Bitcoin adoption is gaining traction as several US states propose measures to establish strategic reserves. The trend stems from broader discussions spearheaded recently by incoming President Donald Trump and his allies, who are advocating for a federal plan to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve. The price of Bitcoin hit new…

Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson (J&J) (NYSE:JNJ) has announced plans to acquire Intra-Cellular Therapies (NASDAQ:ITCI) in a US$14.6 billion deal, marking the largest acquisition for the sector in over two years. The purchase, which is expected to close later this year pending regulatory and shareholder approvals, will give J&J access…

Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum offer an alternative route for building and storing wealth. While directly holding these digital assets is a popular option, investors are also clamoring for financial products such as crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Canada first launched Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs in 2021. These Canadian Bitcoin…

Zinc prices gained more than 16 percent in 2024. While the metal’s value has trended down in the first week of the new year in 2025, experts agree zinc’s long-term fundamentals are healthy. Many base metals have been hit by weakened demand in recent years due to sticky inflation and…

Biotech is a dynamic industry that is driving scientific advancements and innovation in healthcare. In Canada, the biotech industry is home to companies pursuing cutting-edge therapies and medical technologies. According to Grandview Research, the global biotech market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 13.96 percent between 2024 and…

Stock Trend Capital Inc. (CSE: PUMP) (FSE: P0G) (PTC Pink: STOCF) (the ‘Company’ or ‘Stock Trend’) announces that the Company has entered into a loan agreement (the ‘Loan Agreement’) dated January 7, 2025, with 1001070426 Ontario Inc. dba eGOD Digital Labs (‘eGod’ or ‘the ‘Borrower’), whereby the Company has agreed…

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Boab Metals (ASX:BML) is a base and precious metals explorer and developer progressing toward a final investment decision (FID) on its Sorby Hills project, a world-class lead-silver deposit. Boab Metals is poised to capitalize on the rising demand for lead and silver, delivering value to shareholders and supporting the global…

The 2024 manganese market was impacted by several factors including growing demand for battery applications, geopolitical risks, production disruptions and strategic investments. Positive demand from the electric vehicle sector offered support as automakers increasingly turned to manganese-rich lithium-ion chemistries like lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP) to cut costs and reduce…