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Emera Inc. CEO Scott Balfour said federal and provincial talks on upgrading Maritimes electricity infrastructure could support economic development and renewable generation, including a possible regional system operator. The article cites $5.9M federal funding for undersea cables (two 200 MW, 138 kV) planning work. Emera reported Q2 operating revenue of $2.01B and net income of $105M.

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Emera Inc. (TSX/NYSE: EMA) today announced it has received final approval from the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) for the sale of New Mexico Gas Company (NMGC) to Bernhard Capital Partners (Bernhard). “This approval marks an important milestone for Emera and supports our long-term growth objectives,” said Scott Balfour, President and Chief Executive Officer, Emera Inc.

The article lists multiple Canadian-listed stocks and funds hitting 52-week highs, including Canadian Tire ($204.41), Sun Life ($118.00), Emera ($77.73), Fortis ($83.33), and others. It also notes upcoming earnings dates and declared dividends or distributions, such as Canadian Tire Q2 results on Aug 13 and Gibson Energy’s $0.45 quarterly dividend payable Oct 16.

A market roundup reports multiple Canadian and US stocks hitting 52-week highs. ATCO and Canadian Utilities rose after Alberta regulators approved the Yellowhead natural gas pipeline project. BetterLife Pharma prioritized its BETR-001 clinical asset. Big Banc Split planned a stock split. Other mentions include CVS pharmacy expansion, Dexterra Q2 2026 results timing, and Keyera’s Competition Bureau dispute.

The article lists multiple Canadian-listed stocks and trusts hitting 52-week highs, including ATCO Ltd. at $78.16 (earnings July 29), Alaris Equity Partners at $25.29 (results Aug. 6), Black Diamond at $20.31 (fair value estimate updated to CA$21.46), and Canadian National Railway at $181.07 (record June grain volumes). It also notes several REIT distribution announcements and other earnings dates.

Emera Inc. (TSX/NYSE: EMA) declared quarterly dividends on its common shares and First Preferred Shares. Common dividend is $0.7325 per share. Preferred dividends range from $0.265625 to $0.40213 per series. Dividends are payable on or after Aug. 17, 2026 to shareholders of record Aug. 3, 2026.

Emera (TSX/NYSE: EMA) said it will release Q2 2026 results on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, before markets open. The company will hold a teleconference and webcast the same day at 9:30 a.m. Atlantic (8:30 a.m. Eastern) to discuss the results, with a replay available on its website.

Air Canada shares hit a 52-week high of $24.75 after the airline told travel agents it will cut commissions amid high fuel costs. AGF reached $20.28; it reported adjusted EPS of $0.72, quarterly free cash flow of $36.4M (+52%), and a 13.5-cent dividend. Couche-Tard rose to $92.92 on stronger fiscal Q4 results.

Scotiabank analyst Tanya Jakusconek said gold equities look attractively valued versus historical levels on metrics including FCF yield, EV/EBITDA, P/CF and P/NAV, naming operators such as BTO, SSRM, EDV, EGO, CGAU, HMMC and OGC (2027-28) and streamers RGLD and TFPM. Wells Fargo warned of potential severe oil shocks if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed, rating VLO, MPC, DK and PSX Overweight and COP and OXY top picks. RBC’s Maurice Choy reported selective investor interest at its power conferenc

The article highlights Pembina Pipeline and Emera as TFSA dividend picks. Pembina reported Q1 2026 earnings of $498M and adjusted EBITDA of $1.13B, raised 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance to $4.35B–$4.55B, and increased its quarterly dividend ~3.5% to $0.735 (4.2% yield). Emera reported Q1 2026 adjusted EPS $1.37 (+7%) and adjusted net income $415M, expects 5–7% annualized EPS growth, and pays $0.7325 quarterly (~4% yield).