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Global Markets Canadian Markets Canada’s main stock index, the TSX, advanced even as gold and oil prices retreated, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar and profit-taking activity, while investors positioned ahead of upcoming quarterly earnings reports from the country’s major banks. Supporting sentiment, Statistics Canada reported that...
Canadian Analyst Updates: February 24th, 2026
February 24th, 2026
Analyst Ratings (Canada) The following are today’s 71 entries of the latest analyst ratings tracked for Canadian-listed and Canadian-traded stocks, with several brokerages adjusting their outlooks and target prices in response to company-specific developments, earnings expectations, commodity fluctuations, and broader sector...
Jamieson Wellness Inc. (JWEL:CA) National Bank Lifts Target on Long-term Outlook
February 24th, 2026
Jamieson Wellness Inc. (JWEL:CA) Analyst Update National Bank of Canada raised its target price on Jamieson to C$45 from C$40.50, reflecting a more positive long-term earnings outlook tied to an emerging GLP-1–related opportunity embedded in the firm’s forward model. National Bank’s revised valuation incorporates a sizable...
Imperial Oil Ltd. (IMO:CA) RBC Capital Markets Downgrades to Underperform
February 24th, 2026
Imperial Oil Ltd. (IMO:CA) (IMO) Analyst Update Imperial Oil Ltd. was downgraded by RBC Capital Markets from a Sector Perform rating to a Underperform, with the analyst citing valuation concerns rather than operational deterioration as the primary driver of its more cautious stance. RBC’s downgrade reflects the view that...
Cenovus Energy Inc. (CVE:CA) ATB Cormark Raised its Target Price by 15%
February 24th, 2026
Cenovus Energy Inc. Analyst Update ATB Cormark raised its 12 month target price forecast to C$34 from C$29, reflecting improved confidence in the company’s oil sands portfolio and overall operational execution. The valuation adjustment was primarily driven by stronger-than-expected performance across Cenovus’ three core oil...
Tariff Confusion Sinks Stocks: Market Analysis for Februrary 23rd, 2026
February 23rd, 2026
Global Markets Canadian Markets Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite Index declined as renewed U.S. tariff uncertainty pressured cyclical sectors and dampened overall risk appetite. Gains in gold and silver prices provided a partial offset, with strength in mining equities reflecting a defensive rotation into precious metals amid macro...