Building Permit Values Rise 10.5% in May
The value of building permits rose 10.5% to $10.5 billion in May, largely due to a substantial increase in construction intentions in Ontario. According to Statistics Canada, the total value of residential building permits topped $6.8 billion in May, marking an increase of 8.5% month-over-month with Ontario contributing 45.8% of the total value. Nationally, there […]
Modelo Especial Triumphs as Top-Selling Beer Amid Bud Light’s Backlash
Modelo Especial, from Constellation Brands, has been America’s top-selling beer brand for two straight months— May and June, according to data from consulting firm Bump Williams cited by Reuters. The data showed Modelo Especial had an 8.7% share of overall beer sales at retail stores during the last four weeks ending July 1. This comes […]
QYOU Media: Former TikTok Executive, Raj Mishra, To Join Board
FULL DISCLOSURE: This is sponsored content for QYOU Media. CEO & Co-founder of QYOU Media (TSXV: QYOU), Curt Marvis, joins us today to discuss the changing media market, the impact of the launch of Threads, and key trends driving the social media market. We then transition to a discussion on QYOU, their recent partnership with Sahguru, […]
Who Wins When Turkey [Finally] Joins The EU?
In a renewed push for European Union (EU) membership, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan emphasizes the need for dialogue and increased contacts at all levels. Talks between Ankara and Brussels began 18 years ago but have been stagnant for a significant period. Erdogan highlights the strategic value of Turkey’s full EU membership during a phone conversation […]
Indigenous Tribe Says Ben & Jerry’s Headquarters Is On ‘Stolen’ Land, and They Want It Back
An Indigenous tribe with ancestral ties to the Native American nation that once controlled the land in Vermont where Ben & Jerry’s headquarters is located has expressed interest in reclaiming it, taking up Ben & Jerry’s on its 4th of July call to “commit to returning” “stolen Indigenous land.” Chief Don Stevens of the Nulhegan […]
Russian Ruble Plunges to 15-Month Low as Panicked Citizens Withdraw Billions
The recent failed Wagner coup in Russia has left the country reeling, with President Vladimir Putin struggling to stabilize the nation. Consequently, the Russian Ruble has plummeted to its lowest level against the US dollar since the aftermath of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in March 2022. In July, the Russian ruble experienced a significant depreciation, […]
Cockfight of the Tech Chiefs: Musk Calls Zuck A Cuck, Wants To Measure Their D*cks
Egos are about to be measured literally as the ongoing feud between Elon Musk, the owner of Twitter, and Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta, took an unexpected turn as Musk proposed a rather unusual competition. In a tweet, Musk suggested a “literal d*ck measuring contest” between the two billionaires, complete with a ruler emoji. […]
Magna Mining Hits 6.0% Nickel Over 2.2 Metres
Magna Mining (TSXV: NICU) appears to be running thin on show-stopping nickel intersects at its Crean Hill project, where it is conducting an ongoing drill program. The latest round of results were come from drilling conducted at the 101 Footwall Zone, and the 105 Footwall Zone. Highlights from the results include: MCR-23-020: 4.3% nickel, 0.4 […]
Lithium Chile Sees Lithium Grades At Two Wells Increase Over 158% After Resampling At Salar de Arizaro
FULL DISCLOSURE: This is sponsored content for Lithium Chile. Lithium Chile (TSXV: LITH) this morning is reporting that it has seen a significant increase in lithium grades at its Arizaro, Argentina project following a resampling program that recently took place. The resampling program, which resampled three drill holes along with the ARGENTO-01, 02, and 03 […]
Bank of Canada Expected to Raise Rates Again in a Bid to Tackle Inflation
The Bank of Canada is set to increase interest rates this week, indicating its commitment to addressing inflation amid a resilient economy. Scheduled for Wednesday, the interest rate announcement follows a recent quarter-point hike, bringing the key rate to 4.75%. The decision in June marked the end of the central bank’s pause on rate increases, […]