Barclays raises its price target on NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) to $62, citing solid quarterly performance and strategic moves, including a pending merger with Black Hills Corporation, as the regulated utility reaffirms its long-term growth outlook.
Northland Power Inc. (TSE:NPI) is showing signs of strain as its return on capital employed (ROCE) has trended downward over the past five years. While still above the renewable energy sector average, the declining efficiency and stagnant capital base signal potential challenges for the independent power producer's growth trajectory.
A last-minute, short-term extension of the cornerstone US-Africa trade program AGOA has been passed, averting immediate expiration but leaving businesses and governments on both continents anxious about the partnership's long-term trajectory.
Northwest Bancshares' Q4 results showcased the initial impact of its Penns Woods acquisition, boosting revenue and margins. While management struck a confident tone on integration, analyst questions during the earnings call revealed a sharper focus on the sustainability of growth, cost savings, and competitive pressures in a shifting rate environment.
New Gold Inc. shareholders have overwhelmingly approved the planned acquisition by Coeur Mining, a move set to create a leading, diversified precious metals producer focused entirely in North America. The deal, valued through a share swap, is anticipated to close in mid-2026.
The Northern Ireland Executive has suspended a planned revaluation of hotel business rates, averting significant tax increases for accommodation providers slated for 2026 and providing temporary stability for the region's tourism industry.
General Motors is cutting over 700 positions at its Oshawa, Ontario plant, redirecting investment and workforce development to its U.S. facilities. The move underscores a strategic realignment of North American operations amid evolving trade dynamics and a focus on core truck and SUV programs.
Coeur Mining's acquisition of New Gold has received final court approval in British Columbia, marking a pivotal step toward creating a larger, diversified precious metals producer. The deal is poised to reshape the competitive landscape for mid-tier gold and silver miners in North America.
Northland Capital has revised its price target for Bitdeer Technologies (BTDR) downward to $25, citing a more conservative valuation approach following the company's latest operational update. The firm, however, reaffirmed its Outperform rating, signaling continued confidence in the blockchain and high-performance computing firm's long-term strategy.
Cavco Industries reports robust fiscal Q2 2026 earnings, with revenue up 9.7% year-over-year, driven by double-digit shipment growth in Northern U.S. markets. The company successfully managed a slowdown in the Southeast through operational adjustments and highlighted a significant turnaround in its financial services segment.
Northern Trust announces key executive appointments aimed at strengthening its Canadian asset servicing footprint and accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence across its investment management operations, signaling a strategic pivot amid strong stock performance.
South Africa declares Israel's top diplomat persona non grata, citing 'gross abuse' of diplomatic privileges and social media attacks on its president. Israel responds in kind, expelling a South African envoy, as months of friction over the Gaza war reach a diplomatic boiling point.
South African low-cost carrier Lift has secured membership in the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a key milestone that validates its business model and facilitates its planned regional expansion into Mauritius and Reunion.
South Africa ordered Israel's top diplomat to leave the country within 72 hours on Friday, citing a "series of violations" and prompting the Israeli government to expel Pretoria's own diplomatic representative.The Israeli foreign ministry swiftly responded that South Africa's senior diplomatic representative, Shaun Byneveldt, "is persona non grata and must leave Israel within 72 hours".
South Africa has ordered Israel's deputy ambassador to leave the country, declaring him persona non grata in a significant diplomatic escalation reflecting Pretoria's strong stance on the war in Gaza.
South Africa has declared Israel's deputy ambassador persona non grata, giving him 72 hours to depart, citing "unacceptable" diplomatic violations and insulting social media posts targeting President Ramaphosa. The move escalates tensions already frayed by South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the UN's top court.
South Africa has ordered Israel's chargé d'affaires to leave the country within 72 hours, citing "unacceptable violations" of diplomatic protocol and a direct challenge to its sovereignty, further straining relations already tense over the ICJ genocide case.
African tech startups secured a record $1.64 billion in debt financing last year, a pivotal shift as mature firms seek alternative capital to fuel growth while retaining ownership, according to a new industry report.
BEN finalizes a landmark AI licensing framework for Africa and a university wellbeing pilot while bolstering its balance sheet through capital raises and debt conversion, prompting analysts to question if execution is now the priority.
A new civil lawsuit accuses British American Tobacco of funneling hundreds of millions to North Korea through a covert joint venture, allegedly financing weapons used in deadly attacks on American personnel in Iraq and Kurdistan.
