The Canadian market has shown resilience, remaining stable in the past week and achieving a 12% increase over the last year, with earnings expected to grow by 14% annually. In this environment, dividend stocks like Power Corporation of Canada can be particularly appealing for investors seeking steady income and potential growth.
Suncor Energy (SU) announced an increase in its share repurchase program to 75% of its free funds flow this quarter, with plans to escalate this to nearly 100% once net debt is reduced.
Over the past year, the Canadian market has shown robust growth with a 13% increase, despite a recent flat performance over the last week. In this context, dividend stocks like National Bank of Canada can be appealing for their potential to provide investors with steady income streams in addition to capital appreciation opportunities.