Canadian Household Products Stock News

IGM Financial recently announced a significant increase in the value of its Wealthsimple investment, following a new financing round of up to CA$750 million co-led by GIC and Dragoneer, which included both a primary and secondary offering. This transaction elevated the fair value of IGM’s Wealthsimple stake by CA$680 million to CA$2.16 billion and saw IGM invest an additional CA$100 million, maintaining its position as Wealthsimple’s largest shareholder with a 25.5% interest. We'll explore...

RBC Royal Bank recently decreased its prime rate by 25 basis points, lowering it from 4.70% to 4.45%, a move effective October 30, 2025, that directly adjusts lending and borrowing costs for customers. This shift in prime rate highlights RBC’s responsiveness to evolving monetary conditions and underscores how interest rate decisions can materially influence banking sector profitability and customer behavior. Let's examine how RBC's recent prime rate reduction could impact the company's...

Sienna Senior Living has opened Oakwood Commons Community, a 160-bed long-term care facility in Brantford, Ontario, replacing 122 aging beds and marking its second redevelopment project completed in 2025. This expansion is part of a larger campus initiative, expected to increase Adjusted Funds from Operations and enhance operating results as Sienna brings new, modern residences online. We’ll now look at how the scale and expected financial uplift from Oakwood Commons shape Sienna’s...

Birchcliff Energy Ltd. announced it completed a non-brokered private placement, issuing 43,000,000 shares at a price of C$0.02 per share for gross proceeds of C$860,000 on October 31, 2025. This fundraising move, which carries a four-month hold period for new shares and involved no finders’ fees, may signal evolving capital requirements or new projects for the company. We’ll explore how this significant equity issuance could shape Birchcliff Energy’s investment narrative and future capital...

Collective Mining (TSX:CNL) shares have moved lower by roughly 2% over the past week and are down 22% in the past month. Investors are closely watching for what could be driving recent volatility in the stock. See our latest analysis for Collective Mining. After a stellar run earlier this year, Collective Mining’s share price momentum has cooled lately, with a 1-month share price return of almost -22%, following strong gains in prior quarters. Despite this short-term dip, long-term holders...

AltaGas (TSX:ALA) reported a net profit margin of 5.9%, up from 3.9% a year ago, with earnings growth over the past year reaching 52.7%, compared to its five-year average growth rate of 16.4%. The company’s share price is CA$41.17, trading below the discounted cash flow fair value estimate of CA$158.12. Its price-to-earnings ratio is 16.6x, which is above industry averages but well below peer benchmarks. With recent margin momentum and forecasted revenue growth of 5.8% per year, slightly...

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...

Trican Well Service (TSX:TCW) just posted its third-quarter earnings, showing a bump in both revenue and net income from last year. This growth comes even though commodity prices remain below their highs. See our latest analysis for Trican Well Service. Trican’s latest earnings report comes on the heels of its strategic Iron Horse Coiled Tubing acquisition and the renewal of its share buyback program, moves that reinforced confidence despite softer commodity prices. The stock has delivered a...

CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU) just closed a $75 million private placement for senior unsecured notes, increasing its total outstanding notes to $275 million. The new funds will help pay down debt and support general operations, reflecting a measured approach to managing its balance sheet. See our latest analysis for CES Energy Solutions. CES Energy Solutions’ latest move to shore up its finances comes after a year of notable momentum shifts. The stock’s share price has surged more than 33%...

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...

It's not a stretch to say that Fab-Form Industries Ltd.'s ( CVE:FBF ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 17.1x right...

Largo Inc. ( TSE:LGO ) shares have had a horrible month, losing 26% after a relatively good period beforehand. Instead...

Lavras Gold Corp. ( CVE:LGC ) insiders who purchased shares in the last 12 months were richly rewarded last week. The...

Goldgroup Mining Inc. ( CVE:GGA ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky period...

PyroGenesis Inc. ( TSE:PYR ) shareholders (or potential shareholders) will be happy to see that the President, Photis...

Hydreight Technologies Inc. ( CVE:NURS ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 30% gain in the last month...

On October 30, 2025, EQ Bank reduced its prime lending rate by 25 basis points to 4.45% and introduced a new Business Banking platform designed for Canadian solopreneurs experiencing increased financial pressures. This move indicates both a response to macroeconomic shifts and a targeted effort to support entrepreneurs who often feel overlooked by broader banking services. Now, we’ll explore how EQ Bank’s focus on supporting solopreneurs with new digital services affects the company's...

Athabasca Oil (TSX:ATH) delivered a net profit margin of 34.1%, far surpassing last year’s 17.5%, with earnings growth jumping 100.4%. This increase significantly outpaced its five-year average rate of 37.4% per year. However, the latest period’s results are skewed by a one-off gain of CA$241.7 million. Forecasts now suggest earnings will decline 28.8% per year over the next three years, while revenue growth is expected to lag the broader Canadian market at just 3.4% per year. See our full...

Wondering if Baytex Energy offers solid value right now? You are not alone, especially with questions swirling about whether recent market moves make the stock a bargain or a trap. After losing 11.0% year-to-date, Baytex Energy has been a rollercoaster for investors. The 1.5% gains over the last week and a modest 3.7% rise in the past month hint at some renewed optimism. Recent headlines have highlighted multiple analyst upgrades focused on Baytex’s evolving strategy, along with a few...

Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) posted revenue growth forecasts of 6.5% per year, outpacing the Canadian market’s 5% annual revenue growth, and expects earnings to rise 11.9% in line with the broader market. Despite healthy long-term trends, its net profit margin dropped to 5.1% from 8.6% last year, and the most recent year saw negative profit growth. Investors now face a mixed outlook, weighing continued growth prospects and a positive valuation angle against visible pressures on profitability and...

Black Diamond Group (TSX:BDI) posted a solid set of numbers, with annual earnings forecast to grow 19.6% and revenue expected to rise 15.8% per year. Both of these figures outpace the Canadian market’s projected growth rates. Net profit margins remain positive at 7.2%, though this is slightly lower than last year’s 7.8%. Recent annual earnings growth of 4.5% has also moderated compared to its five-year compound growth rate of 33.5%. Investors will be weighing robust growth forecasts and...

Magna International (TSX:MG) delivered a net profit margin of 2.9%, up from 2.3% last year, as earnings grew 22.8% over the past year, reversing a five-year annual decline of -2%. Looking ahead, the company forecasts annual earnings growth of 4.21% and revenue growth of 2.1%, both slower than the broader Canadian market averages. See our full analysis for Magna International. Next, we will see how Magna’s latest numbers compare with the key narratives investors follow, highlighting where the...

Thinking about whether Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust is a bargain or a value trap? You are not alone. Many investors are asking the same question given the current market dynamics. The stock has experienced a rough ride lately, dropping 22.0% just in the last week and losing 14.6% so far this year. Longer-term returns also remain firmly in negative territory. Some of this volatility can be linked to recent headlines about shifts in Canada's commercial real estate market and...

Pulse Seismic Inc. recently reported its third quarter 2025 earnings, revealing a net loss of C$1.5 million but a sharp increase in net income to C$21.44 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the prior year. The company declared both regular and special dividends and continued share buybacks, underscoring its focus on capital returns even in the face of sector uncertainty. We'll examine how Pulse Seismic's dividend declarations and strong balance sheet shape its...