Andrew Bell
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Ray James says Tourmaline could be poised to pay special dividend
Shares in Tourmaline Oil have almost doubled this year amid a rally in natural gas prices. → Read More
Stellar rise in some lesser-known commodities this year
This year’s commodity rally, ignited by economic recovery from the pandemic and massive government stimulus worldwide, has lifted oil and copper prices by more than 30 per cent so far while lumber has almost doubled. → Read More
Resource round-up: Rupert soars on Finnish hopes; lithium slides
With coverage focused on the pandemic, some commodity stories haven't been getting the attention they would otherwise. Here are a few of note. → Read More
GFL shares jump despite COVID-19 revenue drop
North American garbage hauler GFL Environmental Inc. saw its revenue drop last month as the pandemic shutdown paralyzed corporate customers - but investors don't seem perturbed. → Read More
Swiss Chalet parent Recipe Unlimited halts dividend amid pandemic
Recipe Unlimited Corp., which runs chains including Swiss Chalet, Harvey's and The Keg, is scrambling to reinvent its business as the COVID-19 pandemic devastates the Canadian restaurant sector. → Read More
Oil giants are slashing dividends, and investors are taking it in stride
Oil and gas dividends look like an endangered species and shareholders may be becoming resigned to cuts or even total elimination of the payouts. → Read More
Conoco's cuts seen as appetizer for big cuts to oil sands output
The chief executive officer of ConocoPhillips says he has no intention of permanently curtailing Canadian production as the oil giant moves to slash output at its Surmont oil sands operation in Alberta. → Read More
Storm rocks oil market but Alberta faces hurricane
Canadian energy stocks are up around 40 per cent from their March low, but dark clouds are gathering for the Canadian energy sector. → Read More
Surging gold price raises expectations as miners' earnings loom
When gold miners start reporting first-quarter result later this month, low bullion prices are one thing they can't beef about. → Read More
Gold climbs to seven-year high as stimulus parade fuels bullion
Gold a hit a new seven-year high Monday, with bullion stocks moving sharply higher as U.S. futures briefly topped US$1,770 per ounce. → Read More
West Fraser Timber poison pill stirs speculation about Pattison's role
B.C. billionaire Jim Pattison faces political opposition if he tries to merge Canfor Corp. and West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., according to analysts who are racing to assess what's happening behind the scenes after West Fraser shored up its defences against any unwanted takeover attempts. → Read More
While many businesses suffer during COVID-19, these ones could see gains
One of the most fascinating questions for investors is how consumer behaviour will be changed by the COVID-19 outbreak. Two types of businesses that could see gains are home delivery of meal kits and selling gardening equipment. → Read More
Canadian oil and gas stocks rise despite ongoing market volatility
Canadian oil and gas stocks rallied for a second day following Alberta's decision to invest in the Keystone XL pipeline but analysts and portfolio managers said even slightly positive news can cause dramatic moves in markets. → Read More
Argonaut Gold buying Alio Gold in at-market deal
We're seeing another "zero-premium" takeover in the gold space, an industry whose investors are gun-shy when it comes to expensive mergers. → Read More
Barrick's past Equinox deal a lesson for latest Newmont pursuit
Barrick Gold Corp. said earlier this week it’s pressing ahead “expeditiously” with its plan to swallow Newmont Mining Corp. in an all-stock US$17.8-billion deal. For investors, that may bring back unpleasant memories. → Read More
Pot politics: A look at the provinces' legalization plans going into 2018
Below, BNN has a roundup of the regimes that have been proposed in different provinces so far. → Read More
Why marijuana stocks are losing steam
A one-month selloff in marijuana stocks seemed to ease by week’s end, but investors in the emerging sector have seen the shares drop sharply from their recent highs. → Read More
BNN's Daily Chase: Trump tempest sends ripples through markets
The turmoil in Washington has “raised doubts about the Trump administration’s ability to deliver on business-friendly policies,” The Wall Street Journal says. → Read More
BNN's Daily Chase: Trump disclosures not spooking investors
The latest Trump rumpus doesn’t seem to be worrying investors. Equity futures have been pointing to a higher open after the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq posted record closing highs yesterday. → Read More
BNN's Daily Chase: Home Capital shows signs of stability
Mortgage lender Home Capital Group (HCG.TO) says outflows from its high interest savings accounts have ended after traumatic weeks in which the company fired its CEO, was accused of misleading shareholders and lost about $2.5 billion in deposits. → Read More