Tag: Canada
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The Critical Need for Robust Cybersecurity Measures: A Look at the Canadian Landscape
It has become abundantly clear that robust cybersecurity measures are not just desirable but fundamentally essential for maintaining economic stability and national security. These measures play an essential role not just for governments, but also for enterprise and the military. The Government of Canada is a great example of a national entity that is taking…
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Canada: A Critical Minerals Paradise Poised for Green Energy Transition
The race to secure a sustainable future powered by green energy continues to intensify, driving global demand for critical minerals vital to this transition. Few countries are as blessed with such an abundance of these resources as Canada. From lithium to uranium, copper to rare earth elements, Canada’s geological wealth is unmatched. This bountiful nation…
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Brascan Resources (BRAS.C): A multi-sector bet with heavily undervalued ‘bananas’ potential
I like betting on rocks. Microcap mining delivers the investor the sort of high risk/high reward opportunities that, if they get just a little bit of love from the retail audience, can really deliver multiples in return for a small bet. But if there’s one thing I like when I’m gambling – and make no…
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Bank of Canada raises interest rates by 0.75 percent
The Bank of Canada raised its key interest rate by 0.75 percent (three quarters of a percentage point) bringing the central bank’s key rate to 3.25%. This rate hike matches up with market and economist expectations. No surprise. Since March 2022, the Bank of Canada has increased rates by 300 basis points, the fastest pace…
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Pivotal central bank week ahead!
We are now in September which is historically the worst month for stock markets. Markets are currently mixed: The Dow Jones and the S&P 500 have turned positive at time of writing and the Nasdaq is looking to join in. However, the downwards trend still remains strong. This week kicks off what is going to…
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Flashback: Find someone to love you like the market loves Gold Mountain Mining (GMTN.V)
Originally posted June 22: If you invest in mineral exploration companies and know what you’re doing, I don’t need to tell you about Gold Mountain Mining (GMTN.V). You already know. GMTN is breaking all the rules of how you run an exploration company and making CEOs of other outfits look decidedly pedestrian in the process.…
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FansUnite (FANS.C) CEO Scott Burton talks to Jody Vance about online betting and how Canada is opening up gambling
Hey sports fans, meet market fans. Market fans, meet sports fans. Oh, you’re the same guys? Well that’s interesting, and a great reason to have FansUnite (FANS.C) CEO Scott Burton talking to veteran sport journalist and Equity.Guru talk queen, Jody Vance.
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Gold Mountain Mining (GMTN.V) JUST KEEPS KILLING IT – drilling program to widen as stock hits highs and insiders hoard shares
Let’s you and me assume you know nothing about mining, that you’re just a plain average ‘them’, minding your own business, maybe looking for an opportunity to make your cash multiply. Cool. Pleased to meet you. Have you heard about Gold Mountain Mining (GMTN.V)? The summary is thus: Unlike a lot of mining explorers, that…
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FansUnite (FANS.C) CEO applauds passage of bill legalizing betting on individual sport events
FansUnite Entertainment (FANS.C) CEO Scott Burton issued a statement following the House of Commons passing Bill C-218 on April 22, 2021. The bill, known as “The Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act,” would make betting on individual sport events legal in Canada. Currently, it is only legal to engage in parlay-style bets, which are when…
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Canopy Growth Corp (WEED.T) makes $435m offer for Supreme Cannabis (FIRE.T)
In the annals of history, the concept of ‘win/win’ will be looked back on by future folk to be properly defined by today’s news Canopy Growth Corp (WEED.T) is making an offer for Supreme Cannabis (FIRE.T) at a $435m valuation. Admittedly, it’s not a win for those long underwater on FIRE stock, but acquisitions aren’t…