Bank of Nova Scotia Earnings: Solid Results Overshadowed…
Key Morningstar Metrics for Bank of Nova Scotia What We Thought of Bank of Nova Scotia’s Earnings Bank of Nova Scotia BNS reported decent underlying results, with net revenue increasing 11.1% from last year to C$9.37 billion. However, net income fell to C$993 million from C$2.2 billion last year due to a C$1.36 billion loss […]
Hundreds of Bills Submitted Affecting Texas Oil and Gas Industry
Several hundred bills filed impacting the Texas oil and gas industry | Texas (The Center Square) – Of the roughly 4,000 bills filed in the Texas legislature so far, about 120 affect the Texas oil and natural gas industry, according to an analysis by the Texas Independent Producers and Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO). On Tuesday, […]
Why Leveraged ETFs May Not Be the Best Choice
Leveraged exchange-traded funds, which employ derivatives to generate a multiple of a reference asset’s daily return, have been popular. We estimate they gathered around $13 billion in net inflows from investors over the year ended Jan. 31, 2025. As of that date, leveraged ETFs held roughly $134 billion in aggregate, up 51% year over year. […]
Could This Paper Battery Be the Answer to Sustainable Power Storage?
Is this paper battery the key to truly sustainable power storage? An Innovative Leap: The Sustainable Battery Revolutionizing Energy Storage The quest for sustainable energy solutions has gained unprecedented momentum in recent years. With the urgency of climate change and the demand for greener technologies, startups are racing to develop alternatives to traditional lithium-ion batteries. […]
Following Earnings: Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold Coca-Cola Stock?
Coca-Cola KO released its fourth-quarter earnings report on Feb. 11. Here’s Morningstar’s take on Coca-Cola’s earnings and stock. What We Thought of COKE’s Earnings Coca-Cola KO delivered strong 2024 results, including increases of 12% in organic sales and 7% in comparable EPS. Notably, global unit case volume expanded by 1% for the year despite consumer […]
Investors Express Concern Over Trump’s Policies
Trump’s policies are worrying investors U.S. President Donald Trump holds up a hat stating “Trump Was Right About Everything” after signing executive orders in the Oval Office at the White House on Feb. 25, 2025 in Washington, DC. Alex Wong | Getty Images The “Trump Bump” — in which stocks and other assets, such as […]
Silicon Metals Corp. Announces Share Consolidation
Silicon Metals Announces Share Consolidation – Silicon Metals Corp Silicon Metals Corp. (CSE:SI) plans to consolidate its shares at a ratio of two pre-consolidation shares for one post-consolidation share, effective March 3, 2025. This will reduce the total outstanding shares from 38,887,230 to approximately 19,443,615. The consolidation requires CSE approval, with no changes to the […]
Finance Experts Engage with UP Businesses on Changes to the Earned Sick Time Act
Finance experts discuss Earned Sick Time Act changes with UP businesses ISHPEMING, Mich. (WLUC) – Finance experts helped U.P. businesses better understand the Earned Sick Time Act in Ishpeming Tuesday. The Lake Superior Community Partnership (LSCP) joined Flagstar and Paychex to host a learning session. OK Industrial Supply Business Operations Director Mandy Nelson says she […]
3 Undervalued Stocks Positioned for Growth…
The steep decline in the value of the Canadian dollar against the US dollar has raised economic alarm bells. However, for some stocks, it could be good news. Canadian businesses with a strong US presence, or those that report earnings entirely in US dollars, may be particularly well-placed to benefit, as the rising US dollar […]