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Canada’s main stock index is poised to open substantially lower after a White House address from U.S. President Donald Trump that signaled an escalation in military pressure on Iran. Futures tied to the S&P/TSX fell sharply, while U.S. equity futures dropped and oil surged above $110 a barrel amid concerns over disruptions to a key shipping lane. P…
Canada recorded a substantially larger merchandise trade deficit in February, with imports jumping to a record C$72.1 billion driven in large part by a 45.6% rise in metal and non-metallic mineral product imports led by gold. Exports advanced but not enough to offset the import surge, leaving a C$5.74 billion deficit and reducing Canada’s share of …
President Donald Trump has discussed the possibility of firing Attorney General Pam Bondi and naming EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin as her replacement, according to media reports citing people familiar with the conversations. The discussions reflect Trump’s dissatisfaction with Bondi’s perceived restraint in pursuing his political adversaries and que…
Mama’s Creations, a Nasdaq-listed deli prepared foods company, appointed Fred Halvin, former Vice President of Corporate Development at Hormel Foods, to its Board of Directors. Halvin brings extensive experience in strategic growth, mergers and acquisitions, and food industry leadership, including over 20 major transactions totaling $8 billion. His…
Biodexa Pharmaceuticals announced a partnership with Syngene International to manufacture the active pharmaceutical ingredient and dosage form of MTX240, a molecular glue drug candidate targeting resistant gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). MTX240 offers a novel mechanism independent of conventional kinase inhibitors and is designed to overcom…
ZenaTech, Inc., a technology provider specializing in AI drones and related solutions, announces the setup of drone manufacturing operations in Ukraine to accelerate production of its cost-effective counter-UAS interceptor systems. The move strategically leverages Ukraine's aerospace expertise and battlefield experience to serve global defense cust…
Onconetix, Inc. announced that Realbotix LLC expects to deliver 19 AI humanoid robots in March-May 2026 as it scales production, ahead of Onconetix's planned acquisition of Realbotix. The combined company will continue trading on Nasdaq following closing in late 2026, subject to approvals. This deal broadens Onconetix's business into AI robotics wh…
Quantum BioPharma announced a significant legal win as the US District Court for the Southern District of New York denied a joint motion to dismiss its lawsuit accusing CIBC World Markets and RBC Dominion Securities of illegal market manipulation using spoofing techniques. The company alleges these actions manipulated its stock price between 2020 a…
Myseum, Inc. (Nasdaq: MYSE) announced its initiative to deploy Picture Party, a privacy-first private social network platform, at 10,000 weddings. The service enables couples and guests to instantly share and view photos and videos in real time during the event via a dedicated app and QR codes, improving photo-sharing experience and privacy. The co…
Three paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne and Henri Matisse stolen from the Fondazione Magnani Rocca near Parma on the night of March 22 were likely not covered by commercial insurance, market sources said. An underwriter cited the prohibitive cost of cover for works in permanent collections. The robbery reportedly took just three minu…
Apollo Global Management's president defended the structure of private credit funds after a recent wave of retail redemption requests, saying limitations on withdrawals were disclosed and working as designed. He also flagged uneven communication from some distribution channels and noted Gulf sovereign wealth funds' investment focus could shift towa…
A broad swath of international airlines have cancelled or suspended flights to destinations across the Middle East and nearby regions after major regional hubs were closed in response to the Iran war. Carriers from Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East have announced rolling cancellations and modified schedules, with many suspensions stre…
Bank of America reiterated TotalEnergies as its preferred pick among European oil majors, spotlighting the company's attractive free cash flow yields under various price scenarios. The bank warned that recent March spikes in Brent and refining margins may not show up in first-quarter results because working-capital builds are expected to lift net d…
The Securities and Exchange Board of India has floated a discussion paper proposing that companies be allowed to repurchase shares directly on stock exchanges through a dedicated window. The regulator says recent tax amendments have removed earlier objections related to unequal tax treatment, and it has invited public comments by April 23. SEBI sug…
Kura Oncology's approval and NCCN listing for KOMZIFTI (ziftomenib) in relapsed/refractory NPM1-mutant AML shifts the company from pure R&D story to a commercial-stage asset. With a market cap near $735M and enterprise value ~ $597M, early commercial traction, reimbursement wins and label expansion represent asymmetric upside versus a defined downs…
Nano-X Imaging Ltd. has signed a distribution agreement with Integrity Medical Service Inc., enabling the deployment and support of Nanox.ARC imaging systems across Colorado, Wyoming, and parts of Kansas and Nebraska. This partnership aims to expand Nanox's regional presence by leveraging Integrity Medical's established customer relationships and s…
Scynexis INC Chief Executive Officer David Angulo Gonzalez purchased 108,695 shares at $0.92 per unit in a private placement on April 1, 2026, and received warrants for an equal number of shares. The move accompanies a planned roughly $40 million financing, recent clinical-stage milestones for SCY-247 and analyst price targets in the $3 to $4 range…
Curanex Pharmaceuticals is broadening its drug development pipeline to include cancer cachexia, a serious and unmet supportive care condition in oncology patients. This expansion complements its existing focus on inflammatory and metabolic diseases, marking a strategic evolution toward a broader therapeutics company. The global market for cancer ca…
The U.S. Senate took steps early Thursday to enable the House of Representatives to consider and potentially approve a Department of Homeland Security funding bill that would extend funding through September 30 and bring a nearly seven-week partial DHS shutdown to an end. Senate leaders moved to discard a 60-day stopgap measure sent by the House th…
Leapmotor reported 110,155 new energy vehicle deliveries in the first quarter, a near 26% year-over-year increase and the company’s fourth consecutive quarter above 100,000 units. The Hangzhou-based automaker also delivered 50,029 vehicles in March and has set ambitious targets for domestic and overseas sales while expanding retail and service foot…
Off The Hook Yachts (NYSE American: OTH) announced the definitive agreement to acquire Bellhart Marine Group and its affiliates, significantly expanding its vertically integrated marine service capabilities. This acquisition establishes a three-location Mega Service & Refit platform in the Carolinas, aiming to accelerate vessel reconditioning, impr…
NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. has submitted a Construction Permit Application (CPA) for its KRONOS MMR™ microreactor to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This critical milestone marks the transition of the KRONOS MMR™ from concept to a formally licensable, build-ready commercial reactor system. Partnering with the University of Illinois Urbana-Cha…
Cocrystal Pharma announced that its oral antiviral candidate CDI-988 has received FDA Fast Track designation for the treatment and prevention of norovirus infection. The designation accelerates the development and regulatory review process, highlighting CDI-988 as a promising solution against a widespread and impactful viral infection. A Phase 1b c…
Tokyo Lifestyle Co., Ltd., a Nasdaq-listed retailer specializing in Japanese beauty, health, luxury, and collectible products, announced a $2.56 million strategic investment into its Hong Kong subsidiary to support store expansion and operational enhancements. The investor, also appointed General Manager, will drive local management improvements, o…
authID announces a collaboration with Formula5, a Microsoft specialist consultancy, to expand deployment of biometric identity verification and authentication solutions. The partnership targets enhanced security for workforce and customer environments within Microsoft-centric identity ecosystems, supporting Zero Trust architectures and enabling pas…
