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Goldstorm Metals Announces LIFE Offering for up to $4 Million; Shares Down 8.3%

Goldstorm Metals (GSTM.V) late on Thursday announced a non-brokered private placement for aggregate gross proceeds of up to $4 million.The private placement consisted of the sale of any combination of units at a price of $0.20 per HD unit, flow through units at a price of $0.24 per FT unit, and charity flow through units at a price of $0.31 per charity FT unit.The company said that each HD unit will be comprised of one common share of the company and one-half of one common share purchase warrant. Each warrant will entitle the holder thereof to purchase one common share at an exercise price of $0.30 per common share for a period of 36 months following the closing of the offering.It added that each FT unit and charity FT unit will be comprised of one common share to be issued as a "flow-through share" within the meaning of subsection 66(15) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and one-half of one warrant to be issued on a non-flow through basis.The net proceeds of the sale of units are expected to be used for general and administrative working capital and other corporate purposes.The offering is expected to close on or about the week of April 30, 2026, and is subject to certain conditions.The company's shares were last seen down $0.02 at $0.22 on the TSX Venture Exchange.Price: $0.21, Change: $-0.03, Percent Change: -12.50%

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European Commission Seeks Public Feedback on Energy Regulator Cooperation Agency

The European Commission has begun seeking feedback on the performance of the EU Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators to identify areas for improvement, the Directorate-General for Energy said Friday.ACER was stablished in March 2011 to primarily support the integration of energy markets in the region and monitor market dynamics to deter any wholesale energy market manipulation.The four-week call for evidence, running through May 6, aims "to assess ACER's performance in relation to its objectives, mandate, and tasks, while exploring whether any adjustments are needed to enhance its effectiveness," according to the statement.All stakeholders, including energy regulators, market participants, industry experts, and civil society, were requested to provide their inputs on the agency's output, working methods, and interactions.The Commission said targeted surveys and interviews will also be conducted, along with the call for evidence, to facilitate the evaluation process.Evaluation findings will be presented to the European Parliament, the Council, and ACER's Board of Regulators in Q4, and will be made available to the public.

Oil & Energy20d ago

US Oil Update: Futures Headed for Weekly Decline

Oil prices eased on Friday and were headed for a weekly decline after the US-Iran ceasefire deal which effectively slashed the geopolitical risk premium, even as the agreement gets off to a very shaky start.The front-month West Texas Intermediate crude contract was down 0.5% at $97.41 per barrel. Brent futures eased 0.5% to $65.98/bbl.Both contracts were headed for a weekly fall of about 12%."Crude prices try to stabilise below [$]100 following the sharpest weekly drop since last June yet remain underpinned by mixed signals surrounding the proposed peace plan, a roughly 600,000 b/d cut in Saudi production capacity, and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz since late February," Saxo Bank analysts said.An April 9-dated news article by the Saudi Press Agency citing the Energy Ministry referred to an attack "recently" on a pumping station on the East-West pipeline, which it said caused a loss of about 700,000 barrels in throughput.It did not make mention of the origin of the attack but a source told Reuters on Wednesday that it came from Iran, damaging Saudi Arabia's main alternative route to export markets since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz."Meanwhile, spot Brent transactions continue to clear at notable premiums to futures, underscoring mounting supply stress as refiners scramble to replace disrupted Middle East flows," Saxo Bank added.June Brent futures have retreated below $100 per barrel following the ceasefire announcement. Yet cargoes already at sea priced by Dated Brent, the global benchmark for immediate delivery, remain stubbornly above $120.US President Donald Trump gave a warning to on Thursday amid reports that Tehran has started charging transit fees on tankers seeking to exit the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping through the key waterway remains restricted despite the ceasefire deal."There are reports that Iran is charging fees to tankers going through the Hormuz Strait," Trump said in a social media post on Truth Social, "They better not be and, if they are, they better stop now!"According to TRM Labs' Thursday note, Iran's new toll framework requires payments of up to $2 million per vessel payable in cryptocurrency or Chinese yuan generating an estimated $20 million in daily revenue for Tehran.Further tightening the squeeze, Russia's Tass news agency reported, citing a senior Iranian source, that Iran will continue to limit the movement of ships.The source reportedly said that under the current ceasefire, "fewer than 15 ships per day" will be permitted to sail via the Strait of Hormuz, according to the report.All eyes are now on high-stakes talks between a US delegation and Iranian officials scheduled for this weekend.

Asia Markets20d ago

Exchange-Traded Funds Higher, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Amid Lingering Geopolitical Uncertainty, CPI Focus

The broad market exchange-traded fund SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY) was up 0.1% and the actively traded Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) was 0.1% higher in Friday's premarket activity amid lingering geopolitical uncertainty and the release of consumer inflation data.US stock futures were mixed, with S&P 500 Index futures up 0.03%, Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipping 0.04%, and Nasdaq futures gaining 0.1% before the start of regular trading.US consumer prices rose 0.9% in March, in line with expectations, compared with a 0.3% gain in the prior month.The University of Michigan's preliminary consumer sentiment index for April and the factory orders data for February are due to be released at 10 am ET.In premarket activity, bitcoin was up by 0.1%. Among cryptocurrency ETFs, the cryptocurrency fund ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) was 0.3% higher, Ether ETF (EETH) advanced 0.2%, and Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (BETH) gained 0.3%.Power Play:Health CareThe State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLV) retreated marginally by 0.01%, the Vanguard Health Care Index Fund (VHT) was up 0.8%, while the iShares US Healthcare ETF (IYH) was inactive. The iShares Biotechnology ETF (IBB) slipped 0.4%.Telix Pharmaceuticals (TLX) stock was up more than 9% premarket after the company said the US Food and Drug Administration accepted its resubmitted new drug application for its investigational glioma imaging agent Pixclara.Winners and Losers:ConsumerThe State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) was flat and the Vanguard Consumer Staples Index Fund ETF Shares (VDC) was up 0.8%. The iShares US Consumer Staples ETF (IYK) advanced 0.4%. The State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) gained 0.1%. The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) was inactive, while the State Street SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) was down 0.4%.Shake Shack (SHAK) shares were up more than 3% pre-bell after Mizuho upgraded the company's stock to outperform from neutral and lifted its price target to $120 from $100.FinancialThe State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLF) retreated 0.2%. Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (FAS) was down 0.6%, while its bearish counterpart Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (FAZ) was 0.8% higher.SLM (SLM) shares were up more than 2% pre-bell. RBC cut the company's price target to $28 from $32 while maintaining its outperform rating.TechnologyThe State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) gained 0.2%, and the iShares US Technology ETF (IYW) was 0.2% higher, while the iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) was up 0.01%. Among semiconductor ETFs, the State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) was 0.7% higher, while the iShares Semiconductor ETF (SOXX) rose by 0.7%.Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM) shares were up more than 2% in premarket activity after the company reported higher Q1 net revenue.IndustrialThe State Street Industrial Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLI) advanced 0.3%, while the Vanguard Industrials Index Fund (VIS) gained 0.3% and the iShares US Industrials ETF (IYJ) was inactive.A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS) stock was up more than 1% before the opening bell after Goldman Sachs raised its price target to $61 from $69.EnergyThe iShares US Energy ETF (IYE) was flat, while the State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) was down by 0.2%.Eni (E) stock was up nearly 1% before Friday's opening bell after the company said it has invested $70 million in Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG). Nouveau stock was down 9%.CommoditiesFront-month US West Texas Intermediate crude oil gained 0.1% to reach $97.95 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Natural gas retreated by 1.5% to $2.63 per 1 million British Thermal Units. The United States Oil Fund (USO) was down by 1.8%, while the United States Natural Gas Fund (UNG) was 1.2% lower.Gold futures for May were down by 0.6% at $4,790.50 an ounce on the Comex. Silver futures declined by 0.9% to $75.76 an ounce. SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) was 0.01% higher, and the iShares Silver Trust (SLV) advanced by 0.3%.

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Goldstorm Metals Announces LIFE Offering for up to $4 Million; Shares Down 8.3%

European Commission Seeks Public Feedback on Energy Regulator Cooperation Agency

Goldstorm Metals Announces LIFE Offering for up to $4 Million; Shares Down 8.3%

European Commission Seeks Public Feedback on Energy Regulator Cooperation Agency

Market Chatter: Hassett Says Strait of Hormuz Can Open Up Within Two Months

EMEA Natural Gas Update: Futures Drop Nearly 7% After JD Vance Signals Optimism on Iran Peace Deal

Natural Gas Edging Up From a 17-Month Low as Mild Weather Lowers Demand

Hassett Says Strait of Hormuz Can Open Up Within Two Months, Bloomberg Reports

TSX Up More Than 210 Pts; Comes After Index Lost Near 140 Pts on Thursday, For Its First Loss In Seven Sessions

UBS Adjusts Delek US Holdings Price Target to $48 From $42, Maintains Neutral Rating

UBS Adjusts Diamondback Energy Price Target to $245 From $240, Maintains Buy Rating

Sector Update: Energy Stocks Lean Lower Premarket Friday

US Oil Update: Futures Headed for Weekly Decline

Gold Trading Lower as U.S. Inflation Surged in March on Higher Gasoline Prices

Canada's Labour Market "Still Appears Quite Weak", Enabling BoC To Stay On Hold For 2026, says CIBC

Sector Update: Financial Stocks Lean Lower Premarket Friday

AbbVie First-Quarter Earnings Unlikely to Lift Sentiment, RBC Says

Sector Update: Health Care Stocks Mixed Pre-Bell Friday

Exchange-Traded Funds Higher, Equity Futures Mixed Pre-Bell Amid Lingering Geopolitical Uncertainty, CPI Focus

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Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Mixed Pre-Bell Friday

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