Canadian Insurance Stock News

Investors may be wondering whether George Weston at around $97.65 is offering good value right now, or if most of the opportunity has already been priced in. The stock has been relatively steady in the short term, with a 0.4% decline over 7 days and a 2.2% decline over 30 days, while still showing 3.1% year to date and 11.3% over the past year. Over a longer horizon, George Weston has returned 75.1% over 3 years and 183.8% over 5 years. This helps explain why some investors see it as a...

South Bow (TSX:SOBO) is drawing extra attention as investors look ahead to its May 7 earnings report, after previous quarters delivered sizeable earnings surprises and current indicators point to another potential beat versus expectations. See our latest analysis for South Bow. At a current share price of CA$47.23, South Bow’s recent momentum is firm, with a 1-day share price return of 1.57% and a 90-day share price return of 22.07%. The 1-year total shareholder return of 43.74% points to...

Fairfax Financial Holdings (TSX:FFH) opened 2026 with Q1 revenue of about US$8.7b and basic EPS of US$33.48, set against a 12 month backdrop where revenue was US$38.6b and EPS was US$220.66. Over the past year, investors have seen revenue move from US$36.1b to US$38.6b and EPS rise from US$183.85 to US$220.66. This pairs higher top line scale with larger earnings per share and points to margins that may be important for anyone watching this latest quarter. See our full analysis for Fairfax...

TC Energy (TSX:TRP) opened 2026 with Q1 results that sit against a recent run of solid top line and consistent profitability, with Q4 2025 revenue at $4.2b and basic EPS of $0.92 as the latest clear markers in the trend. Over the past few quarters, the company has seen quarterly revenue move from $3.6b in Q1 2025 to $4.2b in Q4 2025, while basic EPS ranged between $0.78 and $0.94. This gives investors a steady read on earnings power through the year. With trailing net profit margins easing...

In late April 2026, Royal Bank of Canada raised funding through a series of fixed and variable-rate note issues across multiple currencies and maturities, including CAD 1.75 billion of fixed-to-floating NVCC subordinated debentures due 2036 and several senior unsecured Eurobond tranches. These transactions, combined with RBC’s new Indigenous Advisory & Finance practice and recent recognition for AI-enabled wealth management, underline how the bank is pairing balance sheet flexibility with...

Lithium Americas Argentina recently attracted a series of upbeat analyst ratings and upgrades from Scotiabank, HSBC, Canaccord, and TD Securities, reinforcing market interest in the company. An interesting aspect is that this positive sentiment has persisted even after earlier insider share sales, suggesting investors remain focused on the analysts’ views. Next, we will examine how this wave of bullish analyst coverage shapes Lithium Americas Argentina’s investment narrative and perceived...

Whether Thomson Reuters at US$128.18 is starting to look interesting or is still pricing in a lot of optimism, this breakdown helps you judge what you are really paying for. The stock has risen 4.5% over the last 7 days and 4.7% over the last 30 days, even though the year to date return is a 26.2% decline and the 1-year return is a 48.7% decline. Recent coverage has focused on how these share price moves have reset expectations for the business and sharpened attention on what investors are...

If you are wondering whether West Fraser Timber's current share price lines up with its underlying worth, this article focuses squarely on what the numbers say about value. The stock recently closed at C$84.88, with returns of 5.2% decline over 7 days, 6.6% decline over 30 days, 1.6% decline year to date, 16.2% decline over 1 year, 11.1% decline over 3 years, and 12.7% decline over 5 years. These figures may change how you think about its risk and potential. This article was prompted as part...

GFL Environmental (TSX:GFL) has proposed acquiring Secure Waste Infrastructure, aiming to expand its solid waste operations in Western Canada. The company recently completed the acquisition of Frontier Waste in Texas and plans to roughly double its revenue base in that region over time. GFL reported record first quarter profitability with its highest adjusted EBITDA margin and raised its 2026 financial outlook, citing contributions from recent and proposed deals. For investors watching...

There's been a notable change in appetite for Alamos Gold Inc. ( TSE:AGI ) shares in the week since its quarterly...

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Why SECURE Waste Infrastructure Is On Investor Radars SECURE Waste Infrastructure (TSX:SES) has been drawing attention after its recent rebrand from Secure Energy Services Inc., which shifts the focus more clearly to waste management and energy infrastructure operations across Canada and the United States. See our latest analysis for SECURE Waste Infrastructure. Recent trading has been choppy, with a 1-day share price return of a 2.89% decline and a 7-day share price return of a 3.52%...

Brookfield Renewable Partners has signed an agreement to participate in the potential privatization of Boralex. The agreement relates to a possible transaction that could move Boralex off the public market. The development focuses attention on Boralex’s current valuation and its role in the renewable power sector. Boralex (TSX:BLX) recently closed at CA$36.88, with the share price reflecting a year to date return of 40.9% and a 1 year return of 24.0%. Over the past 5 years, the stock shows...

Wondering whether CGI's share price around C$90.41 reflects a fair deal or a potential mispricing? This article walks through the numbers so you can judge the value for yourself. The stock has recently been under pressure, with returns of a 9.0% decline over 7 days, a 9.9% decline over 30 days, a 27.8% decline year to date, and a 37.2% decline over 1 year, which can change how the market prices both risk and opportunity. Recent coverage has focused on CGI's position as a major IT and...

Eldorado Gold (TSX:ELD) opened 2026 with Q1 revenue of US$532.4 million and basic EPS of US$0.69, setting a clear marker for its latest earnings season update. The company reported revenue of US$355.2 million in Q1 2025, US$435.7 million in Q4 2024, and US$532.4 million in Q1 2026, while basic EPS moved from US$0.36 to US$0.53 over that earlier period before landing at US$0.69 in the latest quarter. This puts the spotlight firmly on how sustainably its margins are being maintained. See our...

Wondering if B2Gold at around $5.93 is offering real value or just headline noise? This article walks you through what the current price might be implying. The stock has seen a 12.5% decline over the last 7 days and an 11.6% decline over the last 30 days, yet it still shows a 48.1% return over 1 year and 21.4% over 3 years. These figures can shift how risk and opportunity feel right now. Recent market attention on gold producers has sharpened the focus on how individual names like B2Gold are...

Wondering if First Quantum Minerals at around C$32.34 is still good value after a strong run, or if most of the opportunity is already priced in. The stock has seen a 72.1% return over the past year, while short term performance shows a 9.8% decline over 7 days, a 7.3% decline over 30 days and a 13.3% decline year to date. Recent coverage has focused on how miners like First Quantum Minerals are being reassessed as investors weigh commodity exposure against other sectors. This helps frame...

Sun Life Financial reached a settlement in principle to resolve a historic class action tied to inherited MetLife individual life insurance policies. The proposed agreement is valued at up to CA$213.5 million and is expected to result in a significant one time charge to earnings. The settlement addresses legacy liabilities from past Canadian acquisitions rather than current operating activities or guidance. For investors watching TSX:SLF, this legal development comes at a time when the...

Why Dream Industrial REIT’s New Debentures Matter Now Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:DIR.UN) recently closed a CAD 200 million private placement of senior unsecured debentures and used cross currency swaps to reduce the effective fixed interest rate on this new Series H debt. See our latest analysis for Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust. The latest CAD 200 million debenture issue and confirmed April monthly distribution come as the CA$13.72 unit price shows...

Gildan Activewear (TSX:GIL) opened 2026 with Q1 revenue of US$1.2b and a basic EPS loss of US$0.30, setting up a quarter where the top line held up while profitability came under pressure. Over recent periods the company has seen revenue move from US$711.7m in Q1 2025 to US$1.2b in Q1 2026, while trailing twelve month basic EPS now sits at US$1.58 against a backdrop of a net profit margin of 6.2% over the last year versus 12.4% a year earlier. This shift puts the focus squarely on how much of...

Hudbay Minerals (TSX:HBM) opened 2026 on the back of a solid finish to 2025, with Q4 revenue of US$732.9 million, basic EPS of US$0.32 and trailing twelve month EPS of US$1.44 on US$2.2 billion of revenue. Over the last few quarters, the company has seen quarterly revenue move between US$346.8 million and US$732.9 million, while basic EPS has ranged from US$0.05 in late 2024 to US$0.56 in Q3 2025, giving investors a clear view of how profit and top line have tracked together. With a trailing...

Magna International (TSX:MG) opened 2026 earnings season with Q1 results that follow a mixed run through 2025, capped by Q4 revenue of about US$10.8b and essentially breakeven net income, equating to basic EPS close to zero. Over recent quarters, the company has seen revenue move in a tight band between roughly US$10.1b and US$10.8b, while quarterly EPS has ranged from about US$0.52 to US$1.68 before slipping to that flat Q4 print. This sets up an earnings story where a 2% net margin over the...

Many investors are asking whether Enerflex is still reasonably priced after a strong run, or if the current share price already reflects most of the story. The stock closed at C$36.90, with returns of 5.2% over 7 days, 33.6% over 30 days, 68.9% year to date and 299.2% over the past year. This naturally raises questions about how much value is now priced in. Recent coverage has focused on Enerflex's position in energy services and how investor attention has shifted toward companies tied to...