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Earnings and dividend announcement put H&R REIT in focus H&R Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:HR.UN) has drawn fresh attention after first quarter 2026 results showed CAD 184.25 million in sales, a reduced net loss, and a confirmed monthly May distribution of $0.05 per unit. See our latest analysis for H&R Real Estate Investment Trust. The CA$10.46 share price has seen a 1.2% one day share price return after the earnings and dividend update, while a 12.3% one year total shareholder return...

Not all gold stocks are built to shine in a high interest rate environment. We screened Canadian miners and explorers on financial health. Here are three smaller names that passed the checks.

Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. reported first-quarter 2026 results showing net income of C$21.13 million, compared with a net loss of C$40.37 million a year earlier, alongside an upcoming June 24 annual general meeting in Vancouver focused on auditor appointment, director elections, and its share option plan. This shift from loss to profit, reflected in improved earnings per share from continuing operations, marks a substantial change in the company’s recent financial profile and governance...

E-L Financial Corporation Limited reported first-quarter 2026 results showing net income of C$30.93 million, down from C$86.39 million a year earlier, alongside lower basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations. On the same week, the company also declared cash dividends on multiple series of preferred shares and affirmed a quarterly common share dividend, highlighting its ongoing capital return commitments despite weaker earnings. With recent returns mixed, we’ll...

Lightspeed Commerce (TSX:LSPD) has just released its FY 2026 numbers, reporting Q3 revenue of US$312.3 million and a loss of US$33.6 million, translating to basic EPS of a loss of US$0.24. Trailing 12 month revenue sits at US$1.19 billion alongside a trailing loss of US$691.8 million and basic EPS of a loss of US$4.86. Over recent reporting periods, the company has reported revenue of US$277.2 million in Q2 FY 2025 and US$318.9 million in Q2 FY 2026, while quarterly basic EPS has ranged from...

iA Financial (TSX:IAG) has drawn investor attention after recent price moves and its current CA$175.82 share level. This has prompted closer scrutiny of how its diversified insurance and wealth businesses support the stock’s valuation. See our latest analysis for iA Financial. The 1 day share price return of 1.65% and 7 day share price return of 2.88% suggest near term momentum, while a 29.57% 1 year total shareholder return and very large 5 year total shareholder return indicate a strong...

Earlier this week, TD Bank Group launched its first agentic AI model for mortgage and HELOC applications, cutting pre-adjudication processing time from about 15 hours to under three minutes and targeting sizable annual efficiency gains from AI across the bank. The move highlights how TD is trying to turn its in-house AI capabilities at Layer 6 into concrete cost savings and faster, more personalized lending decisions across its retail franchise. We’ll now examine how TD’s new agentic AI...

Enbridge Inc. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results, with revenue rising to CA$22.36 billion from CA$18.50 billion a year earlier, while net income fell to CA$1.78 billion from CA$2.36 billion, and the company continued its long record of annual dividend increases. Alongside resilient earnings, Enbridge is pushing ahead with a new West Coast export pipeline and energy supply for AI-focused data centers, reinforcing its role at the center of North American energy infrastructure...

The shift to AI-driven drone warfare is moving fast, and many defense stocks with AI exposure are already benefiting. Here are three companies that have been quietly riding the momentum.

Bombardier Inc. has now completed the redemption of all outstanding US$750,000,000 of its 7.50% Senior Notes due 2029, funded by a new US$500,000,000 5.875% Senior Notes issue maturing in 2035 and US$250,000,000 in cash from its balance sheet. This refinancing reshapes Bombardier’s debt profile by extending maturities and lowering the coupon on a large portion of its borrowings, a key development for its long-term balance sheet management. We’ll examine how replacing higher‑coupon 2029 notes...

B2Gold (TSX:BTO) has completed the sale of a majority interest in Fingold Ventures to Agnico Eagle Mines. The transaction delivers cash proceeds to B2Gold, aimed at supporting the company's financial position. The deal marks a significant asset move involving two established gold producers. B2Gold, traded on the TSX under the ticker TSX:BTO, is a gold producer operating in a sector that regularly sees companies adjust portfolios through asset sales and partnerships. Transactions like the...

Earlier this month, CAE Inc. announced it is pursuing a range of strategic alternatives for Flightscape, its cloud-native aviation software business, after a portfolio review concluded the unit may be better positioned under alternative ownership or partnership structures. The move highlights CAE’s intention to sharpen its focus on core simulation and training while potentially unlocking value from a mature, high-growth SaaS platform supported by more than 600 professionals worldwide. Next,...

Discovery Silver (TSX:DSV) drew fresh attention after reporting first quarter 2026 results, with sales of US$285.04 million and net income of US$81.68 million, compared with a net loss a year earlier. See our latest analysis for Discovery Silver. The recent return to profitability has arrived alongside some cooling momentum in the share price, with the stock down 14% over the past week and 15.1% over 90 days, even as the 1 year total shareholder return is very large and the 3 year total...

Onex Corporation reported first-quarter 2026 results showing revenue of US$187 million and net income of US$129 million, both lower than a year earlier, while its board declared a first-quarter dividend of C$0.10 per Subordinate Voting Share payable on July 31, 2026. Alongside these financial updates, shareholders elected veteran insurance specialist Jay A. Cohen to the board, adding deep sector expertise to Onex’s governance bench. We’ll now examine how the combination of softer earnings...

Nouveau Monde Graphite recently held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Matawinie mine in Quebec, marking the start of a roughly 31‑month construction phase toward an integrated graphite production platform backed by long-term offtake agreements and government support. This milestone, supported by sizeable recent investments from Canada Growth Fund, Investissement Québec, and ENI alongside expanded leadership in sustainability and governance, underscores how closely the project is tied to...

Silvercorp Metals Inc. has converted Chaarat ZAAV CJSC into a joint venture with Kyrgyzaltyn, extending the Tulkubash/Kyzyltash gold projects’ mining license in Kyrgyzstan to June 2062 and committing a US$60,000,000 payment alongside Phase 1 development approval for 2026–2027. This move significantly broadens Silvercorp’s geographic footprint beyond China, adding a long-life gold project pipeline that could influence future production mix and risk profile. We’ll now examine how the Kyrgyz...

AbraSilver Resource Corp. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results, posting a net loss of C$13.95 million, up from C$9.02 million a year earlier, with basic loss per share widening to C$0.09 from C$0.06. The sharp increase in quarterly loss underlines the company’s elevated spending or reduced income, which may influence how investors assess its progress and risk profile. With the wider quarterly loss in focus, we’ll now examine how this earnings update reshapes AbraSilver Resource’s...

In May 2026, First American Nuclear and AtkinsRéalis Group announced a 20-year alliance under which AtkinsRéalis will act as the exclusive engineering, procurement, and construction management provider for FANCO’s EAGL-1 fast-spectrum small modular reactor projects in North America, with services contemplated at up to US$250 million over the first five years. This agreement deepens AtkinsRéalis’ role in advanced nuclear development in the United States, tying its engineering franchise to a...

National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) has drawn fresh investor interest after announcing a multi year partnership and a $25 million series C extension investment in fraud prevention platform Sardine. The initiative is aimed at strengthening its digital banking security and customer experience. See our latest analysis for National Bank of Canada. Recent moves, including the Sardine partnership and a new CA$15 million floating rate note offering, come as the stock trades at CA$209.8, with a 90 day...

Royal Bank of Canada (TSX:RY) is back in focus after its latest earnings report, which showed solid financial results across multiple business lines and a reaffirmed dividend that supports shareholder income expectations. See our latest analysis for Royal Bank of Canada. Royal Bank of Canada’s recent earnings and a series of fixed income offerings coincide with firm share price momentum, with a 90-day share price return of 9.99% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 52.06%, suggesting...

TELUS has recently outlined a plan to invest more than CA$24.00 billion in Ontario as part of a wider CA$66.00 billion nationwide program through 2030 to expand 5G, PureFibre, and AI infrastructure, while also advancing sustainability and community initiatives. These commitments, alongside TELUS’ Sovereign AI Factory expansion and growing partnerships in healthcare, agriculture, and Indigenous-led projects, highlight an effort to reposition the company as a broader digital infrastructure and...

The Canadian market has shown resilience in 2026, with TSX earnings growth being revised higher despite global uncertainties such as the Iran crisis. This positive momentum is supported by robust performances in sectors like energy, materials, and technology, even as potential challenges like elevated oil prices and inflation loom. In this context, penny stocks—once a niche term but still relevant—offer intriguing opportunities for investors seeking growth through smaller or newer companies...

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...