From Lip Balm to Sneakers: How Trump’s China Tariffs Could Increase Prices
From lip balm to sneakers, here’s how Trump’s China tariffs could raise prices U.S. consumers could start seeing price hikes on a wide variety of goods made in China after the United States began collecting a 10% tariff Tuesday on all Chinese imports, reigniting a trade war between the two countries that’s at risk of […]
OMB Bank Unveils OMBX: A Cutting-Edge Embedded Finance Platform
OMB Bank Launches OMBX, a Premier Embedded Finance Platform Steve Bishop is the chief innovation officer for OMB Bank and president of OMBX, the bank’s recently launched dedicated embedded finance division. (Photo: Business Wire) SPRINGFIELD, Mo., February 04, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–OMB Bank proudly announces the launch of OMBX, a dedicated embedded finance division designed to empower […]
Your Essential Guide to Last-Minute RRSP Contributions
The March 3, 2025, contribution deadline to deduct from your 2024 income with your registered retirement saving plan, or RRSP, is fast approaching. If you haven’t yet taken care of this, you might be missing out on the best parts of this essential retirement savings vehicle. The RRSP has been Canadians’ primary savings tool for […]
NGOs Urge EU to Terminate Mineral Agreement with Rwanda Due to Congo Conflict
“The EU must urgently reassess any mining project involving Rwanda, or risk legitimizing the illegal exploitation of DRC resources and indirectly financing war crimes, human rights violations, and regional instability,” according to the letter which was signed by 64 NGOs and sent to EU commissioners and members of parliament Tuesday. The EU signed a memorandum […]
Palantir Earnings: Boosting Stock Valuation Amid AI Advances
Morningstar Key Metrics for Palantir Technologies PLTR Palantir Technologies Earnings Update Palantir’s outstanding fourth-quarter results, rapid growth amid the artificial intelligence arms race, and strategic positioning in the AI value chain further solidify our base case expectations that this company can be the next software juggernaut. As a result, we are raising our fair value […]
Exclusive: BP Set to Invest Up to $25 Billion in Kirkuk’s Oil and Gas Sector in Iraq
Exclusive-BP poised to invest up to $25 billion in Iraq’s Kirkuk oil and gas By Aref Mohammed and Ahmed Rasheed BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Oil major BP is expected to spend up to $25 billion over the lifetime of a project to redevelop four Kirkuk oil and gas fields, a senior Iraqi oil official told Reuters, […]
10 Top Dividend Aristocrats in the US to Invest in Today
Dividend aristocrats are popular with investors. After all, what dividend investor wouldn’t want to own the stocks of companies with a history of growing their dividends consistently over time? Dividend aristocrats are defined as companies that’ve increased their dividends every year for 25 years or longer. There are currently more than 60 dividend aristocrats among […]
Is General Motors (GM) the Top EV Battery Stock to Invest in for 2025?
Is General Motors Company (GM) the Best EV Battery Stock to Buy in 2025? The electric vehicle (EV) market is evolving rapidly, driven by advances in battery technology and significant investments from major automotive players. Among these players, General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) is emerging as a key contender in the race for EV dominance. […]
Palantir Shares Surge 23% Amid 75% Earnings Growth Fueled by AI Demand
Palantir Stock Soars 23% as Artificial Intelligence (AI) Demand Drives 75% Earnings Growth The AI-driven software company turned in fantastic Q4 2024 results and 2025 guidance. Palantir Technologies (PLTR 1.51%) stock is skyrocketing in after-hours trading on Monday following the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered software platforms operator’s release of better-than-expected fourth-quarter results and 2025 guidance. The […]
Increasing Uncertainty Ratings for Canadian Banks Due to…
On Feb. 1, the Trump administration announced a 25% tariff on Canadian goods and a 10% tariff on Canadian oil and gas goods. The Canadian government announced retaliatory tariffs later that day, starting with 25% tariffs on CAD 30 billion of US products like beverages, cosmetics, and paper products (effective Feb. 4), and on an […]