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TSX:BNS 1 December 2025 - 7 January 2026

Arctic Cat buys Quebec’s Widescape stand-up snowmobile maker as $13 million debt forces sale

Arctic Cat has acquired Quebec-based Widescape’s name, intellectual property, and inventory after a court-approved sale, local media reported Tuesday. Court filings show Widescape owed more than C$13 million to creditors, including public lenders. Arctic Cat will take about 580 WS250 stand-up snowmobiles and plans to sell them in the U.S. at a $5,999 MSRP.

7 January 2026

TSX:BNS

Telus dividend paid today keeps 9.5% yield in spotlight as investors weigh debt, safer alternatives

TELUS paid a quarterly dividend of C$0.4184 per share on Jan. 2 and paused dividend growth to focus on debt reduction. The company’s U.S.-listed shares were little changed, with the dividend yield near 9.5% after a 25% stock drop over two years. TELUS outlined free cash flow and leverage targets through 2028. Bank of Nova Scotia shares rose 0.5% as some analysts cited it as a lower-risk alternative.

2 January 2026

Dividends·Stock Market·TSX:BNS·TSX:T

Canada Economic Calendar Today (Dec. 15, 2025): CPI, Housing Starts and Factory Data in Focus as Bank of Canada Watchers Brace for Volatility

Canada’s November Consumer Price Index was released this morning, with economists split on whether inflation edged up to 2.3% or held at 2.2%. Earlier, national home sales slipped 0.6% in November and the average home price fell 2% year-over-year to $682,219, according to CREA. Housing starts and manufacturing data are also due this morning.

15 December 2025

Canada·TSX:BNS

Bank of Canada Interest Rate Today (December 9, 2025): 2.25% Policy Rate, 4.45% Prime and a Likely Long Pause Ahead

The Bank of Canada’s policy rate stands at 2.25% after four quarter-point cuts in 2025, with the prime rate at 4.45%. The central bank is widely expected to hold rates steady at its final decision of the year on December 10, as all 33 economists in a recent poll predict no change.

9 December 2025

Canadian Economy·Financial Forecasts·Interest Rates·TSX:BNS

Canada Stock Market Today, December 4, 2025: TSX Holds Near Record High as Bank Earnings, Commodities and 2026 Optimism Drive Sentiment

The S&P/TSX Composite closed Wednesday at 31,160.54, up 0.36%, less than 1% below its late-November record. Gains were led by banks and energy as oil held near $59 and major lenders topped profit forecasts. The index is up about 30% year-to-date, outpacing U.S. benchmarks. Investors await CIBC results and Canada’s November jobs data.

4 December 2025

Commodities·Stock Market·TSX·TSX:BNS·TSX:CM·TSX:NA·TSX:RY

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Rises on Bank Earnings and Firm Commodities (Dec. 3, 2025)

The S&P/TSX Composite index rose about 0.3% by mid-morning Wednesday, trading just above 31,100 after Royal Bank of Canada and National Bank of Canada posted stronger-than-expected earnings and raised dividends. Gains in oil, copper, and gold prices also supported the market. The index recouped part of Tuesday’s decline and remained near record highs.

3 December 2025

Commodities·Stock Market·TSX·TSX:BNS·TSX:NA·TSX:RY

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Stock: Q4 2025 Earnings Beat, Dividend Boost and 2026 Outlook

Bank of Nova Scotia shares climbed nearly 3% to US$70.55 in New York after reporting Q4 adjusted EPS of C$1.93, beating estimates. Net income rose to C$2.2 billion from C$1.69 billion a year earlier. The bank confirmed a C$1.10 quarterly dividend, payable January 28. TSX-listed shares hit a record high near C$99.34 following the results.

3 December 2025

Dividends·Earnings Reports·NYSE:BNS·TSX:BNS

Canada Stock Market Today: 7 Things to Know Before the TSX Opens on December 3, 2025

The S&P/TSX Composite Index fell 52.50 points to 31,049.28 Tuesday, led lower by basic materials while technology stocks gained. Scotiabank shares rose 2.8% after reporting stronger-than-expected profits. Copper hit a record high near US$5.37 per pound overnight; oil and gold prices also firmed. The U.S. dollar slipped as traders bet on continued Federal Reserve rate cuts into 2026.

3 December 2025

Stock Market·TSX:BNS

Canadian Bank Stocks 2025–2026 Outlook: Can TD, RBC, Scotiabank and EQB Keep Beating the TSX?

Scotiabank reported stronger-than-expected profits on December 2, 2025, starting Canadian bank earnings week. The Big Six banks have surged about 32% in 2025, outpacing the TSX, but now trade at valuations 23% above their 10-year average. A new ETF tracking the group launched on the TSX. Analysts remain divided on whether the sector is now fully valued.

2 December 2025

Financial Forecasts·TSX:BNS·TSX:EQB·TSX:RY·TSX:TD

BNS Stock (TSX:BNS) Near 52‑Week High After Q4 2025 Earnings Beat: What Scotiabank’s Results Mean for Investors

Bank of Nova Scotia reported Q4 2025 net income of C$2.21 billion, up from C$1.69 billion a year earlier, beating analyst expectations. Shares closed near a 52-week high at about C$98 on December 2, after gaining roughly 26% over the past year. Adjusted earnings per share reached C$1.93, above estimates. Net interest income rose to C$5.59 billion from C$4.92 billion.

2 December 2025

NYSE:BNS·TSX:BNS

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Rises on Bank Earnings, Laurentian Deal and Income ETFs – December 2, 2025

Bank of Nova Scotia reported stronger-than-expected earnings Tuesday, lifting Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index about 0.2% at the open. The index traded near 31,165 after a 0.90% drop Monday. A C$1.9 billion takeover of Laurentian Bank also boosted financials. Tech and real estate stocks remained under pressure.

2 December 2025

Canada·ETFs·Stock Market·TSX:BNS·TSX:LB

Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) Stock Near 52‑Week High: Davivienda Deal, Q4 2025 Earnings Preview and 2026 Forecast

Bank of Nova Scotia shares traded just under C$97, near a 52-week high, hours before Q4 earnings on December 2, 2025. The bank closed a major Latin American deal with Davivienda, taking a 20% stake in the new group. Analysts warn Canadian banks are highly valued, with BNS’s average 12-month target below current prices.

2 December 2025

NYSE:BNS·Stock Market·TSX:BNS

Canada Stock Market Today: TSX Retreats From Record High as Tech Stocks Sink and Profit-Taking Hits December’s Open

The S&P/TSX Composite Index fell 281 points, or 0.90%, to 31,101.78 on December 1, 2025, ending a record streak. Technology stocks led losses as global markets also declined, with the Dow and S&P 500 both down nearly 1%. Investors cited profit-taking and renewed concerns over central bank policy and global growth. The TSX remains up nearly 30% year-to-date.

1 December 2025

NYSE:BNS·TSX·TSX:BNS

UK Stocks Edge Lower Amid Middle East Tensions and Weak Housing Data
April 9, 2026, 12:37 PM EDT. London's FTSE 100 slipped 0.05% as renewed Iran-US tensions flared following Israeli strikes in Lebanon, leading Iran to block oil tanker passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Danske Bank warned of likely escalation due to persistent ceasefire disputes. UK housing market data showed worsening conditions, with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors reporting a -23% house price balance in March, its weakest since December 2023, dampening prospects for UK-listed housebuilders. RICS and RBC Capital Markets highlighted deteriorating buyer demand and sales expectations amid rising mortgage costs and energy price volatility. On the corporate front, London Stock Exchange Group gained 0.18% after announcing a £900 million share buyback, while British American Tobacco shares fell 1.99% following the appointment of Dragos Constantinescu as CFO effective September 1.

SBTi Says Corporate Climate Targets Jumped 40% in 2025 as Asia Closes In on Europe

9 April 2026

The number of companies with Science Based Targets initiative-validated climate goals reached 9,764 by the end of 2025, up 40% from the previous year. Asia added 1,216 companies, nearly matching Europe’s increase. Europe held 49% of validated targets, Asia 36%, and North America 11%. Japan led single markets with 2,091 companies.

Palantir Stock Drops as Michael Burry Says Anthropic Is ‘Eating Its Lunch’

9 April 2026

Palantir Technologies dropped about 7% Thursday after Michael Burry said Anthropic was overtaking it in enterprise AI, putting Palantir on track to lose $34 billion in market value. Anthropic reported its annualized revenue run rate had surged past $30 billion and launched new AI tools for businesses. Nearly one in four businesses on Ramp now pays for Anthropic, according to Ramp data. Palantir’s stock still trades at 395 times earnings.

Salesforce Stock Hits Fresh 52-Week Low Despite AI Growth and $50 Billion Buyback

9 April 2026

Salesforce shares hit a new 52-week low Thursday, dropping 3.7% to $169.76 despite reporting 12% revenue growth and strong demand for its AI products. The broader software sector continued to slide, with the S&P 500 software and services index down about $1 trillion since January. Salesforce raised its buyback authorization to $50 billion and increased its dividend to 44 cents a share.

ServiceNow Stock Hits Fresh 52-Week Low as Analysts Cut Targets Ahead of Earnings

9 April 2026

ServiceNow shares dropped 5.1% to $92.45 by 10:20 a.m. EDT Thursday, hitting a new 52-week low after analysts at Stifel, BTIG, and Goldman Sachs cut price targets citing weak federal spending and limited 2026 growth. The company announced it will integrate AI, data, security, and governance into all products ahead of first-quarter results due April 22.

SoFi Technologies Stock Slips as Wall Street Cuts Targets Ahead of Q1 Earnings

9 April 2026

SoFi Technologies shares fell 1.9% to $16.18 Thursday after KBW and Wells Fargo cut price targets ahead of first-quarter results due April 29. The moves follow Muddy Waters’ short position and claims of accounting issues, which SoFi denies. Affirm and LendingClub also traded lower. Barclays and other banks have trimmed targets as concerns mount over credit quality and sector valuations.

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