Piyush Goyal bets big on Indian financial sector reforms, ease of doing biz
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met Canadian pension funds, sovereign and institutional investors, and business groups, pitching India’s growth and reforms in infrastructure, the financial sector and ease of doing business, according to IANS. He discussed market collaboration with Canada-India stakeholders and met Fairfax, Manulife and Sun Life on deeper investment ties, plus Neo Performance Materials on critical minerals and supply chains.
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Sun Life Financial Inc. Stock 12‑Month Price Target Raised to $73.88, Implies 1% Upside
Sun Life Financial Inc. (SLF) has seen its average 12-month price target raised from $73.22 to $73.88 by 12 analysts, implying a 1% potential upside from its May 22 closing price. The consensus rating for the stock remains a "Buy" from 16 covering analysts, with 9 recommending Buy, 5 Hold, and 2 Sell. Investors can find more detailed price target data and analyst recommendations on TradingView's Forecasts tab and News Flow.
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Sun Life Financial Inc. posts US$1.05bn underlying Q1 profit as protection businesses drive growth
Sun Life Financial Inc. reported an underlying net income of $1.05 billion for Q1 2026, driven by growth in its protection businesses across Asia, Canada, and the US. The company also announced plans to renew its normal course issuer bid to purchase up to 10 million common shares and increased its common share dividend. CEO Kevin Strain highlighted strong performance in protection businesses, expansion of the asset management platform through acquisitions, and advancements in digital and AI strategies.
