Canadian Other Utilities Stock News

Earlier this week, Canadian Natural Resources was affected by a broad pullback in energy producers after crude oil prices fell on headlines of a tentative US–Iran agreement that could ease concerns about disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. This episode underlines how quickly geopolitical developments around key shipping routes can influence sentiment toward companies whose fortunes are tied to crude markets. We’ll now consider how this oil-price reaction, driven by shifting expectations...

Earlier this week, Vicuña Corp. received approval for the Josemaria and Filo del Sol deposits to enter Argentina’s RIGI PEELP regime, while Lundin Mining reaffirmed its 2026 production guidance of 310,000–335,000 tonnes of copper, 134,000–149,000 ounces of gold, and projected approximately US$4.50 billion in revenue. This combination of long-term fiscal incentives for the Vicuña Project and unchanged near-term guidance highlights Lundin Mining’s parallel focus on stability and large-scale...

Air Canada (TSX:AC) has opened a new Air Canada Café at Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport, adding a premium lounge option that fits into its multiyear lounge modernization program and focus on higher value travelers. See our latest analysis for Air Canada. That café opening lands at a time when Air Canada’s share price has picked up momentum, with a 1-month share price return of 28.86% and a 90-day share price return of 39.56%, while the 1-year total shareholder return stands at...

The Canadian market is navigating a complex landscape of elevated inflation and energy prices, with the Bank of Canada maintaining a cautious stance amid economic uncertainties. In this context, identifying stocks with strong financial foundations becomes crucial, particularly in niche areas like penny stocks. Once considered speculative ventures, penny stocks remain relevant for investors seeking growth opportunities in smaller or newer companies that demonstrate solid financial health.

Those following along with Element Fleet Management Corp. ( TSE:EFN ) will no doubt be intrigued by the recent purchase...

AI data centers, electric vehicles and electrified industry are keeping pressure on power grids at the same time that inflation, interest rates and energy price swings keep grabbing headlines. Against that backdrop, the Nuclear Renaissance screener focuses on companies tied to reliable, carbon-free baseload power that can run 24/7. That is a key requirement for energy-hungry computing and climate targets. This article explains why this theme is relevant at the moment and then walks through 3...

On 17 June 2026, IAMGOLD Corporation announced it had amended its senior secured revolving credit facility, increasing total commitments from US$650,000,000 to US$850,000,000, extending maturity to 17 June 2030, and lowering interest margins tied to its net leverage ratio. The enlarged, still-undrawn facility, combined with an accordion option of up to US$250,000,000 and eased leverage covenants, materially expands IAMGOLD’s accessible liquidity and financing flexibility for future corporate...

Even though Cordoba Minerals Corp. ( CVE:CDB ) has fallen by 15% over the past week , insiders who sold CA$73k worth of...

While Leading Edge Materials Corp. ( CVE:LEM ) shareholders have had a good week with the stock up 27%, insiders can't...

Fresh analyst commentary on 5N Plus (TSX:VNP) is drawing attention to the company’s role supplying materials to the growing space infrastructure sector, where expanding satellite projects and a sold out solar cell subsidiary underpin demand visibility through 2027. See our latest analysis for 5N Plus. For context, 5N Plus shares have climbed strongly in recent months, with a 90 day share price return of 40.51% and a year to date share price return of 128.17%. The 1 year total shareholder...

Earlier this week, Bell Canada, Cohere, Hypertec and BUZZ High Performance Computing announced a Canadian-built AI infrastructure partnership centered on Bell’s Merritt, BC data centre, while BCE also moved ahead with nearly 700 additional job cuts across multiple business units. Together, the AI alliance and renewed layoffs highlight BCE’s push to reposition towards higher-value digital infrastructure and enterprise AI services while tightening its cost base. Next, we’ll examine how BCE’s...

Maple Leaf Foods (TSX:MFI) has just released its latest Integrated Report, confirming completion of the spin-off of its pork operations and outlining 2025 sustainability achievements. This gives investors fresh context for assessing the refocused business. See our latest analysis for Maple Leaf Foods. Alongside the spin-off and sustainability progress, Maple Leaf Foods has seen firm share price momentum, with a 26.34% year to date share price return and a 1 year total shareholder return of...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how companies build products, run operations, and serve customers, and investors are looking for clear ways to focus on the stocks most directly exposed to this shift. With central banks signaling tighter policy, uneven inflation trends, and credit conditions moving differently across regions, finding targeted exposure to the AI theme can help you cut through the noise. This AI Stocks screener zeroes in on semiconductors, software, large language...

Ballard Power Systems (TSX:BLDP) is back in focus after securing a 15 MW order for its stationary fuel cell systems, a repeat deal from an existing off grid renewable power customer. See our latest analysis for Ballard Power Systems. The repeat order has arrived after a strong run in Ballard Power Systems’ share price, with a 90 day share price return of 85.59% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 188.78%. However, the 5 year total shareholder return remains down 72%, suggesting improving...

The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates at 3.50% to 3.75%, along with Chairman Kevin Warsh’s focus on incoming data and less forward guidance, has pushed financial markets to reassess what prolonged higher borrowing costs might mean. Treasury yields reacted, major indexes slipped, and attention quickly turned to large, well rated financial stocks that could be sensitive to this shift. This article looks at three stocks from our Financial Sector Stocks screener that appear positively...

Empire (TSX:EMP.A) is back in focus after reporting a 27% jump in adjusted Q4 EPS and approving a 10.2% increase in its annual dividend, along with plans for increased store expansion and capital spending. See our latest analysis for Empire. Empire's recent Q4 results and dividend increase have coincided with stronger trading interest, with a 1-day share price return of 3.89% and a 30-day share price return of 9.00%. Over a longer horizon, the 1-year total shareholder return declined 4.53%,...

WSP Global has recently appointed Ruth Bailey as deputy chief operating officer for its UK & Ireland business, drawing on her more than two decades of international engineering and operational leadership experience to enhance execution and business operations in those markets. Her focus on operational excellence across UK and Ireland could influence how effectively WSP converts its large infrastructure and advisory pipeline into high‑quality, timely project delivery. Next, we will examine...

National Bank of Canada stock reacts to fresh capital raising moves National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) has been active in capital markets, completing a CAD 600 million fixed to floating note issue and a €30 million eurobond, shortly after filing a CAD 20 billion debt shelf. See our latest analysis for National Bank of Canada. Against this backdrop of new debt issuance, National Bank of Canada’s share price has shown firm momentum, with a 25.86% 3 month share price return and a 68.35% 1 year...

Geopolitical shocks around the U.S. and Iran conflict, threats to the Strait of Hormuz, and renewed attacks across the Gulf are putting fresh attention on energy sector stocks. For investors watching oil and gas exposure, this kind of tension can reshape risk, pricing power, and supply expectations in ways that ripple through portfolios. Using a focused screener of Energy Sector Stocks, this article examines how the latest news may influence three stocks that appear positively exposed to...

With central banks keeping investors on their toes and energy, trade, and currency moves pulling markets in different directions, it can help to focus on leaders who are directly tied to the long term outcomes of their companies. Founder led stocks are built around that idea, where the person in charge often has a long horizon and personal stake in the business. This article highlights three founder led companies from our screener that stand out on governance and alignment, providing a...

Global markets are being pulled in different directions by shifting interest rate paths, sticky inflation risks and mixed signals from housing and consumer data. In this kind of cross-current, many investors are looking for companies where growth expectations are supported not only by analysts but also by management teams who own meaningful stakes themselves. That is the focus of the Fast Growing Stocks With High Insider Ownership screener, which highlights businesses where insiders are...

A surge in options trading around Cenovus Energy (TSX:CVE), combined with conflicting views on whether the stock looks expensive or cheap and upbeat earnings expectations, has pushed the company firmly into the market spotlight. See our latest analysis for Cenovus Energy. Cenovus Energy’s recent pullback, with the share price down 10.71% over seven days and 18.70% over 30 days from CA$35.53, contrasts with a stronger backdrop that includes a 47.73% year to date share price return and an...

Why the latest U.S. mandate matters for TransAlta stock TransAlta (TSX:TA) is back in focus after the United States Department of Energy ordered its Centralia Unit 2 in Washington State to remain available for operation for an additional three months, extending through mid September 2026. The mandate keeps a U.S. coal facility in TransAlta’s Energy Transition segment online for longer than previously planned. It also maintains potential revenue from Centralia Unit 2 while wider questions...

Enghouse Systems earnings and dividend decision in focus Enghouse Systems (TSX:ENGH) has drawn fresh attention after reporting second quarter results and approving a quarterly dividend of $0.31 per share, combining an earnings update with a new income detail for investors. See our latest analysis for Enghouse Systems. At a share price of CA$15.61, Enghouse Systems has seen its 1 month share price return fall 7.96%, and its 1 year total shareholder return decline 27.41%, signalling fading...