Policy

U.S. widens Iran crypto crackdown with sanctions on two exchanges

The Treasury's OFAC targeted Shelbit and Aban Tether as Washington continues its effort to cut Tehran's access to crypto and foreign currency.

3 sources · Cointelegraph · Coindesk · Bloomberg ·1h ago

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Markets

Ethan Allen CEO Responds to Activist Push

Activist investor Douglas Bergeron is pushing to replace Ethan Allen’s entire board, arguing the furniture maker needs an overhaul of its leadership and governance. Ethan Allen Chairman & CEO Farooq Kathwari responds to the activist campaign on Bloomberg Open Interest. (Source: B…

3 sources · Investing · Financialpost · Bloomberg ·2h ago
Economy

US Treasuries Rally as Soft Jobs Data Trims Fed Rate-Hike Bets

US Treasuries rallied after data showed employers unexpectedly cut jobs in July, suggesting labor market challenges that could impact the Federal Reserve’s willingness to raise interest rates.

3 sources · Bloomberg · Advisorperspectives · Financialpost ·3h ago
Markets AeroVironment

US Army to Spend $400 Million on AeroVironment Anti-Drone Lasers

The US Army will buy at least $400 million worth of counter-drone lasers from AeroVironment Inc., according to a person familiar with the matter, as militaries seek ways to knock down the unmanned systems proliferating across modern battlefields.

3 sources · Financialpost · Investing · Bloomberg ·3h ago
Policy Quantum

Congress Eyes Boosting Quantum Funds as Global Race Heats Up

US lawmakers from both parties are seeking to boost federal funding for quantum computing as China and other countries race to transition from research to deployment of the nascent technology across defense, intelligence and cybersecurity.

2 sources · Financialpost · Bloomberg ·1h ago
Markets

Trump Touts $3 Billion in Minerals Projects to Counter China

President Donald Trump touted $3 billion in US investments in critical minerals mining at a meeting Friday with top industry executives aimed at weaning the US off supply chains dominated by China.

2 sources · Financialpost · Bloomberg ·1h ago
Earnings

CES Energy Solutions Corp. Announces Record Q2 2026 Results and Declares Cash Dividend

CALGARY, Alberta — CES Energy Solutions Corp. (“CES” or the “Company”) (TSX: CEU) (OTC: CESDF) is pleased to announce record financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. The Company’s Board of Directors also approved a quarterly dividend of $0.055 per share…

2 sources · Seekingalpha · Financialpost ·2h ago
Policy

Trump’s BLS Pick Brett Matsumoto Confirmed in Senate Vote

The US Senate confirmed Brett Matsumoto as commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, reinstating a crucial leadership role after President Donald Trump abruptly fired his predecessor last year.

2 sources · Investing · Bloomberg ·2h ago
Markets

Oil Rises as Market Awaits Iran-Oman Hormuz Deal Details

Iran said an agreement with Oman on proposed shipping lanes that partially reopens the Strait of Hormuz is in the final stages. In recent days, the US and the Islamic Republic have indicated a resolution is close. Kailey Leinz has the latest on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloo…

2 sources · Investing · Bloomberg ·2h ago
Tech Docebo

Docebo Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

TORONTO — Docebo Inc. (NASDAQ: DCBO; TSX:DCBO) (“Docebo” or the “Company”), the Enterprise Platform for the AI-era workforce, unifying skills intelligence, learning, and knowledge in one closed loop, announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026. Al…

2 sources · Seekingalpha · Financialpost ·2h ago
Markets

Westhaven Announces Grant of Incentive Stock Options

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Westhaven Gold Corp. (TSX-V: WHN) (OTCQB: WTHVF) (FRA: 1W5) (“Westhaven” or the “Company”) announces that, pursuant to the terms of the Company’s Stock Option Plan approved by shareholders at the Annual General Meeting…

1 source · Financialpost ·20m ago
Policy

Sen. Cassidy throws Blanche a lifeline for attorney general nomination

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) announced Friday that he will vote for Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general , boosting his prospects for confirmation before the Senate leaves for its August recess. Why it matters: Cassidy's vote keeps Blanche's nomination alive despite previo…

2 sources · Bloomberg · Axios ·2h ago
Markets

Iran Says Agreement on Hormuz Shipping Route Reached With Oman

Iran said an agreement with Oman has been reached on a proposed route for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a potential step toward a reopening of the critical waterway for energy supplies.

4 sources · Fortune · Bloomberg · Ft +1 ·5h ago
Earnings

GreenFirst to Host Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Call

NORTH BAY, Ontario — GreenFirst Forest Products Inc. (TSX: GFP) (“GreenFirst” or the “Company”) will host a conference call to review its second quarter of 2026 financial results on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 9:00am (Eastern). The results are scheduled to be released at the clos…

1 source · Financialpost ·30m ago
Markets

MARKSMEN ANNOUNCES PROPOSED PRIVATE PLACEMENT

CALGARY, ALBERTA, Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Marksmen Energy Inc. (“Marksmen” or the “Company”) is a junior oil and gas company in Alberta, Canada and is pleased to announce that it plans to complete a non-brokered private placement of up to 10,000,000 common shares of Mark…

1 source · Financialpost ·30m ago
Markets

Allied Gold Announces Voting Results From Annual Meeting of Shareholders

TORONTO, Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Allied Gold Corporation (TSX: AAUC, NYSE: AAUC) herein announces the results of the votes cast at the annual meeting of shareholders of the Company held today for the election of directors, and the appointment of auditors. Detailed result…

1 source · Financialpost ·31m ago
Markets

US Army to Spend $400 Million on Counter-Drone Lasers

The US Army will buy at least $400 million worth of counter-drone lasers from AeroVironment Inc., according to a person familiar with the matter, as militaries seek ways to knock down the unmanned systems proliferating across modern battlefields.

2 sources · Financialpost · Bloomberg ·3h ago
Markets

Lassonde Industries Inc. announces its Q2-2026 results

ROUGEMONT, Quebec, Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Lassonde Industries Inc. (TSX: LAS.A) (“Lassonde” or the “Corporation”) today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. Financial Highlights: Second quarters ended June 27, 2026 June 28, 2025 ∆ (in millions…

2 sources · Seekingalpha · Financialpost ·3h ago
Earnings Emera

Emera Reports 2026 Second Quarter Financial Results

HALIFAX, Nova Scotia — Emera Inc. (“Emera”) (TSX/NYSE: EMA) reported 2026 second quarter financial results1. Highlights Delivered Q2 2026 adjusted EPS2 of $0.69 and reported EPS of $0.34. Positioned to achieve 2026 adjusted EPS2 growth above the annual target range of 5-7%3 and r…

2 sources · Seekingalpha · Financialpost ·3h ago
Economy

Gold Set for Best Week Since January on Support From Dip-Buyers

Gold was on track for its biggest gain in more than six months as dip-buyers supported prices above a key technical level while looking past flare-ups in the Strait of Hormuz that risked adding to energy-led inflation.

2 sources · Investing · Bloomberg ·3h ago
Markets

Magellan Aerospace Announces Quarterly Dividend

TORONTO — Magellan Aerospace Corporation (“Magellan Aerospace”) (TSX: MAL) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 (five cents) per share on the Corporation’s common shares. The Board of Directors of the Corporation continues to rev…

1 source · Financialpost ·50m ago
Earnings

Slate Grocery REIT Posts Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript and Investor Update

TORONTO — Slate Grocery REIT (TSX: SGR.U) (TSX: SGR.UN) (the “REIT”), an owner and operator of U.S. grocery-anchored real estate, announced today that the Q2 2026 earnings call transcript and investor update are now available on the REIT’s website and can be accessed by visiting…

1 source · Financialpost ·50m ago
Markets

113-year-old discount grocery chain closes more stores

When your local grocery store closes, it doesn't matter to impacted residents that the chain is adding locations in other markets. My family owns a vacation home in Jaffrey, New Hampshire, and the closest grocery store was about five miles away in a neighboring town. When that st…

1 source · Thestreet ·51m ago
Tech

Spelman President on Federal Funding, AI Popularity

Spelman College President, Dr. Ayanna Howard, sits down with Romaine Bostick to discuss the impact of federal funding rollbacks for HBCUs, and the impact of AI on college graduates. (Source: Bloomberg)

1 source · Bloomberg ·52m ago
Tech

China Is Betting on Quantum Tech to Fix Its Power Grid

Global energy grids are under unprecedented stress as energy flows become more complex with the addition of intermittent energy sources and the artificial intelligence boom drives demand to new heights. Managing variable inflows and outflows of electricity while also keeping up w…

1 source · Oilprice ·54m ago
Markets

US Army Wants to Let Companies Test Weapons Faster

The US Army wants to see new weapons on the battlefield faster. So the Pentagon will open up five military ranges to private industry to let them test drones, counter-drone technology, long-range missiles, low-cost air defense interceptors and other weapons. Bloomberg's Tyler Ken…

1 source · Bloomberg ·1h ago