Canadian Insurance Stock News

Saputo Inc. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing sales of CA$4,421 million but net income of only CA$3 million, while maintaining a quarterly dividend of CA$0.21 per share payable on September 25, 2026. At the same time, shareholders rejected proposals to boost participation in annual meetings and introduce an advisory environmental vote, underscoring an emphasis on traditional governance and financial priorities despite rising global attention to sustainability issues. Next,...

OR Royalties Inc. recently reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing higher sales and net income than a year earlier, confirmed it remains on track for its 2026 production guidance of 80,000 to 90,000 gold equivalent ounces, declared a third-quarter dividend of US$0.065 per share, and completed a US$50 million share buyback tranche. Together, the stronger quarterly financial and production performance, ongoing dividend payments and reduced share count highlight how OR Royalties is...

Cascades Inc. reported second-quarter 2026 results showing sales of CA$1,219 million and net income of CA$21 million, alongside the Board’s declaration in August 2026 of a CA$0.12 quarterly dividend per share paid on September 3, 2026. The shift from a net loss in the prior-year quarter to positive earnings per share from continuing operations highlights a meaningful improvement in profitability and cash-generation capacity. Next, we’ll examine how this stronger profitability, together with...

Cooling inflation has provided a sense of relief to Canadian markets, with the TSX and other indexes reaching new highs, supported by strong earnings expectations and steady consumer spending. For investors looking beyond well-known companies, penny stocks—often representing smaller or newer businesses—remain an intriguing area of opportunity. While the term may seem outdated, these stocks can combine strong balance sheets with growth potential, offering opportunities for those willing to...

Meren Energy (TSX:MER) is in focus after releasing second quarter 2026 results, revising full year production guidance, and confirming its third quarterly cash dividend. Together these updates give investors fresh information on operations and capital returns. See our latest analysis for Meren Energy. Meren Energy shares trade at CA$2.27 after a recent 1 day share price return of 4.61%, with a 30 day share price return of 14.07% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 46.40%. This suggests...

Elemental Royalty Corporation recently reported its second-quarter 2026 results, posting net income of US$3.6 million compared with US$0.16 million a year earlier, alongside higher basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations. Although six-month net income rose to US$4.68 million from US$3.61 million, basic and diluted earnings per share for the period were lower year over year, highlighting the impact of share count and earnings mix on per-share performance. We will now...

Highlander Silver (TSX:HSLV) has drawn fresh attention after releasing second quarter and six month results on August 12, 2026, showing higher quarterly sales alongside a wider quarterly net loss. See our latest analysis for Highlander Silver. Highlander Silver's latest results landed after a strong run, with the stock showing a 24.91% 1 month share price return and a 32.23% year to date share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return is 93.05%, which points to momentum that has been...

In recent weeks, the global markets have exhibited mixed performance with small-cap indices like the Russell 2000 and S&P MidCap 400 showing notable gains amid easing inflation concerns and fluctuating oil prices. As investors navigate this complex environment, identifying promising small-cap stocks with strong fundamentals and insider confidence can be a strategic move to capitalize on potential growth opportunities.

In August 2026, Lundin Gold Inc. reported higher second-quarter and half-year sales and net income versus a year earlier, declared quarterly cash dividends totaling US$1.08 per share, reaffirmed its 2026 production guidance of 475,000 to 525,000 oz, and confirmed a board change with Newmont nominee Erin Workman joining as director. The combination of stronger earnings, a sizable fixed and variable dividend, and unchanged production guidance highlighted the company’s current cash-generating...

In August 2026, Killam Apartment REIT reported second-quarter results showing sales of C$99.16 million and net income of C$63.29 million, both higher than a year earlier. Alongside this earnings release, Killam completed a C$51.71 million share repurchase program begun in 2025, while its new 2026 buyback had not yet deployed capital. Next, we’ll examine how Killam’s higher quarterly net income and recently completed buyback program shape the trust’s broader investment narrative. Uncover the...

Why Americas Gold and Silver Stock Is Back on Investors’ Radar Americas Gold and Silver (TSX:USA) just reported Q2 2026 results that reshaped the story around its stock. Sales and profitability for the first half of the year moved sharply, supported by higher silver production. See our latest analysis for Americas Gold and Silver. The Q2 earnings release on 14 August appears to have been a key catalyst for Americas Gold and Silver, with the share price at CA$7.27 and a 30 day share price...

Why K92 Mining’s Latest Earnings Matter For Investors K92 Mining (TSX:KNT) has drawn fresh attention after reporting second quarter 2026 earnings on August 10, with sales and net income figures that are materially higher than the prior year period. See our latest analysis for K92 Mining. The strong second quarter results and recent presentation at the Diggers & Dealers forum appear to have coincided with renewed interest in K92 Mining, with a 30 day share price return of 38.01% and a 1 year...

Government bond yields in major markets sit near multi year highs as inflation expectations stay firm. That keeps income focused investors on edge and makes each basis point of reliable cash flow feel more valuable. Dividend Fortresses focuses on stocks that combine yields of 5% or more with balance sheet strength. This article reviews three of the strongest candidates from the screener so you can decide which, if any, fit your own plan. The three Dividend Fortresses covered below are only a...

In August 2026, CT Real Estate Investment Trust reported second-quarter sales of C$156.71 million and net income of C$58.44 million, both higher than the prior year. The REIT also delivered higher sales and net income for the first half of 2026, highlighting improving performance across its property portfolio. We’ll now examine how this earnings growth, particularly the rise in net income, shapes CT Real Estate Investment Trust’s investment narrative. Invest in the nuclear renaissance...

Perpetua Resources (TSX:PPTA) recently updated investors on its 2026 exploration program in Idaho, outlining high grade gold, antimony, and tungsten drill results, new mineralized zones, and grant applications for U.S. tungsten funding. See our latest analysis for Perpetua Resources. Perpetua Resources’ recent Idaho exploration update has landed alongside a sharp 47.64% 30 day share price return and a very large 3 year total shareholder return of about 7.5x, which suggests investors are...

Why Keyera’s Latest Earnings And Dividend Move Matter Keyera (TSX:KEY) has drawn fresh attention after reporting second quarter 2026 results alongside a higher quarterly dividend. Both updates give you new information about the company’s recent profitability and its approach to returning cash to shareholders. See our latest analysis for Keyera. At around CA$58.79 per share, Keyera’s recent 7 day share price return of 3.39% contrasts with a 1 month share price return that is down 1.93%. A 1...

Collective Mining (TSX:CNL) has just been added to the NASDAQ Composite Index, a move that can influence institutional interest and trading flows and put recent earnings and project updates in sharper focus. See our latest analysis for Collective Mining. The NASDAQ Composite inclusion has coincided with building momentum in Collective Mining's share price, with a 1-month share price return of 20.96% and year to date share price return of 6.83%, while the 1-year total shareholder return of...

Tenaz Energy (TSX:TNZ) is back in focus after releasing its second quarter 2026 results on August 6, reporting higher revenue and production but weaker profitability and a loss for the first half. See our latest analysis for Tenaz Energy. Tenaz Energy's share price has moved only slightly in the days around the Q2 2026 release. However, the year to date share price return of 108.54% and the very large five year total shareholder return suggest momentum has been strong over a longer...

Quebecor Inc. recently reported stronger second-quarter and first-half 2026 results, with sales rising to C$1,440.2 million and net income reaching C$270.9 million for the quarter, alongside higher earnings per share from continuing operations. The company paired these results with a higher quarterly dividend of C$0.45 per share and a new normal course issuer bid to repurchase up to 8,000,000 shares, reinforcing its ongoing use of dividends and buybacks to return capital to...

Why SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust’s Latest Earnings Matter SmartCentres Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:SRU.UN) recently reported mixed second quarter results, combining steady funds from operations and high occupancy with a sizable fair value loss tied to deferred development activities. The trust highlighted occupancy of 98.1% and strong leasing progress, including a large portion of 2026 maturing leases already committed. At the same time, it recorded a fair value loss of...

In August 2026, Canadian Natural Resources reported higher second-quarter production and earnings, declared a quarterly dividend of C$0.625 per share, confirmed share buybacks totaling 30,425,000 shares for C$2.21 billion, and raised its full-year 2026 production guidance. The combination of stronger operating results, increased guidance, ongoing capital returns through dividends and repurchases, and very large year-on-year revenue growth highlights management’s confidence in the company’s...

Geopolitics is back in the spotlight as the Israel Gaza conflict carries greater risk of spilling across the region, and markets are starting to reprice what that could mean for energy security and oil supply routes. For investors, that raises the chance that some stocks tied to crude pricing and supply worries may react in very different ways. This article walks through 3 stocks from our Global Energy Security and Oil Supply Risk Beneficiaries screener that are closely exposed to this...

In early August 2026, SSR Mining Inc. reported second-quarter results showing US$443.8 million in sales and US$97.29 million in net income, alongside lower year-on-year production of gold, silver, lead and zinc and an all-in sustaining cost of US$2,622 per payable ounce. At the same time, the company affirmed a US$0.03 quarterly dividend, completed a US$337.8 million buyback of 4.81% of its shares, expanded its revolving credit facility to US$600 million, and issued 2026 production guidance...

Altius Minerals (TSX:ALS) has drawn fresh attention after reporting second quarter 2026 results along with a higher quarterly dividend, combining stronger quarterly financial metrics with a 10% cash payout increase for shareholders. See our latest analysis for Altius Minerals. Altius Minerals shares have gained momentum over 2026, with a year to date share price return of 53.32% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 121.19%, as the market digests stronger quarterly results and the higher...