ScotiaMcLeod Newman Group advisor and portfolio manager Greg Newman told BNN Bloomberg’s Market Call on April 24 that Meta Platforms  (Meta Platforms Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials NASDAQ:META) is the Magnificent Seven name with the most attractive setup. Newman said Meta’s pullback this year has reflected AI investment concerns, legal challenges and child-safety issues, […]

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Company says deal will support expansion beyond pizza-making robots into more cuisines.

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Goodreid Investment Counsel president and CEO Gordon Reid told BNN Bloomberg’s Market Call on April 23 that McKesson (McKesson Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials NYSE:MCK) remains an attractive, stable healthcare name with long-term growth tied to pharmaceutical distribution demand. Reid noted that McKesson is the world’s largest pharmaceutical distributor, handling more than one billion […]

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Beacon Securities analyst Russell Stanley initiated coverage of Metatek-Group (Metatek-Group Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:MTEK) with a “Buy” rating and C$9.00 target, implying a return to target of 80%. Metatek is a U.K.-based geophysical services company that provides high-definition subsurface mapping of strategic and critical mineral resources for exploration and development. “We view […]

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Victoria-based holding company Tiny acquired controlling stake in the film review app in 2023.

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Clarus Securities analyst Noel Atkinson said in an April 23 update that AmeriTrust Financial Technologies (AmeriTrust Financial Technologies Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSXV:AMT) continues to expand its U.S. dealer network, maintaining a “Speculative Buy” rating and $0.20 target. Atkinson said AmeriTrust recently added more than 60 new nameplate vehicle dealerships across 16 states […]

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Founding members include BDC, Garage, Inovia, RBC, Two Small Fish, and Version One.

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In a statement, the province says it has changed how domestic sheep are classified under the Wildlife Act in order to prevent disease from being transmitted in what could be large-scale die-offs in wild herds.

An investigation by Radio-Canada’s Enquête program showed that fake maple syrup was being sold on Quebec grocery store shelves. Producers at one Quebec sugar shack tried both pure and bogus syrup and highlighted the differences.

Advanced manufacturing, AI drone command, and heavy-vehicle testing all receive support.

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Haywood analyst Neal Gilmer said the U.S. decision to immediately reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III is positive for cannabis operators, but narrower than investors may have hoped. In his April 23 report, Gilmer noted acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed the order while also launching an expedited administrative hearing, set […]

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Roth Capital analyst Suji Desilva upgraded Intel  (Intel Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials NASDAQ:INTC) to “Buy” from his previous “Neutral” rating and raised his target to $100.00 from $50.00 following stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2026 results and improving AI infrastructure visibility. “We are impressed with the improved execution under CEO Lip Bu Tan, who has driven […]

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LionGuard Capital Management CEO and CIO Andrey Omelchak told BNN Bloomberg’s Market Call on April 22 that Stingray Group  (Stingray Group Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:RAY.A) remains an underfollowed free-cash-flow story with growth across streaming media and digital advertising. Omelchak described Stingray as a streaming media company built around audio and video content […]

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They say it happened sometime between 8 p.m. Apr. 23 and 8 a.m. Apr. 24 in the marsh area of the park — and are looking to hear from anyone who’s aware of a firearm being illegally discharged.

Led by Avatar Ventures, funding will aid in prototyping and expansion.

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Canadians share why the Cayman Islands’ legal stability and global connectivity appeal to growing tech firms.

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Beacon Securities analyst Gabriel Leung reiterated a “Buy” rating and $2.25 target on Avante (Avante Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSXV:XX)  based on 15x fiscal 2027 estimated EV/EBITDA, after marketing the company’s executive team. Toronto-based Avante provides high-end security systems and services for residential, largely GTA-based, and commercial customers. Leung said Avante has the […]

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Roth Capital analyst Matt Koranda maintained a “Neutral” rating and $24.00 price target on Warby Parker (Warby Parker Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials NYSE:WRBY) saying the stock remains a battleground ahead of first-quarter results. “WRBY stock has been all over the map since 4Q results,” Koranda said in his April 22 earnings preview. He […]

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The DIS adds clarity to Canada’s defence spending commitments, but not their outcomes.

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We analyzed the more than 11,300 submissions informing feds’ AI strategy.

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