News by subject: ECO

ATTOM, a leading curator of land, property and real estate data, today released its annual analysis showcasing the best days of the year to buy a home, which found that while October continues to offer lower premiums for homebuyers, the single best...

In a surprising turn of events, gold prices witnessed a substantial increase as U.S. weekly jobless claims surged to 217,000, sending shockwaves throughout the financial markets. The latest data, released by the U.S. Department of Labor, has...

Released today, Deloitte's...

Merkle, dentsu's leading technology-enabled, data-driven customer experience management (CXM) company, has released its new report, B2B Futures: The View From 2030. Merkle's analysis highlights four seismic shifts it predicts will transform the B2B...

Upgraded Points offered a compelling look at the evolving landscape of online shopping and consumer return habits in a recent study. Highlighting the significant influence of retail giant Amazon, the comprehensive analysis dives into the patterns and...

Today, Sun Life is pleased to announce a minority investment of $9.5 million in Simpill Health Group Inc., operating as Pillway, with an opportunity to invest up to an additional $1.5 million. Pillway's online pharmacy expands upon Sun Life's digital...

Over 40% of physical therapists have current education debt of over $100,000, according to a new national survey, which highlights the need for industry reform. The survey, conducted by Luna, the leading provider of in-home outpatient physical...

Today, VantageScore released its October 2023 CreditGauge, a monthly analysis highlighting the overall health of U.S. consumer credit. After declining by one point earlier in the year,...

Pet Valu Holdings Ltd. ("Pet Valu" or the "Company") , the leading Canadian specialty retailer of pet food and pet-related supplies, announced today the acceptance by the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") of the Company's notice of intention to...

According to the sixth annual edition of the IG Wealth Management Financial Confidence Index ("the Index"), Canadians' financial confidence continued to...

Standard Chartered's latest Sustainable Banking Report 2023 reveals USD40 billion of retail investor capital could be mobilised towards climate investments in the UAE by 2030....

Today, the Honourable Terry Beech, Minister of Citizens' Services, met with groups in Edmonton to discuss how the government's economic plan will build a robust, clean economy, as part of the 2023 Fall Economic Statement. The government's economic...

New research quantifies the link between community housing and economic productivity.  The report forecasts the economic benefits of increasing the proportion of Canada's community housing to the OECD average and shows that a higher rate of community...

On an unadjusted volume level, November US light vehicle sales are expected to advance mildly from the strike impacted levels of October but remain absent of any momentum. S&P Global Mobility projects sales volume of 1.23 million units for November,...

The latest edition of the LexisNexis® Insurance Demand Meter reports the quarterly year-over-year U.S. auto insurance shopping growth rate declined to -1.2% in Q3 2023, down from +5.2% growth in Q2 2023 as rate increases and tightening budgets...

Today, Premier Scott Moe announced $80 million for the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) to pursue the demonstration of a microreactor in Saskatchewan. SRC will apply the research and knowledge gained from the licensing and deployment of an initial...

Cox Automotive forecasts annual vehicle sales pace in November to finish near 15.3 million, up 1.0 million from last November's 14.3 million pace, but down slightly from October's 15.5 million level.November's sales volume is expected to rise 6.5%...

Few have experienced today's macro uncertainty in their lifetime, and investors have underappreciated and underpriced its impact. The recession that many expected in 2023 never arrived.  Inflation rates peaked in the fall of 2022 in many geographies...

Mackenzie Investments ("Mackenzie") today released its economic and market forecast for the year ahead in its 2024 Market Outlook. The annual report features commentary from a range of investment experts and portfolio managers who offer insights into...

New workplace research from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, finds that white collar roles are under greater threat from generative AI than blue collar roles, as the technology takes a greater foothold in the global...

Debt relief has been an ongoing topic of discussion among economists, policymakers, and consumers alike. Beyond its immediate benefits for debtors, it also brings about a broader economic ripple effect. By alleviating the financial...

The world is facing unprecedented global displacement levels, and like many countries, Canada is experiencing a rise in asylum claims. This has placed immense pressure on Canada's shelter systems and as winter approaches, the need becomes more...

The Anticosti Island area, recently listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the Mingan Archipelago overflow with natural treasures representative of Quebec's rich natural heritage, one of which is the St. Lawrence River. That is the reason why...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today concluded his participation at the 19th Canada-European Union (EU) Leaders' Summit in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, where he was joined by the President of the European Council, Charles Michel, and...

Gender-based violence (GBV) continues to be an issue in Quebec and across Canada. It is one of the most pervasive human rights violations, and it continues to afflict people from all walks of life.??  Today, on the eve of the days of activism...

Canada Post recorded a loss before tax of $290 million in the third quarter of 2023 as revenue fell for the Parcels and Transaction Mail lines of business.?  The Canada Post segment's revenue in the third quarter declined by $44 million, or 2.7 per...

National Bank of Canada is pleased to announce that, on October 30, 2023, it issued the first series of its 2023 Panda Bond program raising RMB1 billion (equivalent to approximately CAD191 million) in the context of a public offering in Mainland...

Designed for self-directed investors, BeatMarket web-based application expands its platform with the entry-level educational courses bundle called BeatStart. BeatStart offers introductory courses that cover equity valuation, risk assessment,...

Klimat X Developments Inc. ("Klimat X" or the "Company")  a leading provider of high-quality carbon credits sourced exclusively from afforestation and reforestation projects developed and owned by the Company and its stakeholders, is pleased to...

According to IG Wealth Management's ("IG") 2024 Market Outlook ("the Outlook"), 2024 will be more stable with some positive investment...

Nearly eight in 10 (79 per cent) Canadian family business leaders are speeding up their transition and leadership succession plans due to growing pressures both outside and inside the family, finds a new KPMG in Canada survey.    These leaders...

Mobile data traffic in Europe will almost triple by 2028, fuelled by increasing 5G adoption, coverage and capacity, and migration to 4G migration in central and eastern Europe, according to the 2023 Mobile Economy Report from the GSMA Analysis of...

Perpetual Energy Inc. ("Perpetual", or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced asset disposition of certain assets at Mannville in Eastern Alberta to Canadian private operator Pointbreak Resources for gross...

A coalition of health and environmental groups is calling attention to serious public health harms and unnecessary expensive tax burdens across Ontario posed by fossil gas-fired electricity expansions proposed in Halton Hills and Greater Napanee....

Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Hemodialysis Market By Product And Service (Equipments, Consumables, Drugs, and Services),  Type (Conventional Hemodialysis, Daily Hemodialysis, and...

BASports.com is off to another record-setting start in picking college basketball winners in 2023. The Las Vegas College Basketball Contest has Dr. Bob Akmens & his team gaining almost 3 times more net profit won than any of 200+ other handicappers....

Today marks the beginning of the Indigenomics on Bay Street Conference, the largest national Indigenous economy focused gathering of changemakers, innovators and leadership across all sectors of the Canadian economy. This conference is bringing...

Manulife Bank has released its semi-annual Financial Healthy Survey, finding that the Canadian economy, which has been in a period of volatility and uncertainty for the last 18 months with soaring inflation, record cost of living, and a near fivefold...

Today, Microsoft announced it will expand its current digital infrastructure footprint in Quebec alongside new AI and cybersecurity skilling initiatives that will reinforce the province's robust innovation economy, fuel high-value job creation, and...

The federal government's Fall Economic Statement addresses some of the uncertainty Canadian manufacturers have around the implementation of investment tax credits designed to increase the country's competitiveness, but manufacturers want the...

Today, the experts at Zonda, the housing industry's foremost advisors, released the New Home Market Update report for October 2023. "The story for the majority of October was that 8% interest rates were dampening demand as the "higher for longer"...

Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "High Performance Composites Market by Resin Type (Thermoset and Thermoplastic), Fiber Type (Fiber Composites, S-Glass Composites, Aramid Fiber Composites, and Others), and End-Use Industry...

Economic growth remains likely to decelerate and ultimately result in a mild recession in 2024, followed by a return to growth in 2025, according to the November 2023 commentary from the Fannie Mae Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group. While...

ESG.AI, a Canadian based ESG decision support company, has partnered with the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) to deliver a next generation ESG analytics platform. ESG.AI's platform helps organisations and consultancies visualise ESG data to...

Florida's housing market continued to show improving inventory levels (active listings) statewide in October, along with stabilizing median prices compared to a year ago, according to Florida Realtors®' latest housing data....

In compliance with a previously defined schedule and strictly following current regulations, the CABEI Board of Governors, after an exhaustive and transparent contest process conducted by the Board of Directors, has elected Ms. Ana Guissella...

The international Cloud Awards program has announced its 2023-2024 shortlist, highlighting tech-industry success and innovation. Since 2011, The Cloud Awards has sought to promote and celebrate excellence and innovation in cloud computing. Entries...

Today, KPMG in Canada and Microsoft Canada announced the launch of the Operational Risk Skills Development Centre, a co-developed initiative. The Centre will offer free hands-on training to help businesses and governments build cybersecurity...

In response to the escalating pace of inflation impacting countless Ontarians, The Salvation Army is announcing the commencement of its 133rd Annual Christmas Kettle Campaign, marking the organization's largest public fundraiser of the year. This...

Total table value grew by 5.7% this year compared to 16% growth in value last yearInterbrand cites lack of growth mindset, conservative brand leadership and uncertain forecasting behind the slowdown Companies that operate across multiple sectors...