MONTREAL — National Bank of Canada reported a first-quarter profit of $997 million, up from $922 million a year earlier, helped by strength in its wealth management and financial markets operations. The Montreal-based bank said Wednesday the profit amounted to $2.78 per diluted share for the quarter ended Jan. 31, up from $2.59 per diluted […]

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Bank earns higher profits in wealth management and financial markets

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European natural gas for delivery this summer is finally getting closer to prices for next winter — with the premium inching toward zero — as optimism rises about the supply outlook as well as talks to end the war in Ukraine.

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Safety Review Committee Found No Safety Concerns Following Milestone Trial TORONTO, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Quantum BioPharma Ltd. (NASDAQ: QNTM) (CSE: QNTM) (FRA: 0K91) (“Quantum BioPharma” or the “Company”), today announced that it has completed its trial entitled “A Phase 1, Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multiple Ascending Dose Study to Evaluate the Safety and […]

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– NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR THROUGH U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES – Vancouver, British Columbia, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Tungsten Corp. (CSE:TUNG) (OTCQB: DEMRF) (FSE: RK9) (the “Company” or “American Tungsten“) is pleased to announce that, further to its news releases dated February 18, 2025 and February 21, 2025, it […]

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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 […]

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Reflects strength of global platform, commitment to excellence and visionary leadership TORONTO, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Colliers (NASDAQ, TSX: CIGI) has once again been ranked among the top three commercial real estate brands in the world, according to The Lipsey Company. This marks the eighth consecutive year that Colliers has been recognized among […]

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CAIRO (AP) — Hamas will return the bodies of four dead Israeli hostages on Thursday in exchange for Israel’s release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners, the group said, just days before the first phase of the ceasefire between the warring parties was to expire. Israel has delayed the release of about 600 Palestinian prisoners since […]

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Artificially Intelligent Wi-Fi Spectrum Engineering for the Carrier and Enterprise Edge OTTAWA, Ontario & ORLANDO, Fla. — Edgewater Wireless Systems Inc. (TSXV: YFI) (OTC: KPIFF), the industry leader in Wi-Fi Spectrum Slicing technology for residential and enterprise markets and recognized thought leader in Wi-Fi innovation, is proud to announce that its CEO, Andrew Skafel, will […]

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57% of enterprise employees admit to entering high-risk information into publicly available generative AI assistants, exposing critical security gaps in enterprise AI usage Findings reveal a critical need for enterprise AI solutions that prioritize security, data sovereignty, and compliance to mitigate shadow AI risks VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Nearly seven out of 10 (68%) enterprise […]

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DENVER — Vista Gold Corp. (NYSE American and TSX: VGZ) today announced that it will be participating in the upcoming Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada 2025 Convention taking place March 2-5, 2025, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada. The Company invites attendees to visit its booth for one-on-one discussions with Vista’s […]

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BP Plc announced a major pivot back to its core oil and gas business and promised to sell assets and reduce spending, but shares fell as the company sharply cut buybacks.

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MONTRÉAL, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NioBay Metals Inc. (“NioBay” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: NBY) (OTCQB: NBYCF) is proud to announce that it has intercepted titanium in several of the surface drill holes carried out in Zone 1, on the Foothills Property, located on the lands of the Séminaire de Québec. The Company had […]

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Company to Open New Battery Production Facility to Meet Defense Market Demand ST. JOHN’S, Newfoundland and Labrador, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kraken Robotics Inc. (“Kraken” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: PNG, OTCQB: KRKNF) announces that it has received orders totaling $34 million for SeaPower™ pressure tolerant batteries from three clients. In addition, Kraken has […]

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Atlantic Nickel Corp. (TSXV: FAN) (OTCQB: FANCF) (FSE: P21) (“First Atlantic” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the initial assay results from its first drill hole at the Super Gulp Zone, part of its 100% owned Atlantic Nickel Project in central Newfoundland. The first […]

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Zymeworks Inc. (Nasdaq: ZYME) a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a diverse pipeline of novel, multifunctional biotherapeutics to improve the standard of care for difficult-to-treat diseases, including cancer, inflammation, and autoimmune disease, today announced achievement of a $14 million cash research milestone from GSK associated with a […]

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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Liberty Gold Corp. (TSX:LGD; OTCQX:LGDTF) (“Liberty Gold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce two major milestones for its flagship Black Pine Oxide Gold Project (“Black Pine”) in southern Idaho, USA. Firstly, the formal submission of the draft Black Pine Mine Plan of Operations (“MPO”) to […]

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Research suggests even foreign aid that isn't outright wasted or sent to dictators fails to achieve the development goals held out for it

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On Monday, the City of Cambridge in Ontario announced it would no longer be posting to the social media channel, X, formerly known as Twitter.

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MONTREAL — Lomiko Metals Inc. (TSX-V: LMR) (“Lomiko” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce an update on the feasibility studies at the La Loutre natural flake graphite project in Quebec, Canada. In May 2024, Lomiko Metals was awarded US$8.35 million in Defense Production Act Title III funding from the United States of America’s Department […]

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