside robust free cash flow supporting aggressive share repurchases and gradually rising dividends.
What stands out is how management’s clear capital-return framework and ongoing emissions-reduction and carbon-capture efforts are shaping analyst and investor perceptions of the company’s quality and resilience.
We’ll now explore how this reaffirmed focus on...
Birchcliff Energy (TSX:BIR) is back in focus after a mix of insider share purchases and improving sentiment toward natural gas prices drew fresh attention to the stock’s income profile and balance sheet.
See our latest analysis for Birchcliff Energy.
At a share price of CA$7.13, Birchcliff’s recent 23.6% 90 day share price return contrasts with a slightly negative year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 21% and very large 5 year total shareholder return suggest...
dentalcorp Holdings (TSX:DNTL) has attracted fresh attention after its recent share performance, with investors weighing its current CA$10.97 price against fundamentals such as revenue, earnings trend, and longer term total returns.
See our latest analysis for dentalcorp Holdings.
While the recent share price return figures for dentalcorp are fairly modest over shorter periods, the 1 year total shareholder return of 36.1% and 3 year total shareholder return of 21.4% suggest momentum has been...
BCE Inc. has scheduled its fourth-quarter 2025 results and 2026 guidance conference call, held on February 5, 2026, featuring President and CEO Mirko Bibic and CFO Curtis Millen, with a live webcast and replay available for investors and media on a listen-only basis.
Investor attention is also focused on BCE’s mid-2025 decision to cut its dividend in half, which has increased financial flexibility but left questions around debt levels and the Ziply Fiber acquisition.
Next, we’ll examine how...
If you are wondering whether Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is still reasonably priced after its recent run, this article walks through what the current share price might be implying about value.
The stock most recently closed at C$126.29, with returns of 0.1% over the last week, a 0.3% decline over the last month, 0.1% year to date, 46.6% over the past year and 150.4% over three years, while the five year return sits at 183.5%.
Recent headlines have continued to focus on how large...
If you are wondering whether Gibson Energy's share price still makes sense at around C$25.01, you are not alone. This article is built to help you size up that value question clearly.
The stock has seen a 2.3% decline over the last week and a 1.9% decline over the past month, while the 1 year and 5 year returns sit at 5.5% and 64.4% respectively. This can change how investors think about both risk and opportunity.
Recently, Gibson Energy has been in focus as part of ongoing investor interest...
In recent days, ARC Resources has drawn attention as its emphasis on disciplined capital returns, including dividends and share buybacks, coincided with resilient natural gas demand.
This combination, alongside analyst confidence in ARC’s Montney resource position and preference for returns over production growth, is reshaping how investors assess its long-term appeal.
Now we will examine how ARC’s commitment to returning free cash flow via dividends and buybacks influences its existing...
Earlier this week, supply chain technology provider Descartes Systems Group reported that U.S. container imports fell 5.9% in December, leaving 2025 volumes 0.4% lower than 2024 as tariff policies reshaped trade flows and stoked inflation concerns.
Descartes also highlighted that importers had pushed shipments up 10% early in 2025 to get ahead of possible new tariffs, underscoring how its logistics data tracks real-time reactions to shifting trade policy.
We’ll now examine how Descartes’...
On January 6, 2026, Asante Gold Corporation closed a bought deal private placement, issuing 112,125,000 common shares at C$1.60 each for gross proceeds of C$179,400,000, with the brokered offering subject to final TSX Venture Exchange approval and the shares under a four-month hold period.
An interesting element for investors is that insiders participated on the same terms as other buyers, while the bulk of the capital is earmarked for development at the Bibiani and Chirano mines and for...
In early January 2026, Jefferies initiated coverage of Definity Financial Corp. with a Buy rating, highlighting disciplined underwriting, improving pricing in personal and commercial lines, and a strong capital position supporting organic growth and capital flexibility in the Canadian property and casualty market.
This fresh analyst attention, arriving after a quiet period for company-specific news, puts renewed focus on Definity’s digital capabilities as a potential driver of future...