2 h. ago Blackstone in Talks to Sell China Logistics Assets in Divestment

Blackstone Inc. is in advanced talks to sell three logistics projects in China to Ping An Insurance (Group) Co., according to people familiar with the matter, in a major exit from the business amid rising appetite among domestic investors.

Economics

4 h. ago China Solar Lobby Sees Fewer Installations After Record Year

China’s solar industry expects installations to drop in 2025 after an unprecedented surge in additions last year left power grids racing to keep up.

Sport

6 h. ago Gold Stays Steady After Tariff Confusion Supports Haven Demand

Gold held near a record after closing little changed in the previous session, as investors weighed President Donald Trump’s latest statements about his plans to enact tariff plans, including on the European Union.

Economics

7 h. ago Egg prices could jump 41% this year, USDA says, as Trump’s bird flu plan unveiled

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Agriculture Department predicts record egg prices could soar more than 40% in 2025, as the Trump administration offered the first new details Wednesday about its plan to battle bird flu and ease costs. With an emphasis on farms tightening their measures to prevent bird flu’s spread, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said […]

Economics

8 h. ago The Battle for Scraps of Collapsed Developer China Evergrande Is Intensifying

A year after China Evergrande Group was ordered into liquidation by a Hong Kong court, creditors have yet to pocket a penny from the process.

Sport

8 h. ago Continued Execution of Strategy, Operational Excellence and Diversification Results in Record Annual Results for Exchange Income Corporation

Company Posts Annual Records for each of Revenue of $2.7 Billion, Adjusted EBITDA1 of $628 Million, Adjusted Net Earnings1 of $147 million and Free Cash Flow1 WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Exchange Income Corporation (TSX: EIF) (“EIC” or the “Corporation”) a diversified, acquisition-oriented company focused on opportunities in the Aerospace & Aviation and Manufacturing segments, reported its […]

Sport

9 h. ago Kneat Achieves Record Revenue for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024

LIMERICK, Ireland, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — kneat.com, inc. (TSX: KSI) (OTC: KSIOF) (“Kneat” or the “Company”) a leader in digitizing and automating validation and quality processes, today announced financial results for the three- and twelve-month periods ended December 31, 2024. All dollar amounts are presented in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated. Total revenue reaches […]

Sport

9 h. ago China Quant Says Funds Must Adopt AI to Survive After DeepSeek

DeepSeek’s success is intensifying pressure on China’s quantitative hedge funds to embrace artificial intelligence or risk becoming obsolete, according to one of the most aggressive users of AI in the industry.

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13 h. ago Lawmakers Probe Alleged China Abuse of US Programs for Startups

The Republican leaders of three US House committees have begun an investigation into what they called China’s “systematic exploitation” of two federal funding programs that the Pentagon and other agencies use to tap innovation by American startups and small businesses.

Events

14 h. ago Toronto art institution offering rare 'Night at the Museum' experience

Ever wonder what goes on at Toronto museums after dark? One Toronto museum is making it so that you don't have to guess anymore with a spirited after-hours event series.And no, all the exhibits don't come to life at night a la Night at the Museum. That we know of, anyway.Toronto's Museum of Contemporary art, better known by its abbreviation, MOCA, puts the old stigma of the stuffy, boring art gallery to bed once and for all with their MOCA After Hours event series.While MOCA is, decidedly, one of the more lively art museums in the city even during business hours — their upcoming exhibits include the surreal and childlike works of Venezuelan American artist Alex Da Corte and a series of aluminium foil creations by Sondra Perry — their After Hours event somehow manages to liven things up even further.The soonest installment of the series is set to take place on Saturday, March 1, and will see the museum transform into a platform for "some...

Culture

15 h. ago Intersolar Europe: The Time for Hybrid Power Plants Has Come

MUNICH & PFORZHEIM, Germany — The era of hybrid power plants has arrived. By combining solar, wind, and hydropower with smart storage, these plants integrate renewable electricity efficiently into the grid. As the global solar industry gathers at Intersolar Europe, discussions will focus on the latest advancements, regulations, and future prospects of hybrid power plants. […]

Economics

16 h. ago There's an International Women's Day march in Toronto next week

February is quickly drawing to a close, meaning International Women's Day (IWD), recognized annually on March 8, is right around the corner, and you can mark the occasion by joining fellow celebrants at a huge rally and march.Centring around the theme "fighting for our lives, building our resistance," the 2025 installment of International Women's Day Toronto's annual rally and march promises to be a particularly poignant one.Taking place on or around International Women's Day for the past several decades, the march serves as an opportunity for women and their allies to get inspired by activists, professionals and artists while finding solidarity in their own community.According to International Women's Day Toronto, the Toronto march has grown to be the largest of its kind in North America for the past 40 years — and, in a time where injustice against women seems to be ramping up worldwide, 2025 will likely be no different.    View this post on Instagra...

Society

16 h. ago ANALYSIS: Scheifele rewrites Jets’ record book, but which franchise’s stats matter?

There will always be the undercurrent of debate about the Jets' franchise records. Do we recognize and celebrate the Atlanta Thrashers days as part of the organization’s past?

Sport

18 h. ago Theratechnologies Reports Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year of Fiscal 2024

Achieved record positive Adjusted EBITDA* of $20 million for FY2024 (net loss of $8.3 million), exceeding latest guidance of $17-19 million Achieved record quarterly revenue of $25 million and annual revenue of $85.9 million New credit facilities’ favorable interest rates and amortization schedules free up approximately $19 million in cash in 2025 In-licensed two new […]

Culture

19 h. ago From the archives: A new opera house, bickering drivers and assessment appeals 106 years ago

Over the years, long-time Herald researcher/librarian Norma Marr prepared a feature called The H Files, in which she looked back at a myriad of Calgary news events. Here are some of her instalments from 1999.  

Transport

25 h. ago EU to Pitch New Clean Deal to Industries Struggling to Compete

The European Union will unveil a plan to improve the bloc’s competitiveness as its industries struggle to balance ambitious climate targets and increasing rivalry from the US and China.

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27 h. ago Xi Urges Officials to Stay Calm as US Raises Pressure on China

Chinese President Xi Jinping urged officials to stay composed amid domestic and global challenges, signaling Beijing will take a measured approach to the Trump administration’s new trade and investment restrictions.

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30 h. ago China Must Cut 15% of Steel Capacity to Meet 2025 Climate Goals

China needs to tackle its steel glut by cutting 15% of capacity this year, if mills are to meet their 2025 climate goals and return to profitability, according to clean energy analysts.

Society

31 h. ago North American Construction Group Ltd. Announces Regular Quarterly Dividend

ACHESON, Alberta, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On February 24, 2025, the North American Construction Group Ltd. (“NACG” or “the Company”) (TSX:NOA.TO/NYSE:NOA) Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend (the “Dividend”) of twelve Canadian cents ($0.12) per common share, payable to common shareholders of record at the close of business on March 13, […]

Culture

33 h. ago Musk has inside track to take over contract to fix air traffic communications system

WASHINGTON (AP) — A satellite company owned by Elon Musk has the inside track to potentially take over a large federal contract to modernize the nation’s air traffic communications system. Equipment from Musk’s Starlink has been installed in Federal Aviation Administration facilities as a prelude to a takeover of a $2 billion contract held by […]

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