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  • Rogers’ Q3 Profit Soars on MLSE Deal, but Adjusted Earnings Dip

    Rogers’ Q3 Profit Soars on MLSE Deal, but Adjusted Earnings Dip

    Media segment growth masks slight weakness in wireless service revenue Key Numbers Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B) reported a massive third-quarter profit of $5.75 billion, though this headline figure was heavily skewed by a $5-billion one-time, non-cash gain from its acquisition of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE). While total revenue grew to $5.35 billion, its Read more

  • 2 TSX Stocks That Have Been Raising Dividends for 50+ Years

    2 TSX Stocks That Have Been Raising Dividends for 50+  Years

    These Dividend Stocks Offer Unmatched Stability and Decades of Growth For investors building a portfolio for the long haul, dividend growth stocks are a powerful tool for wealth creation. These are companies that not only pay a dividend but consistently increase that payout year after year. This track record is a strong indicator of financial Read more

  • Linamar Buys U.S. Assets for $300M to Counter Tariff Pressures

    Linamar Buys U.S. Assets for $300M to Counter Tariff Pressures
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    In a strategic push to bolster its global manufacturing footprint, Guelph-based Linamar Corp. (TSX:LNR) has announced two key acquisitions in the U.S. and Europe. The company is investing US$300 million to purchase select North American assets from Aludyne Inc., a move designed to support customers locally and reinforce its supply chain amid a dynamic global Read more

  • U.S. Government Invests in Another Canadian Mining Company

    U.S. Government Invests in Another Canadian Mining Company

    The U.S. government is taking a 10% stake in Trilogy Metals Inc. (TSX:TMQ), a Vancouver-based mineral exploration company, in a move to secure domestic sources of copper. The US$35.6 million investment is coupled with a major catalyst: an executive order from President Donald Trump to build the Ambler Road, providing crucial access to Trilogy’s mining Read more

  • Aritzia’s U.S. Expansion Fuels Explosive Growth and Profitability

    Aritzia’s U.S. Expansion Fuels Explosive Growth and Profitability

    Key Numbers Aritzia (TSX:ATZ) delivered a standout second quarter, showcasing explosive revenue growth driven by a 21.6% surge in comparable sales. The company’s strategic expansion in the United States continued to pay off, with U.S. sales climbing over 40% to become the primary revenue driver. This top-line success was matched by a significant expansion in Read more

  • Jim Cramer Calls This Canadian Stock a “Freight Train”

    Jim Cramer Calls This Canadian Stock a “Freight Train”

    Dubbed a “freight train” by CNBC’s Jim Cramer, Toronto-based electronics manufacturer Celestica (TSX:CLS)(NYSE:CLS) has become a major beneficiary of the artificial intelligence boom, helping its stock soar 190% this year. The company is a critical partner for tech giants building out their AI infrastructure, but its soaring valuation now poses a considerable risk for potential Read more

  • Strathcona Backs Off MEG Energy Acquisition. Path Looks Clear for Cenovus Deal.

    Strathcona Backs Off MEG Energy Acquisition. Path Looks Clear for Cenovus Deal.
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    The past couple of months saw a heated corporate battle for MEG Energy Corp. (TSX:MEG) , beginning when Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) announced a friendly $7.9 billion acquisition (including assumed debt) on August 22, 2025. The initial cash and stock offer valued MEG at $27.25 per share, with consideration structured as 75% cash and 25% Read more

  • Keystone XL Back in Play? What It Could Mean for Canadian Stocks

    Keystone XL Back in Play? What It Could Mean for Canadian Stocks

    Renewed pipeline talks may ease U.S. tariffs—and unlock upside for Canada’s energy and metals sectors There’s new political energy behind a long-dormant project: the Keystone XL pipeline. After a meeting at the White House this week, Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump appear to have found common ground on reviving the Alberta-to-Nebraska Read more

  • Cineplex Rebounds in September, but the Stock Still Lags in 2025

    Cineplex Rebounds in September, but the Stock Still Lags in 2025

    Strong box office gains and premium content help offset a slow August, but Cineplex shares remain under pressure Key Numbers Cineplex (TSX: CGX) posted a solid recovery at the box office in September, bringing in $37.7 million in revenue—up 7% from the same month last year and enough to put it ahead of 2024’s pace. Read more

  • Tilray Surges on Earnings, But Is the Rally Built to Last?

    Tilray Surges on Earnings, But Is the Rally Built to Last?

    Key Numbers Tilray Brands (NASDAQ: TLRY) has seen its stock price skyrocket from under $0.40 in June to over $2 in early October, fueled by growing investor optimism and a rare earnings-driven rally. Shares surged 22% after the company released Q1 fiscal 2026 results, defying its usual post-earnings slide. While the jump suggests bullish sentiment, Read more