Today: 31 May 2026

Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

TELUS Stock (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) Freezes Dividend Growth and Targets 10% Free Cash Flow Gains Through 2028

TELUS Stock (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) Freezes Dividend Growth and Targets 10% Free Cash Flow Gains Through 2028

TELUS said December 3 it will freeze its quarterly dividend at C$0.4184 per share and phase out its discounted DRIP, ending its multi-year dividend growth plan. The company set a three-year free cash flow growth target and aims to cut its net-debt-to-EBITDA ratio from 3.5× to 3.0× by 2027. Shares traded near 52-week lows, with a yield close to 9%.
3 December 2025
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Power Corporation of Canada Stock (TSX:POW): Dividend Hike, Earnings Beat and 200-Day Breakout – What Investors Need to Know Now

Power Corporation of Canada Stock (TSX:POW): Dividend Hike, Earnings Beat and 200-Day Breakout – What Investors Need to Know Now

Power Corporation of Canada shares closed at C$70.43 on December 2, 2025, after hitting an intraday high of C$71.20 and breaking above their 200-day moving average. Q3 net earnings more than doubled to C$703 million, with adjusted EPS of C$1.35 beating estimates. The stock is trading near record highs, with a market cap of about C$45 billion and a forward dividend yield of roughly 3.5%.
3 December 2025
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Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR, NYSE:CNI) Stock Outlook: Dividend Hike, Institutional Buying and 2026 Forecasts as of December 3, 2025

Canadian National Railway (TSX:CNR, NYSE:CNI) Stock Outlook: Dividend Hike, Institutional Buying and 2026 Forecasts as of December 3, 2025

Canadian National Railway shares closed at C$134.21 in Toronto on Dec. 2, up 0.3%, but remain down nearly 9% for 2025. Q3 revenue rose 1% to C$4.17 billion, with operating income up 6% and diluted EPS beating estimates. The forward dividend yield is about 2.7% on the TSX. Analysts rate the stock “Moderate Buy,” citing modest growth and recent institutional interest.
3 December 2025
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Fortis Inc. (TSX: FTS) Stock on December 3, 2025: Latest News, Dividend Hike and 2026 Analyst Forecast

Fortis Inc. (TSX: FTS) Stock on December 3, 2025: Latest News, Dividend Hike and 2026 Analyst Forecast

Fortis Inc. shares traded near C$72.27 on the TSX December 3, 2025, after breaking above their 200-day moving average of C$68.55. The company announced a 4% dividend increase, a new C$28.8 billion capital plan, and completed the sale of Caribbean assets. Market capitalization stands near US$25.9 billion. Large investors including HSBC and 1832 Asset Management disclosed modest position reductions.
3 December 2025
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Nutrien Ltd (NTR) Stock on December 3, 2025: Q3 Earnings Beat, Rising Potash Demand and 2026 Analyst Targets

Nutrien Ltd (NTR) Stock on December 3, 2025: Q3 Earnings Beat, Rising Potash Demand and 2026 Analyst Targets

Nutrien opened at $59.31 on December 3, 2025, with a market cap near $28.7 billion and a forward dividend yield of about 3.7%. Shares have climbed 22% in the past year, outpacing the fertilizers sector. Q3 net earnings hit $0.5 billion, up sharply from $0.04 EPS a year earlier, driven by higher fertilizer prices and record potash volumes. Management raised full-year potash sales guidance to 13.9–14.5 million tonnes.
3 December 2025
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Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL, NYSE:PBA) Stock: Dividend Yield, Q3 Earnings Miss and LNG Growth – December 3, 2025 Update

Pembina Pipeline (TSX:PPL, NYSE:PBA) Stock: Dividend Yield, Q3 Earnings Miss and LNG Growth – December 3, 2025 Update

Pembina Pipeline shares traded near C$54.10 on December 3, 2025, after Q3 net income fell 26% to C$286 million, missing estimates. Norges Bank disclosed a 1.05% stake, while Korea Investment Corp and Quadrature Capital cut holdings. The stock yields above average and sits mid-range for the year. Analysts rate it a “Moderate Buy.”
3 December 2025
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Cenovus Energy Stock in December 2025: How Q3 Results, the MEG Deal and a $2.6 Billion Refi Are Reshaping CVE’s Outlook

Cenovus Energy Stock in December 2025: How Q3 Results, the MEG Deal and a $2.6 Billion Refi Are Reshaping CVE’s Outlook

Cenovus Energy posted record Q3 2025 production at 832,900 barrels of oil equivalent per day and reported C$2.1 billion in operating cash flow. Shares closed at C$24.56 on the TSX and US$17.57 on the NYSE, with recent trading showing volatility after a failed breakout above US$18.61. The company completed a multibillion-dollar acquisition of MEG Energy and renewed its share buyback program.
3 December 2025
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Celestica (CLS) Stock: Latest News, AI Data Center Outlook and Analyst Targets as of December 3, 2025

Celestica (CLS) Stock: Latest News, AI Data Center Outlook and Analyst Targets as of December 3, 2025

Celestica shares closed at $304.29 on December 2, down 4.4% but still up about 270% in 2025. The stock trades 16% below its $363 high, with a $35 billion market cap and trailing P/E near 49. Technical services flag near-term volatility after a steep run, but models still project possible gains if the uptrend holds. Celestica’s AI-driven growth has drawn increased attention from investors and analysts.
3 December 2025
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Microsoft Stock, AI Bubble Fears and GigaCloud’s GCT Breakout: Fresh AI Market Analysis for December 3, 2025

Microsoft Stock, AI Bubble Fears and GigaCloud’s GCT Breakout: Fresh AI Market Analysis for December 3, 2025

Microsoft shares fell about 2% premarket after reports it cut AI software sales quotas due to slower customer adoption, despite Azure cloud revenue rising roughly 40% year over year. Analysts debate whether Microsoft is in an AI bubble as capital spending hits records. GigaCloud Technology posted record Q3 results and announced a $111 million buyback, sending its shares higher.
3 December 2025
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Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) Stock on December 3, 2025: Record Profits, New Deals and a High‑Gold-Price Tailwind

Agnico Eagle Mines (AEM) Stock on December 3, 2025: Record Profits, New Deals and a High‑Gold-Price Tailwind

Agnico Eagle Mines shares have surged 106% year-to-date, trading near US$170 on December 3, 2025, after record earnings and a rally in gold prices. The company declared a US$0.40 quarterly dividend, payable December 15. Institutional ownership remains high at 68%, with 1832 Asset Management raising its stake by 38% in Q2. Market cap stands at about US$85 billion.
3 December 2025
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National Bank of Canada (TSX: NA) Stock Soars After Q4 2025 Earnings Beat and Dividend Hike – What It Means for 2026

National Bank of Canada (TSX: NA) Stock Soars After Q4 2025 Earnings Beat and Dividend Hike – What It Means for 2026

National Bank of Canada reported Q4 adjusted net income up 25% to C$1.16 billion, with adjusted EPS of C$2.82 beating estimates. The bank raised its quarterly dividend to C$1.24 and closed at C$171.12, near record highs. Full-year results reflect the completed Canadian Western Bank acquisition and a new deal for Laurentian Bank portfolios. Analysts remain split between “Buy” and “Hold” as valuation nears targets.
3 December 2025
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CIBC (CM) Stock Near Year Highs Ahead of Q4 2025 Earnings – Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Dividend Outlook

CIBC (CM) Stock Near Year Highs Ahead of Q4 2025 Earnings – Latest News, Analyst Forecasts and Dividend Outlook

CIBC shares closed at C$119.50 in Toronto and US$86.59 in New York on December 2, both near 52-week highs ahead of Thursday’s Q4 earnings report. The stock has gained about 33% year-to-date in Toronto and 30% in New York. Recent P/E ratios range from 11.5x to 14.6x, with sector peers averaging 12.9x forward earnings. Results are due before markets open December 4.
3 December 2025
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TC Energy (TRP) Stock on December 3, 2025: Latest News, Dividend Yield and 2028 Growth Forecast

TC Energy (TRP) Stock on December 3, 2025: Latest News, Dividend Yield and 2028 Growth Forecast

TC Energy shares closed at $53.80 on the NYSE and C$75.24 on the TSX on December 2, 2025, with a market cap of $53.78 billion. Q3 2025 results showed comparable earnings of C$0.8 billion, or C$0.77 per share, down from C$0.86 a year earlier, while comparable EBITDA rose about 10% to C$2.7 billion. Analyst sentiment remains stable, with technical research calling the stock a “hold/accumulate” candidate.
3 December 2025
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Enbridge (ENB) Stock on December 3, 2025: Dividend Hike, 2026 Outlook and What Analysts Now Expect

Enbridge (ENB) Stock on December 3, 2025: Dividend Hike, 2026 Outlook and What Analysts Now Expect

Enbridge raised its quarterly dividend 3% to C$0.97 per share for 2026, marking a 31st consecutive annual increase. The company set 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance at C$20.2–C$20.8 billion and plans about C$10 billion in growth capital spending. ENB shares closed near 52-week highs on December 2. Analyst targets range from C$69–70 in Canada to $63 USD in the U.S.
3 December 2025
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Bank of Montreal (BMO) Stock on December 3, 2025: Walmart Deal, Q4 Earnings Preview and 2026 Outlook

Bank of Montreal (BMO) Stock on December 3, 2025: Walmart Deal, Q4 Earnings Preview and 2026 Outlook

Bank of Montreal closed near US$126 on the NYSE with a market cap close to US$90 billion and a 3.7% dividend yield. The bank announced a new partnership with Walmart Canada and launched payment APIs for North American businesses. Shares have returned over 30% in the past year. Investors await the Q4 2025 earnings report this week.
3 December 2025
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Manulife Financial (MFC) Stock on December 3, 2025: $1 Billion Bond Deal, Asia Pivot and 2026 Forecasts Explained

Manulife Financial (MFC) Stock on December 3, 2025: $1 Billion Bond Deal, Asia Pivot and 2026 Forecasts Explained

Manulife Financial priced a US$1 billion public offering of 4.986% senior notes due 2035 on December 2, aiming to use proceeds for general corporate purposes. Shares closed near 52-week highs on both the TSX and NYSE following strong earnings and a dividend increase. The company also announced a new 50:50 life insurance joint venture in India with Mahindra & Mahindra.
3 December 2025
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TD Bank Stock in December 2025: Outlook Ahead of Q4 Earnings, AML Fallout and the “Back to Winning” Turnaroundcc

TD Bank Stock in December 2025: Outlook Ahead of Q4 Earnings, AML Fallout and the “Back to Winning” Turnaroundcc

Toronto-Dominion Bank closed at US$84.55 on December 2, 2025, hitting a new 52-week high after rallying over 54% year-to-date. The stock’s surge comes despite fallout from a record US anti-money-laundering settlement and a CEO transition. Market capitalization stands near US$145 billion, with a trailing P/E around 10x and a dividend yield near 3.6%. Q4 earnings are due tomorrow.
3 December 2025
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Royal Bank of Canada (RY, RY.TO) Stock: Q4 2025 Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike and 2026 Outlook

Royal Bank of Canada (RY, RY.TO) Stock: Q4 2025 Earnings Beat, Dividend Hike and 2026 Outlook

Royal Bank of Canada reported record fiscal 2025 results, with Q4 net income rising 29% to C$5.43 billion and adjusted EPS of C$3.85, beating expectations. Shares closed near all-time highs at about C$216 in Toronto. Capital markets and wealth management divisions drove gains, while provisions for credit losses rose to just over C$1 billion. RBC raised its dividend and lifted its 2026 profitability target.
3 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Australian Gold Stocks Rally at May Close: Top and Bottom ASX Performers
    May 30, 2026, 7:24 PM EDT. Australian gold stocks rallied sharply on the ASX to close May, offsetting a challenging month marked by broad weakness. Northern Star Resources rose 3.35% Friday despite monthly declines of over 10%. Evolution Mining gained 4.21%, posting a 2.02% monthly increase, while Newmont edged up 3.77%, nearly neutral for May. High-beta miners led gains, with Resolute Mining surging 7.98% on the day and 10.78% for May. Gold prices slipped 2.49% over 30 days to USD 4,522 per ounce, reflecting subdued commodity volatility. The late-month stock bounce contrasts with overall bullion weakness, highlighting sector challenges from softer price trends and operational pressures. Key fundamentals include Northern Star's downgraded production forecasts and cost pressures, versus steady execution at Evolution Mining.

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Realty Income closed Friday at $61.28, down from $62.02 the previous week, as property stocks lagged broader market gains. The company declared a $0.2705 monthly dividend, payable June 15 to shareholders of record May 29. CEO Sumit Roy will present at Nareit’s REITweek on June 3. Investors await the U.S. May jobs report on June 5.
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Oklo shares closed at $66.88 Friday, down 1.78%, after a week of gains sparked by news the U.S. Department of Energy selected the company for advanced talks on using surplus plutonium as reactor fuel. Trading volume reached 27.67 million shares. Oklo reported a first-quarter net loss of $33.1 million and ended March with $2.54 billion in cash and equivalents.
Cameco Stock Is Back in Focus After a Mine Restart — What Investors Watch Next

Cameco Stock Is Back in Focus After a Mine Restart — What Investors Watch Next

31 May 2026
Cameco shares closed Friday at C$154.91 on the TSX, up 7.1% for the week after full production resumed at McArthur River and Key Lake following flood-related disruptions. The company kept its 2026 uranium output guidance unchanged at 19.5–21.5 million pounds. CIBC and National Bank of Canada maintained “Outperform” ratings. Cameco reported Q1 net earnings of C$131 million earlier in May.
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