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Stantec Inc. recently reported first-quarter 2026 results showing year-over-year increases in sales, revenue, net income and earnings per share, reaffirmed its 2026 net revenue growth outlook of 8.5% to 11.5%, and declared a quarterly dividend of CA$0.245 per share payable on July 15, 2026. Amid these results, analysts highlighted shifting project demand toward larger, bundled programs and ongoing questions about AI’s impact on engineering services, themes Stantec is addressing through...

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...

Earlier in May 2026, Ballard Power Systems reported 26% year-over-year revenue growth, a move to positive gross margin in Q1, and reduced cash burn, while also announcing the resignation of Weichai Power’s two board nominees and Weichai’s reduction of its shareholding to 10.32% through secondary market sales above US$4 per share. At the same time, new multi-year fuel-cell supply agreements with Solaris and Wrightbus, alongside analyst upgrades, highlighted growing confidence in Ballard’s...

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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...

Brookfield Asset Management (TSX:BAM) has been drawing attention after recent share performance data showed mixed returns, including a decline of about 10% year to date and roughly 14% over the past year. See our latest analysis for Brookfield Asset Management. The recent decline in Brookfield Asset Management’s share price, with the stock down about 10% year to date at CA$66.04 and a 1 year total shareholder return down about 14%, contrasts with a stronger 3 year total shareholder return of...

Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX:BNS) has just reported its fiscal second quarter results, reaffirmed its quarterly dividend, and highlighted new financing and wealth management initiatives that together frame the context for assessing the stock today. See our latest analysis for Bank of Nova Scotia. Recent quarterly results, new sustainability linked financing, and fresh wealth partnerships have been met with a 1 day share price return of 2.04% and a 1 year total shareholder return of 59.38%, which...

Why enCore Energy’s latest earnings matter for investors enCore Energy (TSXV:EU) has drawn fresh attention after first quarter results showed a move from a loss to positive net income, putting the uranium producer’s recent financial progress in sharper focus for investors. See our latest analysis for enCore Energy. Despite the improved quarterly earnings, the stock’s recent momentum has been weak. The 30 day share price return is down 34.14%, the year to date share price return is down...

Lithium Americas Corp. reported first-quarter 2026 results, reducing its net loss to US$0.409 million from US$10.7 million a year earlier. This sharp reduction in losses may signal improving cost control or operational efficiency, which could be an important consideration for investors. Next, we’ll explore how this sharp reduction in quarterly net loss could shape Lithium Americas’ broader investment narrative. This technology could replace computers: discover 26 stocks that are working to...

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.

Earlier in 2026, BRP’s Sea-Doo brand showcased its new BRP GO! connectivity package and 10.25-inch touchscreen display on select 2026 personal watercraft in Lake Havasu City, adding offline navigation, group tracking and integrated music control to the riding experience. The rollout highlights how BRP is embedding software-driven safety and convenience features directly into its vehicles, reducing dependence on smartphones and deepening the technology layer that can support future services...

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...

Draganfly (CNSX:DPRO) stock is in focus after two U.S. Department of War units selected its Flex FPV drone systems, and the company announced an exclusive distribution and technology integration partnership with ACSL in Canada. See our latest analysis for Draganfly. The latest client wins and ACSL partnership arrive after a tough year-to-date, with the share price down 24.6% and a 90 day share price return of down 24%. Even though the 1 year total shareholder return is very large and the 5...

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...

Lundin Gold (TSX:LUG) has drawn fresh attention after reporting first quarter 2026 sales of US$567.38 million and net income of US$273.33 million, reaffirming its 2026 production guidance and declaring a sizeable quarterly dividend. See our latest analysis for Lundin Gold. Despite the strong first quarter update and a new Newmont nominated director joining the board, the share price has pulled back, with a 30 day share price return down 23.93% and year to date share price return down 21.66%,...

Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM) has been in focus after Canada outlined more than $500b in expected defence related investments by 2035 and launched a Defence, Security and Resilience Bank headquartered in Canada. See our latest analysis for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. The defence investment news has arrived while Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's share price has gathered strong momentum, with a 1-day share price return of 1.73%, a 90-day share price return of 16.82%...

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...

Canfor Corporation recently announced that its 77%-owned subsidiary, Vida AB, will permanently close sawmill operations in Urshult and Orrefors, Sweden, citing a prolonged mismatch between production capacity and fibre availability in southern Sweden. By concentrating output in fewer, more efficient facilities, Vida aims to sharpen its cost profile and refine how its Swedish footprint supports the broader Canfor business. We’ll now examine how Vida’s consolidation of Swedish sawmill...

In the past quarter ended March 31, 2026, Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd. reported sales of US$39.43 million and net income of US$15.91 million, both higher than a year earlier, with basic earnings per share from continuing operations rising to US$0.10. The combination of nearly doubled sales and improved earnings per share suggests stronger operational performance that may influence how investors assess Avino’s growth and profitability outlook. We’ll now examine how Avino’s stronger...

SSR Mining Inc. has agreed to sell its 20% ownership stake and operatorship in the Hod Maden project in Turkey to Lidya Mines in exchange for an uncapped 4.0% net smelter return royalty on 100% of the project, with the deal expected to close in the third quarter of 2026 subject to regulatory approvals. This transaction completes SSR Mining’s refocus on an Americas-based portfolio while converting a capital-intensive development commitment into a long-term royalty stream with no further...