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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
South Star Battery Metals Delivers First Graphite Concentrates from Santa Cruz Mine
South Star Battery Metals Ships First Graphite Concentrates from Santa Cruz Mine Introduction In a significant step for the North American minerals market, South Star Battery Metals Corp. has recently achieved a landmark milestone by producing and shipping its inaugural container of natural flake graphite concentrates from the Santa Cruz Graphite Mine in Brazil. As […]
VERSES Issues Inaugural Monthly Newsletter May 2025
VERSES AI Inc. has launched its inaugural monthly newsletter, aiming to update stakeholders on its progress, innovations, and vision. The recent launch of Genius, a tool designed for machine learning professionals, enhances decision-making through predictive models. Genius is now available as a paid service, catering to various sectors like healthcare, logistics, and telecommunications. Notably, it […]
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 […]
Performance Analysis of Canada’s Largest ETFs
Each month, we check in on the performance of the largest Canadian stock, bond, and active exchange-traded funds. The Morningstar US Market Index fell 4.59% during April and is up 12.12% over the past year. The Morningstar US Core Bond Index fell 3.64% last month and is up 8.60% over the past year. In the […]