Tony Makuch Steps Down As Chair And Director Of Wallbridge Mining
Wallbridge Mining (TSX: WM) this morning indicated that its board has lost serious bench strength, with the announcement that Tony Makuch is stepping down from his role as a director and chairperson. Makuch had served on the board of Wallbridge since 2019, and as chairperson since April 2022. Makuch most famously is known for being […]
Tilray Q3 FY2025 Results: Shares Slump On 656% Wider Net Loss
Tilray Brands (TSX: TLRY) has reported its financial results for Q3 of fiscal 2025, ending February 28. The company’s net revenue stood at $185.8 million, inching down from $188.3 million in the same period last year. On a constant-currency basis, net revenue reached approximately $193 million, but strategic initiatives and the discontinuation of certain low-margin […]
First Majestic Posts Record Silver Production In First Quarter Of 2025
First Majestic Silver (TSX: AG) (NYSE: AG) this morning reported record silver production for the first quarter of 2025, which follows the acquisition of the Cerro Los Gatos Silver Mine in the first quarter of this year.
Florida Negotiations: Will Trump Blink on Tariffs?
Negotiations over tariffs remain in flux after an urgent meeting between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday. According to two individuals who requested anonymity to disclose private discussions, Bessent traveled south to urge the president to redirect his rhetoric toward achieving favorable trade agreements—a move he believes is essential […]
Chinese Nationals Captured Fighting for Russia in Ukraine
Ukrainian forces have captured two Chinese nationals fighting for Russia in eastern Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday, potentially threatening Beijing’s claimed neutrality in the ongoing conflict. Ukrainian troops clashed with six Chinese soldiers near villages in the Donetsk region, taking two prisoners, according to Zelensky. Ukrainian officials said identification documents, bank cards, and […]
Is the 30% Foreign Withholding Tax Making a Comeback?
Talk of reinstating a 30% withholding tax on foreign holders of US financial assets has sparked a wave of speculation, set in motion by remarks from the Trump administration’s economic team that includes language that can interpreted to the possibility that this tax, eliminated in 1984, may soon be reintroduced. Fund manager Michael McNair pointed […]
Trump Pauses Tariffs On Non-Retaliating Countries, Bumps China Tariffs To 125% Effective Immediately
The markets have finally received some relief today, with US President Donald Trump this afternoon indicating that he has authorized a pause on recently imposed tariffs. The pause is set to apply to non-retaliating countries, meaning major markets like China are left out of the relief. Specifically, reports have suggested that the pause applies to […]
Ackman Walks Back ‘Conflict of Interest’ Claims Against Commerce Secretary
Billionaire investor Bill Ackman retracted his criticism of US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on Tuesday, backing away from allegations of conflict of interest he had made amid tensions over the Trump administration’s sweeping new tariffs. “I don’t think he is pursuing his self-interest. I am sure he is doing the best he can for the […]
Poilievre Holds Slim Lead in Alberta as Trump Comparisons Shadow Campaign
Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre’s embrace of Trump-style rhetoric and policies is creating unexpected headwinds in Alberta, traditionally Canada’s most reliable Conservative stronghold, according to recent polling data and observations from a major rally earlier this week. At a massive rally in Nisku, Alberta on Monday night that drew approximately 12,000 supporters — described by […]
Trump Tariffs Put Pharmaceuticals Next In The Crosshairs
The tariff drama hasn’t died down as President Donald Trump has just announced plans for what he calls “a major tariff on pharmaceuticals.” Speaking at a National Republican Congressional Committee dinner, he declared, “We’re going to put tariff on our pharmaceuticals and once we do that, they’re going to come rushing back into our country […]