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The past week was filled with significant developments, from oil and gas executives expressing their frustration with President Donald Trump’s drilling policies to Vice President JD Vance raising security concerns over Greenland. Here’s a quick recap of the top stories. Oil and Gas...

President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney engaged in a productive dialogue on Friday. The conversation marked the first interaction between the two leaders since Carney assumed leadership of Canada’s ruling Liberals on March 9. What Happened: Trump...

Apparel company Lululemon Athletica Inc (NASDAQ:LULU) could continue a streak of beating analyst estimates for revenue and earnings per share when the company reports fourth-quarter financial results after market close Thursday. Here are the analyst estimates, commentary from an analyst ahead of...

Bank of America upgraded Canadian intermediate gold miner New Gold (AMEX:NGD) from Underperform to Buy. The double upgrade saw the bank’s analysts raise the price target by 50%, to $3.90, citing strong production growth, lower costs, and increasing free cash flow. Analysts who see a...

Nova Scotia has joined the growing list of Canadian provinces excluding Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) from their electric vehicle rebate programs. What Happened: The Progressive Conservative government, along with the NDP and Liberal opposition parties, unanimously voted to remove Tesla from the rebate...

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a federal election set for April 28, citing the need to counteract President Donald Trump’s recent tariffs. What Happened: Carney, who recently took office following Justin Trudeau’s resignation, stated on the social platform X, “I...

Each week, Benzinga's Stock Whisper Index uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the surface and deserve attention. Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With...

The 2024 year may be one for Americans to forget with a divided nation thanks to a contentious presidential election cycle. That political divide may have weighed into the recent world country rankings, where the U.S. hit a new low. What Happened: While many investors may have been happy in 2024...

In another attack against Tesla Inc., (NASDAQ:TSLA) Hamilton Police have reported that a Tesla dealership near Lime Ridge Mall in Hamilton, Canada has been the target of extensive vandalism, affecting up to 80 vehicles. What Happened: According to a report by CBC News, the damage involved deep...

Equinox Gold's (AMEX:EQX) $1.8 billion acquisition of Calibre Mining (OTC:CXBMF) has hit a hurdle. A top shareholder in both companies publicly opposed the plan, citing synergy concerns. "We are not supportive of this transaction. We don't see any synergies between any of the companies' operations...

Toronto has taken a significant step by excluding Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) vehicles from its electric vehicle incentives, citing the ongoing trade war with the United States. This decision, led by Mayor Olivia Chow, reflects the city’s stance on the trade conflicts. What Happened: Toronto has...

The latest forecast from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development announced a particularly stark warning for North American economies. The institution's latest report warns that escalating tariffs combined with persistent inflation and policy uncertainty could drag Mexico into a...

Anglo-Swiss diversified mining giant Glencore (OTCPK: GLCNF) is pursuing further consolidation of its copper and zinc assets. After job cuts, a $1.5 billion impairment, and a pause of its smelting operation in the Philippines, the company is looking to implement efficiency measures for its Canadian...

Young Liu, the CEO of Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) supplier Foxconn, also known as Hon Hai Technology, has publicly criticized President Donald Trump's tariff policy, warning it's creating chaos for tech giants like Apple and Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN). What Happened: During an earnings call on...

As the week drew to a close, the business world was buzzing with a series of impactful stories. From Elon Musk’s concerns over tariffs to escalating trade tensions and the looming threat of a government shutdown, there was no shortage of headlines to keep investors on their toes. Tesla,...