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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Palantir Earnings: Deepening Engagement with the US Government
Editor’s Note: This analysis was originally published as a stock note by Morningstar Equity Research. Palantir PLTR shares are down 9% in after-hours trading despite the firm beating both management’s guidance and FactSet analyst expectations on revenue by 3%. Contribution margins, an efficiency metric, reached an all-time high of 61%. Revenue growth was 39% and […]
Top-Performing ETFs for Canadian Investors
Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are often low-cost instruments for investors to track popular indexes or leverage experienced manager choices in an attempt to beat the market. The best ones serve as building blocks for a portfolio, and unlike open-end mutual funds, all ETFs are traded throughout the day on an exchange. In April 2025, the […]
After Earnings: Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold META Stock?
Meta Platforms META released its first-quarter earnings report on April 30. Here’s Morningstar’s take on Meta’s earnings and stock. Meta kicked off fiscal 2025 with strong financial results and a better-than-expected outlook for second-quarter sales, as ad spending on the firm’s platform remains solid. On the profitability front, Meta’s operating margins expanded 360 basis points […]
Indian Markets Remain Resilient Amid Protests Against Pakistan
Indian markets are undeterred by strikes against Pakistan Pakistani soldiers take security measures around the city as the people panic during blackout after India launches strikes on Pakistan, in Muzaffarabad, Pakistan on May 7, 2025. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Investors are sticking with the India story, with optimism on its growth prospects dwarfing […]
Significant Revenue Growth and …
Record Revenue Surge and … Total Revenue: $157.7 million, up 33% from Q1 2024. Pre-Tax Income (EBT): $25.3 million. Core Lease Rent Revenue: $67.7 million. Interest Revenue: $3.9 million. Maintenance Reserve Revenues: $54.9 million, up 25% from Q1 2024. Parts and Equipment Sales: $18.2 million, up 455% from Q1 2024. Gain on Sale of Leased […]