Canadian Stock News

Manulife Financial Corporation recently appointed Jodie Karen Wallis as Global Chief AI Officer and redesignated Seamus Edward Weiland as Chief Technology & Operations Officer, both effective July 1, 2026. These leadership moves underline Manulife’s push to embed artificial intelligence and technology more deeply across its global insurance and wealth management operations. Next, we’ll explore how elevating a Global Chief AI Officer could influence Manulife’s existing investment narrative...

In July 2026, the global markets are navigating a complex landscape marked by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and fluctuating energy prices, which have contributed to mixed performances across major indices. Notably, small-cap stocks represented by the Russell 2000 Index experienced a slight decline of 0.61%, reflecting broader market volatility and investor caution amid these uncertainties. In such an environment, identifying potentially undervalued small-cap stocks with notable...

Cogeco Communications (TSX:CCA) just posted a tough Q3 2026 update, with revenue of C$696.7 million and a basic EPS loss of C$32.28, while the trailing twelve months show revenue of about C$2.8 billion and a basic EPS loss of C$26.42. Over recent quarters the company has seen revenue move between C$730.7 million in Q3 2025 and C$696.7 million in Q3 2026, alongside quarterly EPS shifting from C$1.66 to a loss of C$32.28. This frames a sharp reset in profitability. For investors, these figures...

In recent weeks, Toronto-Dominion Bank has expanded its digital and fixed-income footprint, including a series of callable Eurobond note issuances across 2028–2033 maturities and new roles in areas such as QCAD stablecoin custody and Canadian merchant payment solutions via Clover. These moves deepen TD’s role in digital assets and integrated payments while adding diversified funding, potentially reshaping how investors view the balance between its traditional banking operations and emerging...

Aris Mining (TSX:ARIS) has drawn fresh attention after reporting unaudited second quarter 2026 production and sales figures, with gold output up 26% year over year and revenue of about $320 million. See our latest analysis for Aris Mining. Despite the strong second quarter production and sales update, Aris Mining's share price has retreated, with the stock down 21% over the past month and 33.5% over the past three months, even as the 1 year total shareholder return is 98.55% and the 3 year...

Global trade rules are back in the spotlight as the World Trade Organization debates the future of the Most Favoured Nation principle. For large multinational stocks, this mix of stability in existing rules and fresh questions about possible reforms can influence everything from supply chain planning to cross border pricing power. This article looks at how that backdrop relates to a select group of large cap companies from English speaking markets with solid risk and health profiles. It will...

Trekor Metals Limited recently reported its second-quarter 2026 results, with Gibraltar producing 30.3 million pounds of copper and 559 thousand pounds of molybdenum, and Florence Copper adding 5.2 million pounds of copper cathode, while reaffirming unchanged 2026 production guidance for both assets. The smooth ramp-up to steady-state operations at Florence Copper, alongside consistent ore grades and mill performance at Gibraltar, underscores operational reliability across Trekor’s key...

In early July 2026, Gibson Energy Inc. completed an agreement to issue CA$400 million of 4.45% senior unsecured notes maturing January 9, 2034, offered in Canada via a private placement syndicated by RBC Capital Markets, BMO Capital Markets, and CIBC Capital Markets. The company plans to use the proceeds to pay down its revolving credit facility and support debt linked to its Chauvin Infrastructure Assets acquisition, effectively reshaping its funding mix while backing recent infrastructure...

The Telstra network outage has put a spotlight on what happens when core infrastructure, security controls, and documentation fail at scale. For investors, this is less about Telstra itself and more about the companies that help prevent, detect, and manage exactly these kinds of incidents. From this Cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure Providers screener, three stocks stand out as closely exposed to the issues raised by the outage and subsequent Senate scrutiny. The article will walk through...

Earlier this week, Thomson Reuters announced a joint venture with KKR, selling a 51% stake in its Global Print business while retaining a 49% interest, intellectual property rights, and editorial control. This move frees up resources for Thomson Reuters to concentrate on expanding AI-driven legal, tax, audit, and compliance solutions, potentially reshaping how professional clients use its platforms. We’ll now explore how this pivot toward AI solutions, enabled by the KKR print joint venture,...

In July 2026, AbraSilver Resource Corp. reported new Phase VI drill assays from its Diablillos project in Argentina, confirming broad, high-grade silver-gold mineralization at Oculto West and identifying copper zones beneath the current oxide resources. A key insight is that mineralization now appears to extend both laterally and at depth, suggesting scope to refine the conceptual open-pit design and update Mineral Resource estimates across multiple targets. We’ll now examine how this...

Earlier this week, Great-West Lifeco announced an expansion of its retirement administration platform, aiming to enhance workplace plan capabilities and improve technology and service delivery for employer-sponsored savings programs. This move highlights how the company is sharpening its focus on payroll-based saving and employer relationships, potentially deepening its role in long-term workplace retirement ecosystems. We’ll now examine how this retirement platform expansion, centered on...

PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. recently reported past second-quarter 2026 results showing revenue of C$178.0 million and net income of C$95.4 million, alongside modest growth in royalty production volumes across crude oil, NGLs and natural gas. The Board also approved a third-quarter 2026 dividend of C$0.265 per share and confirmed completion of a C$74.8 million share buyback program covering 3,008,664 shares, reinforcing its focus on returning cash to shareholders while production and earnings...

BCE stock has delivered a decline of about 33% over the past three years. On current checks it still screens as attractively priced, which raises the question of whether the market is being too pessimistic on the valuation. Around a 33.2% share price decline over the last three years suggests sentiment toward BCE has been weak for a sustained period, even before looking at today’s valuation signals. Partnerships such as the recent quantum, cybersecurity and AI infrastructure collaboration...

AI small caps sit in an interesting corner of the market right now. While headlines focus on inflation, interest rates and bond yields from the United States to South Korea and France, smaller companies tied to machine learning, automation and data intelligence are where early-stage ideas are being built. The AI Small Caps screener is designed to filter this crowded space for focused businesses that align with this theme. In this article, you will see three stocks from the screener that...

Altius Minerals (TSX:ALS) has agreed to a C$181.5 million bought deal public offering of 3,000,000 common shares at C$60.50. The offering represents a material capital raise tied to recent acquisitions and balance sheet strength. See our latest analysis for Altius Minerals. Despite the equity raise being priced close to the market, Altius Minerals' current share price of CA$57.46 comes after a 39.26% year to date share price return and a very strong 110.91% total shareholder return over the...

Grocery shelves are telling a clear story right now, with U.S. unit sales down 1.8% in June and shoppers trading into cheaper options after prices climbed roughly 33% since 2019. That pressure is pushing both food producers and retailers to lean harder on promotions and private label ranges, which can change the balance of power across the sector. For investors, this screener focuses on companies tied to that shift, where value-focused grocery and strong store brands sit at the center of the...

Blue Ant Media (TSX:BAMI) just posted its Q3 2026 numbers, with revenue at CA$125.6 million and a loss per share of CA$0.64 setting the tone for the latest update. The company has seen quarterly revenue move from CA$38.4 million in Q2 2025 to CA$55.7 million in Q3 2025, CA$63.7 million in Q4 2025, and then CA$80.5 million, CA$70.0 million and CA$125.6 million across the first three quarters of 2026. Over the same period, basic EPS shifted from a profit of CA$1.33 in Q4 2025 to losses of...

Imperial Oil (TSX:IMO) is back in focus after Canada, Alberta, and major oil sands producers advanced the West Coast Oil Pipeline project, which is tied to emissions reduction commitments and the Pathways carbon capture initiative. See our latest analysis for Imperial Oil. The recent agreement on the West Coast Oil Pipeline comes as Imperial Oil’s share price has been broadly steady in the short term, with the 7 day share price return down 1.6% but the year to date share price return up...

Government contract puts Exchange Income in focus Exchange Income (TSX:EIF) is back on investors’ radar after subsidiary PAL Aerospace secured a role on a government contract worth about CA$750 million, tied to the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Future Aircrew Training program. See our latest analysis for Exchange Income. The government contract news has arrived while Exchange Income’s share price has climbed strongly, with a 90 day share price return of 27.02% and a year to date share price...

The Canadian market has been buoyed by strong performances in the energy and material sectors, contributing to an anticipated 32% growth in earnings for the TSX in the second quarter. For investors looking beyond established giants, penny stocks—often smaller or newer companies—remain a relevant investment area with potential surprises. Despite being viewed as a relic of past market eras, these stocks can offer a blend of affordability and growth potential when supported by robust financials.

Why the Cigar Lake restart matters for Cameco investors Cameco (TSX:CCO) has restarted production at its Cigar Lake uranium mine after a brief suspension tied to processing issues at the partner operated McClean Lake mill, with shipments and its 2026 output outlook unchanged. This removes a recent operational question mark around a key asset and shifts the focus back to how Cameco’s broader uranium and fuel services business might respond if production at Cigar Lake continues to run in line...

BRP (TSX:DOO) just opened its largest global distribution and logistics center in Saint Philippe, Quebec, centralizing parts, accessories, and apparel for its powersports and marine brands into a single global hub. See our latest analysis for BRP. Against this backdrop, BRP’s share price has moved to CA$84.44, with a 12.23% 90 day share price return but a decline of 14.28% year to date. The 1 year total shareholder return of 28.79% contrasts with weaker 3 and 5 year total shareholder returns,...

Global markets are sending mixed signals, from easing inflation in major economies to shifting trade policies and stubborn energy costs. In this kind of backdrop, investors often look for companies with strong cash generation and solid balance sheets that are not already priced for perfection. That is exactly what the High Quality Undervalued Stocks screener aims to highlight, focusing on businesses the market may be overlooking. In this article, you will see 3 of the best stocks from this...