By Eleanor Whitfield
Former buy-side analyst. Leads the desk with a focus on global markets, macro flows and what moves portfolios.
TSX Pulls Back from Record as Gold Slump Hits Mining Stocks Hard
Canada's main stock index cooled off Thursday after hitting a record, as falling gold prices pulled mining stocks sharply lower. Energy shar
RBC Adjusts ABN Amro Forecasts as NIBC Deal Closing Shifts to August 1
RBC Capital Markets now expects ABN Amro's NIBC deal to close on August 1, later than previously modeled. The shift trims near-term earnings
European ADRs Flat as Tech Stocks Slide, Novo Nordisk and WPP Gain
European ADRs were nearly unchanged Thursday, but tech stocks like Nokia and Arm took a hit. Novo Nordisk and WPP gained, highlighting secto
Cintas Posts Strong Quarter; Bank of America Sees Further Profit Growth Ahead
Cintas delivered a strong fiscal fourth quarter, with revenue rising to $2.91 billion and adjusted earnings per share up 18%. Bank of Americ
Oreterra Builds 30-Person Fly-In Camp for First Drill Program at Trek South
Oreterra Metals is building a 30-person fly-in drill camp at its Trek South copper-gold prospect in BC's Golden Triangle. The camp will supp
Asia ADRs Edge Lower as Chip Stocks Diverge: ChipMOS Surges 6%, UMC Plunges 9%
Asian ADRs slipped Thursday morning, but the headline index masked a sharp split in chip stocks. ChipMOS jumped 6.2% while United Microelect
Trump Media to Sell Truth Social Data Feed to Enterprise Clients Starting August
Trump Media & Technology Group is launching a paid data feed called Truth API for enterprise customers in August. The service promises faste
Metallis Resources Starts 2026 Greyhound Drilling with Model-Testing Hole at Rufus Zone
Metallis Resources has kicked off its 2026 drilling program at the Greyhound property in central Idaho. The first hole targets the 1350 Zone
Cocoa Prices Slide 6% as Europe's Grind Data Signals Weakening Chocolate Demand
Cocoa prices tumbled 6.1% after Europe's latest grind data showed chocolate makers processed fewer beans, a sign that elevated prices may be
Foreign Investors Pour $120.8 Billion into US Stocks in May, Near Record High
Foreign investors bought a near-record $120.8 billion of US stocks in May, according to Treasury data. The buying spree coincided with a str
Micron Signs Long-Term Chip Deals with Qualcomm, Harman for AI-Powered Vehicles
Micron has signed long-term supply deals with Qualcomm, Harman, and other auto suppliers to secure memory chips for AI-driven cars. The agre
Digi Spain IPO Pop Fizzles: Shares Slip Back to €5.60 Offer Price
Digi Spain's shares popped about 7% in its market debut Thursday, then quickly slid back to the €5.60 offer price. The Spanish telecom's IPO