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Extendicare Inc. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results, with sales of C$465.22 million and net income of C$40.73 million, and its Board declared a monthly cash dividend of C$0.0441 per share for May 2026, designated as an eligible dividend under the Income Tax Act (Canada). The sharp year-over-year rise in both revenue and earnings per share from continuing operations underscores how the business is currently converting higher sales into stronger profitability while continuing its...

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Santacruz Silver Mining (TSXV:SCZ) drew fresh attention after reporting first quarter 2026 earnings, with sales of US$127.53 million and net income of US$28.47 million from continuing operations. See our latest analysis for Santacruz Silver Mining. Despite the strong first quarter earnings, the stock has been under pressure in recent months, with the share price down 16.9% over the past week and 12.2% year to date. At the same time, the 1 year total shareholder return of about 4.8x signals...

Sparc AI (CSE: SPAI) announced a strategic partnership with U.S.-based defence manufacturer Rate Manufacturing to integrate Sparc AI’s Overwatch software into Rate’s drone platforms.

If you are wondering whether Dream Industrial Real Estate Investment Trust is still attractively priced after a strong run, the current valuation picture is the key place to focus. The stock last closed at C$13.77, with returns of 0.3% over 7 days, 0.2% over 30 days, 9.1% year to date, 38.9% over 1 year, 17.5% over 3 years, and 30.1% over 5 years, which can change how investors think about both upside and risk. Recent headlines around industrial property demand, financing conditions, and...

Earlier this month, Electrovaya Inc. reported its second-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to US$18.05 million and net income to US$1.02 million, while maintaining basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations at US$0.02. Over the first six months of fiscal 2026, the company’s sales increased to US$33.60 million and net income to US$2.06 million, highlighting a stronger profit contribution than in the prior-year period even with modest per-share earnings. With this...

Spin Master (TSX:TOY) is back in focus after recent trading left the stock roughly flat over the past month, while its year to date and 1 year total returns remain in clearly negative territory. See our latest analysis for Spin Master. At the current share price of CA$18.30, Spin Master’s recent 90 day share price decline of 7.9% sits on top of a much steeper 1 year total shareholder return decline of 24.9%, suggesting momentum has been fading rather than building. If you are comparing Spin...

In the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, goeasy Ltd. reported revenue of CA$412.86 million, up from CA$404.92 million a year earlier, but moved from net income of CA$38.71 million to a net loss of CA$52.99 million, with basic and diluted loss per share of CA$3.22. The combination of higher revenue and a swing from profit to loss suggests rising costs, credit provisions, or other pressures are weighing more heavily on goeasy’s earnings than on its top line. We’ll now examine how goeasy’s...

Definity Financial Corporation recently reported its first-quarter 2026 results, with net income of CA$63.9 million versus CA$92.0 million a year earlier and basic earnings per share from continuing operations of CA$0.53 compared with CA$0.81. This earnings drop, alongside lower diluted earnings per share of CA$0.52 versus CA$0.79, raises questions about how current profitability aligns with earlier expectations for margin improvement and growth. We’ll now examine how Definity’s weaker...

Highlander Silver Corp. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results, turning last year’s net loss into net income of US$20.41 million on sales of US$18.33 million. Shortly after, the company added respected corporate governance expert Ms. Poonam Puri to its Board as an independent director, signaling increased focus on governance and oversight. Next, we’ll explore how this sharp earnings improvement reshapes Highlander Silver’s investment narrative and what it could mean for investors. Find...

Leadership transition and recent news Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:CAR.UN) has drawn attention after announcing that long serving CEO and President Mark Kenney will retire. Industry veteran Brad Cutsey is set to assume those roles and join the board. The leadership change, which follows a formal search supported by an external advisory firm, comes shortly after the REIT reported a first quarter net loss and reaffirmed its monthly cash distribution to...

In the past quarter ended March 31, 2026, Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. reported a net loss of US$24.86 million, compared with US$1.59 million a year earlier, with basic and diluted loss per share from continuing operations at US$0.12 versus US$0.01. This sharp widening of quarterly losses highlights a meaningful shift in the company’s near-term financial profile and cost or investment pressures. We will now examine how this much larger quarterly loss shapes Arizona Sonoran Copper’s...

If you are wondering whether Canadian National Railway stock is still reasonably priced or already reflecting future expectations, this article will walk you through what the current market tag might be implying. The stock last closed at C$157.75, with returns of 2.8% over 7 days, 3.9% over 30 days, 14.5% year to date, 10.0% over 1 year, 9.7% over 3 years and 34.0% over 5 years. This gives useful context before weighing up valuation. Recent coverage around Canadian National Railway has...

NFI Group (TSX:NFI) is back in the spotlight after reporting first quarter earnings that shifted from a loss to net income, reaffirming full year revenue guidance and recording a small impairment on goodwill and intangibles. See our latest analysis for NFI Group. The recent swing back to profitability, combined with reaffirmed 2026 revenue guidance, comes after a strong run in the stock, with a year to date share price return of 25.96% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 35.20%. The 3...

Cronos Group Inc. reported first-quarter 2026 results, with sales of US$58.97 million, revenue of US$45.21 million, and net income of US$13.75 million, all higher than a year earlier. The quarter highlighted strong international momentum, particularly record revenue in Israel and Canadian gains that lifted the Spinach brand to the top vape market-share position. We’ll now examine how this stronger profitability and brand traction may influence Cronos Group’s previously outlined investment...

BlackBerry AtHoc has received a FedRAMP High re-certification, the highest-level U.S. government cloud security authorization. The re-certification confirms AtHoc’s suitability for use by U.S. federal agencies and critical infrastructure operators. The decision affirms BlackBerry’s (TSX:BB) operational maturity in secure cloud communications and emergency management solutions. For investors tracking TSX:BB, this update fits within BlackBerry’s focus on cybersecurity, secure communications,...

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In the first quarter of 2026, Aris Mining Corporation reported sales of US$372.48 million and net income of US$97.61 million, sharply higher than a year earlier. The jump in basic earnings per share from continuing operations to US$0.47, compared with US$0.01 a year ago, highlights a substantial uplift in profitability. With this strong earnings jump as a backdrop, we’ll now explore how it reshapes Aris Mining’s investment narrative and future project ambitions. Uncover the next big thing...

Wondering if CAE at around C$36.19 is offering fair value right now, or if the price is out of line with what you are actually getting? The stock has been mixed recently, up 1.5% over the past week but down 1.7% over the past month and down 14.7% year to date, while the 1 year return sits at 0.4% and the 3 year return at 23.0%. The 5 year return is roughly flat. Recent headlines have focused on CAE's role in aerospace and defense training and simulation, along with ongoing contract activity...

Orezone Gold Corporation's ( TSE:ORE ) robust recent earnings didn't do much to move the stock. We believe that...

In May 2026, PetroTal Corp. reported first-quarter 2026 results showing revenue of US$59.6 million and net income of US$15.3 million, both lower than the same period a year earlier. The decline in basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to US$0.02 highlights pressure on PetroTal’s profitability compared with last year. We’ll now examine how this earnings slowdown, particularly the reduced net income, may influence PetroTal’s broader investment narrative and...

Constellation Software Inc. reported past first-quarter 2026 results showing revenue of US$3,181 million versus US$2,654 million a year earlier, with net income rising to US$367 million from US$136 million and basic earnings per share from continuing operations increasing to US$17.32 from US$6.41. The company also declared a US$1.00 per share dividend payable on July 10, 2026, underscoring ongoing cash generation that may matter for how investors assess its acquisition-led growth model. With...

The Canadian market has shown resilience, with 2026 TSX earnings growth projections being revised higher, supported by robust energy and materials sectors alongside strong technology earnings in the U.S. Despite potential challenges such as elevated oil prices and inflationary pressures, the underlying fundamentals of the Canadian economy remain solid. In this context, penny stocks—often associated with smaller or newer companies—continue to offer intriguing opportunities for investors...