98 m. ago Nextiva Launches Customer Experience Day – A New Global Holiday Celebrating the Power of Putting Customers First in Business

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — On May 15th, which will be the 17th anniversary of the company’s founding, join Nextiva to celebrate the future of customer experience—where AI-driven technology empowers the people redefining how businesses engage, serve, and build lasting relationships with their customers. What: Nextiva, a leader in unified customer experience management, has established Customer Experience […]

Economics

4 h. ago How Trade War Can Elevate Mortgage Stress in Canada in Three Charts

The Bank of Canada warned that a severe and long-lasting global trade war may cause more mortgage borrowers to fall behind on their payments — even beyond levels reached in the global financial crisis.

Economics

4 h. 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

4 h. ago BTCC Exchange Brings Crypto’s Elite Influencers Together For Exclusive TOKEN2049 Yacht Experience

A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available in this link. VILNIUS, Lithuania, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BTCC, the world’s longest-serving crypto exchange, hosted an exclusive VIP yacht party that brought together cryptocurrency’s most prominent voices following TOKEN2049 Dubai on May 2, 2025. The luxurious event, set against the backdrop of Dubai’s coastline […]

Technology

5 h. ago As Canada Embraces the Energy Superpower Conversation, Energy Creates Awards $500,000 in Scholarships to Youth Energy Superheroes

TORONTO, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As national discussions grow around Canada’s role as a global energy superpower, Energy Creates—a national scholarship contest for youth—is awarding five full-tuition scholarships, each worth up to $100,000, for a total of up to $500,000. The scholarships will go to students whose creative projects imagine a future powered […]

Economics

5 h. ago GC Aesthetics® Strengthens Board of Directors with Strategic Appointments

DUBLIN — GC Aesthetics® (GCA), a privately-held medical technology company providing aesthetic and reconstruction solutions for global healthcare markets is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Luigi Ferrari as Chairman of the Board (non-executive) and Mr. Patrick Lee as Board Director, reinforcing the company’s strategic direction and long-term growth plans. These appointments follow the […]

Other

5 h. ago M&A may have to wait amid trade war, but WSP Global CEO sanguine as profits rise

MONTREAL — WSP Global Inc. remains largely insulated from tariff fallout and cost-cutting by the U.S. government, but acquisitions at the engineering giant may have to take a back seat amid broader economic uncertainty, says chief executive Alexandre L’Heureux. “The worst thing that can happen for an M&A environment to be prosperous is to have […]

Economics

6 h. ago Bank of Canada warns Trump’s tariffs could trigger ‘market dysfunction’

Financial stability report says global trade war could lead to severe economic consequences for Canada

Economics

6 h. ago Diageo named Official Spirits Supporter in North, Central and South America for FIFA World Cup 26™

Global spirits leader will become a Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 26™ and activate top consumer brands, including Casamigos, Don Julio, Buchanan’s, Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff Together FIFA and Diageo will deliver unique fan-focused activations Diageo and FIFA will promote responsible consumption and celebration throughout the tournament’s 16 Host Cities NEW YORK — […]

Other

8 h. ago Nowvertical Named Google Cloud Premier Partner in the UK, Highlighting Momentum Of Global Integration Strategy

TORONTO, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NowVertical Group Inc. (TSXV: NOW) (“NowVertical” or the “Company”), a leading data and AI solutions provider, today announced it’s UK operations have been recognised as a Google Cloud Premier Partner — the highest designation within the Google Cloud Partner Advantage programme. This achievement follows NowVertical’s recent 2025 Google Cloud Data Analytics […]

Culture

8 h. ago BCE cuts quarterly dividend, signs fibre deal with PSP Investments

MONTREAL — BCE Inc. cut its quarterly dividend payment to shareholders and announced a partnership deal with the Public Sector Pension Investment Board to help accelerate the development of fibre infrastructure in the U.S. BCE chief executive Mirko Bibic said Thursday the dividend cut comes as the company faces intense price competition and sustained regulatory […]

Culture

9 h. ago Cybin Announces Additional U.S. Patent Supporting its CYB003 Breakthrough Therapy Program in Phase 3 Development for Major Depressive Disorder

– Newly issued patent includes pharmaceutical compositions and oral dosage forms within the CYB003 program with expected exclusivity until 2041 – – Cybin’s growing intellectual property portfolio comprises more than 80 granted patents and over 230 pending applications – – Patient dosing continues in APPROACH, Cybin’s first pivotal Phase 3 study of CYB003 for the […]

Politics

9 h. ago From Oval Office blowout to landmark minerals deal, how Ukraine’s diplomacy unfolded

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Last fall, weeks before Donald Trump was elected U.S. president, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy floated a pitch that proposed, among other things, an economic deal that would allow Washington access to Ukraine’s largely untapped minerals and deepen strategic ties. Under pressure from Western allies and amid global war fatigue, Zelenskyy saw that […]

Other

11 h. ago Stocks Rise as Trump Says He’ll Unveil Trade Deal: Markets Wrap

US stock futures rallied and the dollar strengthened as President Donald Trump hinted a “major” trade deal was imminent, boosting optimism that the US was making headway in tariff negotiations.

Economics

12 h. ago Quectel, Giesecke+Devrient and Vodafone IoT collaborate to drive iSIM adoption in 2025

BELGRADE, Serbia — Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, is collaborating with companies across the integrated SIM (iSIM) value chain to simplify and accelerate iSIM adoption. Quectel, together with Giesecke + Devrient (G+D) and Vodafone IoT, have collaborated to streamline iSIM processes, create more tightly integrated market offerings and accelerate iSIM adoption in […]

Other

12 h. ago Xsolla Acquires Ludo to Advance Player Engagement and Monetization

The Acquisition Integrates Ludo’s Code-Free Questing Platform into Xsolla’s Web Shop Solution to Deepen Player Connection and Drive Monetization LOS ANGELES — Xsolla, a global leader in video game commerce, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Ludo, a platform designed to drive community engagement through code-free social quests. This strategic acquisition brings Ludo’s innovative […]

Other

12 h. ago NielsenIQ Expands NIQ Product Insights, Enabling Retailers and Brands to Better Navigate Global Challenges from Tariffs

Expansion will enable global retail, and CPG enterprises to address and adapt to regional regulatory changes, spot early shopping trends, and personalize and innovate products for discerning consumers NIQ Product Insights (NPI) provides critical intelligence about product attributes, inclusive of dietary, sustainability, and clean label characteristics, shoppers care about the most NIQ’s AI-powered solution provides […]

Economics

13 h. ago EAACI Hong Kong Allergy School 2025: A Landmark in Global Allergy Education

ZURICH, May 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The European Academy of Allergy & Clinical Immunology (EAACI), in partnership with the Hong Kong Institute of Allergy (HKIA), is proud to announce the inaugural EAACI Hong Kong Allergy School. This significant milestone will unfold in Hong Kong – Asia’s World City – a dynamic hub where East […]

Society

15 h. ago Toyota Warns of Profit Drop as Tariff Chaos Threatens Carmakers

Toyota Motor Corp. is bracing itself for a bumpy year, with the Japanese carmaker warning of a slump in profit as global manufacturers scramble to shield themselves from US President Donald Trump’s tariff turmoil.

Economics

18 h. ago Oil Edges Higher as Trump Signals Announcement on Trade Deal

Oil rose after Donald Trump flagged a Thursday announcement on a trade deal, which is expected to be with the UK, as the US president faces political pressure following tariffs that rattled global markets.

Economics