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Florida GOP Announces Opposition to Marijuana Legalization Ballot Initiative

The Florida Republican Party officially announced its opposition to a marijuana legalization initiative set to appear on the November ballot.  This makes way for Governor Ron DeSantis to raise funds for a campaign against the measure. The governor also plans to oppose an abortion rights proposal in the upcoming election, channeling money through the state […]

Is Jagmeet Singh Biased in His Attacks Against Loblaws?

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has frequently called out Loblaws (TSX: L) and its CEO Galen Weston in his public statements. While Weston and the company likely deserve it, given their exorbitant gains as Canadians grapple with the cost of living, Singh’s attacks lose a bit of their edge when you find out that there may […]

Gold Prices Soar As Chinese Consumers And Central Banks Drive Demand

The price of gold has surged to record highs this year, largely driven by strong demand from Chinese consumers and the country’s central bank. As traditional investments like real estate and stocks have faltered, Chinese buyers have turned to gold as a safe haven during times of economic uncertainty. Retail investors in China have been […]

Tesla’s Largest Retail Shareholder Says Elon Musk Is a ‘Magician’ Who’s Only in it ‘for Money and Power’

Tesla (Nasdaq: TSLA) is holding a vote on CEO Elon Musk’s 2018 compensation package, which was recently voided by a Delaware judge, as part of its upcoming Annual Shareholder’s Meeting. The package, worth $55.8 billion, has been criticized by one of Tesla’s largest individual shareholders, Leo KoGuan. “Just say NO,” KoGuan said on X when […]

Paramount Now In Negotiations With Sony Pictures and Apollo Global

There’s a tug-o-war ongoing in the entertainment world as Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA) has initiated formal negotiations with a bidding consortium led by Sony Pictures Entertainment and private equity giant Apollo Global Management. This decision comes on the heels of exclusive talks with Hollywood studio Skydance, which expired on Friday. A special committee of Paramount’s […]

CATL Explores Tech Licensing With Automakers As It Focuses On Sodium-Ion Batteries

Chinese power battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) has reportedly initiated discussions with approximately twelve car manufacturers regarding technology licensing partnerships in a bid to reinforce its dominance in the global power battery market. These collaborations are intended to facilitate the proliferation of sodium battery technology, among other advancements, within the automotive industry. […]

Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Coinbase Alleges Sale of Unregistered Securities

A significant class action lawsuit has been filed against Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN), one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, with serious allegations brought forth by investor plaintiffs. The lawsuit, filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, accuses the firm and its CEO, Brian Armstrong, of deceptive practices and operating an […]

The Ballooning Toronto Condo Problem

Despite anticipated easing of interest rates later in the year, the Toronto real estate market, particularly the condominium sector, continues to grapple with significant hurdles, dampening investor and buyer enthusiasm. Following a sluggish recovery from last year’s market downturn, exacerbated by high lending rates, soaring living costs, and broader economic challenges, the condo market in […]

Robinhood On SEC Issuing Wells Notice: “We’re Disappointed”

Shares of Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) saw a 2% decline in premarket trading, reacting to the revelation that the trading app operator received a “Wells Notice” from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The notice, disclosed by the company, indicates that the SEC staff has recommended pursuing an enforcement action against Robinhood for potential […]

Hercules Silver Begins 20,000 Metre Drill Program Targeting 2023 Discovery

Hercules Silver (TSXV: BIG) has begun a large phase three drill program at its Hercules Silver property in western Idaho. The program has been designed as a follow-up to last years discovery of a new porphyry at the property, which included intersects such as 0.84% copper and 11 ppm molybdenum over 185.29 metres. The drill […]