Canadian Insurance Stock News

Cenovus Energy has recently drawn attention after multiple upward revisions to its earnings estimates, its addition to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list, and renewed focus on its offshore portfolio through a new White Rose services agreement. What stands out is how a combination of improved analyst expectations and long-term offshore commitments is reshaping perceptions of Cenovus’s earnings quality and future cash generation profile. We’ll now examine how the upgraded earnings outlook and...

With Kevin Warsh signaling a calm, steady Federal Reserve and policy rates holding at 3.50% to 3.75%, dividend growth stocks are back in focus for investors who value consistency over drama. Stable communication from the Fed, contained market volatility with the VIX near 16, and core PCE inflation that is elevated but not accelerating put a spotlight on companies that raise dividends year after year and keep balance sheets in good shape. This article walks through 3 stocks from a Dividend...

Global regulators are rolling out tighter rules on trade, environmental standards, and financial oversight, and that is quickly reshaping where capital flows. Companies that already score well on financial health, future potential, value, and risk, and that appear aligned with these sustainability and policy shifts, may stand out as potential opportunities or candidates to avoid, depending on your view. This article examines 3 stocks from the Sustainable Industry Leaders screener that are...

Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL) is back in focus after approving the C$4.6b Greenlight Electricity Centre in Alberta and signing a non binding agreement related to a proposed west coast oil pipeline project with government partners. See our latest analysis for Pembina Pipeline. The Greenlight announcement and the potential west coast pipeline stake come after a strong run, with Pembina Pipeline’s share price delivering a 26.2% year to date return and a 1-year total shareholder return of 38.39%...

Why Alimentation Couche-Tard Stock Is Back in Focus After Earnings Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) is drawing fresh attention after reporting fourth quarter and full year results that showed higher revenue, net income, and earnings per share compared with the prior year. The company also completed a sizeable share buyback, repurchasing 29,952,075 shares for CA$1.59b under its existing program. This may matter for investors tracking per share metrics and capital allocation decisions. See...

Centerra Gold (TSX:CG) has kicked off a roughly 3,000 metre drill program at Headwater Gold’s Crane Creek Project in Idaho, funding up to US$1.7 million under an existing earn-in agreement. See our latest analysis for Centerra Gold. At a share price of CA$24.41, Centerra Gold has seen a 1 day share price return of 3.96%, a year to date share price return of 25.70%, and a 1 year total shareholder return of 141.24%, signalling strong momentum after a recent period in which the 90 day share...

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) is drawing attention after confirming its upcoming quarterly dividend dates and outlining U.S. growth plans through the acquisition of Maple Financial Holdings, which adds FDIC-insured deposit capabilities. See our latest analysis for Bank of Nova Scotia. Those dividend and U.S. expansion headlines arrive as Bank of Nova Scotia trades at CA$122.39, with a 30-day share price return of 9.87% and a 90-day share price return of 25.35%, while its 1-year total...

Hemlo Mining (TSX:HMMC) drew fresh attention after releasing a new Mineral Resource Estimate for its Hemlo Gold Mine, highlighting higher Measured & Indicated and Inferred resources following additional drilling and updated gold price assumptions. See our latest analysis for Hemlo Mining. Hemlo Mining's updated resource estimate and recent board appointment arrive at a time when the CA$5.9 share price shows mixed momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 5.36% and a very large 1 year total...

Imperial Oil's share price has delivered very strong gains over the past five years, yet its valuation signals are pulling in different directions, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate pointing to upside while earnings based multiples suggest the stock screens as expensive. Imperial Oil has returned 408.0% over five years, which puts extra focus on whether the current share price is still supported by fundamentals. Upgraded earnings expectations and a newly approved 5%...

Heightened naval checks on Russian shadow tankers, longer shipping routes, and stricter sanctions enforcement are reshaping energy trade flows and costs. For investors, that kind of disruption can shift the balance between oil producers, refiners, and fuel suppliers exposed to this news. This article walks through 3 stocks from our Oil & Gas Sector screener that are directly touched by these developments, highlighting where higher transport risk and bunker fuel demand might help or hurt...

Discovery Mining (TSX:DSV) is back on investor radar after completing a name and jurisdiction change to Ontario, alongside acquisitions that expand its gold production and critical minerals portfolio. See our latest analysis for Discovery Mining. Those governance and jurisdiction changes have coincided with a sharp rebound in sentiment, with Discovery Mining’s 1-day share price return of 9.09% and 7-day return of 18.57% adding to a year-to-date share price gain of 18.29%. The 1-year total...

In the past quarter, Badger Infrastructure Solutions reported an 18% increase in revenue and a 13% rise in Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2026, alongside plans to lift 2026 truck builds toward the upper end of a 270–310 range to meet growing infrastructure demand. This combination of stronger financial results and accelerated fleet expansion suggests management sees enough underlying project activity to justify adding capacity rather than simply sweating the existing asset base. With this in mind,...

In late June 2026, Perpetua Resources Corp. was removed from several Russell benchmarks, including the Russell Microcap and Russell 3000E indexes, following the latest index reconstitution. This shift in index membership comes as the company continues to advance its Stibnite Gold Project in Idaho, backed by a preliminary US$2.70 billion U.S. Export-Import Bank financing approval and support from prominent institutional investors. With the stock posting a 7-day gain, we’ll explore how the...

Scottie Resources Corp. ( CVE:SCOT ) shareholders may have reason to be concerned, as several insiders sold their...

Energy stocks are sitting at the center of a rare mix of political tension, inflation pressure, and interest rate uncertainty, as President Trump clashes with Fed Chair Kevin Warsh over how tight policy should be while war in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz closure keep fuel costs elevated. For investors, that combination can reshape how established energy companies are priced, funded, and judged for risk. This article looks at 3 large energy stocks from our screener that appear positively...

Cigar Lake suspension puts Cameco’s operations in focus Cameco (TSX:CCO) has temporarily halted mining at its Cigar Lake uranium mine after operational challenges at Orano’s McClean Lake mill sulfuric acid plant disrupted ore processing for the site. The pause, expected to last about two weeks, is described as precautionary because Cigar Lake has limited ore storage capacity, and milling cannot proceed without sufficient sulfuric acid supply. See our latest analysis for Cameco. That...

Ivanhoe Mines (TSX:IVN) is back in focus after record zinc production at its Kipushi mine and continued progress at the Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex, putting its diversified African metals portfolio under closer investor scrutiny. See our latest analysis for Ivanhoe Mines. The recent production headlines come after a mixed share price run, with Ivanhoe Mines closing at CA$10.95 and a 90 day share price return of 4.89% sitting against a year to date share price decline of 31.73%. At the same...

Lundin Mining recently reported past operational updates, including revised production expectations at its Candelaria copper mine and ongoing expansion efforts across its copper portfolio, while also reducing its share count through buybacks under its normal course issuer bid. These moves underline the company’s ambition to grow as a copper producer by tightening its capital structure and adjusting operations, even as it manages near-term underground mining constraints in Chile. We’ll now...

With inflation trends, demand signals, and growth stories diverging across regions, many investors are looking beyond short term headlines and focusing on who is actually steering each business. Founder led companies often combine high capital efficiency with real skin in the game, which can appeal if you want leaders whose fortunes are closely tied to long term performance. This Top Founder Led Companies screener does exactly that, filtering for businesses where the original builders still...

Magellan Aerospace (TSX:MAL) is back in focus after LionGuard Capital Management highlighted the company’s exposure to a multi year commercial aircraft replacement cycle and record defence proposal activity with Canadian and NATO customers. See our latest analysis for Magellan Aerospace. Magellan Aerospace’s recent news comes after a strong run in the stock, with the share price at CA$34.03 and a 90 day share price return of 49.06% alongside a 5 year total shareholder return of 253.02%. This...

In June 2026, Draganfly Inc. and the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators launched a nationwide Campus Drone Implementation & Readiness Program to help U.S. colleges build compliant, secure drone operations aligned with evolving federal and state requirements. This IACLEA-endorsed framework gives higher education public safety departments a turnkey path to adopt drones and counter-drone tools with standardized policy, training, equipment guidance, and ongoing...

Why Trekor Metals Is Back on Investors’ Radar Trekor Metals (TSX:TKO) is attracting attention after a government supported copper technology trial at its Gibraltar mine began testing closed loop onsite copper cathode production, adding a technology focused angle to the stock. See our latest analysis for Trekor Metals. Recent attention on the Gibraltar copper technology trial comes on top of a rebrand from Taseko Mines to Trekor Metals, with the stock trading at CA$9.9 and showing a 29.07%...

Americas Gold and Silver Corporation recently completed Phase 2 of the No. 3 Shaft modernization at the Galena Complex in Idaho, significantly increasing hoisting capacity while reporting that recent fire-related disruptions at the Galena and Crescent mines caused only brief interruptions and operations have largely returned to normal. This relatively low-cost US$1.10 million upgrade, which more than doubled hoisting rates without requiring further major downtime, could be important for...

In recent days, Canadian Natural Resources has been highlighted for its high dividend yield, long record of dividend growth, and strengthened shareholder return plans, alongside renewed analyst coverage rating the company as Sector Perform. These developments coincide with a more supportive outlook for the Canadian exploration and production industry, where expanded pipeline capacity is expected to improve market access and pricing for producers like Canadian Natural Resources. Next, we’ll...