Carney’s Liberal Majority Reshapes the TSX Investment Thesis: What It Means for Canadian Stocks
Prime Minister Mark Carney secured a parliamentary majority for his Liberal government on Monday following by-election wins and five floor crossings by opposition MPs over the past several months, bringing the party to 173 seats — just above the threshold required for a majority. The development, confirmed ahead of Tuesday’s trading session, was interpreted by…
Canadian Banks Catch a Bid as Political Stability Returns: BMO, Scotiabank, RBC Advance
Canadian bank stocks moved higher on the TSX as a combination of geopolitical relief and renewed domestic political stability provided investors with reasons to add financial exposure. BMO Financial Group (TSX: BMO) gained 1.65%, Bank of Nova Scotia (TSX: BNS) climbed approximately 2.03%, and Royal Bank of Canada (TSX: RY) advanced 1.35%. TD Bank (TSX:…
MDA Space Hits 8-Month High at $46.17 as Defense and Satellite Demand Powers TSX Tech Rally
MDA Space (TSX: MDA) surged 7.2% on Tuesday to close at $46.17, its highest level since August 2025, as TSX technology stocks led the market with a 3% sector-wide advance. The move came amid broad risk-on sentiment tied to ceasefire developments in the Middle East, but MDA’s gain is underpinned by a more structural narrative:…
Gold Miners Hold Firm as Metals Outperform: Agnico Eagle, Barrick, Wheaton Lead TSX Gains
While energy stocks were the day’s biggest drag on the TSX, gold and precious metals miners demonstrated notable resilience on Tuesday, with Agnico Eagle Mines (TSX: AEM) advancing over 2% and Barrick Mining (TSX: ABX) gaining more than 1%. Wheaton Precious Metals (TSX: WPM) posted one of the more impressive moves in the resource space,…
Canadian Energy Stocks Capsized: Suncor, Cenovus, Canadian Natural Fall Hard on Hormuz News
Canadian energy stocks took a significant hit Tuesday after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping, reversing the supply-disruption premium that had been built into crude prices. Suncor Energy (TSX: SU) fell approximately 4%, Cenovus Energy (TSX: CVE) shed 5.4%, and Canadian Natural Resources (TSX: CNQ) dropped 7.28%. Strathcona Resources slid 4.7%…
TSX Gains 223 Points as Ceasefire Optimism Lifts Banks and Tech; Energy Drags
The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed Tuesday at 34,102.36, advancing 223 points as investor sentiment improved on signs that the Middle East ceasefire between the U.S., Israel, and Iran was holding. Eight of the twelve TSX subgroups finished higher, with information technology leading at a gain of 3%, followed by financials and gold, each up 1.3%….
Canadian Natural Resources Hits $66 as Record Production Drives 78% Annual Gain
Canadian Natural Resources traded at $66.15 per share this week with a market capitalization of $138 billion after surging 78% over the past year on record production performance. The senior oil and gas producer reported annual production of 1,571 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2025, representing 15% growth versus 2024 as operational…
Barrick Gold Raises Fair Value to $71.61 as Analyst Targets Climb
Barrick Gold’s fair value estimate increased to CA$71.61 from CA$65.36 this week as analysts across the mining sector revised price targets higher amid gold prices hovering above $4,300 per ounce. The valuation adjustment reflects both stronger precious metals fundamentals and improving operational execution, despite project delays at the company’s Reko Diq development in Pakistan extending…
Bank of Nova Scotia Climbs 9.5% Monthly as Latin America Strategy Gains Traction
Bank of Nova Scotia shares reached CA$104.92 this week, posting a 9.46% gain over the past month and 67.73% over the past year as the bank’s Latin American expansion strategy begins delivering measurable results. Analysts value the stock slightly higher at CA$106.57, suggesting approximately 2% remaining upside from current levels as revenue growth from Pacific…
Canadian Energy Stocks Whipsaw as Oil Crashes 11% on Hormuz Reopening
Canadian energy producers experienced extreme volatility Friday as crude oil prices collapsed 11.4%, with WTI falling to $83.85 per barrel following Iran’s announcement that the Strait of Hormuz would reopen to commercial shipping. The S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index dropped 4.79% despite the broader market rallying, highlighting the sector’s vulnerability to geopolitical reversals. The price crash…
Silvercorp Metals Jumps 10% on Record Revenue and Higher Production Guidance
Silvercorp Metals shares surged 10.2% on Friday after the company reported record unaudited fiscal 2026 revenue of $438.1 million and issued bullish production guidance for 2027. The Chinese-focused silver and base metals producer announced expectations for ore processing to increase 3% to 9% next year, with modest gains projected across silver, gold, lead, and zinc…
TSX Surges 294 Points as Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz
The S&P/TSX Composite Index soared 294 points to close at 34,346 on Friday, marking a 0.86% gain as Iran’s announcement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz triggered widespread relief across Canadian markets. The move ended weeks of supply disruption that had constrained nearly 20% of global oil shipments through the critical Middle East waterway. Iran’s…
Canadian REITs Stage Comeback as Industrial Demand Drives Recovery
Real estate investment trusts are experiencing a significant rebound in early 2026, driven by stabilizing interest rates from the Bank of Canada and persistent e-commerce logistics demand. After getting hammered during the 2022-2024 rate hiking cycle, select REITs are now trading at discounts to intrinsic value while offering dividend yields that substantially exceed traditional income…
Gold Miners Shine as Agnico Eagle Targets 118% Earnings Growth
Agnico Eagle Mines is preparing to report first-quarter fiscal 2026 earnings on April 30, with analysts projecting earnings per share of $3.34, representing a staggering 118% growth compared to the equivalent quarter last year. The Toronto-based gold miner has emerged as a standout performer in the Canadian mining sector, benefiting from gold prices hovering above…
Shopify Faces AI Disruption Fears Despite Strong Fundamentals
Shopify shares have tumbled 31% over the past three months, closing at $115 on April 13, as investors grapple with concerns that artificial intelligence could disrupt traditional software business models. The Ottawa-based e-commerce platform reported fourth-quarter revenue growth of 31% and authorized a $2 billion share buyback, yet the stock sold off sharply alongside other…
