-- （标题和第一段更新了最新的股价走势。） Vermilion Energy (VET) 股价周三下跌超过 13%，此前该公司公布第一季度亏损，低于分析师预期，而去年同期则实现盈利。 该公司公布的第一季度每股摊薄亏损为 0.95 加元（0.70 美元），而去年同期每股盈利为 0.10 加元。 FactSet 调查的一位分析师此前预期每股盈利为 0.27 加元。 截至 3 月 31 日的第一季度，销售额为 5.133 亿加元，高于去年同期的 4.687 亿加元。 FactSet 调查的一位分析师此前预期销售额为 5.128 亿加元。
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Iran said Wednesday that its ports remain fully ready to support commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and nearby regional waters, according to Iran's official news agency, Islamic Republic News Agency.Iran's Ports and Maritime Organization issued an official message to commercial vessels present in the Strait of Hormuz and in regional waters, IRNA reported.The PMO said that Iran can provide maritime services, technical support, and medical assistance to commercial vessels operating in the Strait of Hormuz, according to IRNA News.Progress in negotiations between Washington and Tehran prompted US President Donald Trump to pause the military's "Project Freedom" operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the PMO did not immediately respond to' request for comment.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)
Sun Life Financial (SLF.TO) Wednesday after trade reported higher first-quarter underlying earnings and a $0.04 dividend increase. The lifeco also intends to renew its share buyback program.Underlying net earnings edged up to $1.05 billion, or $1.89 per share, from $1.045 billion or $1.82, in the prior year period. Analysts polled by Factset had expected $1.89 per share. Sun Life said underlying earnings were boosted by strong performance in Asia reflecting business growth in Hong Kong, and Canada from higher fee income driven by higher assets under management (AUM).Underlying return on equity (ROE) advanced from 17.7% to 18.6%.Sun Life said assets under management (AUM) rose by $23 billion year over year, to $1,578 billion.The company will pay the higher dividend of $0.96 per share, on June 30, to shareholders of record on May 27.Sun Life separately said it intends to renew its share buyback program, and buy back up to 10-million shares from May 29, for one year. The normal course issuer bid is also subject to OSFI approval."This quarter we delivered strong growth in our protection businesses led by Asia, Canada and U.S. Health and Risk Solutions," said Kevin Strain, Sun Life chief executive. "We also added further scale to our asset management platform, deploying over $2.4 billion in capital for the buy-ups of BGO and Crescent Capital and announcing our intention to acquire Bell Partners, a leading U.S. multifamily real estate investment manager and vertically integrated property management business."Sun Life Financial was last seen down US$0.09 to US$73.01, in after-hours New York trading. It closed down $0.12 to $99.53, on the Toronto Stock Exchange.