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In March 2026, i-80 Gold Corp. closed a Gold Prepay Facility with National Bank of Canada and Macquarie Bank, securing an initial US$150,000,000 advance, a US$100,000,000 accordion feature, and committing to deliver 39,978 ounces of gold over 30 months starting January 2028. This completed recapitalization means i-80 Gold has raised over US$1.00 billion through various financings since early 2025, aligning its funding with its multi-phase development plan and reducing uncertainty around how...

In March, Deutsche Bank reiterated its Hold rating on Lithium Americas while flagging dilution concerns after a Q4 earnings beat and ongoing capital needs. At the same time, Lithium Americas emphasized that U.S. Department of Energy loan support and advancing construction at the Thacker Pass lithium project are materially reducing project risk. With recent share gains, we’ll examine how expanded U.S. Department of Energy backing for Thacker Pass shapes Lithium Americas’ investment...

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In recent days, Canadian Natural Resources reported record Q4 2025 production of about 1.66 million barrels of oil equivalent per day and increased its 2026 output guidance, even as the stock came under pressure from a build in U.S. crude inventories that weighed on oil prices and energy shares. At the same time, an analyst downgrade to Market Perform and comments about Canadian Natural’s relatively lower sensitivity to higher oil prices than peers highlight how macro oil-market shifts can...

RBC Capital Markets recently downgraded Methanex, citing doubts that methanol price gains linked to the Iran conflict can be sustained and highlighting heightened geopolitical, supply, and demand risks to the business. This reassessment underscores how sensitive Methanex’s earnings profile is to short‑term methanol price swings driven by regional tensions and gas availability. We’ll now assess how RBC’s downgrade, centered on the durability of methanol price increases, could reshape...

In late March 2026, Colliers International Group Inc. filed a US$430 million universal shelf registration covering voting and preference shares, debt securities, warrants and units, and also participated in the Vancouver Real Estate Forum held at the Vancouver Convention Centre (West). The shelf registration gives Colliers significant flexibility to access capital through multiple instruments, which can shape how it funds growth, manages its balance sheet and responds to future...

New Gold Inc. recently filed a Form 15 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to voluntarily deregister its common shares under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, while also reporting March 31, 2026 earnings that underscored solid operational margins and a manageable debt profile. This combination of deregistration from U.S. reporting requirements and operational progress at the Rainy River and New Afton mines could reshape how investors assess New Gold’s risk profile and future...

Why Lithium Argentina’s latest update matters for investors Lithium Argentina (TSX:LAR) has released full year 2025 production and earnings results, along with fresh 2026 output guidance, giving you a clearer view of its operating scale and current financial profile. The company reported lithium carbonate production and a widened annual net loss, while pointing to higher planned volumes for 2026. Together, these details help frame both the operational progress and the costs behind its growth...

In March 2026, Rogers Communications Inc. completed a $750,000,000 fixed-to-floating rate, unsecured, guaranteed Eurobond offering of callable senior subordinated notes due July 31, 2056, priced at 100% with a 1% discount per security and a variable coupon. On the same day, TD Securities downgraded Rogers on concerns that intensifying wireless price competition and rising customer churn could pressure earnings and reshape expectations for its long-term growth fundamentals. We'll now examine...

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Meren Energy (TSX:MER) is back in focus after announcing a refinancing of its reserves based lending facility, expanding total commitments, extending maturities, and trimming average interest margins on its core debt funding. See our latest analysis for Meren Energy. The refinancing news follows a period of strong share price momentum, with a 90 day share price return of 29.89% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 48.01%, building on a 5 year total shareholder return of 147.69%. If this...

Recent trading in Descartes Systems Group (TSX:DSG) has drawn attention after a weak past 3 months, with the stock showing a negative 14.4% return despite annual increases in both revenue and net income. See our latest analysis for Descartes Systems Group. At around CA$99.49, Descartes Systems Group’s recent 1 day and 7 day share price gains contrast with its 90 day share price return of a 14.4% decline and 1 year total shareholder return of a 27.1% decline. This pattern suggests momentum has...

In late March 2026, investor group Mouvement d’éducation et de défense des actionnaires filed proposals at BCE urging stronger retail shareholder engagement measures and greater protection against investor disengagement, while BCE separately advised investors to vote against a resolution to increase shareholder participation at its May 7, 2026 annual meeting. These opposing stances on shareholder rights and engagement arrive just as analysts highlight sector-wide pressure from a wireless...

In late March 2026, Legal & General (L&G) and Manulife Wealth & Asset Management announced a long-term global partnership spanning distribution, investment management, and multi-asset product development across Europe, Asia, North America, and Bermuda. Shortly after, Manulife also strengthened its artificial intelligence leadership in Hong Kong by appointing Dr Hongjuan Liu as chief AI data officer for Hong Kong and Macau and relocating its Asia chief AI officer to Hong Kong, signalling a...

Docebo stock snapshot after recent performance moves Docebo (TSX:DCBO) has drawn fresh attention after a period of mixed share performance, with a 3.1% gain over the past week alongside a decline of 9.6% over the past month and a 24.2% decline over the past three months. See our latest analysis for Docebo. Set against a CA$23.81 share price, Docebo’s recent bounce over the past week sits within a weaker pattern, with a year to date share price return of 22.7% decline and a 1 year total...

Valeura Energy (TSX:VLE) has drawn attention after Thoresen Thai Agencies, a 10% shareholder, sold 100,000 common shares, while the company continues to reference future potential around its Wassana Field redevelopment project. See our latest analysis for Valeura Energy. At a latest share price of CA$13.85, Valeura Energy has seen a 68.7% 90 day share price return and a very large 5 year total shareholder return. However, the recent 7 day share price return of negative 8.9% suggests some...

Why Nutrien’s latest financing move has investors watching the stock Nutrien (TSX:NTR) recently drew attention after filing a $5b omnibus shelf registration that covers common and preferred shares, debt securities, share purchase contracts, and units. This filing gives the company additional financing flexibility. See our latest analysis for Nutrien. The shelf registration comes on the heels of Nutrien’s expanded share buyback plans and Q4 2025 results, with the stock showing a 22.96% 90 day...

Northland Power Inc. has appointed Bahir Manios to its Board of Directors, effective March 25, 2026, expanding the Board to eleven members and adding over 20 years of senior asset management and North American capital markets experience. Manios’ background as former Chief Financial Officer at Brookfield Asset Management and co-founder of Genesis Financial Asset Management introduces deeper infrastructure, healthcare, and financial services expertise that could influence how Northland...

Green Thumb Industries (CNSX:GTII) just reshaped its economics around RYTHM, moving from sales-based royalties to fixed annual cash fees that total US$70 million. This shift directly affects earnings visibility. See our latest analysis for Green Thumb Industries. The latest agreement news comes after a sharp short-term rebound, with a 7-day share price return of 21.25% and a 1-year total shareholder return of 35.85%. However, longer-term returns remain mixed and momentum has been uneven. If...

In recent months, Suncor Energy raised its 2026 annual share buyback target to C$4.0 billion, outlined plans to repurchase up to 118.7 million shares by 2027, and announced expansion of its oil sands production and cost-reduction initiatives. These moves, combined with stronger earnings estimates and favorable analyst sentiment, suggest management is emphasizing capital returns and operational efficiency while the broader oil and gas sector is influenced by supply concerns and geopolitical...

Wondering whether Bank of Nova Scotia's current share price matches its underlying worth? This breakdown is designed to help you size up the stock with a clear focus on value. Bank of Nova Scotia last closed at C$97.64, with a 3.8% gain over the past 7 days, a 0.4% decline over 30 days, a 4.6% decline year to date, and a 52.4% return over the last year, along with 70.5% and 63.2% returns over 3 and 5 years respectively. Recent coverage has centered on Bank of Nova Scotia as one of Canada's...

In recent weeks, Extendicare completed its approximately C$570 million acquisition of home health care operator CBI Health, reported better‑than‑expected fourth-quarter results, raised its dividend, and received a BBB credit rating from DBRS. CIBC Capital Markets responded by reiterating its positive view on the company, highlighting how Extendicare’s stronger balance sheet and expanded home health footprint could reshape its business mix. We’ll now examine how the CBI Health acquisition...

Freehold Royalties reported that it achieved record 2025 annual production, driven by U.S. growth and a higher liquids mix, even as weaker Canadian gas prices and softer late-year drilling activity weighed on the backdrop. An interesting takeaway is that U.S. reserve replacement exceeded 100%, suggesting management converted 2025 drilling activity into longer-lived assets despite macro uncertainty. Next, we will examine how this record production, underpinned by strong U.S. reserve...

Maryland partnership expands Trulieve’s product mix Dabstract’s decision to launch its High Terpene Extract products in Maryland through a partnership with Trulieve Cannabis (CNSX:TRUL) gives Trulieve access to award-winning live resin vape formats across adult-use and medical channels. The collaboration pairs Dabstract’s proprietary extraction and strain specific formulations with Trulieve’s existing Maryland footprint. This may broaden the retailer’s premium concentrate offering at select...