Asian equities ended broadly higher on Wednesday, with gains across most major markets driven by easing trade tensions and improving economic forecasts. However, Japanese shares underperformed amid continued yen appreciation and weakening export growth, which weighed on sentiment.China and Hong Kong stocks rise Chinese markets posted modest gains after Morgan…
Investors are taking a cautious stance on Palo Alto Networks Inc (NASDAQ: PANW) this morning, even though the cybersecurity firm reported better-than-expected results for its fiscal Q3.According to Nikesh Arora, the third quarter was “phenomenal” for PANW given the challenging macroeconomic environment.In his interview with Jim Cramer, the company’s top…
FPX Nickel Corp. (TSX-V: FPX) (OTCQB: FPOCF) (‘ FPX ‘ or the ‘ Company ‘) is pleased to provide an update on the activities of its affiliate company, CO2 Lock Corp. (‘ CO2 Lock ‘). Background In 2022, FPX announced the formation of CO2 Lock as a self-funding subsidiary to pursue…
Over the last several years, gold has reasserted itself as a safe-haven investment against a backdrop of inflation, geopolitical turmoil and growing distrust of traditional fiat currencies. Since the pandemic, gold has surged from lows around the US$1,600 per ounce mark to nearly US$3,500. A significant portion of the gains have been…
The S&P/TSX Composite Index (INDEXTSI:JX)reached a new all-time high of 26,105.67 as markets opened on Tuesday (May 20), representing a 4.88 percent uptick since January. The milestone extends the index’s five week rally, which has been fueled by strong performances in the mining and financial sectors, as well as easing…
Lode Gold Resources Inc. (TSXV: LOD) (OTCQB: LODFF) (‘Lode Gold’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce it will be using the AI-assisted mineral discovery platform offered by VRIFY Technology Inc. (‘VRIFY’). Vrify, based in Vancouver, Canada, is a worldwide leader in utilizing AI technology that leads to more efficient…
NorthStar Gaming Holdings Inc. (TSXV: BET) (OTCQB: NSBBF) (‘NorthStar’ or the ‘Company’) is pleased to announce that effective May 16, 2025, the Ontario Securities Commission has revoked the temporary management cease trade order (‘MCTO’) it had previously granted to the Company on May 8, 2025 under National Policy 12-203 Management…
In the absence of unified federal legislation on cryptocurrencies, New York is establishing its own comprehensive regulations for the sector as it looks to become the world’s crypto capital. Adrienne Harris, superintendent of the New York Department of Financial Services (DFS), is playing a key role in this endeavor, and…
Despite economic and geopolitical upheaval, 2024 was relatively calm for platinum-group metals (PGMs). In its new PGMs report, research firm Metals Focus notes that all five PGMs — platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium and ruthenium — ended 2024 in physical deficit, marking a pivotal year of stabilization and supply strain. With…
Thanks to exchange-traded funds (ETFs), investors don’t have to be tied to one specific stock. When it comes to biotech ETFs, they give sector participants exposure to many biotech companies via one vehicle. ETFs are a popular choice as they allow investors to enter the market more safely compared to…