24 h. ago Verecan Funds a Research Chair for Dr. Lisa Kramer of the University of Toronto to Support Financial Education

Aims to further unlock research in behavioural finance and investor behaviour HALIFAX — Verecan Group of Companies (“Verecan” or “Company”), a comprehensive wealth management group, is pleased to announce it has funded a research chair for Dr. Lisa Kramer, Professor of Finance at the University of Toronto (“UofT”). As a part of the initiative, Dr. […]

Society

37 h. ago ThreeD Capital Inc. Cancels Upcoming Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders

TORONTO, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ThreeD Capital Inc. (“ThreeD” or the “Company”) (CSE:IDK / OTCQX:IDKFF) a Canadian-based venture capital firm focused on opportunistic investments in companies in the junior resources and disruptive technologies sectors, announces that it has cancelled its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders (the “AGM”) originally scheduled for Tuesday, April […]

Economics

39 h. ago Appian completes sale of MVV to Baiyin Nonferrous for US$420 million

LONDON, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Appian Capital Advisory LLP (“Appian”), the investment advisor to long-term value-focused private capital funds that invest in companies in metals, mining, and adjacent industries, is pleased to announce the completion of the sale of Mineração Vale Verde (“MVV”) to Baiyin Nonferrous Group Co., Ltd (“Baiyin Nonferrous”) for an […]

Economics

49 h. ago China Restricts Companies From Investing in US as Tensions Rise

China has taken steps to restrict local companies from investing in the US, according to people familiar with the matter, in a move that could give Beijing more leverage for potential trade negotiations with the Trump administration.

Economics

68 h. ago Wellesley Hills Financial Launches Specialty Payments Marketplace to Provide Top

BOSTON — Wellesley Hills Financial (“WHF”), the leading payments, fintech and B2B software investment bank in the lower middle-market, is proud to announce the launch of Merchant Portfolios, a new marketplace dedicated to helping payments companies maximize investment and optimize returns through accessible, high-level financial services. The new business unit will provide payments companies with […]

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3 d. ago Tensions rise on Nova Scotia river as Indigenous eel fishers reject Ottawa rules

HALIFAX — Two commercial fishers harvesting baby eels under new federal rules say they felt they had to stop fishing on Sunday night when a large group of Indigenous fishers arrived on the river and set up their nets. Suzy Edwards, an employee of Atlantic Elver Fishery, said one of the fishers told her he […]

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1 week ago Billions Raised by ‘Perennially Private’ Firms Keep IPOs on Ice

The billions of dollars hauled in by numerous high-profile companies in private investing rounds is sparking a debate on Wall Street: How long can firms stay private at eye-popping valuations before they have to IPO?

Economics

1 week ago ThreeD Capital Inc. Issues Early Warning Report in Connection with Acquisition of Securities of Avicanna Inc.

TORONTO, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — ThreeD Capital Inc. (“ThreeD”) (CSE:IDK / OTCQX:IDKFF) a Canadian based venture capital firm focused on opportunistic investments in companies in the junior resources and disruptive technologies sectors, announces that through a series of transactions in recent weeks (the “Acquisitions”), ThreeD acquired ownership and control of an aggregate of […]

Economics

2 w. ago Spain’s ‘Pragmatic’ Stance on China May Lure Another €3 Billion

Chinese companies are negotiating an additional €3 billion ($3.3 billion) of investments in Spain as the country adopts a “pragmatic approach” to relations with Beijing, according to the Asian country’s ambassador in Madrid.

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2 w. ago Hudson’s Bay properties in focus as RioCan calls creditor filing ‘disappointing’

TORONTO — The possible liquidation of Hudson’s Bay is also bringing into question the future of its huge retail footprint, and highlighting the exposure other companies have to its potential downfall. RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust is especially exposed to Hudson’s Bay’s financial woes because the two companies co-own 12 store properties, including some of […]

Economics

2 w. ago Blueprint Enterprises Launches to Invest In and Accelerate the Growth of Canadian Companies

TORONTO, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blueprint Enterprises (“Blueprint”), a family-backed holding company dedicated to acquiring and growing exceptional Canadian businesses, launched today. Blueprint plans to make majority investments in established Canadian businesses with a long-term ownership horizon. As experienced operators and investors, the Blueprint team will provide capital, operating expertise, and strategic resources […]

Economics

2 w. ago Opinion: How employee ownership can help secure Canadian sovereignty

In 2024, about 400 companies in the U.K. were sold to their workers using a structure called an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). That represented about eight per cent of all private company sales in the U.K. Instead of being sold to outside investors or closed, those companies remain domestically owned, keeping jobs in communities and […]

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3 w. ago Volkswagen Sees Flat Margin This Year as Trade Tensions Rise

Volkswagen AG expects profitability to remain roughly flat this year as the German automaker contends with muted demand in Europe and worsening trade conflicts.

Economics

3 w. ago Varcoe: Whitecap and Veren $15B blockbuster merger builds bigger energy company that's able to 'weather the storm'

In this environment, the push is on for companies to boost their size to gain investor attention and lower their cost of capital, say analysts

Economics

3 w. ago Varcoe: With U.S. tariffs and oil price swings, $15B Whitecap

In this environment, the push is on for companies to boost their size to gain investor attention and lower their cost of capital, say analysts

Economics

4 w. ago Worried about layoffs and retirement? Steps you can take during a trade war

As tariffs rise and trade tensions escalate, many Canadians may be left wondering how their finances, job security and retirement plans could be affected by economic uncertainty.

Economics