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EQ Bank to Buy PC Financial from Loblaw in $800 Million Deal – What It Means for EQB, Loblaw and PC Optimum Members

EQ Bank to Buy PC Financial from Loblaw in $800 Million Deal – What It Means for EQB, Loblaw and PC Optimum Members

EQB Inc. will acquire PC Financial from Loblaw Companies for about $800 million, making EQB the exclusive financial partner of the PC Optimum loyalty program. Loblaw will receive roughly 7.2 million EQB shares and cash, gaining an estimated 16–17% stake in EQB. Loblaw expects to extract $500 million in capital from PC Bank before closing. The deal is set to close in 2026, pending regulatory approval.
EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) Soars on PC Financial Deal as 2025 Earnings Disappoint – Full Stock Analysis for December 4, 2025

EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) Soars on PC Financial Deal as 2025 Earnings Disappoint – Full Stock Analysis for December 4, 2025

EQB Inc. shares jumped 12.5% to C$97.71 after announcing a deal to acquire PC Financial from Loblaw, its biggest intraday gain in over a year. The transaction includes President’s Choice Bank, insurance units, and the PC Mastercard portfolio, adding $5.8 billion in assets and nearly a million new customers. EQB will also become the exclusive financial partner for the PC Optimum loyalty program.
4 December 2025
EQ Bank 2025: PC Financial Acquisition, New Business Banking Platform, and What It All Means for Canadians

EQ Bank 2025: PC Financial Acquisition, New Business Banking Platform, and What It All Means for Canadians

EQ Bank announced a deal to acquire PC Financial from Loblaw for about $800 million in cash and shares, giving Loblaw at least a 17% stake in EQB. The bank reported a 19% drop in adjusted EPS and net income for 2025, citing higher credit loss provisions and a $92 million restructuring charge. EQ Bank deposits rose to $9.9 billion, up 10% year over year. The stock trades below analyst targets, with most rating it “Hold.”
EQB to Acquire PC Financial from Loblaw in $800 Million Deal, Creating a New Loyalty-Linked Banking Powerhouse

EQB to Acquire PC Financial from Loblaw in $800 Million Deal, Creating a New Loyalty-Linked Banking Powerhouse

EQB Inc. announced a C$800 million deal to acquire PC Financial from Loblaw Companies, aiming to close in 2026 pending regulatory approval. Loblaw will receive C$500 million in extracted capital and become a major EQB shareholder. The agreement makes EQB the exclusive financial-services partner for the PC Optimum loyalty program for 12 years. EQB will pay with a mix of shares and cash.
Canadian Bank Stocks 2025–2026 Outlook: Can TD, RBC, Scotiabank and EQB Keep Beating the TSX?

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.

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  • Verisk Analytics Q1 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates, Shares Lagging Year-To-Date
    April 29, 2026, 10:21 AM EDT. Verisk Analytics (VRSK) reported Q1 earnings of $1.82 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.76 and representing a 3.49% earnings surprise. Revenues rose to $782.6 million, also beating expectations. Despite consistent beats over the past four quarters, shares have dropped about 21% year-to-date versus a 4.3% gain in the S&P 500. The stock holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), suggesting performance in line with the market. Investors await management's guidance for clues on future momentum. The Business - Information Services sector ranks in the top 16% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating potential support amid mixed earnings estimate revisions.

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Western Digital Stock Jumps Before Earnings as AI Storage Demand Gets a Seagate Boost

Western Digital Stock Jumps Before Earnings as AI Storage Demand Gets a Seagate Boost

29 April 2026
Western Digital shares rose 9.3% to $427.45 Wednesday after Seagate’s quarterly forecast topped estimates and sent storage stocks higher. Seagate shares jumped 16.6%. Seagate projected fourth-quarter revenue of $3.45 billion and non-GAAP earnings of $5 a share. Western Digital will report fiscal third-quarter results after markets close Thursday.
Generac Stock Jumps After Data Center Backlog Forces a 2026 Forecast Reset

Generac Stock Jumps After Data Center Backlog Forces a 2026 Forecast Reset

29 April 2026
Generac Holdings raised its 2026 sales outlook after first-quarter net sales rose 12% and commercial and industrial sales jumped 28% to $510 million, driven by data center demand. Shares climbed 11% after adjusted earnings of $1.80 a share beat estimates. The company now expects full-year net sales growth in the mid-to-high teens percentage range, up from its prior forecast. Generac also increased its adjusted EBITDA margin guidance.
Lemonade Stock Jumps as Q1 Revenue Surge Sharpens Its 2026 Profit Test

Lemonade Stock Jumps as Q1 Revenue Surge Sharpens Its 2026 Profit Test

29 April 2026
Lemonade Inc reported first-quarter revenue of $258 million, up 71% from a year earlier, and narrowed its net loss to $35.8 million, or 47 cents a share. Shares rose 5.6% in premarket trading after results beat estimates. In-force premium climbed 32% to $1.33 billion, with customers up 23% to 3.14 million. The company raised its 2026 outlook and now expects full-year revenue of up to $1.203 billion.
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