The Japanese yen weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Friday, after data showed that the core inflation in Japan's capital weakened more-than-expected at the end of the year but it remained firmly above the central bank's 2 percent target. The Bank of Japan may postpone...
The Japanese yen weakened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Friday. The yen depreciated to a record low of 198.58 against the Swiss franc, from an early high of 197.84. Against the euro, the pound and the U.S. dollar, the yen slipped to 3-day lows of 184.43, 211.42 and 156.49...
The Canadian stock market ended the shortened trading session on Wednesday on a slightly weak note. Trading volume was thin as traders largely stayed on the sidelines ahead of Christmas holidays.
Canadian stocks might open muted on the eve of Christmas. The stock will close early at 1.00 pm today. The Canadian markets will be completely closed for the Christmas on Thursday and Boxing day on Friday. The S&P/TSX composite Index closed 58.63 points or 0.18 percent at 32,058.73. Crude oil...
Repare Therapeutics Inc. (RPTX) on Wednesday said it has agreed Gilead Sciences, Inc. to acquire its polymerase theta (Pol?) ATPase inhibitor, RP-3467 for up to $30 million. Following the announcement, the company's shares rose more than 20% in pre-market trading.
Canadian Solar Inc. (CSIQ), a solar energy and battery energy storage products company, Wednesday announced that it has promoted Colin Parkin to President of Canadian Solar, effective immediately. He assumes the role from the founder Shawn Qu who will continue as the company's Chief Executive Officer...
The Canadian dollar strengthened against most major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday. The Canadian dollar rose to a 5-month high of 1.3673 against the U.S. dollar and nearly a 2-week high of 1.6123 against the euro, from early lows of 1.3689 and 0.6149, respectively. Against the yen,...
The Australian dollar strengthened against other major currencies in the Asian session on Wednesday, The Australian dollar rose to more than a 1-year high of 0.6718 against the U.S. dollar, from an early low of 1.7614. Against the euro and the Canadian dollar, the aussie advanced to near 2-week...
Canadian technology company Intellistake Technologies Corp. (E41.F) on Wednesday said it has agreed to acquire Singularity Venture Hub (SVH), a digital-asset firm focused on incubation, treasury management and Web3 advisory services. Under the deal, Intellistake will acquire all outstanding shares...
Li-FT Power Ltd. (LIFFF, LIFT.V), on Monday, announced that it has entered into a definitive project acquisition agreement with Azimut Exploration Inc. (AZMTF, AZM.V) to acquire Azimut's 50% interest in the Galinée lithium property in Québec. The consideration includes 2 million Li-FT common shares,...
Copper Giant Resources Corp. (LBCMF, CGNT.V) announced that it has increased its non-brokered private placement from $10 million to an aggregate of 30 million units at a price of $0.40 per unit, for total gross proceeds of $12 million. Each unit will consist of one common share of the Company and...
Canadian stocks traded flat on Tuesday as investors assessed the improvement in Canadian GDP against the surprise jump by third quarter U.S. GDP. These releases have altered investor expectations on the monetary decisions by the central banks of Canada and the U.S. next month.
Canadian stocks are turning in a mixed performance on Tuesday with investors digesting the nation's GDP data and a slew of economic reports from the U.S. With truncated sessions and holidays ahead, the mood in the market remains a bit subdued and the volume of business is rather thin.
Canadian shares look set to extend recent gains, and the benchmark S&P/TSX Composite is seen climbing to new highs Wednesday morning as metal stocks may see another round of buying, tracking firm precious metal prices.
California Nanotechnologies Corp. (CANOF.PK), Tuesday announced a distributor and R&D services partnership agreement with Germany-based Dr. Fritsch Sondermaschinen GmbH, a manufacturer of machine tool accessories. As per the deal, the company will act as a distributor agent in North America for Dr....
December 26, 2025 08:42 ET Third quarter economic growth data from some major economies including the U.S. were the main news in this holiday shortened week. GDP growth and industrial production data from the U.S. helped to boost morale, while the consumer confidence survey results were less upbeat. In Europe, the quarterly economic growth data from the U.K. drew attention, while the minutes of the Australian central bank’s latest policy session was in focus in Asia.