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Analyst Ratings (Canada)<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

The following are today\u2019s 23 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 trends:<\/p>\n

Algoma Steel Group Inc. (ASTL:CA)<\/strong> Jefferies & Co. initiated coverage with a target of $6.00 per share, with a Hold rating, reflecting a more balanced view on valuation amid ongoing uncertainty in steel markets.<\/p>\n

Aritzia Inc. (ATZ:CA<\/strong>) Stifel Nicolaus lifed its target to $132.00 from $100.00, indicating a reassessment of valuation assumptions following recent share price performance.<\/p>\n

Arizona Sonoran Copper Company Inc. (ASCU:CA)<\/strong> Scotiabank maintained its Outperform rating with a $5.00 target, reflecting continued confidence in the company\u2019s copper exposure and project fundamentals.<\/p>\n

AutoCanada (ACQ:CA)<\/strong> CIBC World Markets lifted the target to $33.00 from $30.00 while maintaining an Outperform rating, signaling improved confidence in earnings potential and operational performance.<\/p>\n

AutoCanada Inc. (ACQ:CA)<\/strong> CIBC World Markets lowered its target to $30.00 from $33.00 while maintaining an Outperform rating, suggesting near-term valuation caution despite a constructive longer-term outlook.<\/p>\n

Cargojet Inc. (CJT:CA)<\/strong> CIBC World Markets kept its Outperform rating and maintained their $106.00 target, reflecting confidence in the company\u2019s dominant position in Canadian air cargo and logistics.<\/p>\n

Champion Iron Ltd. (CIA:CA)<\/strong> Desjardins Securities raised its target to $7.00 from $6.00 while maintaining a Buy rating, highlighting improved sentiment towards iron ore pricing and operational execution.<\/p>\n

CIBC (CM:CA)<\/strong> received target increase from RBC Capital Markets to $134.00 from $131.00 while maintaining an Outperform rating, reflecting confidence in earnings stability and capital strength.<\/p>\n

Denison Mines (DML:CA)<\/strong> CIBC World Markets maintained its Buy rating with a $5.00 price target, underscoring continued confidence in the company\u2019s uranium exposure.<\/p>\n

Denison Mines Corp. (DML:CA)<\/strong> National Bank lowered its target slightly to $4.85 from $5.00 while maintaining an Outperform rating, reflecting modest valuation adjustments rather than a change in the investment thesis.<\/p>\n

Denison Mines Corp. (DML:CA)<\/strong> Scotiabank maintained its Outperform rating with a $5.00 price target, reinforcing positive long-term expectations for uranium demand.<\/p>\n

ECN Capital Corp. (ECN:CA)<\/strong> RBC Capital Markets lowered its target to $3.10 from $3.25 while maintaining a Sector Perform rating, indicating limited near-term upside potential.<\/p>\n

Kelt Exploration Ltd. (KEL:CA) <\/strong>CIBC World Markets maintained its Outperform rating with an $11.00 target, reflecting continued confidence in the company\u2019s energy asset base.<\/p>\n

Linamar Corporation (LNR:CA)<\/strong> CIBC World Markets raised its target to $99.00 from $88.00 while maintaining an Outperform rating, driven by improving expectations for automotive production and margins.<\/p>\n

Logan Energy Corp. (LGN:CA<\/strong>) CIBC World Markets maintained its Outperform rating with a $1.15 price target, indicating steady confidence in the company\u2019s growth prospects.<\/p>\n

Magna International (MG:CA)<\/strong> CIBC World Markets raised its price target to $77.00 from $69.00, while maintaining a Neutral rating, suggesting improved valuation support but limited upside relative to peers.<\/p>\n

Martinrea International Inc. (MRE:CA)<\/strong> CIBC World Markets maintained its Outperform rating with a $13.00 target, reflecting stable expectations for earnings and cash flow.<\/p>\n

Methanex Corp. (MX:CA) <\/strong>RBC Capital Markets maintained its Outperform rating with a $69.00 price target, reflecting confidence in long-term methanol demand.<\/p>\n

Methanex Corporation (MX:CA)<\/strong> Scotiabank maintained its Outperform rating with a $66.00 target, reinforcing a positive long-term outlook despite near-term cyclicality.<\/p>\n

Spartan Delta Corp. (SDE:CA)<\/strong> CIBC World Markets maintained its Outperform rating with a $9.00 target, reflecting continued confidence in Canadian energy fundamentals.<\/p>\n

Strathcona Resources Ltd. (SCR:CA)<\/strong> Jefferies & Co. lowered its target to $29.00 from $38.00, reflecting a more cautious valuation outlook amid commodity price volatility.<\/p>\n

Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD:CA<\/strong>) RBC Capital Markets raised the target to $133.00 from $128.00 while maintaining an Outperform rating, reflecting confidence in earnings resilience and balance sheet strength.<\/p>\n

WSP Global Inc. (WSP:CA)<\/strong> BMO Capital Markets raised its target to $338.00 from $335.00, reflecting steady confidence in the company\u2019s global engineering and consulting growth outlook.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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