Canadian Healthtech Stock News

Fortis has attracted fresh Buy ratings from Barclays and CIBC and saw increased insider buying ahead of its now‑completed Q1 2026 earnings release and upcoming annual meeting. This mix of supportive analyst coverage, insider confidence, and focus on capital allocation and dividends has sharpened investor attention on the utility’s longer-term earnings profile. Next, we’ll examine how this recent wave of positive analyst coverage and insider buying could influence Fortis’s existing...

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Headwater Exploration (TSX:HWX) is back in focus after reporting first quarter earnings, a 9% production increase, higher annual production guidance, a raised dividend, and plans to build the Marten Hills West oil pipeline. See our latest analysis for Headwater Exploration. The recent earnings update, higher production guidance, and pipeline plans come as Headwater Exploration trades at CA$13.45, with a 30 day share price return of 7.77% and a year to date share price return of 40.99%. The 1...

In recent weeks, global markets have shown resilience despite geopolitical tensions and central banks holding interest rates steady, with large-cap stocks outperforming small-caps amid robust earnings reports. The S&P 600 Index for small-cap stocks has faced challenges as value stocks outperformed growth, driven by rising oil prices and mixed economic indicators across regions. In this environment, identifying promising small-cap opportunities involves looking for companies with strong...

In recent days, National Bank of Canada has gained positive momentum on the S&P/TSX 60, reflecting stronger market sentiment tied to its steady earnings, stable dividends, and perceived resilience within the Canadian financial sector. This upswing in confidence underscores how the bank’s diversified operations and consistent performance have made it a focal point for investors watching the broader financial industry’s stability. With investor confidence buoyed by the bank’s steady earnings...

In April 2026, DoorDash announced a major Canadian grocery expansion through a partnership with Empire Company Limited, adding more than 1,000 Empire-owned stores across 10 provinces and 12 grocery banners, plus several convenience formats, to its on-demand delivery marketplace. This collaboration gives Empire access to DoorDash’s growing base of grocery and convenience users while helping consumers stretch their food budgets through curated, cross-use recipe baskets. Next, we’ll examine how...

TransAlta (TSX:TA) is entering a leadership reset after shareholders approved significant board and executive changes. These include Joel Hunter’s move to President and CEO, along with the appointment of a new CFO and Chief Commercial Officer. See our latest analysis for TransAlta. At a share price of CA$16.94, TransAlta’s 1 month share price return of a 9.7% decline contrasts with a 36.4% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests short term momentum has cooled even as longer term...

Recent performance snapshot Teck Resources (TSX:TECK.B) has drawn attention after mixed recent returns, with the stock down about 4% over the past week yet up roughly 7% over the past month. See our latest analysis for Teck Resources. Zooming out, Teck Resources has shown stronger momentum over a longer horizon, with a 19.41% year to date share price return and a 64.90% total shareholder return over the past year, even after the recent pullback. If you are looking to find more opportunities...

Why Pembina’s Upcoming Earnings Matter Now Recent analyst estimate revisions around Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL) have become more optimistic ahead of its March 2026 quarter results, increasing attention on whether the company can outperform current earnings expectations. See our latest analysis for Pembina Pipeline. At a share price of CA$63.20, Pembina Pipeline has seen a 6.96% 7 day share price return and a 19.31% year to date share price return, alongside a 1 year total shareholder return of...

Precision Drilling (TSX:PD) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock showing mixed short term returns but strong performance over the past year. This may prompt investors to reassess its valuation. See our latest analysis for Precision Drilling. Recent price action has cooled slightly, with a 1.61% 1 day share price return and softer 7 and 30 day share price returns. However, the 90 day share price return of 15.10% and 1 year total shareholder return of 125.62%...

Sprott unitholders recently approved restructuring the Sprott Physical Copper Trust from a non-redeemable investment fund into a mutual fund under Canadian securities laws, with units expected to begin trading on NYSE Arca on or about May 4, 2026. The move to allow uncapped monthly physical redemptions and gain a U.S. exchange listing could materially broaden the Trust’s investor base and enhance liquidity in copper exposure products. We’ll now explore how the Copper Trust’s restructuring...

Precision Drilling Corporation recently reported first-quarter 2026 results, with revenue rising to CA$526.05 million from CA$496.33 million a year earlier, while net income declined to CA$17.38 million and basic earnings per share from continuing operations fell to CA$1.34. Alongside these mixed earnings, management increased its 2026 capital expenditure guidance to fund contracted rig upgrades and signalled ongoing debt reduction and potential share buybacks, underscoring a focus on...

In recent days, South Bow Corporation has drawn attention as the market looked ahead to its 7 May 2026 earnings report, with consensus pointing to year-over-year earnings pressure alongside higher revenue. What stands out is the company’s positive Earnings ESP and consistent record of topping forecasts, which has encouraged analysts to lift earnings estimates ahead of the release. With rising earnings estimates and a positive Earnings ESP now in focus, we’ll examine how this optimism may...

In April 2026, Kinross Gold Corporation reported first-quarter 2026 net income of US$843 million, more than double the prior year, with basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations rising to US$0.70, alongside a maintained quarterly dividend of US$0.04 per common share payable on June 4, 2026. Record free cash flow, higher realized gold prices, and ongoing progress at projects such as Great Bear and Lobo-Marte highlight Kinross Gold’s financial strength and project...

AtkinsRéalis Group (TSX:ATRL) has drawn investor attention after confirming to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission that its CANDU Monark reactor submission targets 925 MW net output, clarifying earlier public information and emphasizing replicability and regulatory confidence. See our latest analysis for AtkinsRéalis Group. The clarification on the 925 MW CANDU Monark submission comes as AtkinsRéalis trades at CA$94.32, with a 7 day share price return of 2.99% and a 1 year total...

What Descartes’ AI push could mean for TSX:DSG shareholders Descartes Systems Group (TSX:DSG) recently used a webinar and upcoming conference presentation to spotlight how artificial intelligence, real time data, and tighter delivery engagement might reshape on time performance in logistics. For shareholders, the focus on closing gaps between planned and actual routes, improving estimated arrival times, and lifting route density without extra resources raises questions about how Descartes’...

In April 2026, Discovery Silver reported past first-quarter gold production of 60,269 ounces and extensive drilling updates across its Porcupine Operations, including Hoyle Pond, TVZ, Owl Creek, Pamour, Dome, and regional targets in Ontario. A key takeaway is that multiple programs are feeding into planned NI 43-101 resource updates by late 2026, potentially strengthening confidence in the scale and continuity of several Canadian deposits. We’ll now examine how the encouraging Porcupine...

In recent weeks, BlackBerry has advanced its QNX OS for Safety 8.0 integration with Nvidia IGX Thor and secured design wins such as Leapmotor’s D19 electric SUV, while positioning its safety-certified software for autonomous applications across automotive, industrial, medical, and robotics sectors. At the same time, an upswing in options trading activity and recent insider share sales highlight growing investor focus on BlackBerry’s AI and automotive software ambitions and the potential...

In April 2026, Jacobs, GHD and WSP were appointed in a joint venture to design five new underground stations for Australia’s Sydney Metro West – Stations Package West, part of a 24-kilometer line connecting Greater Parramatta with central Sydney. The project’s emphasis on targeting a 6-Star Green Star As Built rating highlights WSP’s role in high-profile, sustainability-focused infrastructure design across key global markets. We’ll explore how WSP’s role in Sydney Metro West’s...

Recent performance snapshot for Allied Properties REIT Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AP.UN) has drawn attention after a mixed period in the market, with the unit price moving higher over the past month but lower over the past 3 months and year to date. At a recent close of CA$9.74 and a market value of about CA$1.9b, investors are weighing this recent performance against the trust’s revenue of CA$585.674m and a reported net loss of CA$1,366.566m. See our latest analysis...

In April 2026, Altius Minerals Corporation announced that it expects to report approximately $26.4 million in attributable royalty revenue for the first quarter of 2026, compared with $15.0 million in the same period of 2025. This sharp increase in anticipated royalty revenue highlights how Altius’s royalty portfolio can translate commodity and project conditions into materially higher near-term cash inflows. We’ll now explore how this anticipated jump in first-quarter royalty revenue could...

Lightspeed Commerce Inc. recently sold its non-core Upserve U.S. hospitality product line to Skyview Equity for up to US$81 million, while indicating that fiscal 2026 revenue will come in ahead of its prior outlook despite the associated reduction in reported revenue and gross profit from the divested operations. By exiting a lower-priority U.S. hospitality segment yet retaining Upserve’s analytics technology and raising revenue guidance, Lightspeed is signalling a tighter focus on its core...