Canadian Insurance Stock News

NexGen Energy Ltd. has appointed veteran finance executive Ryan Podrasky as Chief Financial Officer, effective May 25, 2026, succeeding Ben Salter, who will remain as an advisor to support the transition. Podrasky’s track record overseeing multi-billion-dollar mining and energy operations, including a complex large-scale corporate carve-out, adds heavyweight transaction and governance expertise to NexGen’s leadership bench. We’ll now examine how the appointment of an experienced CFO with...

As Canadian markets grapple with a technical recession following marginal growth declines in the first quarter, investors are keenly assessing how geopolitical developments and economic fundamentals will shape future opportunities. In this context, penny stocks—often linked to smaller or newer companies—remain a compelling area for those seeking affordability combined with growth potential. Despite being considered somewhat outdated, these stocks can still offer significant returns when...

Why IGM Financial’s new debentures matter for shareholders IGM Financial (TSX:IGM) has drawn fresh attention after pricing $400 million in new debentures, a refinancing move that reshapes its long term debt profile as it also commits capital to an AI focused fund. See our latest analysis for IGM Financial. Against this backdrop of new debentures and AI fund commitments, IGM Financial’s CA$78.56 share price sits on the back of a 90 day share price return of 17.13% and a 1 year total...

In late May 2026, Saab AB announced a teaming agreement with CAE Inc. to support Canada’s Airborne Early Warning and Control program based on the GlobalEye platform, positioning CAE as the preferred provider of integrated flight, mission, and rear crew training solutions and broader simulation support. This collaboration aligns closely with Canada’s updated Defence Industrial Strategy, highlighting CAE’s role in advancing sovereign defense capabilities, high‑value aerospace jobs, and...

Ero Copper (TSX:ERO) recently reported first quarter 2026 copper production of 17,287 tons in concentrate, supported by its Caraíba and Tucumã operations in Brazil, alongside ongoing mine and tailings infrastructure projects. See our latest analysis for Ero Copper. At a CA$42.01 share price, Ero Copper has seen strong recent momentum, with a 1 month share price return of 22.66% and a year to date share price return of 5.31%. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 111.21% and 3 year total...

As Canadian markets grapple with a technical recession following marginal declines in growth, investors are keenly observing the underlying fundamentals amidst geopolitical uncertainties and inflation pressures. In this environment, identifying undervalued stocks can offer opportunities for those focused on intrinsic value, as these stocks may provide potential for long-term appreciation despite current market challenges.

The Canadian market has faced challenges recently, with first-quarter data indicating a technical recession amid ongoing inflation pressures. Despite these hurdles, the concept of penny stocks remains intriguing for investors seeking opportunities in smaller or newer companies. While the term "penny stock" may seem antiquated, it continues to highlight firms that can offer substantial value and growth potential when backed by solid financials.

Unsurprisingly, Minera Alamos Inc.'s ( CVE:MAI ) stock price was strong on the back of its healthy earnings report...

Lundin Gold has completed a silver stream-for-equity deal with LunR Royalties, granting a life-of-mine silver stream on the Fruta del Norte mine in Ecuador and declaring a special dividend-in-kind that will distribute all received LunR shares to its shareholders on June 11, 2026. This structure effectively converts Fruta del Norte’s future silver by-product into equity in a separate royalty company, then passes that value directly to Lundin Gold shareholders without the miner retaining an...

Earlier in 2026, IAMGOLD Corporation reported that first-quarter attributable gold production was in line with its full-year guidance, while strong free cash flow was used to reduce debt and repurchase shares, reinforcing the company’s balance sheet. The combination of updated mineral resource estimates and ongoing spending on operational optimization and infrastructure is being interpreted as a potential accelerator for future growth projects and asset performance. Next, we’ll examine how...

Why the Greater Western Water appointment matters for Stantec (TSX:STN) Stantec (TSX:STN) has been appointed in a joint venture with Jacobs to provide engineering services for Greater Western Water’s five year Infrastructure Planning and Delivery Program in Melbourne’s fast growing western region. The mandate covers planning, design and delivery of water and wastewater networks, treatment plants and dams, alongside advisory work such as groundwater and surface water assessments, discharge...

In late May 2026, LIDD expanded its partnership with Kinaxis Inc., becoming an official Value-Added Reseller for Kinaxis PlanningOne across North America and EMEA, supported by LIDD’s new United Kingdom operations. This move highlights how independent supply chain consultants are increasingly standardizing on Kinaxis technology to deliver connected planning solutions for complex, global supply chains. We’ll now examine how LIDD’s expanded reseller role, particularly its new UK footprint,...

Regulatory approval at Phoenix reshapes the near-term story Denison Mines (TSX:DML) has moved back into focus after securing regulatory approval in February 2026 to begin construction at its Phoenix uranium asset, with production currently targeted for mid-2028. This approval, together with the stock’s inclusion in analyst-curated nuclear power lists and recent positive commentary, has shifted attention toward how Phoenix could influence Denison’s project pipeline and longer term uranium...

Recent price performance and valuation snapshot National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) has drawn attention after recent share price moves, with the stock down 0.7% over the past day and 5.6% over the past week, but higher over the past 3 months and year to date. See our latest analysis for National Bank of Canada. Short term, the stock has pulled back, with the 7 day share price return down 5.6%, but the 90 day share price return of 5.4% and 1 year total shareholder return of 55.4% suggest momentum...

On 20 May 2026, Power Corporation of Canada, Great-West Lifeco and IGM Financial announced a combined US$150 million commitment to the new Sagard AI Fund LP, a closed-end vehicle targeting leading artificial intelligence companies across financial services and other sectors. This move gives Great-West Lifeco and its affiliates direct access to global AI market intelligence and partnership opportunities, creating a platform to test and roll out AI-driven solutions across insurance, wealth,...

EXIM loan approval and why it matters for Perpetua Resources stock Perpetua Resources (TSX:PPTA) just secured unanimous approval from the Export Import Bank of the United States for a US$2.9b senior secured long term loan under the Make More in America Initiative. The financing is intended to fully fund direct construction of the Stibnite Gold Project in Idaho. The project targets gold production and the only identified domestic reserve of antimony, a mineral tied to U.S. commercial and...

How Silvercorp Metals Stock Has Been Performing Silvercorp Metals (TSX:SVM) has drawn fresh attention after recent share price moves, with the stock up 2.0% over the past day and 7.4% over the past week, inviting a closer look at its fundamentals. See our latest analysis for Silvercorp Metals. Short term momentum has been firm, with a 7.4% 7 day share price return and a CA$17.50 share price. This sits against a much stronger year to date share price return of 52.8% and a very large 1 year...

Orezone Gold (TSX:ORE) has released the first drill results from its recently acquired Casa Berardi mine in Quebec. The near surface F160 and F134 zones support planned pit expansions and show high grade down plunge continuity. See our latest analysis for Orezone Gold. Orezone Gold’s recent Casa Berardi drill results arrive during a period of strong momentum, with a 30 day share price return of 26% and year to date share price return of 43.18%, while the 1 year total shareholder return of...

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce recently reported higher Q2 net income of CA$2,457 million and completed a CA$2.60 billion share buyback while declaring common and preferred dividends for the quarter ended July 31, 2026. Alongside these results, CIBC reshaped its senior leadership team, expanded its ETF lineup, and moved to exit its Caribbean business to sharpen its North American focus. We’ll now examine how the sale of CIBC Caribbean and the stronger Q2 earnings influence CIBC’s...

Why Altius Minerals’ new shelf registration matters Altius Minerals (TSX:ALS) has filed a CAD 750 million omnibus shelf registration covering common and preferred shares, debt securities, warrants and units. This filing gives the company broad flexibility to access capital when needed. See our latest analysis for Altius Minerals. The CAD 750 million shelf registration arrives after a period of strong momentum, with Altius Minerals’ share price returning 40.38% year to date and its 1 year...

ATS Corporation has already reported full-year results to March 31, 2026, with sales rising to CA$2,972.93 million and net income turning positive at CA$71.64 million, alongside basic earnings per share from continuing operations of CA$0.73. Management also issued fiscal 2027 revenue guidance and highlighted a reorganization to remove roughly CA$50 million of lower-quality transportation revenues, signalling an increased emphasis on margin quality over pure sales volume. Against this...

In May 2026, Lightspeed Commerce reported fourth-quarter revenue of US$290.8 million and full-year sales of US$1.23 billion, with net losses shrinking substantially year over year, while also providing new revenue guidance for fiscal 2027. On the same day, Lightspeed’s board authorized a new normal course issuer bid to repurchase up to 8,478,469 subordinate voting shares, reinforcing management’s emphasis on smaller tuck-in acquisitions rather than large deals to advance product...

In the past quarter, Franco-Nevada reported revenue and adjusted net income that exceeded expectations, showcasing strong operating leverage in its royalty model while Renaissance Technologies reduced its long-held position by 10% to 2.2 million shares. This combination of outperformance and a partial exit by a prominent quantitative investor underscores how evolving institutional positioning can intersect with robust fundamentals. Next, we’ll examine how Franco-Nevada’s...

Loblaw Companies stock reaction and recent performance snapshot Loblaw Companies (TSX:L) has been relatively steady, with the stock close to CA$61.67 and returns mixed, including a gain over the past year and declines over the past month and past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Loblaw Companies. While the recent 30-day and 90-day share price returns are both down, the 1-year total shareholder return of 7.58% and very large 5-year total shareholder return of 249.49% show that longer term...