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BCE Inc. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing sales of CA$6,168 million and net income of CA$653 million, while shareholders rejected a proposal to increase participation in annual general meetings. Management is pushing ahead with a 36‑month transformation plan centered on AI Fabric deployment and fiber expansion, while engaging investors at major telecom and media conferences. We’ll now examine how BCE’s accelerated AI and fiber transformation shapes its investment...

Curaleaf Holdings has expanded its medical cannabis footprint in Florida, opening new dispensaries in Jacksonville Beach and Fernandina Beach, bringing its statewide total to 73 locations and 165 stores nationwide as of early May 2026. By pairing these site openings with product launches like the Florida-exclusive Reef and new Select Briq 2 device, Curaleaf is using local expansion to showcase differentiated offerings to medical patients. Next, we'll examine how expanding to 73 Florida...

Investors may be wondering whether Magna International at around US$83.61 is offering fair value or if the stock price is running ahead of itself. The stock has pulled back over the past week and month, with returns of 2.3% and 1.3% declines respectively. It is still up 11.5% year to date and 75.5% over the past year, which may catch the eye of growth focused investors and those reassessing risk. Recent news coverage has focused on Magna International as a key auto components supplier, with...

Exchange Income (TSX:EIF) recently reported first quarter results, along with a fresh monthly dividend declaration totaling CA$0.23 per share. This combination has put the stock firmly on income focused investors’ radar. See our latest analysis for Exchange Income. The dividend and first quarter earnings updates have coincided with strong momentum, with the share price at CA$108.74 and a 32.87% year to date share price return, alongside a very large 5 year total shareholder return of about...

Rio2 (TSX:RIO) is back in focus after releasing its first quarter 2026 results, with detailed production figures across copper, gold, and silver, alongside a shift from a net loss to positive earnings. See our latest analysis for Rio2. The CA$2.92 share price has been volatile in recent months, with the 1 day share price return of 2.46% coming after a 7 day decline of 11.52%. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return of 170.37% and 5 year total shareholder return of 235.63%...

CT Real Estate Investment Trust reported first-quarter 2026 results on May 11, 2026, with sales of C$157.56 million, net income of C$53.53 million, diluted EPS of C$0.409, and subsequently declared a May 2026 monthly distribution of C$0.07903 per unit, annualized at C$0.94836, payable June 15, 2026. Alongside these results, the Board approved a 3.5% distribution increase effective with the July 15, 2026 payment, signaling a higher income stream for unitholders at C$0.0818 per unit monthly,...

In recent weeks, Celestica announced that its DS6000‑series 1.6TbE data center switches are open for initial customer orders and highlighted continued AI‑driven demand, alongside confirming all nine management‑nominated directors at its May 19, 2026 shareholder meeting. At the same time, a series of equity‑based awards for directors and ongoing collaboration with AMD on the Helios rack‑scale AI platform underline how closely Celestica is tying governance, compensation, and product...

Why Trulieve’s latest earnings matter for shareholders Trulieve Cannabis (CNSX:TRUL) has drawn fresh attention after first quarter results showed sales of US$286.75 million versus US$297.76 million a year earlier, alongside a shift from a loss to US$2.41 million in net income. See our latest analysis for Trulieve Cannabis. The latest earnings release landed alongside a 1-month share price return of 14.61% and a 90-day share price return of 19.35%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 84.54%...

OR Royalties (TSX:OR) is drawing attention after its recent share price move, with the stock up 1.4% on the day but down over the past week, month, and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for OR Royalties. The recent pullback, including a 7.9% decline in the 7 day share price return and 15.3% in the 30 day share price return, contrasts with a much stronger 1 year total shareholder return of 43.9%. This suggests longer term momentum while near term enthusiasm has cooled. If this kind of...

The Canadian market has shown resilience, with 2026 TSX earnings growth projections being revised upward despite global uncertainties, supported by robust energy and materials sectors. In this context, penny stocks—though an older term—remain relevant as they often represent smaller or emerging companies that can offer unique growth opportunities. By focusing on those with strong financial health and potential for long-term success, investors may find promising prospects among these...

Pivotree Inc.'s ( CVE:PVT ) robust recent earnings didn't do much to move the stock. However the statutory profit...

At its Annual General Meeting held on May 7, 2026, 5N Plus Inc. appointed Gervais Jacques as Executive Chairman and added Michael Hanley and Richard Perron to its Board of Directors. This reshaping of the Board could influence how 5N Plus balances governance, capital allocation and long-term positioning in specialty semiconductors and materials. Next, we will examine how Gervais Jacques’ appointment as Executive Chairman may influence 5N Plus’ existing investment narrative and long-term...

In recent days, FirstService Residential announced new management contracts for luxury high-rise communities in Florida, including The Residences at 400 Central and Art House St. Petersburg, while Roofing Corp of America, a FirstService unit, acquired Schefers Roofing to broaden its commercial roofing presence. These property management wins and the roofing acquisition, supported by leadership promotions in key growth markets, highlight FirstService’s push to deepen its presence in premium...

Premium Brands Holdings Corporation recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing sales of CA$2,051.0 million and net income of CA$2.9 million, maintained its 2026 revenue guidance of CA$9.25 billion to CA$9.55 billion, and approved a second-quarter cash dividend of CA$0.85 per share payable on July 15, 2026. While earnings per share were broadly flat, the combination of reaffirmed revenue guidance and continued dividend payments highlights management’s confidence in the company’s...

Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) is back in focus after reporting fourth quarter and full year 2026 results, issuing fresh guidance for fiscal 2027, and outlining new boutique openings and repositions across the US and Canada. See our latest analysis for Aritzia. The recent jump in Aritzia’s share price, up 4.06% over the last day to CA$139.70, sits within a steadier climb that includes a 10.52% 90 day share price return and a very large 5 year total shareholder return of about 4.7x, as investors react to...

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Earlier this month, First Quantum Minerals filed an updated NI 43-101 Technical Report for its 55%-owned La Granja copper project in northern Peru, outlining billions of tonnes of Measured, Indicated and Inferred resources in partnership with Rio Tinto. The report highlights a substantial copper endowment and refined geological model that supports potential large-scale open pit development, while detailing complex metallurgical, water, tailings and community considerations that will shape...

Stantec Inc. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing year-over-year increases in sales, revenue, net income and earnings per share, reaffirmed its 2026 net revenue growth outlook of 8.5% to 11.5%, and declared a quarterly dividend of CA$0.245 per share payable on July 15, 2026. Amid these results, analysts highlighted shifting project demand toward larger, bundled programs and ongoing questions about AI’s impact on engineering services, themes Stantec is addressing through...

Extendicare Inc. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results, with sales of C$465.22 million and net income of C$40.73 million, and its Board declared a monthly cash dividend of C$0.0441 per share for May 2026, designated as an eligible dividend under the Income Tax Act (Canada). The sharp year-over-year rise in both revenue and earnings per share from continuing operations underscores how the business is currently converting higher sales into stronger profitability while continuing its...

Earlier in May 2026, Ballard Power Systems reported 26% year-over-year revenue growth, a move to positive gross margin in Q1, and reduced cash burn, while also announcing the resignation of Weichai Power’s two board nominees and Weichai’s reduction of its shareholding to 10.32% through secondary market sales above US$4 per share. At the same time, new multi-year fuel-cell supply agreements with Solaris and Wrightbus, alongside analyst upgrades, highlighted growing confidence in Ballard’s...

With the business potentially at an important milestone, we thought we'd take a closer look at Abcourt Mines Inc.'s...

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Santacruz Silver Mining (TSXV:SCZ) drew fresh attention after reporting first quarter 2026 earnings, with sales of US$127.53 million and net income of US$28.47 million from continuing operations. See our latest analysis for Santacruz Silver Mining. Despite the strong first quarter earnings, the stock has been under pressure in recent months, with the share price down 16.9% over the past week and 12.2% year to date. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return of about 4.8x signals...

Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) has been drawing attention after recent share performance data showed mixed returns, including a decline of about 10% year to date and roughly 14% over the past year. See our latest analysis for Brookfield Asset Management. The recent decline in Brookfield Asset Management’s share price, with the stock down about 10% year to date at CA$66.04 and a 1 year total shareholder return down about 14%, contrasts with a stronger 3 year total shareholder return of...