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S&P/TSX Composite Index up 190 points at Midday

The S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 190 points at midday Wednesday despite rising trade tensions with the United States after Monday's announcement of additional US 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods.The mining sector has added 2.2%, making it the best performer, followed by energy, up 1%. Oil is trading at a six-week high as the U.S and Iran hostilities continue.Info tech is the worst performer, down 2.7% at midday.

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International5d ago

CFIB Welcomes Provincial Governments for Reducing Canada's Internal Alcohol Trade Barriers

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) praised a Tuesday accord among provinces to implement Canada's nationwide direct-to-consumer (DTC) alcohol sales agreement, saying it marks an important breakthrough for independent wineries, breweries and distilleries.On Tuesday, most Canadian provinces signed the country's first-ever DTC alcohol sales agreement, which will allow for the freer movement of alcohol across participating jurisdictions.The deal marks a practical step toward reducing internal trade barriers and strengthening Canada's domestic market, wrote CFIB in a late Tuesday statement.The announcement coincides with the 2026 Council of the Federation Summer Meeting on Prince Edward Island, where Canadian premiers are meeting as the US imposes a new round of tariffs. The Trump administration cited some Canadian provinces' removal of US alcoholic beverages from provincial liquor stores, introduced in response to earlier US tariffs, as one justification for the new 50% duties announced Monday.CFIB welcomed the provincial reform but said more work remains. It called for alcohol to be included under the Canadian Mutual Recognition Agreement, allowing products legally sold in one province or territory to be sold across the country without duplicate testing, paperwork, or regulatory requirements, reducing barriers for small producers and improving internal market integration.

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Microsoft's Xbox Adds PC, Handheld Support for Classic Game Titles

Microsoft's (MSFT) Xbox unit said Wednesday it is rolling out a new feature that lets players access classic original Xbox games on PCs and supported handheldsThe early release on Wednesday of Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC enables four classic Xbox titles to run on PCs and handheld devices such as the ROG Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X, in supported regions, the company said.Price: $389.00, Change: $-8.76, Percent Change: -2.20%

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Walmart Seen Delivering Softer Q2 as Lower-income Shoppers Remain Pressured, RBC Says

Walmart (WMT) is expected to see a softer fiscal Q2 as lower-income consumers remain pressured, though easing grocery inflation could support growth ahead, RBC Capital Markets said in a note Wednesday.Analysts said they met with the company's investor relations team, which said the overall consumer environment remains unchanged, with lower-income shoppers continuing to face financial pressure. Despite this, the discussions reinforced confidence in Walmart's strong long-term competitive position, analysts said.The investment firm expects fiscal Q2 to be the "low-water mark for the year," although the company's IR team said recent softer sales trends were largely in line with guidance, which called for 4% to 5% fiscal Q2 constant-currency net sales growth, following 5.9% growth in fiscal Q1.The guidance reflected "the Q1 benefit from tax refunds, the impact of rising gas prices, and a difficult general merchandise inflation compare related to tariff timing," according to the note.The firm now expects Walmart US fiscal Q2 comparable sales growth at 3.5%, down from 4% previously and below consensus of 3.8%. Adjusted earnings per share estimate for Q2 is unchanged at $0.75, slightly above consensus of $0.74. For fiscal 2027 and 2028, adjusted EPS is forecast at $2.91 and $3.26, respectively, down from $2.92 and $3.27 previously.RBC Capital Markets has an outperform rating and $137 price target on Walmart.Price: $109.14, Change: $-1.25, Percent Change: -1.13%

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Public Storage Completes Acquisition of National Storage Affiliates Trust

Public Storage (PSA) said Wednesday that it has completed its acquisition of National Storage Affiliates Trust (NSA), with shareholders of National Storage entitled to receive 0.14 of a Public Storage share for each National Storage share.Public Storage said it continues to expect the acquisition to be accretive to funds from operations per share within year one following closing. Additionally, accretion is slated to increase to $0.35 to $0.50 per share upon realization of about $110 to $130 million in run-rate synergies over three to four years, according to the company.With the close of the acquisition, Public Storage and certain legacy limited partners in NSA's operating partnership have formed a joint venture consisting of 313 properties, previously owned by NSA, the company said.The legacy limited partners will own about 80% of the joint venture with Public Storage owning the remaining stake in the entity. Public Storage will exclusively manage the joint venture portfolio and earn income from customary property management, asset management, and tenant reinsurance, according to the company.As part of the closing, the joint venture obtained about $2 billion in secured mortgage financing from Goldman Sachs Bank USA and Wells Fargo Bank, as well as $237 million in mezzanine financing from Public Storage, the company said.Price: $310.89, Change: $+1.14, Percent Change: +0.37%

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Commodities5d ago

Range Resources Q2 Output Meets Expectations as Buybacks Beat Forecasts, TPH Energy Says

Range Resources (RRC) reported Wednesday Q2 production of 2,296 million cubic feet equivalent per day, matching expectations, while stronger cash flow and share repurchases highlighted the quarter, TPH Energy said in a Wednesday note.Quarterly production reached 2,296 MMcfe/d, broadly matching TPH Energy's 2,300 MMcfe/d estimate and topping the Street's 2,283 MMcfe/d forecast, the research firm said.The company spent about $220 million on capital projects during the quarter, compared with TPH Energy's $219 million estimate and the Street's $189 million forecast. TPH Energy attributed the higher spending to an additional hydraulic fracturing crew entering operations.Range Resources realized $2.42 per million British thermal units during the quarter, matching TPH Energy's estimate. Cash costs declined to $1.68 per thousand cubic feet equivalent from TPH Energy's $1.77 estimate, largely because of lower gathering, processing and transportation costs.Lower operating costs lifted cash from operations before working capital changes to $333 million, exceeding TPH Energy's $306 million estimate and the Street's $287 million forecast.The company repurchased $78 million of shares during the quarter, well above TPH Energy's $32 million projection, providing another positive surprise in the results, the research firm added.Range Resources maintained full-year production guidance of 2.35 Bcfe/d to 2.40 Bcfe/d and kept capital spending guidance at about $675 million at the midpoint.TPH Energy forecasts 2.39 Bcfe/d and $689 million of capital, while the Street expects 2.37 Bcfe/d and $686 million.TPH Energy expects investors to focus on the pace of production growth during the second half as new infrastructure enters service.The research firm projects an exit production rate of 2.56 Bcfe/d, compared with the Street's 2.53 Bcfe/d.Range Resources also delivered another strong quarter for natural gas liquids pricing, with a premium of $3.49 per barrel over Mont Belvieu compared with TPH Energy's $2.25/bbl estimate.The company raised its full-year pricing outlook to a premium of $2/bbl to $2.50/bbl.The updated investor presentation also increased the company's high-case outlook for Northeast power demand through the end of the decade, according to TPH Energy.Price: $38.41, Change: $+0.66, Percent Change: +1.75%

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Meta Platforms Appoints Assaf Keren as Chief Information Security Officer

Meta Platforms (META) has named Assaf Keren as its new chief information security officer to succeed Guy Rosen, effective later this year, Keren said in a LinkedIn post Wednesday.Keren was most recently the chief security officer at Qualtrics and has previously worked at PayPal (PYPL), according to his LinkedIn profile.Price: $629.00, Change: $-14.81, Percent Change: -2.30%

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Marsh's RIS Business Limited by Macro Conditions, RBC Says

Marsh (MRSH) is expected to see continued pressure in its Risk and Insurance Services business on macro conditions, although its consulting operations remain a bright spot, RBC said in a Tuesday note following its Q2 results."While there were positive signs in the quarter, namely Marsh Management Consulting growth and expanded capital deployment plans, macro conditions continue to limit the largest and highest margin unit, RIS," the report said."RIS will likely benefit from favorable mix shifts in 2H26 but we remain cautious on a meaningful growth reacceleration in 2027, particularly for Guy Carpenter," it added.While shares remain "attractively" priced relative to history, there is a limited scope for a favorable rerating, the report said.RBC kept its sector perform rating with a $200 price target.Price: $176.93, Change: $-4.66, Percent Change: -2.57%

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Wire5d ago

Update: Uber, Lyft Granted Preliminary Injunction Blocking New York City Law Against 'Wrongful Deactivations' of Drivers

(Updates with Uber's response in the fifth paragraph.)Uber Technologies (UBER) and Lyft (LYFT) were granted a preliminary injunction by US District Judge Gregory Woods on Wednesday, blocking a recently enacted New York City law protecting ride-share drivers from "wrongful deactivations."Judge Woods said that each company's agreements with drivers conferred broad authority over platform access, including the right to deactivate a driver without advance notice, which Uber and Lyft use to police the safety of their platforms and their passengers, according to court documents.While the New York City Council law takes into account the hardships that wrongful deactivation imposes on drivers, it does not consider the law's effects on the broader citizenry of the city, whose safety depends in part on swift deactivation of drivers accused of assault, fraud or dangerous conduct, the court order said.A Lyft spokesman toldin an email that the company was "pleased the court recognized the serious safety concerns at the heart of this challenge. Lyft's ability to protect riders is a top priority. We now look forward to making our full case."An Uber spokesperson toldthat the court's opinion underscores that driver fairness and rider safety can and must go hand in hand.Price: $70.85, Change: $-0.70, Percent Change: -0.99%

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Oil & Energy5d ago

Trump to Reportedly Send Saudi Nuclear Agreement to Congress Without Key Safeguards

The Trump administration plans to submit to Congress within days a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia that omits longstanding US nonproliferation safeguards designed to prevent the diversion of nuclear materials for weapons programs, news outlets reported Tuesday.The proposed "123 Agreement," named for Section 123 of the US Atomic Energy Act of 1954, is expected to be signed by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.It would provide the legal framework for the US government and American companies to cooperate with the country on developing a multibillion-dollar civilian nuclear power industry.The White House, US State Department, Saudi Ministry of Energy and the US Department of Energy did not immediately respond to requests for comment from.The New York Times said the deal aims to deepen ties between Washington and Riyadh, recently strained by the conflict with Iran.It said the Trump administration estimates the deal will inject billions of dollars into the US nuclear industry, particularly benefiting nuclear designer Westinghouse.The US Congress has the authority to review the agreement and can block it by passing a joint resolution of disapproval within a specific timeframe.While the agreement likely has strong Republican support, it faces opposition from a bipartisan group of US lawmakers and Israeli officials who fear the country could use a civilian program to develop nuclear weapons, the newspaper said.One expected sticking point is the omission of the so-called "Gold Standard," under which countries pledge not to enrich uranium or reprocess spent nuclear fuel, activities that can provide pathways to producing nuclear weapons.The proposal also leaves out the International Atomic Energy Agency's Additional Protocol, which expands the UN nuclear watchdog's authority to inspect undeclared sites and monitor nuclear activities, they said.Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has said the country would pursue a nuclear weapon if Iran acquired one, while Riyadh has maintained it wants to preserve the right to enrich uranium. The UAE accepted the Gold Standard in its 2009 nuclear agreement with Washington.

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JPMorgan Adjusts Equifax Price Target to $210 From $230

Equifax (EFX) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $210.86, according to analysts polled by FactSet.Price: $169.00, Change: $-4.00, Percent Change: -2.31%

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Wire5d ago

Oppenheimer Adjusts Price Target on GE Vernova to $1,338 From $1,303

GE Vernova (GEV) has an average rating of overweight and mean price target of $1,233.46, according to analysts polled by FactSet.(covers equity, commodity and economic research from major banks and research firms in North America, Asia and Europe. Research providers may contact us here: https://finwires.com/en/contact)Price: $1001.23, Change: $-77.58, Percent Change: -7.19%

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Wire5d ago

Meta Platforms Faces Higher AI Spending, Slower Ad Growth, Oppenheimer Says

Meta Platforms (META) faces sharply higher artificial intelligence infrastructure spending and slowing advertising growth, Oppenheimer said in a report emailed Wednesday.The company is scheduled to report its Q2 results on July 29.The firm estimated Meta may need to spend at least $205 billion in 2027 to reach its reported 14-gigawatt data center capacity target, compared with Wall Street's estimate of about $159 billion. Rising memory and equipment costs could push the cost of one gigawatt of capacity to about $39 billion in 2026 and $44 billion in 2027, the report said.Subletting excess computing capacity would be only about 4% incremental to consensus earnings and would not justify a higher valuation without long-term agreements, the report said, adding that advertising growth could also decelerate without incremental AI tailwinds.The analyst cut 2026 and 2027 earnings estimates by 1% and 2%, respectively, and raised the 2027 capital spending forecast by 26% to $207 billion. For 2028, the analyst expects capital spending of $218 billion compared with Wall Street estimates of $150 billion, according to the report.Oppenheimer maintained a perform rating on Meta Platforms.Price: $628.51, Change: $-15.31, Percent Change: -2.38%

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Mining & Metals5d ago

Purecore Completes Initial Phase of Exploration at the Bankier Property in B.C

Purecore (PURE.CN) on Wednesday said it completed the initial phase of "boots-on-the-ground" exploration at the Bankier Property in British Columbia.The phase one program included property-wide reconnaissance, including road and access mapping as well as geological mapping."This field program has been instrumental in advancing our understanding of the geology, alteration and structural controls on mineralization across the property. It is particularly encouraging to have identified additional areas of alteration outside the historical MINFILE occurrences, highlighting new targets for follow-up exploration," said Chief Executive Peter Berdusco.Purecore shares were last seen down C$0.02, to C$1.58, on the Canadian Securities Exchange.Price: $1.58, Change: $-0.02, Percent Change: -1.25%

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Mining & Metals5d ago

Valkea Resources Completes Initial Work on Prospect Pipeline; Plans to Begin Drilling in August

Valkea Resources (OZ.V) on Wednesday said it completed initial work on a new prospect pipeline and plans to begin drilling on the first of these new targets in August.A total of 24 new targets were identified on its target areas in Finland's Central Lapland Greenstone Belt, said the company.The company's base of till (BoT) drilling program is expected to begin in October and continue until at least March, said Valkea."Targets will be prioritised based on prospectivity and access, with initial exploration set to commence at new sites within the Paana Central licence area," said Chief Executive Officer Thomas Credland. "We are also pleased to have secured rig access for our initial programme, given the anticipated increase in regional activity following Agnico Eagle's acquisition of the multi-million ounce Ikkari project in June 2026."The company's shares were last seen unchanged at C$0.29 on the TSX Venture Exchange.

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Wire5d ago

Halliburton's Outlook Improves as New Awards Build Momentum After Flat Q2, RBC Says

Halliburton's (HAL) outlook for the rest of the year is improving as international projects ramp up and North American markets tighten, RBC Capital Markets said Wednesday in a report.Underlying market conditions are strengthening, though the flat Q2 performance was "masked" by mobilization costs tied to recent contract wins and continued drag from the Middle East, the report said.Halliburton has secured multiple unconventional fracturing awards globally in recent months, including a multibillion-dollar deal with YPF (YPF) in Argentina and a new award with Aramco for Jafurah completion work starting in Q3, the report said.RBC lowered its EBITDA estimates by 2% to $4.18 billion for 2026 and $4.57 billion for 2027, and introduced a 2028 forecast of $4.97 billion, up 9% from a year earlier and below the market consensus of $5.07 billion.Still, RBC said it sees "solid value" in Halliburton shares on the brighter international and North American prospects.RBC maintained its outperform rating on Halliburton stock and its $45 price target.Price: $32.80, Change: $-0.39, Percent Change: -1.19%

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Asia Markets5d ago

European Stocks Close Higher in Wednesday Trading; UK Inflation Decelerates

The European stock markets closed higher in Wednesday trading as strong earnings reports outweighed Persian Gulf turmoil among investors.The Stoxx Europe gained 0.6%, Germany's DAX rose 0.6%, the FTSE 100 advanced 1.2%, France's CAC increased 1%, and the Swiss Market Index was up 0.2%.In the UK, the annual consumer prices index rose 2.6% in the 12 months to June, down from 2.8% the previous month. Analysts polled by Bloomberg expected a 2.7% rise. On a monthly basis, CPI rose 0.1% in June, compared with a 0.3% rise a year earlier, which met analyst forecasts.In corporate news, Airbus is considering launching a stretched version of its A350 widebody aircraft to compete with Boeing's delayed 777X, with a decision possible within the next 12 months, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, citing Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic.The report said the proposed aircraft, often referred to as the A350-2000, would carry more passengers than current A350 models and could enter service in the early 2030s.Airbus did not immediately respond to' request for comment.Shares of Airbus climbed more than 7% in Paris.Equinor reported Q2 adjusted earnings Wednesday of $1.33 per diluted share, up from $0.64 a year earlier. Analysts polled by FactSet expected $1.38.Revenue for the quarter that ended June 30 was $35.18 billion, up from $25.15 billion a year earlier. Analysts surveyed by FactSet expected $34.03 billion.The board has decided on a cash dividend of $0.39 per share for Q2. The board has also decided to initiate a third tranche of the share buy-back program of up to $1.13 billion for 2026. The tranche will commence on July 23 and end no later than Oct. 26.Shares of the Norwegian petroleum refiner advanced 4.2% in Oslo.Banco Santander reported Q2 earnings Wednesday of 0.25 euro ($0.29) per share, up from 0.23 euro a year earlier. An analyst polled by FactSet expected 0.30 euro.Revenue for the quarter ended June 30 was 15.71 billion euros, up from 15.14 billion euros a year earlier. Analysts polled by FactSet expected 15.66 billion euros.For 2026, the Spanish bank expects higher profits and affirmed its previous guidance of mid-single-digit revenue growth.Shares of Banco Santander gained 1.4% in Madrid.Shell resumed operations at a 200,000-barrel-per-day crude oil unit at its Pernis oil refinery in the Netherlands on Monday following a brief disruption, Reuters reported Tuesday, citing an alert from consultancy Wood Mackenzie.The crude unit closed Saturday along with a 25,600-barrel-per-day vacuum distillation unit, which remained offline, the report said.Shell declined' request for a comment.Shares of Shell increased 1.4% in London.Italian oil and gas company Eni said Wednesday that it generated first industrial electricity from the 120-megawatt gas power plant at the 247-MW Mangystau Hybrid Power Plant in Kazakhstan.The company said the project, developed with KazMunayGas and Eni subsidiary Plenitude, is Kazakhstan's first large-scale hybrid power plant, combining solar, gas and planned wind generation.Shares of Eni closed 2% higher in Milan.

Asia Markets5d ago

Swiss Market Index Remains in Green; Sandoz, Lonza Shares Down

Swiss stocks remained in positive territory on Wednesday, with the Swiss Market Index closing 0.12% higher, as investors took stock of the latest earnings and economic data releases, alongside fresh US tariff threats.In a post on social media platform Truth Social, President Donald Trump said the tariff on generic drugs being brought into the US will be increased to 100% in 2028 and to 200% thereafter. "This is done in order to RESHORE Generic Pharmaceutical Production into America, with a penalty to those Companies that decide not to build Plant and Equipment within the stated period of time given to them," he added.Swiss generic drugmaker Sandoz Group (SDZ.SW) said in a statement tothat it will pursue discussions with stakeholders and policymakers following Trump's proposal to raise the tariff rate. Its shares fell 3.88% at closing.Meanwhile, Lonza Group's (LONN.SW) first-half sales amounted to 3.37 billion francs, up from the restated 3.03 billion francs a year before. Profit for the period also rose to 595 million francs from 426 million francs, supported by double-digit sales growth at constant exchange rates at all three of the group's business platforms."Lonza delivered a strong set of H1 2026 results, with revenue 1% below consensus but EBITDA 4% above. FY 2026 Core EBITDA margin outlook has been increased to 33-34%, from 'above 32%' previously, with the 11-12% CER sales growth guide unchanged. Advanced Synthesis and Specialized Modalities both beat consensus, while Integrated Biologics missed, but the company confirms that there have been no delays, and this division is executing as expected," RBC Capital Markets said in a quick take note. The contract development and manufacturing organization's shares were down 4.89%.Switzerland-listed vacuum valve manufacturer VAT Group (VACN.SW) and electronic components company Cicor Technologies (CICN.SW) also published financial results.Outside Switzerland and in economic news, the annual inflation rate in the UK eased to 2.6% in June from 2.8% in May, while the annual core inflation rate held steady at 2.6%.Investors also continued to monitor developments in the Middle East after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US is prepared to pursue diplomacy with Iran while noting that Tehran has yet to demonstrate a serious commitment to talks. Ongoing concerns over shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea remain.

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Mining & Metals5d ago

CleanTech Vanadium Mining Raises C$0.43 Million in the First Tranche of Non-Brokered Private Placement

CleanTech Vanadium Mining (CTV.V) closed the first tranche of its non-brokered private placement offering raising C$0.43 million, it said in a statement late Tuesday.The placed 3.9-million units at C$0.11 apiece in the tranche, with each made up of a share and a transferable three-year warrant to buy a share for C$0.15.Control person and company insider Oracle Commodity Holding subscribed for 2.5-million units under the first tranche.Proceeds will be used for general corporate needs. The company added that it will not use proceeds of the first tranche to fund any deal that requires the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.Shares of the company were last seen unchanged at C$0.11 on the TSX Venture Exchange.

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S&P/TSX Composite Index up 190 points at Midday

CFIB Welcomes Provincial Governments for Reducing Canada's Internal Alcohol Trade Barriers

Microsoft's Xbox Adds PC, Handheld Support for Classic Game Titles

Walmart Seen Delivering Softer Q2 as Lower-income Shoppers Remain Pressured, RBC Says

Public Storage Completes Acquisition of National Storage Affiliates Trust

Range Resources Q2 Output Meets Expectations as Buybacks Beat Forecasts, TPH Energy Says

Meta Platforms Appoints Assaf Keren as Chief Information Security Officer

Marsh's RIS Business Limited by Macro Conditions, RBC Says

Update: Uber, Lyft Granted Preliminary Injunction Blocking New York City Law Against 'Wrongful Deactivations' of Drivers

Trump to Reportedly Send Saudi Nuclear Agreement to Congress Without Key Safeguards

JPMorgan Adjusts Equifax Price Target to $210 From $230

Oppenheimer Adjusts Price Target on GE Vernova to $1,338 From $1,303

Meta Platforms Faces Higher AI Spending, Slower Ad Growth, Oppenheimer Says

Purecore Completes Initial Phase of Exploration at the Bankier Property in B.C

Valkea Resources Completes Initial Work on Prospect Pipeline; Plans to Begin Drilling in August

Top Midday Stories: Trump Threatens Retaliation for Attacks in Strait of Hormuz; AMD to Supply MI450 GPUs to Anthropic

Halliburton's Outlook Improves as New Awards Build Momentum After Flat Q2, RBC Says

European Stocks Close Higher in Wednesday Trading; UK Inflation Decelerates

Swiss Market Index Remains in Green; Sandoz, Lonza Shares Down

CleanTech Vanadium Mining Raises C$0.43 Million in the First Tranche of Non-Brokered Private Placement

S&P/TSX Composite Index up 190 points at Midday

CFIB Welcomes Provincial Governments for Reducing Canada's Internal Alcohol Trade Barriers

Microsoft's Xbox Adds PC, Handheld Support for Classic Game Titles

Walmart Seen Delivering Softer Q2 as Lower-income Shoppers Remain Pressured, RBC Says

Public Storage Completes Acquisition of National Storage Affiliates Trust

Range Resources Q2 Output Meets Expectations as Buybacks Beat Forecasts, TPH Energy Says

Meta Platforms Appoints Assaf Keren as Chief Information Security Officer

Marsh's RIS Business Limited by Macro Conditions, RBC Says

Update: Uber, Lyft Granted Preliminary Injunction Blocking New York City Law Against 'Wrongful Deactivations' of Drivers

Trump to Reportedly Send Saudi Nuclear Agreement to Congress Without Key Safeguards

JPMorgan Adjusts Equifax Price Target to $210 From $230

Oppenheimer Adjusts Price Target on GE Vernova to $1,338 From $1,303

Meta Platforms Faces Higher AI Spending, Slower Ad Growth, Oppenheimer Says

Purecore Completes Initial Phase of Exploration at the Bankier Property in B.C

Valkea Resources Completes Initial Work on Prospect Pipeline; Plans to Begin Drilling in August

Top Midday Stories: Trump Threatens Retaliation for Attacks in Strait of Hormuz; AMD to Supply MI450 GPUs to Anthropic

Halliburton's Outlook Improves as New Awards Build Momentum After Flat Q2, RBC Says

European Stocks Close Higher in Wednesday Trading; UK Inflation Decelerates

Swiss Market Index Remains in Green; Sandoz, Lonza Shares Down

CleanTech Vanadium Mining Raises C$0.43 Million in the First Tranche of Non-Brokered Private Placement