Open this photo in gallery: IA Financial Group President and CEO Denis Ricard, who has spent his entire 40-year career with iA, has been laser-focused on expanding the company.Sammy Kogan/The Globe and Mail IA Financial IAG-T chief executive Denis Ricard is on the hunt for more acquisitions with $1.4-billion of capital at the ready, as
A weakened Canadian dollar helped propel Ontario Municipal Employees’ Retirement System to an 8.3-per-cent annual gain on its investments, as tariff threats and a buoyant American economy boosted the relative value of U.S. dollar assets. OMERS has 53 per cent of its $138-billion of assets in the U.S. and pays pensions in Canadian dollars. About
Open this photo in gallery: A cut-out of president-elect Donald Trump is displayed on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York’s Financial District on Jan. 2.Seth Wenig/The Associated Press John Rapley is a contributing columnist for The Globe and Mail. He is an author and academic whose books include Why Empires
As the threat of a trade war grows, Canadian investors are seeking protection in gold and in shares of companies producing goods with few substitutes, such as uranium, while looking to take advantage of a weaker loonie and expected volatility. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to implement a 25% tariff on most Canadian imports
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Classified in: BusinessSubjects: EARNINGS, Conference Call, Webcast Hancock Whitney Corporation (Nasdaq: HWC) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2024 totaled $122.1 million, or $1.40 per diluted common share (EPS), compared to $115.6 million, or $1.33 per diluted common share, in the third quarter
Rafael Nadal “not 100%” as he skips US Open Tennis star Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the upcoming US Open in New York as he is unable to “give my 100% at this time.” unbranded – Sport The final major tournament of the tennis calendar is here. The 2024 US Open is set to
Simone Biles’ impact looms large over gymnastics, Olympics After a dominant performance at the Paris Olympics, USA TODAY’s Nancy Armour says Simone Biles has cemented her legacy as the greatest gymnast. GOAT. Legend. Idol. Those are just a few words used to describe gymnast Simone Biles. The decorated Olympic athlete is joining Jade Carey, Jordan
A gold rush is here. The precious metal hit an all time high this week. The spot price for gold closed Tuesday above $2,514, according to data from FactSet. That’s the highest closing price recorded for the commodity to date. Here’s what you need to know. What is the price of gold today? The spot
Los Angeles 2028 Olympics: Expect Hollywood glitz, glamour and no cars Los Angeles will host the Olympics for a third time in 2028. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass and LA28 chair Casey Wasserman give a preview of what to expect. With a star-studded roster of NBA MVPs, champions and All-Stars, Team USA defeated France 98-87 in