Thor Explorations Gains Ground Following Dispute Victory in Nigeria
Aerial view of the Segilola gold mine. Credit: Thor Explorations Ltd. Thor Explorations (TSXV: THX) (AIM: THX) rallied on Wednesday after an inter-ministerial committee in Nigeria dismissed allegations of business malpractice against the Canadian miner. According to a report released by the fact-finding committee, the allegations of wrongdoing against Segilola Resources Operating Ltd. (SROL), Thor’s […]
Semiconductor Stock Outlook: Navigating the AI Surge vs. a…
Semiconductor stocks were among the biggest beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence rally, with Nvidia NVDA going from being known mainly by gamers to a household name. From May 2023 (when Nvidia unveiled a massive jump in earnings thanks to AI interest in its newest, most powerful chips) through Jan. 22 of this year, the Morningstar […]
When Can We Expect the Bank of Canada to Lower Interest Rates?
As the Bank of Canada’s next meeting approaches, market analysts remain divided on whether it will make another interest-rate cut, with some expecting another while others anticipate a pause. Many are waiting for April 2, when US President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs are slated to take effect. The final scope and duration of these tariffs […]
Fertilizers: U.S. Agreement Seeks to Revive Russia’s…
As part of an agreement between the United States and Russia to exclude the Black Sea from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Russia would effectively be allowed to export fertilizer using EU ships if the deal is approved by the European Union. Why it matters: Russia is one of the largest fertilizer exporters, so its diminished ability […]
Sanu Gold Shares Surge as Montage and Lundin Continue Their Support
Reverse-circulation drilling underway on Sanu Gold’s Daina gold exploration permit in Guinea, West Africa. Credit: Sanu Gold Sanu Gold (CSE: SANU) saw its stock price surge to its highest in two years on Tuesday after the West Africa-focused junior announced a private placement backed by Montage Gold (TSXV: MAU) and the Lundin Family. The placement […]
SAP Surpasses Novo Nordisk to Claim Title of Europe’s Most…
SAP SAP has overtaken Danish pharmaceutical group Novo Nordisk NOVO B to become Europe’s most valuable publicly listed company amid renewed investor confidence in European stocks. With a market capitalisation now hovering around EUR 314 billion, the German software giant has edged past Novo Nordisk, which has seen its valuation slip to about EUR 310 […]
Is Owning a Covered-Call ETF Right for You?
Covered-call exchange-traded funds have proliferated in the Canadian market over the past few years. Their attractive yields have lured in billions in assets. From around 50 funds and less than C$10 billion under management in 2019, covered-call ETFs have grown to nearly 200 funds holding over C$30 billion as of February 2025. A covered call […]
Stock Investors Begin Reallocating Funds Away from the US to…
European investors are already showing signs of souring on US stocks against the backdrop of Trump’s trade wars and concerns about the strength of the US economy. This shift comes amid a reversal of fortunes so far in 2025 in performance terms, with US stocks slumping and European shares rallying. This potential change of direction […]
Northern Dynasty Stock Soars After Trump’s Executive Order on Critical Minerals
Shares of Northern Dynasty Minerals Ltd. (TSX: NDM, NYSE: NAK) jumped more than 30% on Monday after President Donald Trump invoked emergency powers last week to strengthen U.S. critical mineral production. Trump’s executive order, signed Thursday, leverages the Defense Production Act to provide financing, loans, and other investment support for domestic processing of critical minerals […]
The Potential Impact of Trump’s Trade Wars on the Global Economy
US President Donald Trump’s trade wars are dimming the outlook for the global economy, leaving fund managers bracing for an extended period of uncertainty and positioning portfolios for new trade and political dynamics. This is playing out in reduced forecasts for economic growth in the United States and countries already targeted by Trump’s trade policies. […]