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In early March 2026, Maple Leaf Foods reported strong 2025 results, including 8.1% fourth-quarter revenue growth, higher adjusted EBITDA, completion of its pork spin-off, and guidance for mid-single-digit revenue growth and margin expansion in 2026. The Board also approved about 10% dividend growth for 2026, lifting the quarterly payout from CA$0.19 to CA$0.21 per share and reinforcing its focus on shareholder returns. Now we will examine how this combination of solid earnings momentum and...

In early March 2026, Air Canada announced that the first of its updated Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft entered service with Air Canada Rouge, featuring retrofitted cabins with personal seatback entertainment, reclining seats, complimentary fast Wi‑Fi sponsored by Bell, and refreshed food and beverage offerings across its leisure and sun routes. This marks a wider fleet modernization push, as Air Canada transitions up to 45 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to Rouge and upgrades mainline, regional, and...

Canfor Corporation reported fourth-quarter 2025 results showing sales of C$1,282.3 million, an operating loss of C$415.9 million and a net loss of C$390.5 million, driven by weak lumber and pulp markets, elevated US tariffs and a C$320.4 million asset impairment. Alongside these losses, Canfor moved ahead with its transformation plan, closing high-cost mills, shifting investment to the US South and Sweden, and securing shareholder approval to acquire the remaining stake in Canfor Pulp...

Northland Power (TSX:NPI) is back in focus after reporting fourth quarter 2025 results, with sales of CA$722.84 million, revenue of CA$725.26 million, and net income of CA$289.82 million. See our latest analysis for Northland Power. At a share price of CA$21.25, Northland Power has delivered a 24.12% 90 day share price return and a 14.38% 1 year total shareholder return, hinting at improving momentum after weaker multi year total returns. If this earnings update has you looking beyond a...

In recent days, Thomson Reuters completed a US$1.00 billion share repurchase program, increased its buyback authorization to 16,000,000 shares for up to US$1.60 billion, filed its 2025 annual report, and announced the planned May 2026 handover of the Chief Financial Officer role from Mike Eastwood to Gary E. Bischoping, Jr. Together with a higher dividend and an additional US$605 million return-of-capital plan, these actions highlight how shareholder returns and capital allocation are...

Winpak Ltd. previously reported fourth-quarter 2025 sales of US$284.85 million and net income of US$36.19 million, alongside full-year 2025 earnings of US$137.34 million and basic earnings per share from continuing operations of US$2.25. On February 23, 2026, the board declared a C$0.0500 per-share dividend payable on April 10, 2026, and confirmed completion of a share repurchase program totaling 1,489,283 shares for C$62.12 million, underscoring management’s current capital return...

In February 2026, Enbridge Inc. completed three fixed-income offerings totaling about CA$2.00 billion across 2026, 2031, and 2056 unsecured, unsubordinated guaranteed notes with fixed coupons ranging from 3.57% to 5.10%. These bond issues, alongside Enbridge’s recently reported record 2025 financial performance and multi-decade dividend growth streak, highlight how the company continues funding long-term infrastructure while prioritizing consistent shareholder payouts. Next, we’ll examine...

Recent share performance and what it might signal Methanex (TSX:MX) has drawn attention after a recent 13.4% one day share price decline, prompting investors to reassess how its current valuation lines up with its fundamentals and recent performance indicators. See our latest analysis for Methanex. That sharp 13.4% one day share price decline comes after a solid run, with a 30 day share price return of 4.7%, a 90 day gain of 28.41% and a year to date rise of 20.65%. The 1 year total...

Bitfarms recently secured backing from leading proxy advisory firms, including Institutional Shareholder Services, for its now-past March 20, 2026 shareholder vote on redomiciling to the U.S. and rebranding as Keel Infrastructure, with plans for the new entity to trade as “KEEL” on Nasdaq and TSX. This endorsement supports Bitfarms’ effort to reposition from a Canadian Bitcoin miner to a U.S.-domiciled HPC and AI infrastructure company, potentially enhancing its access to U.S. capital and...

i-80 Gold Corp. recently reported that it met its 2025 production guidance with nearly 32,000 ounces of consolidated gold output, generated a gross profit for the year, and secured a US$500 million financing package to advance its development pipeline. By starting construction at the Archimedes underground mine and completing the engineering study for refurbishing the Lone Tree process plant, i-80 Gold has moved key Nevada growth projects closer to potential future production and in-house...

In early 2026, First Majestic Silver faced heightened uncertainty as options traders increased downside protection and implied volatility stayed elevated amid a sharp silver price surge linked to geopolitical tensions and a structural supply deficit. This options activity underscored how First Majestic’s growing emphasis on pure silver exposure, including its Gatos Silver acquisition, is magnifying investor sensitivity to swings in the underlying metal. We’ll now examine how this elevated...

Fairfax Financial Holdings has completed CAD$400.00 million of 4.40% Senior Notes due 2036 and an additional CAD$250.00 million of 5.10% Senior Notes due 2055, while also declaring a quarterly CAD$0.315313 dividend on its Series K Preferred Shares payable on March 31, 2026. This mix of long-dated unsecured debt issuance and ongoing preferred dividends highlights Fairfax’s focus on balance sheet flexibility while continuing to return capital to income-focused investors. We’ll now examine how...

Fuerte Metals has awarded Yukon-based Cobalt Construction the contract to build the 214 km Northern Access Route linking its Coffee Gold Project to Dawson and the Yukon highway network, a key step in moving the mine toward potential construction after permitting and feasibility work. This early infrastructure commitment, alongside a very large after-tax NPV(5%) of US$2.30 billion from the Coffee project’s recent PEA and planned infill drilling, is seen as materially reducing project...

In March 2026, Kinaxis Inc. reported record fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, issued 2026 revenue guidance of US$620 million to US$635 million, and confirmed that CFO Blaine Fitzgerald will leave after the first-quarter 2026 earnings call to support an orderly transition. The launch of the AI-driven Maestro Agent Studio platform stands out as a material step in enhancing Kinaxis’s supply chain decision-making capabilities and product appeal. We’ll now examine how the strong 2025...

In late February 2026, Bank of Montreal reported a record first quarter with higher net interest income of CA$5,643 million and net income of CA$2,490 million, alongside continued share buybacks and an unchanged CA$1.67 quarterly common dividend. At the same time, BMO intensified its funding and community footprint by issuing multiple new senior notes under a CA$40.00 billion shelf and channeling a US$900,000 grant plus US$13.90 million in loans toward affordable senior housing...

Spin Master (TSX:TOY) has recorded major non cash impairment charges tied largely to its Melissa & Doug brand, contributing to a sizeable net loss. The company is contending with a weak U.S. toy market and tariffs, which have weighed on recent results. Management is putting more focus on digital games and new toy launches, including an expansion of its award winning Primal Hatch brand. Spin Master enters this period with its share price at CA$18.47 and a 1 year return of 29.1% decline,...

A Brazilian court halted Equinox Gold's transfer of mineral rights tied to a $1b sale of gold mines to China's CMOC Group. The decision follows a legal challenge from a state run firm that claims a contract breach in the transaction. The ruling directly affects a major asset sale and adds legal uncertainty around Equinox Gold's Brazilian operations. For you as an investor following TSX:EQX, this court action lands in the middle of the company's role as a mid tier gold producer with assets...

Why Curaleaf Holdings (TSX:CURA) is in focus now Curaleaf Holdings (TSX:CURA) has drawn fresh attention after reporting fourth quarter and full year 2025 results, as well as opening a new Findlay, Ohio dispensary that takes its retail footprint to 162 locations. See our latest analysis for Curaleaf Holdings. At a share price of CA$3.22, Curaleaf has seen a 5.92% 1 day share price return that follows mixed recent momentum, with a 1 year total shareholder return above 100% but weaker 3 and 5...

Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund reported past full-year 2025 results on February 25, 2026, with sales of CA$1,997.78 million and net income of CA$139.39 million, both higher than the prior year. The company also completed a buyback of 2,854,400 units for CA$17.59 million, which reduces the unit count and slightly boosts earnings per unit for remaining unitholders. Next, we’ll examine how Chemtrade’s higher full-year earnings and completed buyback program interact with its existing investment...

In recent months, Wheaton Precious Metals reported record Q3 2025 revenue and net earnings growth, underpinned by strong production, higher silver prices, and nearly US$1 billion of new streaming agreements that increased cash flow visibility. This combination of rapid earnings growth, consistent earnings beats, and expanding high-margin streaming deals has prompted analysts to raise their forecasts and express greater confidence in Wheaton’s longer-term outlook. With this backdrop of...

Highlander Silver Corp. has received approval to list its common shares on the NYSE American under the symbol “HSLV,” with trading commencing on March 11, 2026, while maintaining its Toronto Stock Exchange listing. This dual listing broadens Highlander Silver’s access to U.S. capital markets and could meaningfully increase investor awareness of its precious metals portfolio in Peru and Mexico. Next, we’ll examine how the upcoming NYSE American listing and broader U.S. investor access shape...

Recent performance context for National Bank of Canada National Bank of Canada (TSX:NA) has attracted attention after a period where its share price showed mixed short term moves, including a 2.3% decline over the past day and a 2.2% pullback over the past week. At the same time, the stock has recorded gains over the past month and past 3 months. Its 1 year and multi year total return figures offer additional context for investors assessing how current pricing lines up with recent...

IAMGOLD (TSX:IMG) has reached full production at its Côté Gold mine. The company reports record financial performance supported by strong margins and free cash flow. Management has announced a share buyback program and continued debt repayment. Institutional investors have increased their holdings in the company. IAMGOLD, trading at around CA$29.55, has seen very strong share price moves, with the stock up 12.5% over the past month and 32.9% year to date. The 1 year return is 274.1%, and...

In late February 2026, Royal Bank of Canada reported record first-quarter results, with higher net income of CA$5,784 million and basic earnings per share of CA$4.03 from continuing operations, alongside ongoing share repurchases and confirmed common and preferred dividends for May 2026. These results, driven by strong Personal Banking and Wealth Management performance and paired with continued capital returns, highlight how RBC is balancing growth initiatives with shareholder payouts while...