IT services firm has already invested $10 million CAD in tech firms through its new venture division.

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Former handheld giant raises its fiscal outlook after surpassing its own expectations.

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In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we check out some wearable art that makes air pollution highly visible; map out where and when this year's El Nino is expected to be a killer; and learn how solar has transformed a scrapyard in a Nunavut community to cut reliance on diesel.

Canadian VCs have pushed Clio for discounted terms. Newton argues it should be the other way around. 

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McRock, Yamaha, CIBC back Axya’s plan to help manufacturers automate sourcing and purchasing.

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Paradigm Capital analyst Marvin Wolff says Black Swan Graphene’s (Black Swan Graphene Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:SWAN) Q2 results show the company now has meaningful revenue as it scales its graphene production platform. In a Sept. 21 update, Wolff maintained his “Buy” rating and $2.50 target on Black Swan. Black Swan reported Q2 […]

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Research Capital Corporation analyst Greg McLeish says Syntholene Energy’s (Syntholene Energy Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSXV:ESAF) main opportunity is tied to lowering the cost of clean hydrogen for synthetic fuels. In a Sept. 21 initiation report, McLeish launched coverage of Syntholene with a “Speculative Buy” rating and $1.00 target. “We believe the most […]

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Beacon Securities analyst Russell Stanley says Cematrix (Cematrix Corporation Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:CEMX) has enough equipment capacity to support significant organic growth without major new investment. In a Sept. 18 update, Stanley reiterated his “Buy” rating and $0.85 target on Cematrix. The company hosted a webinar Thursday aimed mainly at new investors. […]

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CIBC’s Gradient Ascent Podcast examines how AI is changing round timing and allocation.

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Oceanogràfic de València in Spain says a dolphin recently moved out of Ontario's Marineland has died, after experiencing respiratory and swallowing issues.

The $10-million project aims to expand capital access for small and medium-sized businesses.

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While women founders dominate the femtech landscape, men still get most of the money.

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Plus: Nvidia, AMD sign Canada's data centre framework.

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Scientists say they've settled the debate about where bats came from and uncovered what the earliest bats were like. They also believe their new huge study of bat genomes and fossils could help reveal the secrets behind bats' extraordinary disease-resistance and longevity.

The $30-million cybersecurity hub adds another international company to the city’s growing tech ecosystem.

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Funding will support organizations in Ontario, Alberta, and BC, as well as five pan-Canadian research hubs.

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Tech leaders talk human agency in the AI world as GROAT Kyle Lowry encourages entrepreneurs to chase their “yes.”

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TD Cowen analyst David Kwan says WELL Health Technologies (WELL Health Technologies Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:WELL) remains underappreciated despite strong execution. In TD Cowen’s September Canada Best Ideas report, Kwan maintained his “Buy” rating and $7.00 target on WELL. “With the stock only up slightly YTD, despite its strong execution, we think […]

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TD Cowen analyst John Shao says Celestica (Celestica Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials NYSE:CLS) remains a Canada Best Idea because AI infrastructure demand should prove more durable than investors expect. In TD Cowen’s September Canada Best Ideas report, Shao maintained his “Buy” rating and US$430.00 target on Celestica. “Long-term demand visibility remains the key […]

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Toronto startup aims to power “specialist-level care without the specialist wait.”

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