Copper
EPA Restricts Mining Operation – Northern Dynasty Shares Plummet
Shares in Canadian mining firm Northern Dynasty Minerals (NYSE:NAK) plunged around -25% today after restrictions were again imposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (the EPA) this weekend. The EPA’s restrictions, announced by Administrator Scott ... [Read]
Energy
Trump’s Tariff sees Solar Stocks Continue Industry-Wide Plunge
Solar stocks are still dropping. Shares in solar energy companies are plunging across the U.S. after President Donald Trump imposed international tariffs on solar panel imports last week. Share prices dropped steeply that day, and one ... [Read]
Cannabis
World’s Biggest Cannabis Deal: Aurora Cannabis to Buy CanniMed
The cannabis market is set for a major shake-up today as Canadian weed producer Aurora Cannabis (TSE:ACB) closes a deal to purchase CanniMed (TSE:CMED) for $1.1B CAD ($852M USD). The purchase comes after weeks of ... [Read]
Tech
Stock Gainers Approaching as Conference Looms: Blockchain & More
The 2018 Cantech Investment Conference, the largest tech conference in Canada, is fast approaching. The event, which takes place in Toronto, January 31st, will showcase talks from dozens of Canadian tech firms featuring developments in ... [Read]
Healthcare
CytRx Corp Stock in Steep, Steady Increase Following Cancer Trial Announcement Last Week
Stocks in cancer pharma company CytRx Corporation (NASDAQ:CYTR) have been on a dazzling rise this week on the heels of an announcement it made last Wednesday in relation to anti-cancer agent aldoxorubicin, which it developed. ... [Read]
Energy
Shocking U.S. Solar Stocks Shakeup Amid Trump Tariffs
Stocks in U.S. solar energy companies have undergone a huge shakeup today, following president Donald Trump’s decision to employ a 30% tariff on international solar panel imports. Prices peaked this morning before quickly correcting themselves. ... [Read]
Biotechnology
Hot Stocks Today: Aeterna Zentaris Inc. Soars on Huge Drug Deal
Shares in Aeterna Zentaris Inc. (TSX:AEZS) (NASDAQ:AEZS) have shot up 37% today as values rose from $2.08 yesterday closing time to a peak of $2.85 at 9:45 EST this morning. This comes on the heels of a ... [Read]
Consumer
ZAGG Releases Brand New Products – Stocks Dive Anyway
Last week, phone accessory company ZAGG Inc (NASDAQ:ZAGG) had a pretty successful time. It released four brand-new products: a new curved-glass screen protector for the Samsung S8; a full-body discreet glass case for the iPhone ... [Read]
Tech
Wondering what to Invest in Next? Look to Tech Shares this Week!
Shares across the technology industry may be set to rise this week as software, hardware, and semiconductor companies prepare to pique the interests of investors at both the Global Artificial Intelligence Conference (GAIC) in Santa ... [Read]
Cannabis
Aphria Acquires Broken Coast Cannabis – Stock Rises Nearly 20%
Canadian medical cannabis producer Aphria (TSX:APH) this morning announced it has signed a deal to acquire Broken Coast Cannabis for approximately $230 million. The majority of the payment will consist of shares valued at $15.09, ... [Read]