Canadian Other Utilities Stock News

Torex Gold Resources (TSX:TXG) has restarted drilling at its Los Reyes Project in Sinaloa, Mexico, with about $18 million earmarked in 2026 to advance the asset through pre-feasibility and feasibility studies. See our latest analysis for Torex Gold Resources. The recent restart of drilling at Los Reyes comes after a period where the share price has pulled back, with a 90 day share price return down 23.93%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 44.49% and very large 5 year total...

Recent initiations of coverage by UBS and Bank of America on Lundin Gold (TSX:LUG) have put the stock in focus, after both banks highlighted the economics of the Fruta del Norte operation. See our latest analysis for Lundin Gold. The UBS and Bank of America initiations arrive after a mixed recent share price run, with Lundin Gold’s CA$92.05 stock rising 6.77% on the day and 7.98% over the past week, while the 90 day share price return is down 28.40%, even as the 1 year total shareholder...

If you are wondering whether TMX Group at C$51.59 is priced attractively today, the key question is how that share price lines up with the company’s underlying value. The stock is roughly flat year to date with a 0.2% gain, but it has fallen 4.1% over the last week and 5.1% over the last month, after a 5.3% decline over the past year and a much larger 84.4% and 115.4% gain over the last 3 and 5 years respectively. Recent headlines around TMX Group have focused on its role as a core piece of...

Aya Gold & Silver (TSX:AYA) has drawn fresh attention after releasing new infill drill results from its Boumadine Project in Morocco, confirming high-grade mineralization continuity and identifying an additional mineralized parallel structure. See our latest analysis for Aya Gold & Silver. The latest Boumadine results arrive during a strong run for Aya Gold & Silver, with the share price at CA$29.02, a 1-month share price return of 26.78% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 145.93%. This...

Taseko Mines (TSX:TKO) has put a proposed name change to Trekor Metals Limited on the table, linking the new identity to its broader North American asset base and copper focused ambitions. See our latest analysis for Taseko Mines. The proposed Trekor Metals rebrand comes at a time when momentum in the stock has been mixed. The 1-day share price return is 3.42% and the 7-day share price return is 9.55%, contrasting with a 90-day share price decline of 17.86%. Over a 1-year period, the total...

Meren Energy stock reacts to Impact Oil & Gas restructuring support Meren Energy (TSX:MER) is in focus after the company backed a restructuring at investee Impact Oil & Gas Limited, concentrating interests in Namibia's Orange Basin and the Venus project to create a more focused business. See our latest analysis for Meren Energy. The restructuring support comes after a strong run, with Meren Energy's share price delivering a 26.2% year to date return and a 41.51% one year total shareholder...

In May 2026, FirstService Residential and its subsidiary Century Fire Protection expanded their reach, with FirstService Residential being chosen to manage The Residences at 400 Central and roll out hospitality-level service standards across several luxury towers, while Century acquired GSC Fire & Security and Titan Fire Protection to broaden fire sprinkler and monitoring capabilities across the U.S. Sun Belt. Together, these moves deepen FirstService’s presence in high-end property...

In April 2026, Kinross Gold shareholders elected all ten director nominees with strong support, reappointed KPMG as auditor, and endorsed the company’s executive compensation approach, while Freedom Broker later upgraded the stock following a strong first-quarter earnings report. An interesting angle is that investors appear to be rewarding Kinross’s governance stability and the perceived potential of its Great Bear project alongside solid quarterly performance. With Kinross highlighting...

In May 2026, Power Corporation of Canada, Great-West Lifeco and IGM Financial committed a combined US$150 million to the newly formed Sagard AI Fund LP, a closed-end vehicle targeting artificial intelligence companies advancing adoption across financial services and other sectors globally. This move gives the Power group structured access to AI market intelligence, partnerships and pilot projects, potentially accelerating the use of AI to improve productivity and client and advisor...

Brookfield Asset Management, TSX:BAM, has invested in Anthropic as part of a major funding round in artificial intelligence. Separately, Brookfield is advancing what is described as California’s first operational carbon capture and storage project through a joint venture. These developments highlight Brookfield’s activity in both AI and low carbon infrastructure within its broader investment platform. Brookfield Asset Management, trading at about CA$67.59, operates at the intersection of...

Earlier this month, EDF and Sizewell C Limited appointed AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. to a wide-ranging Professional Services framework covering existing UK nuclear plants and the Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C new build programs for an initial five-year term, with an option to extend by a further five years. This expanded role cements AtkinsRéalis as a long-term delivery partner to EDF across more than 60 technical and project disciplines, deepening its involvement in major UK nuclear...

As the Canadian market navigates rising yields and their implications for equity performance, investors are keeping a close watch on how these shifts might influence their portfolios. In this context, penny stocks—often smaller or newer companies—continue to capture interest due to their potential for growth and affordability. While the term "penny stocks" may seem dated, these investments can still offer compelling opportunities when they boast strong financials and a clear path to growth.

Recent share performance and business snapshot BlackBerry (TSX:BB) has drawn fresh attention after a strong recent run in its share price, with returns of 32% over the past week, 72% over the past month and 162% over the past 3 months. The Canada based software company, which focuses on secure communications, QNX and licensing, reports annual revenue of $549.1 million and net income of $53.2 million. This gives it a market value of about CA$7.0b. See our latest analysis for BlackBerry. The...

Earlier this week, Manulife Financial completed the pricing of a S$500,000,000 subordinated Tier 2 notes offering in Singapore, paying a 2.880% fixed coupon until June 4, 2031, then resetting to 0.931% over the five-year SORA OIS rate, with maturity on June 4, 2036 and a callable feature from 2031. This Singapore dollar Tier 2 issuance deepens Manulife’s presence in Asian capital markets while adding loss-absorbing capital that can support future balance sheet flexibility and regulatory...

Partnership expansion puts Kinaxis in focus LIDD’s expanded partnership with Kinaxis (TSX:KXS), including value added resale rights across North America and EMEA and a new UK presence, is drawing fresh attention to the supply chain software provider’s global reach. See our latest analysis for Kinaxis. The CA$148.63 share price sits against a mixed backdrop, with a 5.17% 1 day share price return and 14.76% 90 day gain contrasting with a year to date share price decline of 13.56% and a 1 year...

Earlier in May, an investigative panel under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement found severe labour and human rights violations at Orla Mining’s Camino Rojo gold mine in Zacatecas, Mexico, including pressure on workers to abandon their union and alleged intimidation by a contractor. The findings have drawn calls from the United Steelworkers union for potential criminal charges in Canada, raising questions about Orla’s labour practices, regulatory exposure, and broader ESG risk...

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) drew fresh attention after reporting second quarter earnings that exceeded analyst forecasts, as well as double digit earnings growth in Canadian banking and wealth management, and a higher quarterly dividend. See our latest analysis for Bank of Nova Scotia. Despite the brief pullback in the latest session, with the 1 day share price return declining 1.34%, Bank of Nova Scotia shares are up 4.93% over 30 days and the 1 year total shareholder return is 57.18%...

DPM Metals (TSX:DPM) has reported fresh delineation drilling results from the Wedge Zone Deep prospect at its Chelopech operation, confirming high grade gold, copper, and silver mineralization below existing mine infrastructure. See our latest analysis for DPM Metals. The CA$44.93 share price has pulled back recently, with the 30 day share price return down 4.53% and the 90 day share price return down 23.92%. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 111.11% and very large 5 year total...

As the Canadian market navigates rising yields and their potential impact on equity performance, investors are closely watching for opportunities that align with solid growth and improving productivity. In this environment, identifying stocks that may be trading below their estimated intrinsic value can offer a strategic advantage, particularly when earnings continue to support equities despite broader market pressures.

As the Canadian market navigates rising yields that could challenge equity performance, investors are closely monitoring how these changes impact valuations and opportunities across sectors. In this environment, growth companies with significant insider ownership can be particularly appealing, as they often signal management's confidence in the business's long-term prospects and alignment with shareholder interests.

The Canadian market has recently experienced a rise in yields, which could begin to weigh on equity performance following a strong two-month run. In this context, penny stocks—often representing smaller or newer companies—remain an intriguing area of investment despite being considered somewhat outdated. With their potential for growth and affordability, these stocks can offer compelling opportunities when backed by solid fundamentals and financial strength.

As the Canadian market navigates a landscape of rising yields and strong economic growth, investors are keeping a close eye on equity performance, particularly in sectors like energy that may be due for a pause. Despite these challenges, earnings growth remains robust, providing support for equities and highlighting the importance of diversification in investment strategies. In this context, uncovering small-cap stocks with solid fundamentals and potential for growth can offer unique...

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