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Barrick Gold Corp. (GOLD) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $474 million.The Toronto-based company said it had profit of 27 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came […]

 Fortis Inc. (FTS) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $362.2 million.The St. john`S, Newfoundland-based company said it had net income of 70 cents per share.The results topped Wall Street […]

George Weston Ltd. (WNGRF) on Tuesday reported net income of $57.8 million in its first quarter.On a per-share basis, the Toronto-based company said it had profit of 43 cents. Earnings, […]

HighlightsOperating DPW1,2 grew 3%, attributable to continued momentum in Personal lines Combined ratio1 was solid at 91.3%, remaining stable year-over-year despite 2.5 points of higher catastrophe losses Net operating income per share1 increased […]

The People’s Bank of China reduced its benchmark interest rate and reserve requirement ratio and also unveiled a slew of measures to support economy hit by trade tariffs.The PBoC cut the 7-day […]

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced its widely expected decision to leave interest rates unchanged, highlighting increased uncertainty about the economic outlook.In support of its dual goals of maximum employment […]

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday he will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Tuesday.It will be the first face-to-face meeting for the […]

Politics, Geopolitics & Conflict– The fourth round of indirect nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, initially scheduled for May 3 in Rome, has been postponed. While Omani officials cited […]

Crude oil futures tumbled over the past week, falling more than 6% as concerns over weakening global demand and a resurgent supply outlook weighed on sentiment. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) […]