TSX reaches two-month high helped by technology and Teck Resources shares

Canada’s largest diversified mining company, Teck Resources, recently helped the Toronto stock market extend its winning streak with impressive second-quarter earnings. The company’s strong financial performance provided a welcome boost to the Canadian economy amid the ongoing global uncertainty caused by the pandemic. With increased demand for commodities and a solid track record of responsible … Read more

Merck in Late-Stage Talks to Acquire Prometheus Biosciences Inc for Immune Disease Treatments

Merck & Co. is in the final stages of negotiations to acquire Prometheus Biosciences, Inc., a bioscience company that focuses on innovative therapies for immune and inflammatory disorders. According to sources familiar with the matter, the deal is expected to be completed soon, marking another major pharmaceutical acquisition in the biotech industry. This move is … Read more

Apple Doubles Investment in Carbon-Removal Fund to $400 Million

Apple has announced plans to invest another $200 million in its carbon removal initiative, a fund aimed at removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This move comes as part of the company’s long-term efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and become carbon-neutral by 2030. With this investment, Apple hopes to accelerate the development of innovative … Read more

Dollar Falls as Investors Await Inflation Data

The United States dollar weakened on Monday, amid anticipation of inflation data that is set to be released later this week. Investors are keeping a close eye on the figures, as rising inflation could lead to the Federal Reserve tightening its monetary policy sooner than planned. The greenback’s dip comes after a strong stretch in … Read more

UAE’s Emirates Telecom buys 50% stake in Careem super app for $400m

UAE telco company, Etisalat, is taking a page out of India’s playbook by launching its own super app, Breakingviews. Hoping to emulate the success of India’s Jio Platforms and its all-in-one app JioMart, Etisalat’s Breakingviews aims to offer customers a seamless experience that combines e-commerce, digital payments, and a variety of other services. As the … Read more

Oil prices rise on potential China stimulus and drop in US crude stockpiles

Oil prices have been on the rise recently as hopes for a Chinese economic stimulus and a weaker dollar have buoyed the market. With China’s economy showing signs of slowing down, investors have been waiting for the government to announce a new round of stimulus measures, which could potentially increase demand for oil. Additionally, a … Read more

Bitcoin Surpasses $30,000 for the First Time in 10 Months as Investors Bet on Fed Shift

Bitcoin has been on a rollercoaster ride in 2021, surpassing $30,000 for the first time on January 2nd. This latest surge is partly due to investors anticipating the end of rate rises and seeing Bitcoin as a hedge against higher inflation. But with its notorious volatility, the cryptocurrency market is not for the faint of … Read more

US Stock Market Ends Mixed as Investors Prepare for Busy Week of Reports and Earnings

As the week comes to a close, Wall Street ended mixed on Friday with inflation data and earnings reports in focus. Investors continue to monitor the impact of rising prices on the economy, while eagerly awaiting results from major companies set to report earnings in the coming days. With uncertainty surrounding the market, traders are … Read more

Gold falls below $2,000 as dollar rises on strong US jobs data

The price of gold has been steadily climbing over the past few months, hitting an all-time high of over $2,000 per ounce in early August. However, recent news of positive US jobs growth has lifted the value of the dollar and caused the price of gold to fall below $2,000. This development has sparked concerns … Read more

FTC seeks preliminary injunction against ICE’s acquisition of Black Knight

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has called for a temporary halt to the proposed acquisition of Black Knight, a mortgage technology firm, by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). The FTC has expressed concerns that the deal could lead to reduced competition, ultimately hurting consumers. The proposed merger, worth $11 billion, has already faced opposition from industry experts … Read more