Stock news for investors: Q4 results from Manulife, Sun Life, Air Canada, and more

Manulife Financial - The company reported earnings of 83 cents per share for the quarter, a decrease of approximately 6% year-over-year from 88 cents [1] - Adjusted core earnings for the fourth quarter reached $2 billion, reflecting a 5% increase from $1.9 billion a year earlier [1] - Core earnings from the Asia segment were $564 million, while the Canada segment contributed $413 million, both slightly better than the previous year [1] - CEO Phil Witherington stated that 2025 was a defining year for the company, achieving record core earnings [2] Sun Life Financial - Sun Life Financial reported a net income of $722 million for the fourth quarter, significantly up from $237 million in the same quarter last year [4] - Earnings per share for the quarter were $1.96, an increase from $1.68 in the prior year [4] - Underlying net income for the asset management and wealth business was $534 million, while the health and protection business reported $308 million [5] - The company’s assets under management totaled $1.6 billion, up from $1.54 billion a year earlier [5] - CEO Kevin Strain highlighted robust earnings and sales in Asia and solid wealth sales in Canada [6] Cineplex Inc. - Cineplex reported a profit of $369,000 for the fourth quarter, down from $3.3 million a year earlier [9] - Revenue for the quarter was $334.8 million, a decrease from $340.9 million in the same period last year [10] - Theatre attendance fell to 10.1 million from 11.1 million, while box office revenue per patron increased to $13.87 from $13.26 [10] Air Canada - Air Canada reported a net income of $296 million for the fourth quarter, a significant recovery from a loss of $644 million in the same period last year [13] - The airline's operating revenue reached a record $5.8 billion, up from $5.4 billion year-over-year [14] - CEO Michael Rousseau noted that results were achieved amid shifting demand trends and ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainty [14] - The company announced the acquisition of eight Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, with rights to purchase an additional eight [14]