81 m. ago JAY GOLDBERG: Houston charts path forward on interprovincial trade

Leaders across Canada have talked a good game about eliminating interprovincial trade barriers. Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is putting his money where his mouth is. There can be no doubt about it: Interprovincial trade barriers are holding Canada’s economy back. The rules and regulations preventing the free flow of goods, services and workers across […]

Economics

83 m. ago National Bank Beats on Capital Markets, Credit Provisions Rise

National Bank of Canada beat estimates on strength in its capital-markets and wealth-management businesses even as it put more money aside for possibly bad loans than expected.

Economics

91 m. ago Partners Value Split Corp. Announces $125,000,000 Public Offering of Class AA Preferred Shares, Series 15

NOT FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES OR FOR DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. WIRE SERVICES TORONTO, Feb. 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Partners Value Split Corp. (the “Company”) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to sell 5,000,000 Class AA Preferred Shares, Series 15 (the “Series 15 Preferred Shares”) to a syndicate of underwriters […]

Economics

92 m. ago Brightcove Upgrades its OTT Solution, Delivering Cost Savings and Improved Streaming Quality for Media Companies

In partnership with Applicaster, the newest innovations implemented into Brightcove’s OTT offering equip streamers with upgraded app experiences, rapid deployment, and optimized cost savings BOSTON — Brightcove, the world’s most trusted intelligent video engagement platform company, today introduced its latest update in OTT (over-the-top) services with its newly enhanced Brightcove OTT solution. Through a collaboration […]

Economics

93 m. ago Klick Health Announces New AI Workflow that Simulates HCPs to Transform Market Research for Life Sciences

HCP AI FocusGroup provides access to thousands of simulated HCPs across therapeutic areas, specialties, and demographics for efficient message testing and validated insights NEW YORK & TORONTO — Life sciences marketers have an advanced, new way to test campaign messaging with healthcare professionals (HCPs) without hosting online or in-person focus groups. Klick Health today announced […]

Science

2 h. ago Ritchie Bros. Sells US $250+ Million of Heavy Equipment Assets and Vehicles in its 2025 Premier Global Auction Event in Orlando, FL

Five-day public auction attracted 19,000+ bidders from 75+ countries competing for 16,000+ equipment items WESTCHESTER, Ill. — RB Global, Inc. (NYSE: RBA) (TSX: RBA), the trusted global marketplace for insights, services and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles, today announced that Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers sold 16,000+ equipment items, trucks and vehicles at its Feb. […]

Economics

2 h. ago Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Names Simeon Seamer to Head Builder’s Risk in the U.S.

BOSTON — Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has appointed Simeon Seamer to lead its builder’s risk business in the U.S. in addition to his current role leading builder’s risk in the UK. “Sim has done a tremendous job building our UK builder’s risk business and brings a wealth of knowledge and […]

Economics

2 h. ago Israelis bid farewell to Shiri Bibas and her 2 young sons killed in captivity in Gaza

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Holding flags, orange balloons and signs saying “forgive us,” tens of thousands of Israelis lined highways as the bodies of a mother and her two young sons, killed in captivity in the Gaza Strip, were taken for burial on Wednesday. The plight of the Bibas family has come to embody […]

Events

3 h. ago National Bank tops expectations as revenue rises across the board

Bank earns higher profits in wealth management and financial markets

Society

3 h. ago European Summer Gas Premium Shrinks on Ukraine Talks and Weather

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.

Economics

3 h. ago American Tungsten Announces Closing of Upsized and Oversubscribed Non

– 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 […]

Other

3 h. ago GREEN: Time to finally cut red tape and liberate businesses in Canada

Ever since Donald Trump overturned the tables of the regulators in America’s administrative state, many Canadians have finally recognized Canada also has a major excessive regulatory problem of its own. Indeed, Canada’s economy is festooned with red tape. Businesses are forced to comply with seemingly endless paperwork and reporting requirements pertaining to every dimension of […]

Economics

4 h. ago BP Refocuses on Oil Amid Elliott Pressure, But Cuts Buybacks

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.

Other

4 h. ago Jamie Sarkonak: P.E.I.’s Dennis King was the only premier with the guts to tackle immigration

He provided a model that other conservative leaders should follow

Other

5 h. ago Hong Kong is to cut thousands of civil service jobs and invest in AI to tackle a rising deficit

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong will cut thousands of civil service jobs and boost spending in artificial intelligence as it seeks to tackle an increasing deficit, authorities said Wednesday. Finance Secretary Paul Chan said during a budget speech that there would be a “cumulative reduction” of government recurrent expenditure by 7% from now until […]

Other

6 h. ago Tecnotree Reports Consistent Revenue, Margin Expansion and Three Consecutive Quarters Of Positive Free Cashflow

ESPOO, Finland — Tecnotree, a global digital platform and services leader for AI, 5G, and cloud-native technologies, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024. 2024 was a pivotal year for Tecnotree despite macro economic challenges, the company delivered 3 consecutive quarters of positive free cash flow achieving and […]

Culture

8 h. ago Thailand Surprises With Rate Cut as Risks to Growth Increase

The Bank of Thailand unexpectedly cut its key interest rate for the first time in four months, acting after disappointing growth data and public calls for lower borrowing costs from both the prime minister and the International Monetary Fund.

Other

9 h. ago Player grades: Slumping Edmonton Oilers fail to get job done at either end of the ice in Tampa

Oilers 1, Lightning 4 It was another bright start for the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday, the Oilers opening up a first period lead for the third time in 3 games. But for the third time on this nightmarish Eastern road trip, the Oil failed to either build on their early lead or to protect it, […]

Other

9 h. ago Fresenius Sees Hospital Costs Holding Back Higher Profit in 2025

Fresenius SE expects profit growth to slow in 2025 as cost pressures in its hospital business rise, partly due to the expiration of government funding.

Economics

13 h. ago Marrelli Capital Limited Acquires Securities of Ocham’s Razor Capital Ltd.

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OR DISSEMINATION INTO THE UNITED STATES OR THROUGH U.S. NEWSWIRE SERVICES TORONTO, Feb. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Marrelli Capital Limited (“Acquiror”) announces that the Acquiror has acquired ownership and control of an aggregate of 5,413,708 common shares (“Subject Shares”) of Ocham’s Razor Capital Ltd (the “Company”), effective February 21, 2025 (the […]

Economics