Agnico Eagle Aims to Dethrone Barrick from Second Place in Gold Rankings
The Meliadine mine in Nunavut Territory, northern Canada. Credit: Agnico Eagle Mines via Flickr Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. is threatening to snag the title of world’s second-largest gold producer from one of its top rivals. The Canadian mining company aims to churn out 3.3 million to 3.5 million bullion ounces this year, according to full-year […]
Canada Prepares for Economic Impact of US Tariffs
The growing uncertainty around the size, scope, and timing of US tariffs has economists on pins and needles and markets in a tizzy. US President Donald Trump’s unpredictable tax policies have become a major challenge for Canadian policymakers scrambling to craft a response. If economists’ worst nightmare—a sustained, broad-based 25% tariff—materializes, Canada could face a […]
Drill, Baby, Drill: India Targets Oil Revenue Amid Trump’s ‘America First’ Push
Drill, Baby, Drill: India eyes oil windfall as Trump pushes his ‘America First’ agenda India stands to gain from US President Donald Trump‘s push for increased oil and gas production under his “Drill, Baby, Drill” policy, according to a report by TOI’s Sanjay Dutta. The move aims to expand energy output, lower global prices, and […]
Restaurant Brands Earnings: Mostly In Line with Expectations…
Key Morningstar Metrics for Restaurant Brands International What We Thought of Restaurant Brands International’s Earnings Restaurant Brands International QSR reported fourth-quarter results in line with our expectations. We’ve raised our fair value estimate to C$107 per share to reflect time value and currency movement. The stock trades slightly cheaply, making RBI one of our top […]
Sun Life Earnings: Shares Adjust Downward by 9% Following…
Key Morningstar Metrics for Sun Life Financial What We Thought of Sun Life Financial’s Earnings Sun Life Financial SLF reported lackluster numbers in the fourth quarter, as underlying net income came at C$0.97 billion or $C1.68 per share during the quarter—flat compared with the previous year. The firm reported an adjusted return on equity of […]
Battery Raw Materials Market Update – February 2025
Battery raw materials market update February 2025 The Fastmarkets team remains vigilant as it tracks fluctuations in the market, delivering timely insights that reflect current trends. With a firm commitment to fostering informed decision-making, the team conducts comprehensive analyses of crucial elements influencing market trends, prices, and forecasts within the dynamic battery raw materials sector. […]
Bank of Canada Faces Increasing Pressure to Continue Rate Cuts
The significant risk tariffs pose to Canada’s economy is increasing the chances that the Bank of Canada won’t be pausing its interest rate cuts anytime soon. Analysts suggest that the uncertainty surrounding the size, scope, and timing of tariffs, alongside domestic economic indicators, will require multiple, even supersized, rate cuts this year to allow the […]
Berkshire Invests in Constellation Brands, Reduces Stake in Bank of America and Citigroup
Berkshire takes swig of Modelo maker Constellation; cuts BofA, Citigroup By Jonathan Stempel (Reuters) – Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway on Friday disclosed a new investment in alcoholic beverages producer Constellation Brands, and said it has reduced its holdings in four banks, including Citigroup and Bank of America. In a regulatory filing detailing its U.S.-listed stock […]
Mineros Announces Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial and Operational Results
Mineros Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial and Operating Results MEDELLIN, Colombia, February 14, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mineros S.A. (TSX:MSA, MINEROS:CB) (“Mineros” or the “Company“) today reported its financial and operating results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024. All dollar amounts – other than per share amounts – are expressed in thousands of US […]