Canadian Insurance Stock News

Bombardier (TSX:BBD.B) is back in focus after delivering its first Global 8000 in Asia and launching an expanded health monitoring program with Rolls-Royce, developments that highlight product depth and service ambitions. See our latest analysis for Bombardier. Those service and delivery milestones come as Bombardier’s 1 month share price return of 13.01% and 3 month share price return of 40.71% build on a very strong 1 year total shareholder return of 125.16%, pointing to clear positive...

With inflation signals softening in several major economies and central banks sounding more cautious on rate moves, many income investors are looking again at reliable cash payouts rather than short term trading stories. That is where the Dividend Powerhouses screener, focused on companies with yields above 5% that appear well covered, growing and stable, can help. In a world of mixed growth data, uneven PMIs and shifting bond yields, a portfolio anchored around dependable dividends can offer...

BRP (TSX:DOO) has just opened its largest global distribution and logistics center in Saint Philippe, Quebec. The facility centralizes parts, accessories, and apparel shipments for its powersports and marine brands. See our latest analysis for BRP. BRP's CA$84.57 share price reflects mixed momentum, with a 1-day share price return of 2.11% after earlier weakness, including a 90-day share price return down 16.08%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 22.65% contrasts with weaker 3 and 5 year...

Gold prices have cooled as investors weigh mixed bank forecasts, softer U.S. jobs data and the next move from the Federal Reserve. For precious metals miners, that mix of lower rate expectations, cautious sentiment and shifting commodity forecasts can quickly change how the market views risk and reward. This article looks at three large, established precious metals mining stocks from our screener that appear closely tied to the latest news on gold and oil. By the end, you will see how each...

Interest rate sensitive stocks are back in focus after June’s jobs report showed just 57,000 new roles, 720,000 people leaving the workforce, and labor force participation sliding to its lowest point since early 2021. If this softer backdrop eventually leads the Federal Reserve toward rate cuts, the pricing of income focused stocks, especially in utilities and real estate, could shift meaningfully. This article walks through 3 large, dividend paying stocks from our Interest Rate Sensitive...

TELUS (TSX:T) is back in focus after Victor Dodig formally took over as CEO, coinciding with a new Canada Infrastructure Bank financing agreement to expand rural broadband and continuing attention on the company’s dividend policy. See our latest analysis for TELUS. Against this leadership transition and new broadband financing, TELUS has seen its share price return fall 15.3% over the past month and 19.1% year to date, with a 1 year total shareholder return decline of 29.0%. This suggests...

On June 26, 2026, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board announced a new three-year relationship with Element Fleet Management, alongside Blackstone Credit & Insurance affiliates, committing US$88 million to purchase equity residuals in Element’s Chesapeake IV asset-backed securities program, which recently closed a US$670 million note offering backed by U.S. fleet lease receivables. This off-balance sheet funding arrangement is intended to lower Element’s leverage while broadening and...

On July 2, 2026, ATS Corporation issued a management information circular urging shareholders to vote against a True North Capital Partners proposal at its August 6 annual and special meeting, arguing the proposal would unduly restrict the Board, duplicate existing regulations, and impose burdensome requirements beyond market practice. The filing comes shortly after ATS reported fiscal fourth-quarter results showing C$2.97 billion in revenue and C$413.0 million in adjusted EBITDA,...

In recent months, Manulife Financial has sharpened its focus on Asia, emphasizing insurance demand, savings products, and wealth expansion across the region while advancing technology and retirement offerings globally. The company has also refreshed its leadership team to align with priorities in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and Asia-Pacific growth, signaling a deeper organizational commitment to these core business pillars. We’ll now examine how Manulife’s renewed...

Faraday Copper Corp. recently reported results from 18 drill holes in its Phase IV program at the Copper Creek Project in Arizona, highlighting near-surface and oxide copper mineralization across several target areas including American Eagle, Sunrise and Copper Giant. A key takeaway is the newly identified oxide copper zone east of Copper Giant, which could be important for enhancing the potential for earlier cathode production from near-surface material. We’ll now look at how this expanded...

Cameco recently suspended operations at its Cigar Lake uranium mine after processing was halted at Orano’s McClean Lake mill due to sulfuric acid plant issues, even as it increased its ownership in the Cigar Lake joint venture to 57.418% by acquiring TEPCO Resources Inc.’s 5% stake. This combination of a short-term production pause and higher long-term exposure to one of the world’s largest high-grade uranium deposits reshapes how investors may view Cameco’s risk and asset mix. We’ll now...

The Canadian market has been closely watching the Bank of Canada's interest rate decisions, particularly as energy prices have cooled and economic growth has slightly contracted in the first half of the year. In such a landscape, investors often turn to penny stocks—an investment area that, despite its somewhat outdated terminology, remains relevant for those seeking unique opportunities. Penny stocks can offer a mix of affordability and growth potential when backed by strong financials,...

Parex Resources Inc. recently reported its June and second-quarter 2026 production, delivering 80,850 boe/d for the month and 54,090 boe/d for the quarter, supported by the closing of the Frontera E&P acquisition and near-field exploration success at LLA-111. The company also reiterated its second-half and full-year 2026 production guidance, signaling operational consistency and management confidence in integrating new assets and sustaining output levels. We’ll now examine how the reiterated...

Paramount Resources Ltd. has renewed its normal course issuer bid, allowing it to repurchase up to 7,711,129 common shares (about 5.28% of outstanding shares) between July 8, 2026, and July 7, 2027, while also declaring a regular cash dividend of $0.05 per share payable on July 31, 2026. Together with recent insider share purchases, this renewed buyback and dividend highlight management’s ongoing commitment to returning capital and signalling confidence in the company’s valuation. We’ll now...

AI disruption worries have hit software stocks hard, but the sell-off has not affected every company in the same way. Some enterprise software incumbents still sit on deep customer relationships, complex regulatory know-how, and embedded data that are not easily replaced by AI-native challengers. This article looks at how that recent news shock ties into our Enterprise Software Incumbents screener and explains why certain large platforms may be better positioned than others. You will see 3...

Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) is back in focus after its parent, Brookfield, expanded a clean energy partnership with Bloom Energy from $5b to $25b to support off grid AI data center power. See our latest analysis for Brookfield Asset Management. Against this backdrop, Brookfield Asset Management’s recent momentum has picked up, with a 7-day share price return of 5.18% and a 90-day share price return of 7.65%. This comes even though the year-to-date share price return is down 10.41%...

In light of recent developments in the Canadian economy, where the Bank of Canada is expected to keep interest rates steady due to cooling energy prices and a stabilizing labor market, investors are closely monitoring growth opportunities. In this environment, companies with high insider ownership can be particularly appealing as they often indicate strong confidence from those who know the business best; here we explore three such TSX-listed growth companies poised for significant revenue...

As the Canadian economy navigates a landscape of cooling energy prices and steady interest rates, investors are keenly observing how these factors will shape market opportunities in the latter half of 2026. Despite being considered an outdated term, penny stocks remain a compelling investment area, offering potential for growth at lower price points. In this context, we explore three promising penny stocks that combine financial strength with growth potential, presenting intriguing...

In June 2026, Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd. reported new exploration drilling results at its Eagle River mine in Ontario and Kiena mine in Quebec, including a broad high-grade intercept of 6.9 g/t Au over 42.1 metres in a newly identified Norbenite Footwall zone at Kiena. The discovery of gold mineralization beyond the previously interpreted barren Norbenite Fault, hosted in potentially more favourable basalt rock and remaining open in all directions, introduces a fresh exploration opportunity...

Pembina Pipeline Corporation and partners have approved the C$4.60 billion Greenlight Electricity Centre, a 932 MW gas-fired plant in Alberta, and entered a non-binding agreement to take up to a 20% stake in a proposed west coast oil pipeline of national interest. These moves mark a shift for Pembina beyond traditional pipelines into large-scale power generation and new export routes, broadening how it could earn fee-based cash flows over time. We’ll now examine how the Greenlight...

In recent days, Endeavour Mining reported a total share count of 241,655,222 ordinary shares with full voting rights, while BlackRock disclosed that its holding in the company had reached 13.11% of voting rights. These developments came as Endeavour Mining, a West African-focused gold producer, moved closely in step with strong bullion market sentiment, underlining how shifts in gold prices and institutional positioning can reshape investor perceptions of the miner’s equity. We’ll now...

Canadian Utilities Limited and AltaLink have completed the Central East Transfer-Out (CETO) project in Alberta, adding 135 kilometres of 240-kilovolt transmission lines between Red Deer and Stettler and upgrading key substations to bolster grid reliability and support renewable power integration. By securing a multimillion-dollar Canada Infrastructure Bank loan that is expected to save Albertans about CA$135,000,000 over 30 years, the partners have highlighted how innovative financing can...

Gold mining stocks are back in focus as weaker U.S. employment data cools expectations for rapid Federal Reserve rate hikes and pushes investors toward safe-haven assets. With gold prices moving near a two week high and traders watching the Fed minutes for clues on future policy, some companies in the Gold Mining Stocks screener appear particularly sensitive to this shift in sentiment. This article breaks down 3 stocks that the news event may influence, explaining how lower rate expectations,...

SpaceX’s planned IPO at a suggested $135 a share and a target valuation of $1.75 trillion is turning space and space-enabled technology into one of the loudest stories in global markets. A proposed $75 billion fundraise, recent losses, and significant debt are all in the mix, alongside big expectations around AI, space-based internet, and data centres. For investors, that sort of headline shift can quickly change how related stocks are priced and perceived. This article walks through 3 stocks...