S&P Warns Romania’s Political Crisis May Impact External Financing Sources
Romania’s political crisis could affect external financing sources, S&P says By Gergely Szakacs (Reuters) -Romania’s political crisis and possible delays in a policy response to economic imbalances following the collapse of the coalition government this week could undermine some external financing sources, S&P Global said. Romania’s central bank stepped in to prop up the leu […]
George Weston Earnings: Valuation Insights from Subsidiary Loblaw
Editor’s Note: This analysis was originally published as a stock note by Morningstar Equity Research. George Weston’s WN sales grew 4% in the first quarter of 2025, led by expansion in subsidiary Loblaw (99% of sales). Adjusted operating profit rose 5.0% as margins widened by 10 basis points to 8.3%. Why it matters: We attribute […]
Great-West Financial Results: Focus on Retirement and Wealth Management
Editor’s Note: This analysis was originally published as a stock note by Morningstar Equity Research. Great-West Lifeco GWO reported decent numbers in the first quarter as base earnings came in at C$1.03 billion, or C$1.11 per share, up 6% from C$1.05 per share in the previous year. The firm reported an adjusted return on equity […]
The Future of Cybersecurity
Next generation of Cyber Security Greetings Investors! Cyber Security has made some big leaps. But first! As I’ve been mentioning for about the last month, our several years-long present Membership structure is about to change…in the coming week now. If you go to my Membership page RIGHT HERE, you have one last chance to lock […]
Cenovus Shares Surge 10% Following Dividend Increase by Canadian Oil and Gas Producer
Cenovus stock soars over 10% as Canadian oil and gas producer hikes dividend New expansion phase at Cenovus’ Christina Lake oilsands operation in northern Alberta. (Photo: Business Wire) · Business Wire Cenovus Energy (CVE.TO)(CVE) raised its dividend in the face of weaker oil prices, sending shares of the Canadian oil and gas company over 10 […]
Nutrien Earnings: Increasing Sequential Fertilizer Performance
Editor’s Note: This analysis was originally published as a stock note by Morningstar Equity Research. Nutrien NTR reported sequentially improving first-quarter potash results versus the fourth quarter of 2024, as higher prices drove profit growth. Yet shares were down 4% at the time of writing, as the market reacted to weaker first-quarter results putting consensus […]
Bold Ventures to Showcase at the Metals Investor Forum in Vancouver on May 9, 2025
Bold Ventures to Present at Metals Investor Forum in Vancouver on May 9, 2025 Toronto, Ontario—(May 8, 2025)—Bold Ventures Inc. (TSXV: BOL) is set to make a significant impression at the upcoming Metals Investor Forum on May 9, taking place at The Rosewood Hotel in Vancouver, BC. President and COO Bruce MacLachlan, alongside V.P. of […]
3 Dividend Stocks to Consider in May 2025
David Harrell: Hi, I’m David Harrell, editor of the Morningstar DividendInvestor newsletter. In this monthly series, we take a look at the dividend prospects of three stocks that are popular with income investors. 3 Dividend Stocks for May 2025 Brown-Forman BF.BChevron CVXRealty Income O Brown-Forman, producer of bourbons and whiskeys, including Jack Daniel’s, is a […]
MABC Identifies Opportunities for British Columbia as a Key Player in Global Critical Minerals Markets
MABC CEO Michael Goehring delivers keynote address at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade event on Tuesday. Photo credit: Matt Brock. British Columbia hosts massive, untapped mineral reserves that offer the province a generational opportunity to compete as a key player in global critical minerals markets, Mining Association of British Columbia CEO Michael Goehring told the audience at […]
Analysis of the S&P 500, Federal Reserve Meeting, and Economic Forecast
S&P 500 analysis, Fed meeting & economic outlook Zain Vawda Market Analyst Zain is an experienced financial markets analyst and educator with a rich tapestry of experience in the world of retail forex, economics, and market analysis. Initially starting out in a sales and business development role, his passion for economics and technical analysis propelled […]