The Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) News
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G-7 Agrees to Release 100 Million Barrels of Oil and Fuel
The Group of Seven major economies have agreed to release 100 million barrels of crude oil and fuel from their emergency reserves. This action aims to reduce the soaring prices of diesel and other fuels.
ENERGY | Oct 02, 2026, 08:32 PM UTC
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Scotiabank Joins Project Agorá to Help Explore the Future of Wholesale Cross-Border Payments
TORONTO, Sept. 29, 2026 /CNW/ -- Scotiabank is pleased to join Project Agorá, the global public-private collaboration convened by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the Institute of International Finance (I
NEWS | Sep 29, 2026, 05:00 PM UTC
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Weekly Recap: CAD750M defence—labelled notes and BNS ~10% EPS growth
Bank of Nova Scotia (NYSE:BNS) is diversifying funding and tech initiatives: it priced CAD750M of defence—labelled 5NC4 notes to back Canada’s security priorities, sold Regulation S notes to non—U.S. investors, forecasts
EARNINGS | Sep 28, 2026, 11:07 AM UTC
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Canadian Banks Seen Supported by Earnings Growth, Foreign Capital Flows — Market Talk
Scotiabank remains bullish on Canada's banks. It reckons Prime Minister Carney's Building Canada Strong plan could help keep foreign capital flows positive both within the financial sector and across the Canadian market
EARNINGS | Sep 25, 2026, 03:07 PM UTC
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Canada’s Big Six banks explore tokenized Canadian-dollar deposit
Bank of Montreal, National Bank of Canada, Royal Bank of Canada, Bank of Nova Scotia, Toronto-Dominion Bank and CIBC partnered to explore a Canadian-dollar denominated tokenized deposit solution as a first step toward mo
MACRO | Sep 22, 2026, 12:55 PM UTC
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Canada CPI stays at 3% in August
Statistics Canada says the consumer-price index slipped 0.1% in August, with the annual inflation rate unchanged at 3%.
MACRO | Sep 14, 2026, 04:14 PM UTC
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Bank of Nova Scotia files Form 8.3 for Mitie Group plc
Bank of Nova Scotia filed a Form 8.3 public opening position disclosure/dealing disclosure relating to Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code for Mitie Group plc, dated 10 September 2026.
EQUITY | Sep 10, 2026, 12:27 PM UTC
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Bank of Nova Scotia files Form 8.3 on DCC Energy PLC stake
Bank of Nova Scotia filed a Form 8.3 position disclosure under the Irish Takeover Panel rules. The filing reports dealings under Rule 8.3 of the Irish Takeover Panel Act 1997 by a person with interests in relevant securi
REGULATION | Sep 10, 2026, 12:26 PM UTC
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BNS says ROE targets hit early as business mix and AI boost efficiency
BNS said ROE targets were reached ahead of schedule, citing broad-based growth across Canadian, international and wealth segments. It pointed to a strategic focus on business mix, technology and AI to drive efficiency.
EQUITY | Sep 09, 2026, 02:26 PM UTC
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BNS says ROE targets were reached ahead of schedule
Bank of Nova Scotia said its ROE targets were achieved early, citing business mix and technology. It also pointed to broad-based growth across Canadian, wealth and international banking.
EQUITY | Sep 09, 2026, 01:51 PM UTC
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Bank of Nova Scotia files Form 8.3 dealing disclosure
Bank of Nova Scotia has filed a Form 8.3 public opening position disclosure/dealing disclosure covering a person with interests in relevant securities representing 1% or more.
MNA | Sep 09, 2026, 11:42 AM UTC
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Scotiabank publishes Canadian Defence Issuance Framework
Scotiabank published its Canadian Defence Issuance Framework, a platform for issuing labelled defence instruments supporting Canada’s defence, security and resilience priorities.
EQUITY | Sep 08, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC
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Jefferies raises Scotiabank price target to C$120
Jefferies & Co raised its price target for Scotiabank to C$120.00 per share from C$119.00, according to Baystreet data via TradingView News.
EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 04:53 PM UTC
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CIBC keeps Bank of Nova Scotia at neutral, lifts price target
Ratings actions on Baystreet: CIBC maintained Bank of Nova Scotia at neutral and raised its price target to C$137.00 per share from C$136.00.
EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 04:53 PM UTC
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Bank of Nova Scotia files Form 8.3 Mitie Group position disclosure
Bank of Nova Scotia has filed a Rule 8.3 Form 8.3 public opening position disclosure/dealing disclosure for Mitie Group plc.
MNA | Sep 03, 2026, 12:05 PM UTC
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Bank of Nova Scotia files Form 8.3 Bodycote plc dealing disclosure
Bank of Nova Scotia filed a Form 8.3 public opening position disclosure/dealing disclosure under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code for Bodycote plc.
MNA | Sep 03, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC
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Bank of Nova Scotia securities admitted to trading in London
The Bank of Nova Scotia says transferable securities were admitted to trading on 3 September 2026 on the London exchange.
EQUITY | Sep 03, 2026, 10:19 AM UTC
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Desjardins Securities keeps Bank of Nova Scotia at Hold
Desjardins Securities maintains Bank of Nova Scotia with a Hold rating, according to Baystreet ratings actions.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 03:21 PM UTC
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Scotiabank CEO Scott Thomson set to speak Sept. 9 summit
Scotiabank President and CEO Scott Thomson will participate in the 27th Annual Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets Financials Summit on September 9, 2026, from about 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. ET.
EQUITY | Sep 02, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC
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Investors Cared About Canadian Bank Earnings Quality in Latest Quarter — Market Talk
Each of Canada's big bank's beat consensus expectations for fiscal 3Q, yet most stocks traded lower. TD Cowen suggests valuation played a role, as did poor earnings quality and a growing awareness that topline growth cou
EARNINGS | Sep 01, 2026, 06:30 PM UTC
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Scotiabank adds former UBS CEO Ralph Hamers to its board
Bank of Nova Scotia appointed former UBS and ING boss Ralph Hamers to its board with immediate effect.
EQUITY | Sep 01, 2026, 01:19 PM UTC
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Scotiabank appoints Ralph Hamers to board of directors
Scotiabank appointed Ralph Hamers to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. The bank says he brings global banking, technology and transformation experience from his prior role as UBS Group AG CEO.
EQUITY | Sep 01, 2026, 01:01 PM UTC
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Bank of Nova Scotia files Form 8.3 for Bodycote plc
Bank of Nova Scotia filed a Form 8.3 for Bodycote plc.
EQUITY | Aug 28, 2026, 11:43 AM UTC
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Bank of Nova Scotia maintained at Hold by Canaccord Genuity
TradingView News reports Canaccord Genuity maintained Bank of Nova Scotia at Hold.
EQUITY | Aug 26, 2026, 04:04 PM UTC
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Bank of Nova Scotia Raised to Outperform From Sector Perform by National Bank
Bank of Nova Scotia Raised to Outperform From Sector Perform by National Bank
EQUITY | Aug 26, 2026, 04:04 PM UTC
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Bank of Nova Scotia price target raised by Raymond James
Raymond James raised its price target on Bank of Nova Scotia to C$139.00 per share from C$137.00, per TradingView News.
EQUITY | Aug 26, 2026, 04:03 PM UTC
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RBC Capital maintains Sector Perform on Bank of Nova Scotia
TradingView News reports RBC Capital maintains Sector Perform on Bank of Nova Scotia.
EQUITY | Aug 26, 2026, 04:03 PM UTC
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BNS price target raised to C$134.00
Banc of America raised its Scotiabank price target to C$134.00 per share from C$131.00.
EQUITY | Aug 26, 2026, 04:03 PM UTC
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Bank of Nova Scotia raised to Buy by TD
TD raised its view on Bank of Nova Scotia to Buy from Hold, according to TradingView News.
EQUITY | Aug 26, 2026, 04:03 PM UTC
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BNS price target raised by KBW to C$152.00 from C$148.00
KBW raised its price target on BNS to C$152.00 per share from C$148.00.
EQUITY | Aug 26, 2026, 04:03 PM UTC
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Bank of Nova Scotia maintained as Outperform by Keefe Bruyette
TradingView News reports Keefe Bruyette maintained Bank of Nova Scotia at Outperform.
EQUITY | Aug 26, 2026, 04:03 PM UTC
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TSX rises as investors assess bank results, trade tensions
TSX rises as investors assess bank results, trade tensions
EQUITY | Aug 26, 2026, 02:44 PM UTC
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Bank of Nova Scotia files Form 8.3 on Mitie Group
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) filed a Form 8.3 related to Mitie Group plc (MTO), according to TradingView News.
EQUITY | Aug 26, 2026, 11:53 AM UTC
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Bank of Nova Scotia publishes supplementary prospectus
Bank of Nova Scotia has published a supplementary prospectus, according to TradingView News.
EQUITY | Aug 26, 2026, 09:16 AM UTC
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Bank of Nova Scotia posts EPS 2.28 CAD, above 2.08 CAD
Bank of Nova Scotia (BNS) reports earnings per share of 2.28 CAD versus market expectations of 2.08 CAD.
EARNINGS | Aug 25, 2026, 12:01 PM UTC
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Scotiabank EPS tops expectations at 2.28 CAD
Scotiabank (BNS) reports earnings per share of 2.28 CAD versus market expectations of 2.08 CAD.
EARNINGS | Aug 25, 2026, 10:27 AM UTC
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BNS Scotiabank 3Q adjusted EPS C$2.28 vs C$2.10 estimate
BNS reports 3Q adjusted EPS of C$2.28, compared with a C$2.10 estimate.
EARNINGS | Aug 25, 2026, 10:15 AM UTC
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S&P/TSX Composite rises 0.7% as miners and banks advance
The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 0.7% to 36,620 on Friday, with miners and banks leading gains as gold held firm and weaker-than-expected retail sales supported rate expectations.
EARNINGS | Aug 21, 2026, 08:18 PM UTC
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KBW resumes coverage on major Canadian banks
KBW resumes coverage of BMO, BNS, CM, RY and TD with stated ratings and C$ price targets.
EQUITY | Aug 21, 2026, 10:56 AM UTC
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Bank of Nova Scotia shares fall to 6-week low
Bank of Nova Scotia shares drop to 119.80 CAD, the lowest since July 2026, after declining 1.77% over the past 4 weeks.
EQUITY | Aug 20, 2026, 01:30 PM UTC
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BAC BNY BNS CM GS JPM IVZ RY STT among financials hitting 52-week highs today
BAC BNY BNS CM GS JPM IVZ RY STT among financials hitting 52-week highs today
EQUITY | Jul 15, 2026, 04:47 PM UTC
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These 10 Stocks Rallied as Producer Inflation Plunged: Here's Why
Three gold miners, two asset-management giants and a high-flying semiconductor were among the large-cap movers on the pre-market board following a cooler-than-expected producer inflation report on Wednesday. Producer pri
CENTRAL_BANK | Jul 15, 2026, 01:29 PM UTC
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What Makes a Bank Stock Worth Owning for Decades
2026-07-02 22:35:00 ET A small portion of society lacks a banking relationship, which makes it very difficult to operate in the modern world. Most people have at least one banking rel
EQUITY | Jul 03, 2026, 02:41 AM UTC