Canadian Insurance Stock News

Lundin Gold (TSX:LUG) shares are in focus after the company reported second quarter 2026 operating results and reaffirmed its annual output target at the Fruta del Norte mine in Ecuador. See our latest analysis for Lundin Gold. The reaffirmed production guidance comes as Lundin Gold’s share price has fallen about 33% over the past three months and 30% year to date, even though the 1 year total shareholder return is 24.69% and the 5 year total shareholder return is very large. If this...

The ceasefire-driven slide in oil prices, a more hawkish Federal Reserve with inflation sitting at 4.2%, and OPEC+ production plans are reshaping where money is flowing across markets. With investors rotating toward value and companies that could see relief from lower energy costs, some consumer discretionary stocks now sit at an interesting crossroads. This article highlights 3 stocks from our Consumer Discretionary Stocks screener that are closely tied to these macro shifts and may merit a...

Tariff headlines and shifting import rules can feel abstract until they hit store shelves and freight costs. With the Section 122 surcharge set to expire in 2026, tariff refunds in play, and shippers pulling orders forward, retail sector stocks are sitting in the crosshairs of policy and demand. For investors, this mix of legal uncertainty and firm consumer resilience can create both opportunity and risk. This article walks through 3 stocks from our Retail Sector Stocks screener that are...

Enbridge (TSX:ENB) has drawn fresh attention after announcing its 31st consecutive annual dividend increase and reaffirming its 2026 adjusted EBITDA and distributable cash flow guidance for its fee-based energy infrastructure business. See our latest analysis for Enbridge. At a share price of CA$77.34, Enbridge has delivered a 17.1% year to date share price return, while its 1 year total shareholder return of 33.9% and 5 year total shareholder return of 115.7% point to momentum that investors...

Earlier this month, FirstService Residential launched Resilience First, a risk management program offering complimentary pre-loss inspections and coordinated support for water, fire and storm-related incidents at community associations and high-rise properties, in collaboration with First Onsite Property Restoration, Roofing Corp. of America and FirstService Insurance Brokers. This initiative highlights how FirstService is trying to deepen its role in property risk planning and recovery,...

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is about to reshape a busy trade corridor, and with it, the prospects for several stocks exposed to cross border transportation and infrastructure activity. With a US$4.5b project now cleared to open on July 27 and a 15 year economic development fund tied to bridge profits, capital and freight flows are set to be rerouted and expanded across this US Canada link. This article walks through three stocks from our Cross Border Trade and Infrastructure...

In late June 2026, Hudbay Minerals Inc. received approval from Peru’s SENACE to amend Constancia’s environmental permit, lifting the mine’s annual mill processing capacity to 34 million tonnes of ore, extending its operational life, and authorizing upgrades to tailings transport and water management infrastructure. This higher permitted throughput and infrastructure enhancement at Constancia could materially influence Hudbay’s long-term copper production profile, operating flexibility, and...

First Majestic Silver (TSX:AG) has appointed Neil Beaumont as Chief Financial Officer, bringing experience from senior roles at CPPIB and BHP. The company has advanced underground development at its Santa Elena mine, including the Navidad and Santo Niño deposits, with permits secured and capital allocated. These developments highlight a focus on financial discipline and on expanding access to higher grade underground material at Santa Elena. First Majestic Silver operates as a primary...

MTY Food Group (TSX:MTY) has posted its Q2 2026 results with revenue of CA$279.9 million and basic EPS of CA$0.67, set against trailing twelve month revenue of CA$1.1 billion and basic EPS of CA$4.91 that reflect very large reported earnings growth over the past year. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue range from CA$304.9 million in Q2 2025 to CA$267.8 million in Q1 2026, while quarterly basic EPS has moved between CA$2.49 and CA$0.07, giving investors a wide lens on how...

Why recent bond deals and a new board appointment matter for Royal Bank of Canada stock Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) has been active on two fronts, issuing several corporate bonds with fixed and variable coupons while also announcing the upcoming board appointment of experienced executive Tarek A. Robbiati. See our latest analysis for Royal Bank of Canada. At the current share price of CA$298.81, Royal Bank of Canada has seen strong momentum, with a 7.13% 1 month share price return and a...

TMX Group (TSX:X) is back on investor watch after June 2026 financing data showed a 207% month over month jump in total capital raised and 31 new issuers joining its exchanges. See our latest analysis for TMX Group. Despite the strong June financing update and upcoming investor conference appearance from TMX Group's CFO, short term momentum has softened, with the share price down 5.96% year to date even as the 5 year total shareholder return sits at 104.20%. If you are looking beyond...

Neo Performance Materials (TSX:NEO) lifted its full-year 2026 Adjusted EBITDA outlook to $140 million to $150 million, citing higher pricing for hafnium, gallium, and rare earth elements, as well as tight supply supporting investor interest. See our latest analysis for Neo Performance Materials. Neo Performance Materials has attracted strong buying interest in recent months, with a 30 day share price return of 41.15% and year to date share price return of 147.54%. The 1 year total shareholder...

Orla Mining stock has delivered very strong 5 year returns, yet the current checks on its valuation paint a more mixed picture rather than a straightforward bargain or an obvious overpricing. Over the past 5 years, Orla Mining has returned 207.6%, which puts recent share price softness into the context of a longer, stronger run. Progress on the Equinox Gold transaction and ongoing production from its Canadian and Mexican mines can support confidence in future cash generation, but investors...

Insiders who purchased Valhalla Metals Inc. ( CVE:VMXX ) shares in the past 12 months are unlikely to be deeply...

Trekor Metals (TSX:TKO) stock is in focus after the company submitted a Detailed Project Description for its Yellowhead copper project to the BC Environmental Assessment Office, accompanied by a wide ranging economic impact study. See our latest analysis for Trekor Metals. The Yellowhead update arrives at a time when Trekor Metals’ share price has been gaining traction, with a 1-month share price return of 14.43% and a year-to-date share price return of 34.42%. The 1-year total shareholder...

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Insiders who purchased Vanadian Energy Corp. ( CVE:VEC.H ) shares in the past 12 months are unlikely to be deeply...

Founder led companies can offer something many investors look for but often struggle to find: clear alignment between leadership and shareholders. With bond yields easing in several major markets, inflation patterns shifting by region and growth signals mixed, leadership quality and commitment can matter as much as sector or geography. The Founder-Led Companies screener focuses on businesses where the original builders still have skin in the game and a long term mindset. In this article, you...

Lightspeed Commerce Inc. recently expanded its partnership with Klaviyo, integrating real-time email, SMS, and omnichannel marketing tools directly into Lightspeed Retail for automated, data-driven customer outreach. This deeper Klaviyo integration could make Lightspeed’s platform more useful for high-repeat retailers by simplifying retention campaigns built on unified in-store and online data. We’ll now examine how this enhanced, real-time Klaviyo marketing integration may influence...

Lithium Americas Corp. recently saw increased attention as analysts highlighted an upcoming earnings report that is expected to show improved EPS versus the prior year. This growing focus on the company’s earnings trajectory underscores how analyst sentiment can diverge from wider Basic Materials sector pressures. We’ll now look at how anticipation of stronger EPS shapes Lithium Americas’ investment narrative amid ongoing sector headwinds. This technology could replace computers: discover 26...

In recent months, Prime Minister Mark Carney has faced criticism over actual or perceived conflicts of interest tied to his financial relationship with Brookfield Corporation, despite placing assets in a blind trust and recusing himself from some government meetings. The controversy highlights how unresolved questions about political leaders’ financial ties to Brookfield can shape public confidence in governance and, indirectly, investor perceptions of the company’s risk profile. We’ll now...

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) is in focus after National Bank Investments launched the NBI SmartData Canadian Equity Fund and its ETF Series, which has begun trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange. See our latest analysis for National Bank of Canada. Alongside the new NBI SmartData Canadian Equity Fund, National Bank of Canada has been in focus with several recent fixed income offerings. The share price has reflected firm momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 11.69% and a 1 year...

Suncor Energy recently reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, generating more than CA$4.00 billion in adjusted funds from operations alongside record upstream production and refining throughput. The company also returned over CA$1.50 billion to shareholders via dividends and share repurchases, underscoring how its integrated model is currently converting operational strength into direct cash distributions. We’ll now examine how this combination of record production and elevated cash...