Canadian Professional Services Stock News

In early April 2026, Rogers Communications launched Rogers Red Partner, a Canadian-first integrated point-of-sale and credit card program for small and medium-sized businesses, offering lower transaction fees, extra customer cash back, marketing reach, and added legal and cyber protection services. This move signals Rogers’ push beyond traditional telecom into bundled financial and business services that could deepen relationships with small and medium-sized enterprise customers. Next, we’ll...

Why Curaleaf Holdings (TSX:CURA) Is In Focus After Its New Ohio Dispensary Opening Curaleaf Holdings (TSX:CURA) is back on investors radars after the company opened a new Curaleaf branded dispensary in Lorain, Ohio, adding to its presence in the state and across the United States. See our latest analysis for Curaleaf Holdings. At a share price of CA$3.32, Curaleaf’s 1 day share price return of 3.11% and 30 day share price return of 2.79% sit against a 1 year total shareholder return around...

CES Energy Solutions (TSX:CEU) is back in focus after reporting FY 2025 results that included 6% revenue growth, a 10% rise in EPS, C$182 million in net free cash flow, and ongoing share buybacks. See our latest analysis for CES Energy Solutions. The FY 2025 update appears to have reinforced a strong run, with a 90 day share price return of 40.91% and a very large 5 year total shareholder return that suggests momentum has been building. If CES Energy Solutions has you thinking more broadly...

Earlier this month, Descartes Systems Group announced that Arizona-based IT asset manager ER2 is using the Descartes Sellercloud solution across eight facilities to unify inventory, warehouse operations and shipping, while the company also presented its logistics technology at the MODEX 2026 conference in Atlanta. The ER2 case highlights how Sellercloud’s guided picking, bin-controlled inventory and intelligent routing can materially speed up fulfillment while cutting costly shipping and...

Short term pullback against longer term gains Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) has recently seen its share price under pressure, with a 1 day return of 1.80%, about 3.70% over the past week, and roughly 7.50% over the past month. Those moves come against positive longer term total returns, including about 3.40% over the past 3 months, 1.20% year to date, roughly 9.80% over the past year, and a multi year gain of about 90% over five years. See our latest analysis for Alimentation...

Buyback announcement and what it means for Exchange Income Exchange Income (TSX:EIF) has launched a normal course issuer bid to repurchase up to 5,311,716 shares, or 9.43% of its 56,326,169 outstanding shares. All repurchased shares are set for cancellation by March 31, 2027. See our latest analysis for Exchange Income. Against this buyback backdrop, Exchange Income’s share price has a 30 day share price return of 5.9% and a 90 day share price return of 20.49%, while the 1 year total...

Whilst it may not be a huge deal, we thought it was good to see that the Sylogist Ltd. ( TSE:SYZ ) Independent...

Despite recent inflationary pressures and concerns about consumer confidence, the Canadian S&P/TSX index has shown resilience, climbing 7.5% from its mid-March low. In such a fluctuating market, penny stocks—though an older term—remain a relevant investment area for those interested in smaller or newer companies with potential value. By focusing on firms with solid financial foundations, investors may uncover opportunities that offer both stability and growth potential.

At its 2026 Investor Day, Suncor Energy outlined plans to return more than C$23.00 billion to shareholders via dividends and buybacks over three years, alongside reported gains in safety performance and asset utilization since 2021. This combination of large-scale capital returns and operational improvements is reshaping how investors assess Suncor’s balance between cash distribution and long-term risk. Next, we’ll explore how Suncor’s sizable capital return plan may influence its...

The latest analyst coverage could presage a bad day for Manulife Financial Corporation ( TSE:MFC ), with the analysts...

Paramount Resources Ltd. has declared a cash dividend of C$0.05 per common share, paid on April 30, 2026 to shareholders of record on April 15, 2026, and earlier acquired additional secured convertible debentures of Canadian Premium Sand Inc. in a private placement. This combination of returning cash to shareholders while increasing exposure to Canadian Premium Sand through convertible debentures highlights Paramount’s parallel focus on income and sector-focused capital deployment. We’ll now...

As the Canadian market navigates a backdrop of rising inflation and fluctuating oil prices, the S&P/TSX index has shown resilience with a notable recovery from its mid-March lows. In such times, investors might find potential in penny stocks, which often represent smaller or newer companies. Despite being considered an outdated term by some, these stocks continue to offer intriguing opportunities for those looking beyond traditional investment avenues.

AI driven advertising shift puts Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) in focus Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) is drawing fresh attention after reporting a substantial year over year revenue lift linked to Google’s AI Max advertising tool. This development is raising questions about how this operational shift could influence investor views. See our latest analysis for Aritzia. At a share price of CA$127.42, Aritzia has recently seen strong near term momentum, with a 7 day share price return of 11.15% and a 1 month share...

Alamos Gold recently reported strong operational growth, with higher earnings and revenue supported by expansion projects such as the Island Gold Phase 3+ Expansion and a solid balance sheet with very low debt. The company’s fully financed, construction-stage projects and low-cost production profile position it to benefit efficiently from the current gold price backdrop and analyst confidence. We’ll now explore how this operational momentum, particularly the Island Gold expansion, reshapes...

Arizona Sonoran Copper earnings set the stage for investor questions Arizona Sonoran Copper (TSX:ASCU) recently reported full year 2025 results, showing a net loss of US$4.97 million compared with US$7.44 million a year earlier, and a basic loss per share of US$0.03 versus US$0.06. See our latest analysis for Arizona Sonoran Copper. The earnings update has arrived alongside strong momentum in the shares, with a 30 day share price return of 18.57%, a 90 day share price return of 44.82% and a 1...

Morgan Stanley recently initiated coverage on NovaGold Resources with an Overweight rating and a US$13.80 price target, spotlighting the Donlin Gold project in Alaska, which is planned to produce 1.1 million ounces of gold annually over 27 years once in operation. This is the first time Morgan Stanley has rated NovaGold, bringing fresh analyst attention to a project that could become one of North America’s largest gold mines while some state-level permits are still pending and first...

On April 9, OCI Global’s subsidiary OCI Chemicals B.V. completed a block trade disposing of 2,000,000 Methanex shares, reducing its ownership stake from about 8.6% to 6.0% of Methanex’s issued and outstanding shares. This sizeable sale by a major shareholder may prompt investors to reassess Methanex’s ownership profile and how large holders view its long-term positioning. Next, we’ll examine how OCI Global’s reduced Methanex stake might influence the company’s existing investment narrative...

Richelieu Hardware Ltd. reported its first-quarter 2026 results, with sales of CA$463.57 million and net income of CA$14.41 million, alongside confirming its quarterly dividend and updating on share repurchases. The quarter also marked Richelieu’s 100th acquisition and new agreements in principle, underscoring its continued use of M&A to expand its distribution footprint. Now we’ll explore how the earnings miss versus expectations and ongoing acquisition program may influence Richelieu...

Maple Leaf Foods recently introduced a temporary fuel surcharge of CA$0.11 per kilogram on prepared meats and poultry shipments to offset higher transportation costs, a move that is likely to flow through to grocery prices. This surcharge underlines how energy market disruptions are feeding into food supply chains, highlighting Maple Leaf Foods’ ongoing efforts to manage rising operating expenses. Next, we’ll examine how this temporary fuel surcharge could shape Maple Leaf Foods’ investment...

Leadership changes put Allied Properties REIT in focus Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:AP.UN) has moved into the spotlight after announcing upcoming leadership changes, including the planned departure of its Chief Financial Officer and a shift in Board chair responsibilities. See our latest analysis for Allied Properties Real Estate Investment Trust. Those leadership updates come after a mixed run for unitholders, with the CA$9.69 unit price seeing a 3.97% 7 day share...

Elemental Royalty Corporation has shifted its primary listing from the TSX Venture Exchange to the Toronto Stock Exchange, following its removal from the S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index on April 2, 2026. This move to a senior exchange, combined with post-merger backing from Tether, marks a meaningful change in how the company may access capital and pursue royalty growth initiatives. With recent share price gains, we’ll explore how the TSX uplisting and Tether’s support influence Elemental...

Cogeco Communications Inc. reported past second-quarter 2026 results with sales of CA$693.56 million, net income of CA$80.01 million, and higher earnings per share despite lower revenue year on year. Alongside lowering its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook, the company raised its quarterly dividend by 7.0% to CA$0.987 per share, highlighting a contrast between cautious guidance and increased shareholder cash returns. Next, we’ll examine how the reduced 2026 revenue guidance, despite a higher...

In recent days, Canadian National Railway reported that its revenue ton miles and freight volumes, particularly in Canadian grain, intermodal, and autos, have been running ahead of earlier internal targets, supported by smoother winter operations. At the same time, the railway has improved key efficiency measures such as train velocity and terminal dwell, suggesting that higher volumes are being handled without sacrificing service quality. We’ll now examine how this stronger-than-expected...

Immostar and Primaris Real Estate Investment Trust recently completed a C$63.0 million acquisition of the fully leased Complexes Capitale open-air retail centres adjacent to Les Galeries de la Capitale in Québec City, giving Primaris a 25% non-managing interest and expanding the combined site to about 122 acres. This consolidation of the Galeries de la Capitale site enhances long-term development optionality around a high-traffic retail hub anchored by national tenants such as Rona, BMO,...