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 […]
Barrick Considers Relocating to the U.S., According to CEO Mark Bristow
The relocation could also position Barrick for inclusion in the S&P 500 index, which would trigger automatic purchases from numerous mutual funds and exchange-traded funds that track the index. Currently, Colorado-based Newmont Corp. is the only gold mining company in the S&P 500. Barrick’s presence in the US and Canada Barrick Nevada Gold Mines joint […]
Fortis Earnings: ITC Remains the Top Performer…
Key Morningstar Metrics for Fortis What We Thought of Fortis’ Earnings Fortis reported 2024 operating earnings per share of $3.28, up from $3.09 in 2023 and in line with our full-year expectations. During the year, Fortis increased the dividend by 6.1%, in line with earnings growth. Why it matters: Fortis’ regulated operations supported a 6% […]
Public Land Guardians Rally Against Expansion of Oil and Gas Leases
Public land watchdogs protest expansion of oil and gas leases Laura Lundquist (Missoula Current) Federal tax watchdogs and citizens who use public lands are speaking out against a Senate bill that would prioritize resource extraction over all other uses on federal lands. Last week, Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., introduced a bill requiring oil and gas lease […]