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In early 2026, Cascades exited its honeycomb paperboard and partition packaging segments, closing three plants across the US and Canada, including its Berthierville, Quebec facility where 52 employees were affected and some assets were sold to Emballages LM. This move highlights Cascades’ continued reshaping of its packaging portfolio, shedding lower-demand niches while committing to support displaced workers through job search assistance. We’ll now examine how exiting honeycomb and...

Equinox Gold (TSX:EQX) reported an AI driven gold discovery at its Valentine Gold Mine, identifying a new Minotaur Zone. The company also reported expanded continuous high grade mineralization at the nearby Frank Zone and outlined a broader exploration program. The update highlights both the use of AI in exploration and potential implications for the mine’s resource base and operating life. For shareholders, this news follows a strong share price run, with TSX:EQX at CA$21.53 and up 7.9%...

Methanex (TSX:MX) is back in focus after launching the United Kingdom's first commercially ready biomethanol storage and supply service for shipping at the Port of Immingham, in partnership with Orsted and Exolum. See our latest analysis for Methanex. The biomethanol bunkering news comes after a period of stronger share price momentum, with Methanex posting a 90 day share price return of 28.8% and a year to date share price return of 18.74%. Long term total shareholder returns over three and...

Seabridge Gold has announced that long-serving CFO Chris Reynolds will retire on March 31, 2026, after completing the 2025 audit and annual financial statements, with experienced mining executive Greg Martin set to assume the CFO role following a month-long transition beginning March 2, 2026. By pairing Martin’s extensive background in mining finance and joint ventures with the promotion of Hassan Esmaeili to Vice President, Finance, Seabridge is reshaping its financial leadership at a time...

Suncor Energy has recently appointed Jennifer Kneale, President of Targa Resources, to its Board of Directors and key oversight committees, while also affirming a CAD 0.60 quarterly dividend and completing CAD 2.80 billion of share repurchases since its February 2025 buyback announcement. This combination of fresh board expertise in midstream and finance, together with ongoing dividends and buybacks, underscores Suncor’s emphasis on governance and disciplined capital returns. We’ll now...

Definity Financial (TSX:DFY) closed out FY 2025 with Q4 revenue of CA$1.6b and basic EPS of CA$0.48, alongside net income of CA$58m. The trailing twelve months show revenue of CA$5.1b and basic EPS of CA$3.57. Over the past four reported quarters, revenue has moved from CA$1.1b in Q1 2025 to CA$1.6b in Q4, with quarterly EPS ranging between CA$0.48 and CA$1.61. This gives investors a clearer view of how earnings have tracked relative to a rising top line. With net profit margin currently at...

G2 Goldfields (TSX:GTWO) has drawn fresh attention after outlining a 100,000 meter drilling campaign and new gold discoveries at its OKO Project in Guyana, alongside a recent Preliminary Economic Assessment for a potential large scale mine. See our latest analysis for G2 Goldfields. Those drilling and PEA updates have come alongside a 1 day share price return of 3.22% and a 90 day share price return of 40.42%, while the 1 year total shareholder return sits at 123.18%. This points to strong...

Lundin Mining stock context after recent performance Lundin Mining (TSX:LUN) has drawn fresh attention after recent share moves, with a 1 day decline of 1.16% contrasting with gains over the week, month, and past 3 months. For investors tracking longer horizons, Lundin Mining shows a 1 year total return of 185.57%. Its 3 year and 5 year total returns are 325.52% and 168.48% respectively, which sets the backdrop for current valuation questions. See our latest analysis for Lundin Mining. That 1...

Royal Bank of Canada is leading a consortium with Farm Credit Canada to invest up to C$5b in agricultural lending and innovation. RBC Wealth Management is expanding its RBC Echelon platform with lifestyle services tailored to ultra-high-net-worth clients. The initiatives highlight the bank’s focus on key sectors such as agriculture and specialized wealth management offerings. Royal Bank of Canada, traded as TSX:RY, is moving on two fronts at once, with a multibillion-dollar agriculture...

Cenovus Energy has recently outlined plans for its May 6, 2026 virtual annual shareholder meeting and scheduled the release of its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results for February 19, 2026, with March 10, 2026 set as the record date for voting eligibility. This combination of upcoming earnings disclosure, which is expected to show a very large year-on-year EPS increase, and growing analyst optimism has sharpened investor focus on Cenovus’s near-term business momentum and governance...

Birchcliff Energy Ltd. recently reported unaudited fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, delivering record average production of 80,086 boe/d alongside lower per-unit operating costs and detailing a portfolio weighted to natural gas, condensate and NGLs. The company also highlighted significant remaining reserves and largely unbooked Elmworth potential while adding President and CEO Chris Carlsen to its board, signalling a tighter alignment between operational leadership and corporate...

Russel Metals share performance snapshot Russel Metals (TSX:RUS) has seen mixed share performance recently, with a small one-day gain alongside a seven-day decline, while returns over the past month and past three months move in different directions. See our latest analysis for Russel Metals. At around CA$47.12, Russel Metals’ short term share price return has cooled after a stronger 90 day run of 18.39%. Its 1 year total shareholder return of 14.60% and 5 year total shareholder return of...

Conference spotlight and why investors are watching Montage Gold (TSX:MAU) is drawing fresh attention as CEO Martino De Ciccio prepares to present at Mining Investment Cape Town 2026. The event will give investors a direct window into the Koné Gold project story. See our latest analysis for Montage Gold. That conference appearance comes at a time when momentum in Montage Gold’s shares has been very strong, with a 30 day share price return of 48.88% and a 1 year total shareholder return that...

In early February 2026, Capstone Copper Corp. announced that Union #2 at the Mantoverde mine in Chile ratified a new three-year collective bargaining agreement, formally ending the strike that began on January 2 and allowing the operation to move back toward full production after running at about half capacity. This resolution means all four unions at Mantoverde are now covered by fresh agreements, reducing immediate labor uncertainty at one of Capstone Copper’s key producing assets. We’ll...

TC Energy (TSX:TRP) reported strong Q4 results with record system flows and a 9-13% change in comparable EBITDA. The company raised its dividend for the 26th consecutive year. TC Energy confirmed progress on new low risk expansion projects to support North American energy demand. Management highlighted investment opportunities tied to data centers and LNG exports. TC Energy (TSX:TRP) is a major North American energy infrastructure company focused on natural gas and liquids pipelines, power...

Boralex Inc. recently declared a quarterly dividend of CA$0.165 per common share, paid on March 16, 2026 to shareholders of record as of February 27, 2026, while its consented Sallachy wind farm in the UK secured a government Contract for Difference in Allocation Round 7. The UK Contract for Difference award provides long-term revenue visibility for the Sallachy wind project, which can meaningfully influence Boralex’s cash flow profile and project risk balance. We’ll now assess how the...

New Gold (TSX:NGD) reported progress toward completing its arrangement with Coeur Mining, following recent shareholder approval. A court has also approved the transaction, with a final court order expected soon before closing. The arrangement is described by the company as a material corporate event that could affect future structure and operations. New Gold, a gold focused producer, operates in a sector where deals and partnerships can influence how assets are developed and funded. For...

Why FirstService’s latest earnings and dividend moves matter FirstService (TSX:FSV) has given investors two fresh data points to consider: a fourth quarter and full year earnings update, and an 11% increase in its quarterly cash dividend. The company reported fourth quarter sales of US$1,383.38 million and net income of US$38.98 million, alongside a new quarterly dividend of US$0.305 per share, up from US$0.275. See our latest analysis for FirstService. These earnings and dividend...

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. has announced that co-founder Randy Smallwood will step down as CEO to become non-executive Board Chair on March 31, 2026, while President Haytham Hodaly will assume the combined role of President and CEO and join the Board on the same date. The carefully planned leadership transition keeps Smallwood involved while elevating Hodaly, who has overseen more than US$11.00 billion in streaming transactions and leads a highly regarded technical team, underscoring an...

Canadian Natural Resources (TSX:CNQ) is back in focus after its long history of raising dividends by an average of 21% a year since 2001, supported by last year's operating cash flow. See our latest analysis for Canadian Natural Resources. The recent 1-month share price return of 15.32% and 90-day share price return of 17.70% have lifted Canadian Natural Resources to CA$55.39. Its 1-year total shareholder return of 36.83% and very large 5-year total shareholder return suggest momentum has...

How Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) Has Been Performing Recently With no single headline event driving attention today, Manulife Financial (TSX:MFC) is on many investors’ radars because of its recent returns and current share price near CA$50. The stock has seen a 2.8% gain over the past day, alongside a decline over the past week and month, while still showing a positive total return over the past 3 months, year, 3 years, and 5 years. See our latest analysis for Manulife Financial. That 2.8% 1...

Fortis Inc. has already reported its 2025 results, with sales rising to C$12.17 billion and net income reaching C$1.80 billion, alongside a reaffirmed common dividend of C$0.64 per share for the second quarter of 2026 and declared dividends across multiple preferred share series. The company also unveiled a record C$28.80 billion five‑year capital plan and extended its multi‑decade pattern of annual dividend increases, underscoring a continued focus on regulated infrastructure investment and...

Freehold Royalties (TSX:FRU) has declared a C$0.09 per share dividend for February 2026, payable on March 16 to shareholders of record on February 27, putting its income focused royalty model back in the spotlight. See our latest analysis for Freehold Royalties. The dividend news comes as Freehold Royalties trades at CA$16.86, with recent momentum reflected in a 9.2% 1 month share price return and a 44.2% 1 year total shareholder return. This suggests sentiment has strengthened over both...

Bitfarms stock performance snapshot Bitfarms (TSX:BITF) has drawn attention after a recent 4.3% daily gain, even as the share price shows a 28% decline over the past month and an 18.6% decline over the past 3 months. See our latest analysis for Bitfarms. That recent 4.3% one day share price gain comes after a weaker stretch, with a 30 day share price return of 28.4% decline and a year to date share price return of 17.9% decline. However, the 1 year total shareholder return of 46.5% hints that...