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Imperial Metals Corporation recently reported the first assay from its 2025 Phase 2 diamond drill program at the Mount Polley mine, with drill hole WB-25-268 intersecting 11.0 metres grading 4.43% copper, 1.53 g/t gold and 41.7 g/t silver beneath the previously mined Wight Pit. The hole not only confirmed a high-grade zone originally outlined by earlier drilling but also revealed additional higher-grade intervals above and below the target, suggesting a more complex and potentially extensive...

GoGold Resources Inc. reported past first-quarter 2025 operating results on January 20, 2026, showing lower production of silver, gold, copper, zinc, and total silver-equivalent ounces compared with the same quarter a year earlier. The across-the-board decline in output highlights operational pressures at the company’s producing assets at a time when it is also emphasizing future project catalysts and funding progress. With recent share price weakness, we will examine how softer...

In January 2026, Linamar Corporation (TSX:LNR) was added to the S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index, recognizing its consistent dividend track record. This index inclusion may broaden Linamar’s investor base by drawing attention from dividend-focused funds and mandates that reference the benchmark. Next, we’ll examine how Linamar’s entry into the Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index shapes its investment narrative for income-oriented investors. This technology could replace computers:...

Mullen Group recently declared a monthly cash dividend of C$0.07 per share and was added to the S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index, while also issuing preliminary 2025 and 2026 revenue guidance of around C$2.10 billion and C$2.30–2.40 billion respectively. The combination of index inclusion and multi‑year revenue guidance gives investors fresh information on the company’s income profile and management’s confidence in its outlook. Next, we will examine how Mullen Group’s inclusion in...

Operating results and guidance in focus after management changes Alphamin Resources (TSXV:AFM) drew fresh attention after releasing its fourth quarter and full year 2025 operating results, updating 2026 production guidance and confirming upcoming CEO and CFO transitions. The company reported contained tin production of 5,008 tonnes in the December 2025 quarter, in line with its 5,000 tonne target and 4% below the prior quarter, with tin grades higher than planned and plant throughput reduced...

Topaz Energy Corp. (TSX: TPZ) was recently added to the S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index, recognizing its established dividend track record and income-focused profile. This index inclusion highlights Topaz Energy’s royalty-based, infrastructure-linked business model, which aims to generate cash flow without direct drilling obligations. With this new Dividend Aristocrats inclusion as a backdrop, we’ll explore how it shapes Topaz Energy’s investment narrative and income...

Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE) is weighing a potential sale of its conventional oil and gas assets in Alberta's Deep Basin. The move is aimed at lowering debt after the MEG Energy acquisition. See our latest analysis for Cenovus Energy. The potential Deep Basin sale comes after Cenovus was added to the S&P/TSX Canadian Dividend Aristocrats Index in January, alongside a strong recent share price run. The CA$26.87 share price reflects a 30-day share price return of 11.73% and a 1-year total...

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. recently reported additional high-grade infill drill results and an expanded, fully funded 6,000-metre HQ drilling program at its 100% owned Rowan Project in Ontario, building on a prior Preliminary Economic Assessment that outlined an underground mine concept with an average grade of 8.0 g/t gold over five years. The company aims to upgrade resources on key veins, fill historic data gaps, and prepare for a combined Pre-Feasibility Study with the nearby Madsen...

Silver Tiger Metals (TSXV:SLVR) has filed a follow-on equity offering for about CA$40.0 million, planning to issue 34,189,000 common shares at CA$1.17, a funding move that puts capital structure in focus. See our latest analysis for Silver Tiger Metals. Silver Tiger Metals' latest follow on offering comes after a strong 1 year total shareholder return of 240.00%, alongside a 90 day share price return of 37.84% and a more recent 7 day share price pullback of 19.68%. This suggests momentum has...

Recently, South Bow highlighted that its 7.2% dividend is backed by a distributable cash flow payout ratio of roughly 63–78% and an accelerated plan to reduce net debt-to-EBITDA to around 4x by 2027 to help preserve its investment-grade credit rating. An interesting angle for investors is how upcoming milestones, including the Blackrod Project’s targeted completion in early 2026 and expected Western Canada pipeline constraints by 2027, could reinforce the resilience of South Bow’s high-yield...

BlackBerry recently announced that its QNX real-time operating system will underpin BMW’s upcoming Neue Klasse vehicle generation, forming a core part of the automaker’s foundational software platform. This collaboration highlights how BlackBerry is repurposing its software expertise beyond smartphones into automotive systems and other embedded applications such as medical devices and robotics. We will now examine how the BMW Neue Klasse win, and QNX’s broader embedded footprint, influence...

Recent share performance and business snapshot Magna International (TSX:MG) has come onto investors’ radar after a recent pullback, with the share price down about 7% over the past month and roughly flat over the past 3 months. The company operates across four segments, supplying everything from body exteriors and seating systems to powertrain and eDrive components. It currently reports annual revenue of $41.79b and net income of $1.03b. See our latest analysis for Magna International. At...

CAE (TSX:CAE) has drawn fresh attention after naming Ryan McLeod as its new Chief Financial Officer. This leadership change puts the company’s capital allocation and financial discipline in sharper investor focus. See our latest analysis for CAE. Investors have already been reacting to the story around CAE, with a 90 day share price return of 12.36% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 27.34%, which suggests positive momentum despite recent short term share price softness ahead of...

FirstService (TSX:FSV) is in focus after its FirstService Residential unit added several active adult communities across Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee, expanding its presence in amenity-rich, lifestyle-oriented housing. See our latest analysis for FirstService. At a share price of CA$210.96, FirstService has had a mixed year, with a 1-year total shareholder return decline of 19.67%, but a 3-year total shareholder return of 10.45% and a 5-year total shareholder return of 19.57%. This...

Why TD’s latest capital moves are drawing investor interest Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD) is back on investors’ radar after TD Insurance sponsored a new catastrophe bond and the bank moved to redeem $1.25b of 4.859% NVCC subordinated notes. See our latest analysis for Toronto-Dominion Bank. Despite a softer 1-week and 1-month share price return, Toronto-Dominion Bank’s 90-day share price return of 10.49% sits alongside a very strong 1-year total shareholder return of 59.93%. This suggests...

Empire’s e-commerce reset: what the fulfillment shift means for investors Empire (TSX:EMP.A) is overhauling its online grocery footprint by closing Alberta e-commerce fulfillment centers, pausing Vancouver expansion, and leaning more on DoorDash delivery, while concentrating its automated Voilà network in Ontario and Quebec. The move includes a $750 million non-cash impairment tied to e-commerce restructuring, with management targeting about $95 million in annualized operating income benefits...

Why Metalla’s New Shelf Registration Matters for Shareholders Metalla Royalty & Streaming (TSXV:MTA) has filed a shelf registration of $27.54 million for 3,375,561 common shares tied to an employee share ownership plan, putting potential future equity issuance on investors’ radar. This type of filing does not immediately change the share count. However, it does set up the company with flexibility to issue shares over time, which can influence both capital structure and how you think about...

Enerflex, a Canadian energy services and infrastructure provider, has recently drawn attention for its mix of natural gas compression, processing systems, and energy transition-related activities across Canada, the United States, and other international markets. Investor focus has increasingly centred on Enerflex’s perceived undervaluation versus peers and the potential impact of recent management changes on its business direction. We will now examine how Enerflex’s energy transition...

Barrick Mining Corporation recently announced that board member Helen Cai will become Senior Executive Vice President and, from March 1, 2026, Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Graham Shuttleworth after the filing of year-end results. Cai’s blend of top-ranked research and investment banking experience across mining, industrial, and technology sectors gives Barrick a finance leader with deep capital markets and M&A expertise. We’ll now look at how Cai’s appointment as incoming CFO may...

In late January 2026, CGI Inc. reported first‑quarter fiscal 2026 sales of C$4,078.36 million and net income of C$442 million, while its board renewed a share repurchase program for up to 18,975,360 Class A shares and approved a quarterly dividend of C$0.17 per share. Layered on top of these capital return measures, CGI’s new global alliance with OpenAI and leadership moves around AI-first global delivery signal a push to deepen its role in AI-enabled consulting and services. We’ll now...

Air Canada (TSX:AC) has put its winter 2026–27 schedule in the spotlight, outlining new routes to Quito, restored Calgary sun destinations, and year-round service to Manchester and Copenhagen, alongside previously announced Sapporo flights. See our latest analysis for Air Canada. Even with the winter 2026-27 route expansion, including Sapporo and the newly outlined Latin America and Europe services, momentum in Air Canada’s shares has been soft, with a 30 day share price return of 4.65%...

In late January 2026, Cardinal Energy Ltd. upsized its bought-deal follow-on equity offering to CA$95.15 million at CA$8.65 per share, while advancing its Reford 2 steam-assisted gravity drainage oil project and updating 2026 guidance around these thermal assets. This combination of fresh equity capital and the formal sanctioning of a long-life Reford 2 development marks a significant step in expanding Cardinal’s thermal oil portfolio and funding its growth plans while addressing debt. We’ll...

Baytex Energy Corp. recently presented at the 29th Annual CIBC Western Institutional Investor Conference in Whistler, outlining its post–Eagle Ford repositioning and 2026 Western Canada–focused capital plans. The combination of the Eagle Ford divestiture, a cash tender offer for senior notes, and increased insider buying highlights a meaningful reshaping of Baytex’s operating and balance sheet profile. Next, we’ll examine how Baytex’s Western Canada–focused 2026 budget and balance sheet...