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After a very strong five year run, Manulife Financial now screens as roughly fairly valued on headline multiples. This makes the recent share gains harder to call a clear bargain or a clear stretch. Manulife Financial has returned about 208.3% over the past five years, which puts extra focus on whether the current price still leaves much upside for new investors. The recent 16% rise in core earnings and the long term care reinsurance deal with Munich Re can support confidence in the...

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) has drawn fresh attention after shifting its Circle K Inner Circle loyalty program to a visit-based model. This reflects a wider move among convenience retailers to attract value-focused, frequent shoppers. See our latest analysis for Alimentation Couche-Tard. The shift in loyalty strategy comes after a strong run in Alimentation Couche-Tard's stock, with a 90-day share price return of 17.76% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 34.73%. This suggests...

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. recently reported its second-quarter and six-month 2026 results, with sales easing to US$1,434 million for the quarter and the company posting a net loss of US$61 million, extending its year-to-date loss to US$249 million. The shift from net income in the prior year to a six-month loss, alongside higher loss per share, highlights mounting earnings pressure across West Fraser Timber’s operations. Next, we’ll examine how this deeper quarterly loss, despite earlier...

Fortis earnings and dividend update Fortis (TSX:FTS) has drawn fresh attention after reporting second quarter 2026 earnings and affirming dividends on both its common and preferred shares, giving investors new information on income and recent operating results. See our latest analysis for Fortis. At a recent share price of CA$78.24, Fortis has seen short term share price returns soften, with the 30 day share price return down 4.32%. However, the year to date share price return of 9.81% and 1...

Enbridge earnings and dividends in focus after second quarter update Enbridge (TSX:ENB) is drawing fresh attention after second quarter 2026 results showed revenue at CA$29.3b with lower net income and earnings per share, alongside a new shelf registration and affirmed dividends. See our latest analysis for Enbridge. Enbridge shares have softened in the short term, with the 1 week share price return down 6.2% and the 1 month share price return down 8.3%. However, the 5 year total shareholder...

Q2 2026 earnings and capital returns in focus IGM Financial (TSX:IGM) attracted fresh attention after reporting Q2 2026 results with higher revenue, net income, and earnings per share. The company also reported July asset growth, an affirmed dividend, and ongoing share repurchases. See our latest analysis for IGM Financial. IGM Financial’s recent Q2 2026 earnings, July net inflows and asset growth, along with active buybacks and an affirmed dividend, appear to line up with strong momentum,...

Allied Gold Corporation recently reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing higher sales of US$366.3 million and a return to quarterly profitability, alongside updated 2027–2028 production guidance following the commissioning of its Kurmuk Mine. The cancellation of the Zijin takeover, replaced by a premium-priced private placement that gives Zijin a 9.2% stake, leaves Allied Gold independent while still bringing in US$416.64 million in fresh capital. Next, we’ll examine how the Kurmuk...

Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust’s recently reported second-quarter 2026 results showed sales rising to CA$131.42 million from CA$124.58 million a year earlier, while net income declined to CA$29.7 million from CA$46.61 million. Over the first half of 2026, sales increased to CA$261.88 million but net income eased slightly to CA$92.54 million, highlighting growing top-line momentum alongside pressure on profitability. We’ll now examine how this combination of higher revenue and...

Restaurant Brands International Limited Partnership entered this earnings release with the stock flat over the past month and quarter, and down about 3% over 90 days, while trading well below a discounted cash flow fair value estimate. The headline today is profit strength. Q2 basic earnings per share came in at US$1.98 on revenue of US$2.52b, and trailing earnings over the last year have been strong enough to lift net profit margin to 18.8%. The market now has to decide whether that...

In late July 2026, Endeavour Mining plc reported higher first-half 2026 sales of US$2,569.3 million and net income of US$604.8 million, confirmed its full-year production guidance, completed a US$41.8 million buyback of 700,000 shares, and declared a US$230.0 million dividend, or about US$0.95 per share, above its minimum commitment. On the same day, RBC Capital Markets downgraded Endeavour Mining to “sector perform,” highlighting concerns that key near-term growth and shareholder return...

Todd Blanche’s razor thin confirmation as U.S. Attorney General, his agreement to narrow tax immunity and the end of Trump’s US$1.8b “anti weaponization” fund have pushed defense and security stocks back into the spotlight. Policy uncertainty, questions over DOJ independence and record low crime figures create both comfort and unease for capital. This article examines three stocks exposed to these headlines and outlines how investors might evaluate their associated risks and potential...

The shock July 2026 jobs report, with a loss of 23,000 roles instead of the expected 80,000 gain, has quickly reshaped expectations for the Federal Reserve and for markets. With wage growth stalling and the odds of a September rate hike easing, some stocks tied to interest rates and economic cycles look better placed, while others face fresh pressure. This article walks through three such stocks exposed to the news: two potential beneficiaries and one possible casualty. SPDR Gold Shares...

What the latest earnings tell you about Hammond Power Solutions Hammond Power Solutions (TSX:HPS.A) recently released second quarter and first half 2026 results, with higher sales alongside lower net income, giving investors fresh data to assess the stock’s recent strong multi year run. See our latest analysis for Hammond Power Solutions. The latest earnings release appears to have reset expectations in the short term, with the share price down 15.05% over the past month and 13.74% over the...

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Global bond markets have been adjusting as US 10 year Treasury yields react to weaker jobs data, which has pulled attention back to assets seen as potential stores of value. When income from cash and bonds looks less certain, many investors start to search for alternatives with different drivers. This article breaks down three stocks from the Elite Gold Stocks screener that offer targeted exposure to this theme. The three stocks covered below are just a sample, and the full screen surfaced 27...

Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD) is back in focus after reporting first quarter 2026 results with higher sales, a sharply smaller net loss, maintained revenue guidance and the completion of a sizable share buyback program. See our latest analysis for Lightspeed Commerce. At a share price of CA$14.59, Lightspeed Commerce has recently seen a 7.99% 90 day share price return, while its 1 year total shareholder return is down 12.06% and the 5 year total shareholder return is down 87.73%. This...

Topicus.com earnings spark fresh look at the stock Topicus.com (TSXV:TOI) is back in focus after reporting second quarter 2026 results on 5 August. Revenue reached €437.25 million and net income was €30.14 million, both above the figures reported a year earlier. Across the first half of 2026, revenue came in at €872.94 million, while net income of €64.35 million and earnings per share were slightly lower than the same period in 2025. That mix of quarterly momentum and softer six month...

Wheaton Precious Metals stock came into this earnings print already running hot, with the share price up about 23% over the past month and trading on a P/E of 29.8x. The market has been paying up for a clean, high margin streaming story. Today's headline is simple. Q2 delivered strong revenue of US$929.2m and net income of US$543.2m, backed by record production and cash flow, which goes a long way to justifying that premium. Is Wheaton Precious Metals now priced for perfection at a 29.8x P/E,...

MDA Space (TSX:MDA) reports robust Q2 2026 results, with management highlighting strong performance across core businesses. The company expands defense and government contracts across key regions, including new work tied to the Canadian Space Agency, Japanese Ministry of Defense, and European Space Agency. Backlog reaches a record level supported by high profile contracts and integration progress on acquisitions such as Blue Canyon Technologies and CLS. MDA Space advances its role in space...

Cresco Labs went into this earnings print as a discounted cannabis stock, trading at CA$1.05 and sitting well below some valuation estimates despite a weak 90 day return. The story so far has been about cheap revenue and lingering losses. The headline today is different. Q2 flipped to a profit on a basic earnings per share of US$0.045 and revenue of US$173.3m, backed by US$40m of adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization. The gap between the low share price and...

Pembina Pipeline Corporation has released its second-quarter 2026 results, reporting sales of CA$2,152 million and net income of CA$512 million, and affirmed a third-quarter 2026 common share dividend of CA$0.735 per share to be paid on September 29, 2026. The combination of higher quarterly earnings per share from continuing operations versus a year earlier and the maintained dividend highlights management’s focus on both income generation and ongoing cash returns to shareholders. With...

Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust recently reported its second-quarter and half-year 2026 results, with sales of C$140.51 million and C$284.44 million respectively, both lower than a year earlier. The REIT’s net loss widened sharply to C$744.7 million for the quarter and C$891.4 million for the first half, which may raise questions about the pressures behind its current operating and portfolio performance. We will now examine how the sharply wider net loss shapes Allied...

A renewed US naval blockade has stalled Iran’s oil exports and pushed Brent crude to $83.55 a barrel, putting fresh focus on large oil and gas producers. Supply worries can quickly reshape pricing power and investor sentiment. This creates both openings and traps. This article walks through three stocks exposed to this news and explains how today’s shock could matter for your portfolio decisions. The three stocks covered below are just a sample, and the full screen surfaced 27 more large oil...

ATS goes into this earnings season with the stock sitting at CA$29.52 after a sharp slide over the last quarter. The mood on the screen has been sour, yet the Q1 fiscal 2027 print tells a more complicated story for this automation specialist. Adjusted revenue landed at about CA$698m with adjusted earnings per share of CA$0.35. Reported basic earnings per share dipped slightly into loss territory and included sizeable reorganization charges. The real battle in ATS today is between a bruised...