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Couche-Tard bosses make case in Tokyo for 7-Eleven buyout
The directors of Canadian convenience store giant Alimentation Couche-Tard (ACT) said on Thursday they were seeking a "friendly" buyout of 7-Eleven but lamented a lack of progress towards a deal.
Asian stocks wobble as US inflation fails to ease trade worries
Asian investors struggled Thursday to build on much-needed gains on Wall Street as a below-forecast read on US inflation was offset by ongoing concerns about President Donald Trump's trade war.
Trump's Canada fixation: an expansionist dream
A savvy negotiating tactic? A wild fantasy? A greed for natural resources?
Generative AI rivals racing to the future
Since ChatGPT burst onto the scene in late 2022, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) models have been vying for the lead - with the US and China hotbeds for the technology.
Kingstone Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results
Core DPW Growth of 31% andCombined Ratio of 80% for Full Year 2024; Raises 2025 Guidance
Storm Exploration Grants Stock Options
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 13, 2025 / Storm Exploration Inc. (TSX-V:STRM) ("Storm" or the "Company") today announced that it has granted 1,860,000 stock options to certain of the Company's directors, officers and consultants. Each stock option is exercisable at $0.07 per common share and expires on March 12, 2030.
SWK Holdings Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Earnings Release Date and Conference Call
DALLAS, TX / ACCESS Newswire / March 13, 2025 / SWK Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ:SWKH) ("SWK" or the "Company"), a life science-focused specialty finance company catering to small- and mid-sized commercial-stage companies, today announced that it will issue its fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings results after the market close on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. The Company will host a conference call to discuss its corporate and financial results on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 10:00am ET.
Argentine football fans, protesters clash with police at pensions march
Argentine police fought running battles Wednesday with hundreds of protesters, including numerous football fans, during a protest march by pensioners in Buenos Aires.
Monopoly Go game maker Scopely to buy Pokemon Go team
Mobile games giant Scopely will pay $3.5 billion to acquire Niantic's game unit including the studio behind Pokemon Go, the companies announced on Tuesday.
Greenland to get new govt to lead independence process
The day after winning Greenland's elections, the centre-right Democrats hunkered down Wednesday to strategise about building a coalition government and a path to independence for the Danish territory coveted by US President Donald Trump.
S.Africa revised budget gets booed despite smaller tax hike
South Africa's finance minister unveiled Wednesday a budget with a smaller increase in value-added tax than previously proposed, but it was immediately rejected by a key party in the unity government.
Stocks advance on US inflation slowing, Ukraine ceasefire plan
Stock markets surged Wednesday on both sides of the Atlantic as investors shrugged off the latest US tariff moves to focus on cooling US inflation and a Ukraine ceasefire plan.
Shares in Zara owner Inditex sink despite record profit
Zara owner Inditex posted Wednesday another record annual profit but investor worries that sweeping US tariffs could hurt its growth prospects caused shares in the world's biggest fashion retailer to slide.
US consumer inflation cools slightly as tariff worries flare
US consumer inflation inched lower in February according to government data Wednesday, in the first full month of Donald Trump's White House return -- but concerns remain over stubborn price growth as jitters flare over the president's trade policies.
Greenland to get new government to lead independence process
Talks to form a new Greenland government tasked with mapping a timeline for independence from Denmark were to begin Wednesday, a day after elections that saw support soar for a party seeking to cut ties swiftly.
Stocks diverge over Trump tariffs, Ukraine ceasefire plan
European stock markets rose Wednesday but Asian equities sputtered as investors tracked President Donald Trump's latest tariffs and a potential ceasefire in Ukraine.
Battery maker Northvolt files for bankruptcy in Sweden
Swedish electric car battery maker Northvolt has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden after failing to secure financing to enable it to continue operations, the struggling company said Wednesday.
Markets mixed as Trump trade policy sows uncertainty
Asian and European equities were mixed Wednesday as investors fret over President Donald Trump's ever-changing trade policies amid increasing concern that his tariffs could send the US economy into recession.
Thailand sacks senior cop over illicit gambling, fraud
Thailand has sacked one of its most high-profile police officers over his alleged involvement in illegal gambling and financial fraud.
US tariffs of 25% on steel, aluminum imports take effect
The United States broadened its slate of tariffs Wednesday as sweeping levies on steel and aluminum imports took effect "with no exceptions or exemptions" as promised by the White House -- despite countries' efforts to avert them.
Rubio heads to Canada as Trump wages trade war
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio headed Wednesday to Canada on the highest-level visit by the administration of President Donald Trump, who has unleashed a trade war described by the United States' neighbour as an existential challenge.
Most Asian stocks drop as Trump trade policy sows uncertainty
Asian equities mostly fell Wednesday as investors fret over Donald Trump's ever-changing trade policies amid increasing concern that his tariffs could send the US economy into recession.
Morocco fights measles outbreak amid vaccine misinformation
Authorities in Morocco have been scrambling to contain an outbreak of measles, a contagious and potentially fatal disease that had nearly been eradicated in the kingdom but has rebounded as vaccination rates have fallen.
Notice of Rollover Transaction - Maple Leaf Critical Minerals 2024 Enhanced Flow-Through Limited Partnership
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 12, 2025 / This notice is being sent to advise that Maple Leaf Critical Minerals 2024 Enhanced Flow-Through Limited Partnership - National Class (CUSIP Class A - 56529B109, CUSIP Class F - 56529B208) and Quebec Class (CUSIP Class A - 56529B307, Class F- 56529B406) (the "Partnership") will be proceeding with a transaction (the "Liquidity Transaction") pursuant to which the assets of the Partnership (the "Assets") will be transferred on a tax-deferred basis to the Maple Leaf Resource Class (the "Resource Class Mutual Fund"), a class of shares of Maple Leaf Corporate Funds Ltd., an open-ended mutual fund corporation, in exchange for Series A or Series F shares of the Mutual Fund.
Primary Hydrogen Announces US Expansion with Project Acquisition
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / March 12, 2025 / Primary Hydrogen Corp. (TSXV:HDRO)(FRA:83W0)(OTCQB:HNATF) (the "Company" or "Primary"), a leading exploration company focused on identifying and developing natural hydrogen resources, is pleased to announce its expansion into the United States of America ("USA") through its acquisition of the Dove Creek project. The Company has been working with several consultants to evaluate opportunities throughout the USA that are prospective to host significant accumulations of natural hydrogen. A number of regions throughout the continental United States have been identified based on prospectivity for natural hydrogen systems by comprising a source, reservoir and seal. The Dove Creek hydrogen project in Colorado represents the first project acquisition as part of a systematic expansion of the Company's project portfolio into the USA.
Trump talks up Tesla in White House show of support for Musk
President Donald Trump sought to boost plummeting Tesla share prices Tuesday by briefly turning the White House into a showroom, announcing he was buying one of the electric cars made by close advisor Elon Musk and threatening anti-Musk protesters with "hell."
Oil companies greet Trump return, muted on tariffs
Oil executives said Tuesday they are bullish on US petroleum investments in the emerging Trump era as some giants back away from renewable energy and beef up fossil fuel developments.
Trump burnishes Tesla at White House in show of support for Musk
President Donald Trump responded Tuesday to plummeting Tesla share prices by briefly turning the White House into a showroom, announcing he was buying one of the electric cars manufactured by close advisor Elon Musk, and threatening anti-Tesla protesters with "hell."
Italian defence firm Leonardo to focus on int'l alliances for growth
Italian defence group Leonardo will use international alliances to help accelerate growth and face competition amid rising geopolitical tensions, its chief executive said Tuesday.
Stock markets extend losses over US tariffs, recession fears
Global stock markets extended losses on Tuesday after President Donald Trump doubled planned tariffs on Canadian steel, aggravating concerns his trade policies could push the United States toward recession.
Trump doubles down on Canada trade war with major tariff hike
US President Donald Trump announced sharply higher tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum Tuesday, while threatening to "shut down" its auto industry and saying the best way to end the trade war was for Washington's ally to be absorbed into the United States.
UK makes manslaughter arrest over North Sea ship crash
British police arrested a 59-year-old man Tuesday on suspicion of manslaughter in connection with a ship crash in the North Sea that sparked a massive blaze, leaving one crew member missing and presumed dead.