Funding helps lift two-year-old Toronto company’s Series C round to $425 million USD.

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An orbiting atmospheric research spacecraft has detected the pungent gas hydrogen chloride above surface fissures along a massive ancient volcano on Mars in a finding that suggests Earth's planetary neighbor is still volcanically ‌active.

The Toronto FinTech firm revealed a dozen new banking, investing, and AI products and features.

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Montréal retail tech company’s shares are down nearly 15 percent YTD.

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Ventum Capital Markets analyst Daniel Lavoie raised his target on 5N Plus (5N Plus Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:VNP) to $45.00 from $44.00 following stronger-than-expected third-quarter results, saying improving margins and growing demand from renewable energy, medical imaging and space applications support further earnings growth. Lavoie maintained his “Buy” rating on the Montreal-based […]

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Organigram Global (Organigram Global Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:OGI) has agreed to acquire Aurora Cannabis for approximately $561-million in a cash-and-stock transaction that would expand its international medical cannabis operations and create opportunities for more than $50-million in cost savings. The Nov. 3 agreement values Aurora at $7.80 per share and follows the […]

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Thinkific Labs’ (Thinkific Labs Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:THNC) third-quarter results suggest recent price increases and growth in larger enterprise customers could offset declining subscriptions among smaller users, supporting more stable revenue and stronger free cash flow. In his Nov. 4 report, ATB Cormark Capital Markets analyst Gavin Fairweather maintained his “Outperform” rating […]

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RBC Capital Markets analyst Nelson Ng lowered his target on Hammond Power Solutions (Hammond Power Solutions Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:HPS.A) to $320.00 from $350.00, citing weaker sector valuations and moderating growth expectations despite stronger-than-expected third-quarter results. On Nov. 2, Ng maintained his “Outperform” rating, saying demand from data centres and broader electrification […]

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Quarterhill’s (Quarterhill Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:QTRH) pending acquisition of Conduent Business Services’ tolling operations will be a key focus when the Toronto-based transportation technology company reports third-quarter results Nov. 10, according to Beacon Securities analyst Gabriel Leung. In his Nov. 3 report, Leung said investors will be looking for confirmation that the […]

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Desjardins Securities analyst Chris Li maintained his “Buy” rating and $110.00 target on Premium Brands Holdings (Premium Brands Holdings Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:PBH), saying weak consumer spending could pressure near-term results but improving cash flow and a potential asset sale could support a recovery in the shares. Li said the company’s depressed […]

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BDC/EDC merger, new tax incentives standouts of entrepreneur-focused budget.

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While the most significant impact on the global temperature typically comes in the months after an El Niño peak — which hasn't happened yet — some climate models are suggesting 2026 could edge out 2024 as the warmest year on record. Could El Niño be influencing this year's global temperature?

Companies behind high-profile exits were among 10 honourees recognized for impact on Alberta’s tech sector.

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Alexander MacDonald was named the new president of the Canadian Space Agency late Wednesday evening.

Shopify (Shopify Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:SHOP) reported its first quarterly revenue miss against analyst expectations in three years, but strong free cash flow and early growth in AI-driven shopping suggest the Ottawa-based e-commerce company has opportunities to expand its business. ATB Cormark Capital Markets analyst Martin Toner raised his target on Shopify […]

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On Nov. 2, RBC Capital Markets analyst Drew McReynolds lowered his target on Telesat (Telesat Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:TSAT) to $94.00 from $95.00, citing a modest delay in the rollout of its Lightspeed satellite network, but the analyst maintained his “Outperform” rating and positive outlook for the company’s long-term growth prospects. McReynolds […]

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The Prince Edward Island Department of Agriculture says it has purchased 15 fields where potato wart was discovered.

Plus: Binance’s $6.3-billion cautionary tale.

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One of NASA's premier space telescopes plunged to Earth on Wednesday, ending its 22-year investigation of gamma ray bursts and exploding stars.

Beacon Securities analyst Russell Stanley maintained his “Buy” rating and $1.50 target on Maritime Launch Services (Maritime Launch Services Stock Quote, Chart, News, Analysts, Financials TSX:MAXQ), saying its graduation to the Toronto Stock Exchange could attract more investors as demand for satellite launch facilities increases. Stanley said the Halifax-based company’s move from Cboe Canada to […]

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