68 m. ago Liberty Star Board Chair Pete O’Heeron & Director Gerardo King Interviewed by Steve Darling of Proactive Investors Limited

TUCSON, AZ, April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Liberty Star Minerals (“Liberty Star” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: LBSR) is executing on a vision that aligns with the long-term strategic needs of the United States. In a recent conversation with award-winning broadcaster Steve Darling of Proactive Investors, Board Chair Pete O’Heeron and Director Gerardo King shared why critical […]

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74 m. ago Steel, Aluminum Makers’ Earnings to Shed Light on Trump Tariff Impact

When the world’s biggest aluminum- and steel-makers report first-quarter earnings, investors are hoping they’ll offer a window into how President Donald Trump’s tariff measures will ripple through the industry in the coming year.

Economics

3 h. ago Edmonton homebuyers continue to surge against national trend, province hurries to keep up with demand

With an election imminent and the threat of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump off and on, unlike other markets across Canada Edmonton homebuyers haven’t been deterred from the market. “I think when people are shopping for a home, the first thing that they’re thinking about is, what do I need for my family? […]

Society

3 h. ago Posthaste: Bank of Canada must cut rates deeper to salvage rocky housing market, say economists

Interest rates remain too high to turbocharge the sector, which is a major contributor to Canada's economy

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3 h. ago Older Arizona voters are closely watching Trump’s tariffs – and their retirement accounts

SUN CITY, Ariz. (AP) — Susan Hemphill said she’s always been frugal with her spending. But the recent volatility in the stock market caused by President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs and an escalating trade war with China have made her even more cautious. These days, Hemphill is staying closer to home in Sun City, […]

Economics

4 h. ago Big Bets on Speculative Carbon Capture Tech Ignore Today’s Solutions

Investors and buyers are backing futuristic carbon cleanup technologies rather than ones working at scale now.

Transport

4 h. ago South Africa to Court Middle East Investors for Infrastructure Push

South Africa plans to open its first overseas office for its infrastructure development agency in the Middle East, aiming to tap into the region’s deep-pocketed investors to fund energy, water and logistics projects.

Economics

5 h. ago Revolutionizing Health Tech: ITEN and Baracoda Join Forces to Power Next

PARIS — In a world where health and sustainability increasingly intersect, ITEN and Baracoda are forging a path toward innovation. ITEN, a leading innovator and manufacturer in micro solid state battery technology, and Baracoda, a daily healthtech pioneer, are proud to announce their collaboration, bringing unparalleled energy efficiency to the next generation of health tracking […]

Science

5 h. ago New Abacus Data Poll Reveals that Most Canadians See Cannabis as a Key Pillar of Canada’s Economic Future

Clear majority believes Canada’s $7.4 billion legal cannabis industry should be empowered to grow amid rising global trade tensions TORONTO — Organigram Global Inc. (NASDAQ: OGI) (TSX: OGI), (the “Company” or “Organigram”), Canada’s #1 cannabis company by market share, today released new public opinion data showing strong national support for growing Canada’s economy through homegrown […]

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7 h. ago Luxury Flat, $30,000 Golf Set Sink India Stock After 3,600% Jump

Gensol Engineering Ltd.’s shares fell to their lowest in nearly three years Wednesday after India’s market regulator barred the firm’s founders from the securities market over alleged funds diversion.

Economics

7 h. ago Trump tariffs no match for ‘gravitational pull’ of U.S. market

Trade officials say the Canadian and American economies — for better or worse — are tied at the hip

Economics

11 h. ago Tigo Energy Expands EI Residential with Smart Heating Integration at Intersolar Europe

Tigo to showcase new GO Junction and TS4-X platform, as well as fully integrated solar, storage, mobility, and heating solution for evolving needs of the European market. MONTEVARCHI, Italy — Tigo Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: TYGO) (“Tigo,” “Company”), a leading provider of intelligent solar and energy software solutions, will feature its latest innovations for residential as […]

Economics

17 h. ago Nutrien Announces Release Dates for First Quarter 2025 Results and Conference Call

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan — Nutrien Ltd. (TSX and NYSE: NTR) announced today plans to release first quarter 2025 results after market close on Wednesday, May 7. Nutrien will host a conference call to discuss its results and outlook at 10:00 a.m. EST on Thursday, May 8. Investors can access the call by dialing 1-800-206-4400 or 1-289-514-5005. […]

Culture

18 h. ago Slate Grocery REIT to Release First Quarter 2025 Financial Results

TORONTO — Slate Grocery REIT (TSX: SGR.U) (TSX: SGR.UN) (the “REIT”), an owner and operator of U.S. grocery-anchored real estate, announced today that it will be releasing its first quarter 2025 financial results before market hours on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. Senior management will host a live conference call at 9:00 am ET on Tuesday, […]

Culture

18 h. ago Sherritt Provides Notice of First Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES TORONTO — Sherritt International Corporation (“Sherritt” or the “Corporation”) (TSX:S) will release its first quarter 2025 results after market close on May 13, 2025. Senior management will host a conference call and webcast on May 14, 2025 at 10:00 am […]

Culture

19 h. ago Backblaze to Announce First Quarter 2025 Results on May 7, 2025

SAN MATEO, Calif. — Backblaze, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLZE), the cloud storage innovator providing a modern alternative to traditional cloud providers, will report financial results for its first quarter ending March 31, 2025 on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 after market close. Following the release of results, Backblaze will host a conference call and webcast at 2:00 […]

Culture

19 h. ago OPINION: Homebuilding in Canada stalls despite population explosion

In many parts of Canada, the housing affordability crisis continues with no end in sight. And many Canadians priced out of the housing market or struggling to afford rent increases are left wondering how much longer this will continue.  Simply put, too few housing units are being built for the country’s rapidly growing population, which […]

Events

21 h. ago HUNTER: Man, 92, slain by thugs, cops allegedly set ablaze. Welcome to Canada.

The horrors were met with little more than a shrug. Certainly, there was no condemnation or outrage. And there was absolutely zero virtue signalling. Instead, the latest violent mayhem on the streets of Canada has been met with indifference. But let’s look at root causes, right? None of the party leaders has mentioned these crimes. […]

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21 h. ago Hardly anyone is building or buying homes in Ontario anymore as market flops

Apologies for sounding like a broken record about the state of Ontario's housing market, but you may want to check on your realtor and homeowner friends, because things have been pretty dire out there — and worsening — for well over a year now.Politicians continue to emphasize the pressing need for more housing to keep up with the nation's record immigration-led population growth, but meanwhile, a raft of unsold houses and condo units have been languishing on the market for far longer than usual, especially in the GTA.As the number of homes switching hands remains at rock-bottom lows, developers have had to radically pull back on new construction, with some even putting entire projects into receivership.It seems like a never-ending cycle of diminishing sales numbers, less construction and ever-lower confidence in the market from stakeholders on all sides.And, with prices failing to budge much due to how much sellers paid in the first place — bec...

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22 h. ago S&P 500 Rises as Traders Parse Earnings and Tariff Developments

US equities eked out modest gains as investors weighed the ongoing global trade war against a slew of positive earnings reports from Wall Street banks.

Economics