News by subject: ECO

Westcap Mgt. Ltd.  ("Westcap") is pleased to announce a significant investment into WBM Technologies LP ("WBM").  The transaction was completed in syndication with Westcap managed funds, Golden Opportunities Fund Inc., Saskatchewan's longest-standing...

Local airports play a crucial role in Canada, connecting communities from coast to coast to coast while also ensuring they continue to have access to essential air services like air ambulance, resupply, and forest fire response. Today, the Minister...

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer farmer sentiment index declined 5 points to a reading of 112 in September. The decline in farmer sentiment was primarily the result of producers' weakened perception of current conditions, as the...

Q3 2022 U.S. common dividend increases were $19.1 billion, down 0.9% from $19.3 billion in Q2 2022 and down 14.0% from $22.2 billion in Q3 2021.Q3 2022 U.S. common dividend decreases were $1.4 billion, down 15.8% from $1.7 billion in Q2 2022, up 9.8%...

Increased interest rates, climbing inflationary costs and a higher cost of living are concerning consumers as they fear a looming recession, leaving them feeling unprepared when it comes to their personal finances....

MJ Gold Project, Yukon Territory In the Yukon Territory, the Company holds 100% interest in the MJ Gold Project. The MJ project is adjacent to Victoria Gold (VGCX-TSX) which operates the Eagle Mine with the aim of producing 250,000 ounces of gold by...

Hourly earnings growth for workers of U.S. small businesses slowed in September, according to the latest Paychex | IHS Markit Small Business Employment Watch. Hourly earnings growth stood at 4.98 percent in September, falling below 5 percent for the...

Today, Visa Canada announced the fourth round of its She's Next Grant Program to support women-owned small businesses (SBs) in Canada. Together with IFundWomen, women entrepreneurs can apply for the opportunity to receive one of 10 $10,000 CAD...

As part of its commitment to help create an equitable and inclusive world, CIBC today announced investments to address racial economic disparity and the extension of a partnership to see the potential in all young people through career skills...

CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today reported its September and Q3 2022 market statistics, showing average daily volume (ADV) increased 36% to 25.7 million contracts in September, representing the company's highest September...

As companies shift to insulate earnings from a potential recession, many Canadian chief executive officers (CEOs) are freezing hiring plans and hitting pause on converting over to digital despite a recognition that customers are demanding better,...

Sky Quarry Inc. ("Sky Quarry", "SQI" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has acquired Foreland Refining Corporation ("Foreland") (the "Acquisition").  Foreland's key asset is the Eagle Springs refinery, located outside of Ely, Nevada...

A new study conducted by Arizent, the parent company of American Banker, a comprehensive information resource for senior executives in financial services, examines the current state of small businesses, how they use banking services, what matters...

Today, Google Canada is announcing $2.7 million in Google.org grants to empower Canadians to stay safe online and to build more inclusive economic opportunities for Indigenous communities in Canada. Alongside today's news, research from Public First...

CALIFORNIA REALTORS® will gather in person next week for the first time in three years for the state's premiere real estate trade show at the Long Beach Convention Center in Long Beach Calif. REimagine! Conference & Expo, running Oct. 11-13, offers...

Since the onset of the pandemic, Canadian tourism businesses have shown great resilience, and the Government of Canada has supported the sector through an estimated $23 billion in emergency supports. While we look to the future and see promising...

Consumers are digging deeper into their pockets to finance new vehicles, according to the car shopping experts at Edmunds. New data from Edmunds reveals:...

According to the Black Knight Home Price Index (HPI), median home prices fell 0.98% in August, only marginally better than July's upwardly revised 1.05% monthly declineJuly and August 2022 mark the largest single-month price declines seen since...

The second calendar quarter of 2022 saw continuing year over year growth for the additive manufacturing market, coming in 27 percent higher compared to the same period in 2021. However, the streak of six consecutive quarters of sequential growth...

Inflation and a tightening labour market threaten to spillover into 2023, despite recent economic progress.Housing affordability will become more of an issue with rising interest rates and inflation threatening to put a lid on the construction...

Today, Hydro One and Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business (CCAB) opened applications for the Hydro One Indigenous Entrepreneurship Grant in support of Indigenous-owned businesses across Ontario that are energizing life in their communities. Last...

Bluestone Resources Inc.   ("Bluestone" or the "Company") provides an update to its press release dated September 19, 2022, on the Cerro Blanco Gold Project located in Guatemala....

Azimut Exploration Inc. ("Azimut" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that exploration work is actively progressing on the Wapatik Property ("the Property") after an encouraging maiden drilling program and second drilling phase (see press...

A new report launched by a UK-based global safety charity has highlighted that people's ability to withstand the impact of climate change-related disasters is being undermined by a lack of financial resilience. More than one third (34%) of people...

HydrogenPro ASA (OSE: HYPRO) (the "Company" or "HydrogenPro") today has its first day of trading on the main list of Oslo Børs, following an uplisting from Euronext Growth Oslo (the "Listing"). The Company's shares trade under the ticker "HYPRO" on...

Despite the combined effects of expansionary monetary policy, geopolitical instability, pandemic-driven supply chain shocks, and a macroeconomic environment characterized by high inflation and rising energy costs, global payments revenues are likely...

Analysis of Google Trends data reveals that interest in crypto over the past 12 months has reached an all-time low. A new finding by the financial news site, AtoZMarkets.com, shows that interest is over 80 times lower than the peak of early November...

Dubai will transform into the ultimate digital epicentre of the world next month, as the UAE hosts GITEX GLOBAL, the world's largest tech show, converging the most advanced companies and best minds to deep dive into the making of the Web 3.0 economy....

US housing starts and US new home sales for August 2022 sharply reversed the downward trend seen in the past few months since mortgage and interest rate increases hit the housing market. While it is true that a slow-down is apparent in both...

Energy efficiency experts' five energy-saving tips could save up to £782 a year270 domestic energy assessors put loft insulation, proper thermostat use, reducing hot water waste, switching to LEDs and blocking out draughts topENERGY EFFICIENCY...

Canadian workers are among the most educated in the world; however, employers look for post-secondary graduates who have work-ready skills and are able to transition into the Canadian labour market immediately. Work-integrated learning (WIL) programs...

Maple Leaf Foods Inc. ("Maple Leaf Foods" or the "Company") today confirmed that it has completed construction of its new, state of the art, value-added poultry plant in London, Ontario, slightly ahead of schedule. Equipment testing has begun and...

The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) today issued the following statement in response to the "More Homes on the Market Act," introduced today by House Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and Mike Kelly (R-PA). The bipartisan bill...

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (Gateway) is excited to officially open Cascades Casino Delta (Cascades) at 6005, BC-17A. Cascades features 500 slots, 18 table...

Parallaxes Capital Management ("Parallaxes") is an alternative asset manager and, since 2017, has raised four funds dedicated to Tax Receivable Agreements ("TRAs"). As the market leader in monetizing TRAs, Parallaxes is dedicated to increasing the...

The car shopping experts from Edmunds forecast that 3,393,988 new cars and trucks will be sold in the U.S. in the third quarter of 2022, which will be a 0.9% decrease from the third quarter of 2021 and a 2.7% decrease compared to the second quarter...

New research unveiled at Forrester's  Technology & Innovation North America reveals that global tech spending will reach more than $4 trillion in 2023 as two-thirds of technology decision-makers increase their tech budgets, despite...

The ten best performing fine wines posted an average return of 18%1 in September, according to Wine Track [winecap.com/wine-track], a comprehensive fine wine index giving retail investors access to a simple and transparent scoring system for building...

LexisNexis® Risk Solutions released the results of its 2022 True Cost of Financial Crime Compliance Study ? U.S. and Canada Report. The annual True Cost of Financial Crime Compliance Study compiles responses of compliance professionals to identify...

Sky-high mortgage costs are driving down competition among home shoppers, and a market firmly in favor of buyers is expected...

Jimmy Jean, Chief Economist of Desjardins Group, will present the latest economic and financial forecasts on September 29. The main themes will be inflation, rising interest rates and their impact on the economic outlook In addition, the high risk of...

Today, four in 10 older American workers are delaying their retirement due to the rise in living costs ? double those who said they delayed their retirement a year ago because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey, released today by the Nationwide...

A greater number of Canadians are finding it increasingly challenging to make nearly all types of purchases, according to the fifth annual BDO Affordability Index from BDO Debt Solutions. The survey, which examines the affordability and financial...

The U.S. housing market is offering home shoppers more options this fall than in 2021, as inventory increased 26.9% year-over-year in September, according to the Realtor.com® Monthly Housing Trends Report released today. While yearly listing price...

Despite the considerable headwinds, small business leaders in the UK nonetheless remain bullish in their approach, with the majority adapting and reacting to the changing economic environment. Research from Novuna Business Finance from the quarterly...

Year-to-date (YTD) 2022, there have been a total of 992 IPOs raising US$146b, a 44% and 57% decrease year-over-year (YOY), respectively. This follows the trend for the year in which IPO companies and investors were faced with mounting...

Ensuring the health and safety of Canadians, protecting our environment and advancing Indigenous reconciliation are priorities for the Government of Canada. Today, the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, announced...

The 2022 proxy season was a banner year for shareholder proposals relating to climate disclosures and racial equity audits, reveals a new analysis conducted by The Conference Board in partnership with ESG data analytics firm ESGAUGE....

Chainlink, the industry-standard Web3 services platform, today announced the launch of the first market-wide interest rate product for the Web3 economy ? the "CF Bitcoin Interest Rate Curve?in association with Chainlink" (CF BIRC). Launched at...

Today The Economist launched a new 8-episode narrative podcast called The Prince, exploring the life and rise to power of China's leader, Xi Jinping. The podcast debuts ahead of the Chinese Communist Party congress, the most important event on the...