47 h. ago Village Farms International’s Q1/25 Results Demonstrate Successful Focus on Profitable Sales and International Expansion

Company Simultaneously Announces Transformative Transaction to Privatize Certain Fresh Produce Segment Assets and Focus Resources on Global Cannabis Growth Opportunities Canadian Cannabis Delivers Strongest EBITDA Performance in 3 Years; Maintains Top 3 Market Share Nationally Despite Reduction in Lower-Margin Branded Sales Canadian Cannabis Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA Increased 258% and 64% Year-over-Year International Medical Export […]

Society

6 d. ago Global Container Terminals Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies

Vancouver, BC, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GCT Global Container Terminals (GCT), a majority Canadian-owned container terminal operator serving the Port of Vancouver, has been named a winner of the 2025 Canada’s Best Managed Companies Award in recognition of its industry-leading performance, its global business practices, and its sustained growth. “We are incredibly proud […]

Economics

7 d. ago Shortage of Project Talent Endangers Global Growth According to Global Project Management Talent Gap Report

The ten-year outlook highlights where demand will soar, which regions have a greater need, and why project talent is now imperative for sustained global growth PHILADELPHIA — 30 million new project professionals are needed to meet global demand by 2035, according to the new Global Project Management Talent Gap report from Project Management Institute (PMI). […]

Events

7 d. ago Equipment Sales & Service Limited is a 2025 winner of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation, having retained its Best Managed designation for seven consecutive years or more.

Equipment Sales & Service Limited named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies TORONTO, May 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Equipment Sales & Service Limited was recognized for its industry-leading performance, its global business practices, and its sustained growth by receiving the prestigious 2025 Canada’s Best Managed Companies award.  Celebrating over 30 years, Canada’s Best Managed […]

Economics

7 d. ago Abu Dhabi’s Palantir Rival Bets on Global South to Spur Growth

Presight AI Holding Plc, a data analytics provider based in Abu Dhabi, is seeking global deals to drive its next phase of growth.

Other

9 d. ago Organigram Global Wins “Exporter of the Year” at the 2025 New Brunswick Export Awards

Award recognizes exceptional export growth, product innovation, and global market leadership TORONTO — Organigram Global Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), (“the Company” or “Organigram”), Canada’s #1 cannabis company by market share, is pleased to announce it has been named Exporter of the Year by Opportunities New Brunswick (“ONB”) as part of the 2025 New Brunswick […]

Economics

1 week ago Trade war injects note of uncertainty into CN Rail outlook, as profits climb

MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co. saw a rise in both profits and uncertainty in its latest quarter as the country’s biggest railroad operator worked through a trade war set off by U.S. President Donald Trump. Despite the tariff turmoil, the company stood by its financial forecast for the year even as other companies have […]

Economics

1 week ago Trade war injects note of uncertainty into CN Rail outlook, as profits inch up

MONTREAL — Canadian National Railway Co. saw profits rise five per cent in its latest quarter as the country’s biggest railway operator worked through a trade war set off by U.S. President Donald Trump. Despite the tariff turmoil, the company stood by its financial forecast for the year even as other companies have lowered their […]

Economics

1 week ago Tariffs, oil prices and other uncertainties weighing down Mideast economies, IMF says

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Countries across the Middle East and North Africa face significant challenges to economic growth as the region faces economic uncertainty due to tariff measures, lower-than-recent oil prices and cuts to financial aid, the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday. The IMF’s regional outlook report for the MENA region said Brent […]

Economics

1 week ago IMF Cuts Growth Outlook for Gulf Oil Producers After Price Slump

The International Monetary Fund downgraded its growth forecasts for oil exporting countries in the Middle East and North Africa, including Saudi Arabia and Iraq, citing escalating global trade tensions and lower energy prices.

Economics

1 week ago With uncertainty over trade and tariffs, CPKC lowers financial forecast despite Q1 profit increase

Shifting tariffs and a risk of recession prompt more moderate earnings expectations

Economics

1 week ago CPKC lowers financial forecast amid ‘trade storm,’ but stresses new trade flows

Shifting tariffs and a risk of recession prompt more moderate earnings expectations

Economics

2 w. ago Experts say Canada is now on the brink of an economic recession

Canada is headed towards a recession this year, and now is the time for Canadians to prepare for a financial downturn, according to a Wells Fargo report.In its International Economic Outlook: April 2025 report, the company highlights its economic forecast, stating that economies exposed to tariffs are expected to underperform."In that sense, we now believe Canada’s economy will enter technical recession this year," states the report. It also predicts that the Bank of Canada will likely ease interest rates due to concerns about inflation.However, tariffs aren’t the only factor that will have a direct impact on Canada's economy — the indirect effects of sentiment and confidence are also expected to contribute to the recession.And an already weak loonie is also likely to get even weaker.Wells Fargo predicts that the Canadian dollar "will be a relative underperformer.” According to currency exchange company XE, as of April 29, th...

Other

3 w. ago IMF cuts global growth forecast by 0.5% amid U.S. tariffs: ‘New era’

The IMF said that the global economy will grow just 2.8 per cent this year, down from its forecast in January of 3.3 per cent, according to its latest World Economic Outlook.

Economics

3 w. ago The trade war is rocking economies. Get your ‘houses in order,’ IMF urges

The International Monetary Fund is forecasting slower global growth and urges countries to get their 'houses in order,' though it notes a global recession is unlikely.

Economics

3 w. ago French Aviation Supplier Lauak Explores Options as Lohia Circles

Lauak Groupe, the French family-owned supplier to aircraft manufacturers Airbus SE and Bombardier Inc., is exploring a full or partial sale to help fund global growth.

Transport

4 w. ago The Conference Board of Canada in its recent Major City Insights report, states the London and region economy will grow by 1.7 per cent this year, after growing 1.9 per cent in 2024.

A leading financial agency is forecasting solid economic growth for London, defying fears of a downturn amid a trade and tariff war between the U.S, and Canada. The Conference Board of Canada in its recent major city insights report, predicts the London and region economy will grow by 1.7 per cent this year, after growing […]

Politics

last month OPEC Cuts Oil Demand Forecast for 2025 and 2026 on Trade War

OPEC cut forecasts for global oil demand growth slightly this year and next as President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught takes a toll on consumption, while remaining more bullish than other forecasters.

Economics

last month Euro Zone’s Weaker Inflation Outlook Bolsters ECB Case to Cut

Euro-area inflation will turn out slower than previously forecast because of higher US tariffs, according to a Bloomberg survey that supports the case for the European Central Bank to cut interest rates this week.

Economics