Canadian Insurance Stock News

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) is rolling out expanded Scotia Intelligence AI tools across its operations, drawing fresh investor attention to how this large Canadian bank is applying data driven technology to its core business. See our latest analysis for Bank of Nova Scotia. Against this backdrop of wider AI adoption, Bank of Nova Scotia’s share price has climbed to CA$121.84, with a 30 day share price return of 14.77% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 72.09%, suggesting momentum has...

Dividend affirmation and technical breakout draw fresh attention West Fraser Timber (TSX:WFG) has caught investor attention after a declared quarterly dividend of US$0.32 per share and a recent technical breakout above resistance, together pointing to shifting sentiment toward the stock. The dividend, payable on July 13, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 25, 2026, offers investors a defined cash return schedule. The chart move has highlighted West Fraser Timber shares for traders...

Bombardier Inc. recently delivered the first Global 8000 business jet in Africa to Nigeria’s BUA Group, a multinational with operations spanning cement, food, energy, and infrastructure, to support ultra-long-range travel from Lagos to destinations such as Los Angeles, Perth, and Tokyo. This milestone highlights how Bombardier is pairing high-performance aircraft with expanding global corporate demand for non-stop intercontinental connectivity and premium onboard comfort. Next, we’ll examine...

We wouldn't blame MDA Space Ltd. ( TSE:MDA ) shareholders if they were a little worried about the fact that Luigi...

Earlier this month, WELL Health Technologies appointed Dr. Andrew Bond as Chief Health Officer and Head of Public Sector, consolidating clinical leadership across its network and intensifying its work with Canadian governments and public health systems. This move signals a deeper push into government-backed digital health, AI-enabled clinical solutions and public-sector partnerships, potentially influencing how WELL balances growth, risk, and clinical governance across its platform. We’ll...

In mid-June 2026, Gildan Activewear became the focus of a short seller report alleging channel stuffing and revenue manipulation, prompting the company to reaffirm its 2026 guidance while several banks defended its disclosures and outlook. The clash between the short seller’s accusations and analysts’ largely supportive responses puts Gildan’s accounting practices and governance under the microscope for investors. We’ll now examine how these accounting allegations and Gildan’s firm response...

Potential enCore Energy Corp. ( CVE:EU ) shareholders may wish to note that the Independent Lead Director, Mark...

Investors may wish to note that the Vice President of Sales of Currency Exchange International, Corp. , Christopher...

With central banks signaling tighter policy and bond yields adjusting across major markets, more income investors are looking beyond cash and government debt for reliable payouts. That is where the Dividend Powerhouses screener comes in, focusing on companies with dividend yields above 5% that are well covered, growing and relatively stable. In a world of mixed growth signals, shifting inflation trends and uneven credit conditions, consistent cash distributions can be a useful anchor in a...

Curaleaf Holdings (TSX:CURA) has put governance in focus after filing a supplement to its management information circular that asks shareholders to amend CEO Boris Jordan's multiple voting shares and extends the proxy cut off. See our latest analysis for Curaleaf Holdings. At a share price of CA$13.43, Curaleaf Holdings has recently eased back, with the 7 day share price return down 7.38% and the 30 day share price return down 4.55%. However, the 90 day share price return of 41.67% and 1 year...

The Canadian market is currently navigating a complex economic landscape, with the Bank of Canada maintaining steady interest rates amidst inflationary pressures and global energy price fluctuations. For investors seeking to explore opportunities within this backdrop, penny stocks—despite their somewhat outdated name—remain a compelling option. These stocks often represent smaller or newer companies that can offer growth potential when backed by strong financial health and sound fundamentals.

Investors who take an interest in Computer Modelling Group Ltd. ( TSE:CMG ) should definitely note that the Independent...

Descartes Systems Group (TSX:DSG) is in focus after New Castle Building Products reported cutting annual fleet mileage by about 25,000 miles by using the company’s route planning and execution software. See our latest analysis for Descartes Systems Group. For context, Descartes Systems Group’s share price is at CA$99.18, with a 1 month share price return of 6.46% but a year to date share price decline of 15.20% and a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 26.86%. This suggests that recent...

With the business potentially at an important milestone, we thought we'd take a closer look at Diamond Estates Wines...

Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust recently announced that Craig MacIntyre will become Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President on July 29, 2026, succeeding Nanthini Mahalingam after a transition period. The move brings nearly two decades of specialized real estate, capital markets, and corporate finance experience into Allied’s top finance role, potentially influencing how the REIT approaches capital allocation and portfolio decisions. We’ll examine how the appointment...

In June 2026, global markets experienced a week of cautious optimism as small-cap equities led the charge, with the Russell 2000 Index climbing 3.9% amid easing tensions in the Middle East and declining oil prices. Against this backdrop, small-cap stocks have garnered attention for their potential to capitalize on market volatility and economic shifts, particularly when insider activity suggests confidence in future prospects.

IAMGOLD (TSX:IMG) has drawn fresh attention after amending its senior secured revolving credit facility, lifting available commitments to $850 million, extending the maturity to 2030, and adjusting terms that increase financial flexibility. See our latest analysis for IAMGOLD. At a share price of CA$24.8, IAMGOLD has seen a 7 day share price return of 19.86% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 149.00%, with momentum supported by very large 3 and 5 year total shareholder returns. If you...

Earlier this week, Sun Life Financial Inc. completed a CA$750,000,000 Fixed/Floating subordinated debenture issue due 2038 in Canada, with proceeds earmarked for general corporate purposes including subsidiary investments and debt repayment. Sun Life U.S.’s new collaboration with Medzown, Inc. to use AI-driven analytics to connect complex-condition patients with clinical trials adds a differentiated health-cost management tool to its stop-loss offering. We’ll now explore how this fresh Tier...

Great-West Lifeco (TSX:GWO) has launched a CAD 150 million public offering of 5.7% Non Cumulative First Preferred Shares, Series 24. This financing move can shape the company’s capital structure and investor income options. See our latest analysis for Great-West Lifeco. Recent trading reflects strong momentum in Great-West Lifeco’s share price, with a 14.11% 1 month share price return and a 41.23% 3 month share price return. The 1 year total shareholder return of 84.64% highlights how income...

Integra Resources (TSXV:ITR) has identified 2026 as a capital intensive transition year at its Florida Canyon operation, with plans for a concentrated stripping campaign to access the Central pit and reshape the mine plan. See our latest analysis for Integra Resources. The recent Florida Canyon update comes after a sharp 21.77% 7 day share price return and a 9.04% 30 day share price return. However, the year to date share price return is down 26.76%, while the 3 year total shareholder return...

International Petroleum Corporation has reported that Phase 1 of its Blackrod project reached first oil in May 2026, ahead of schedule and essentially on budget at about US$855 million, with a Central Processing Facility tied into regional pipelines and forecast plateau production of 30,000 barrels per day. An interesting aspect is IPC’s 100% working interest in Blackrod, which gives it full control over a large 2P reserve base and more than 1.10 billions barrels of contingent resources, and...

CT Real Estate Investment Trust previously announced that its trustees declared a June 2026 monthly distribution of $0.0818 per unit, payable on July 15, 2026 to unitholders of record as of June 30, 2026, implying an annualized rate of $0.9816. This payout represents a 3.5% increase over the prior monthly distribution of $0.07903 per unit, underscoring management’s willingness to enhance cash returns to unitholders. With a higher monthly distribution now in place, we’ll examine how this 3.5%...

CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU) has just closed a CA$300 million private placement of 5.625% senior unsecured notes due 2033, refinancing higher coupon debt and extending key repayment dates. See our latest analysis for CES Energy Solutions. The refinancing news comes after a period of strong longer term gains for CES Energy Solutions, even as momentum has recently cooled, with the share price down 16.7% over the past month but total shareholder return over the past year very large and around...

HydroGraph Clean Power (CNSX:HG) is drawing fresh attention after appointing Robert Yancey, Ph.D., to lead its newly created government, aerospace and defense division focused on advanced manufacturing technology and procurement programs. See our latest analysis for HydroGraph Clean Power. That appointment comes as HydroGraph Clean Power’s share price sits at CA$6.74, with a year to date share price return of 146.89% and a very large 1 year total shareholder return that signals strong...