Tariffs Put Canadian Dollar in a Vulnerable Position
International tensions have turned the Canadian dollar into a punching bag for market volatility, with sharp swings driven by tariff announcements and uncertainty over US-Canada trade relations. Analysts warn that unless this uncertainty subsides, the Canadian dollar could remain on shaky ground for the foreseeable future. The Canadian dollar fell back to C$1.45 against the […]
UK to Revamp Oil and Gas Windfall Tax System Post-2030
UK to overhaul oil and gas windfall tax regime after 2030 The UK Government has announced plans to reform its windfall tax regime on oil and gas producers once the current levies expire in 2030. The government aims to transform the North Sea into a renewables hub, focusing on clean energy sources alongside existing oil […]
Curaleaf Earnings: Impact of Price Compression on Results…
Curaleaf Holdings’ CURA fourth-quarter net revenue declined 4% over the prior year to $331 million, and adjusted EBITDA margin narrowed 117 basis points to 23%, as US price compression offset growing international medical demand and states with recently opened adult-use markets. Why it matters: As Curaleaf remains in a growth stage, sales growth is important […]
Electrovaya Wins Orders From Second Global Japanese Headquartered Construction Equipment OEM
Electrovaya Inc. has secured orders for high-voltage battery systems from a major Japanese construction OEM through its partnership with Sumitomo Corporation Power & Mobility. These orders, part of an existing Supply Agreement, are set for delivery in Japan by 2025. Electrovaya’s CEO, Dr. Raj DasGupta, expressed excitement about this second win in the construction equipment […]
Top 10 High-Performing Canadian Dividend Stocks
Dividend-paying stocks that combine healthy balance sheets with hefty yields can provide investors with steady incomes, cushion against market downturns, and grow investments at a healthy clip. In February 2025, the top-performing dividend-payers included renewable energy firm Innergex Renewable INE, packaged foods company Maple Leaf MFI, and industrial distributor Finning FTT. To find the month’s […]
Surge Battery Receives Approval for Expanded Exploration at Nevada Lithium Project
Surge Battery approved for expanded exploration at Nevada lithium project Surge Battery Metals Advances Exploration at Nevada North Lithium Project Surge Battery Metals (TSXV: NILI) has successfully received approval from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for an ambitious expansion of exploration activities at its Nevada North Lithium Project (NNLP). This pivotal moment signals not […]
Silicon Metals Corp. Appoints New Director and Chief Operating Officer
Silicon Metals Corp. Announces Appointment of Director and Chief Operating Officer – Silicon Metals Corp Silicon Metals Corp. has appointed Raymond Wladichuk as a board member and Chief Operating Officer. Wladichuk brings over 15 years of experience in the natural resource industry, including expertise in exploration, engineering, and construction. He is a registered professional geoscientist […]
Brent Oil Price Analysis: Six-Month Lows Driven by OPEC Production, Tariffs, and Russia-Ukraine Talks
Brent Oil Price Analysis: Six-Month Lows Amid OPEC Output, Tariffs & Russia-Ukraine Negotiations Most Read: Brent Crude Oil Price Update – 100-day MA Keeps Oil Under Pressure Brent crude prices continue to slide following the OPEC + announcement that they would follow through with a planned output increase in April. This has led to Brent […]
Stocks Impacted by Reciprocal Tariffs
The S&P/TSX Composite Index ended a volatile day in the red having lost 429 points. The benchmark index was down 1.7% at the close, after staging a slight recovery from a 2% decline at the open in the morning of March 04, dragged down by sweeping new US tariffs on Canada that took effect on […]
Councils Worry Financial Shake-Up May Not Yield Improvements, Survey Indicates
Councils fear shake-up won’t improve finances, survey suggests Alex Forsyth Political correspondent Joshua Nevett Political reporter Getty Images A large portion of council leaders fear a major shake-up of local government will not solve the financial pressures their authorities are facing, a survey has suggested. Ministers are streamlining local government by merging councils and setting […]