Bank of Canada Takes a Break from Rate Cuts, However…
For the first time since last June, the Bank of Canada opted to leave interest rates unchanged, pointing to high uncertainty about the economic outlook brought about by US President Donald Trump’s trade war. This leaves the key overnight interest rate at 2.75%. “The major shift in direction of US trade policy and the unpredictability […]
Surge Battery Metals Enhances Board with Addition of New Director
Surge Battery Metals Strengthens Board with New Director Appointment Surge Exploration Inc. (TSE:NILI), a notable player in the mineral exploration sector, has recently made significant governance changes aimed at strengthening its leadership. The company announced the appointment of Owen Taylor as a director, enhancing its board with his extensive experience spanning over three decades across […]
Ghana Government Assumes Control of Damang Mine Managed by Gold Fields
Ghana has assumed operational control of Gold Fields’ Damang mine after it rejected an application from the South African company to renew its lease, the government said on Wednesday, breaking a tradition of automatically renewing licenses and calling it a critical step in the country’s “economic reset.” Johannesburg-based Gold Fields said on Monday that it […]
Impact of Tariffs on the US Economy: Why the Fed Chief’s Warnings About Inflation Are Important
Tariffs will dent US economy and stoke inflation: Why US Fed chief’s warnings matter | Business News The last time that the American dollar, US bonds and stock markets recorded a simultaneous sell off over multiple days was nearly half a century ago – in 1977-78. This would be particularly consequential for the man at […]
Pluxee Achieves Strong Business and Financial Results in H1, Ups Fiscal 2025 Recurring EBITDA Margin Target
Pluxee continues to deliver solid business and financial performance in H1 and raises its Fiscal 2025 Recurring EBITDA margin objective 1 At Fiscal 2024 constant rates 2 Attributable to the equity holders of the parent 3 Including a positive impact from a regulatory change in Brazil of 48 million of euros; Excluding this one-off effect, […]
What Lies Ahead for the Canadian Bond Market?
Just like everything else in the markets these days, the outlook for the Canadian bond market is complicated. This was seen in the Bank of Canada’s decision on Wednesday to hold interest rates steady in the face of “pervasive uncertainty” about the economic outlook as a result of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. That came […]
Netflix: Management’s Bold Goals Are Already…
Editor’s Note: This analysis was originally published as a stock note by Morningstar Equity Research. The Wall Street Journal reported that Netflix NFLX management conveyed operating targets to senior staff that included a doubling of revenue and tripling of operating profit by 2030. The targets include 36% growth in global subscribers (members) and imply advertising […]
How Will Tariffs Affect the Oil and Gas Industry? | Columns
In what ways will tariffs impact the oil and gas industry? | Columns The oil and gas industry has been hit quickly and hard by the recent tariff brouhaha, with prices dropping significantly compared to recent levels (at least as of the time that I am writing). I’ve been asked several times whether the situation […]
Nvidia Stock: Downgrading Our Fair Value Estimate Due to…
Editor’s Note: This analysis was originally published as a stock note by Morningstar Equity Research. Nvidia NVDA expects to incur USD 5.5 billion of write-offs associated with its H20 artificial intelligence GPU, as the US has restricted its export to China. The H20 was crafted specifically for the Chinese market to allow Nvidia to circumvent […]
5.9 g/t AuEq Across 9 Meters & 48.3 g/t AuEq Over 1.25 Meters – Rua Gold
5.9g/t AuEq Over 9m & 48.3g/t AuEq Over 1.25m. – Rua Gold Rua Gold Inc. (TSXV: RUA, OTC: NZAUF, WKN: A40QYC) (“RUA GOLD” or the “Company“) is pleased to provide an update on its gold-antimony exploration at the Auld Creek project in the Reefton Goldfield on the South Island of New Zealand, reporting improved gold […]