Author: SmartStocks.ca Staff
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Agnico Eagle Mines Consolidates Finnish Holdings in $3.8 Billion Mega-Deal
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. (TSX: AEM)(NYSE: AEM) just made a big move that helps explain why the market has been paying attention. The company announced a set of strategic transactions worth $3.8 billion that deepen its footprint in northern Finland, building out the area around its Kittilä mine, which is the largest primary gold producer Read more
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Is BlackBerry Turning Into a Meme Stock, Again?
Markets have felt pretty bumpy this year, and when things get choppy, investors tend to go hunting for a turnaround story they can believe in. Lately, one familiar name has popped back onto a lot of watchlists: BlackBerry Limited (TSX:BB)(NYSE:BB), the long-running Canadian tech company that many people still associate with its phone era. The Read more
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Reed Hastings Is Leaving Netflix
On Friday, shares of streaming giant Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX) were down more than 8% by 11:00am ET after word got out that chairman and co-founder Reed Hastings is stepping away from the company. For many people, Hastings has been the face and the driving force behind Netflix. He is not running again at the annual meeting Read more
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Canada’s Housing Market Is Uneven, but This REIT Is Still Holding Up Well
If you have been watching Canadian real estate headlines lately, it probably feels like you are getting mixed signals. Some markets look soft, others are still climbing, and it can be hard to tell what is actually happening beyond the most popular cities. That split shows up in recent housing data from Royal LePage. In Read more
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Is Telus’ 10% Yield Too Good to Be True?
A big dividend yield can look amazing on paper, especially when it’s this high. But the catch is that a sky‑high yield sometimes shows up for the wrong reason: the stock price has fallen, and investors are quietly betting the payout might not be as dependable as it used to be. That’s the main risk Read more
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Choice Properties grabs a $5B chunk of First Capital’s portfolio in a $9.4B deal
Big news for Choice Properties REIT (TSX: CHP.UN) today: it’s teaming up with KingSett Capital to buy First Capital Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:FCR.UN) in a transaction valued at roughly $9.4 billion (including debt). The way the deal is structured, Choice ends up with about $5.0 billion of First Capital’s necessity-focused neighbourhood shopping centres, exactly Read more
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Air Canada Secures Tentative Deal With Flight Attendants After Three-Day Strike
Key Numbers Air Canada (TSX:AC) has struck a tentative agreement with its 10,000 flight attendants, ending a three-day strike that grounded hundreds of flights and disrupted travel for about 500,000 customers. The deal, reached after more than nine hours of mediated talks, introduces boarding pay for the first time—a major sticking point in negotiations—and provides Read more
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BCE Scales Back Canadian Fibre Expansion, Shifts Growth Focus to U.S.
Key Numbers from Q2 BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE)(NYSE:BCE) signaled a major shift in its network strategy after the federal government upheld the CRTC’s wholesale fibre internet policy. CEO Mirko Bibic confirmed that Bell’s Canadian fibre buildout — currently reaching eight million homes — will plateau, abandoning earlier targets of 8.3 to 9 million. The company argues Read more
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Cenovus Delivers Strong Q2 Operations, Advances Growth Projects
Key Numbers from Q2 Cenovus Energy Inc. (TSX:CVE)(NYSE:CVE) reported solid second-quarter 2025 operational results last month, despite lower oil prices and planned maintenance. Cash from operating activities climbed to $2.4 billion, driven by efficient turnaround execution and working capital releases, though adjusted funds flow fell to $1.5 billion as production averaged 765,900 BOE/d, reflecting maintenance Read more
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Enbridge Posts Record Q2 EBITDA, Expands $32B Project Backlog
Key Numbers from Q2 Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB)(NYSE:ENB) delivered a strong second quarter for 2025, recording record adjusted EBITDA of $4.64 billion, up 7% from last year, and reaffirming its 2025 financial guidance. GAAP earnings rose to $2.2 billion, or $1.00 per share, driven by higher contributions from U.S. gas utilities, favorable rate settlements, and colder Read more