Month: November,2024

West High YieldResources Ltd. Announces Proceeds from Exercise of Options

West High YieldResources Ltd. Announces Proceeds from Exercise of Options


November 23, 2024
West High Yield (W.H.Y.) Resources Ltd. (TSXV: WHY) (FSE: W0H) (the ‘Company’ or ‘West High Yield’) announces the receipt of proceeds from the exercise of certain stock options (the ‘Options’) of the Company. One holder of options (the ‘Optionholder‘) exercised an aggregate of 100,000 Options resulting in the issuance of 100,000 common shares of the […]
13 Canadian Crypto ETFs (Updated 2024)

13 Canadian Crypto ETFs (Updated 2024)


November 23, 2024
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 and Ethereum ETFs allow investors […]
Bitcoin Notches New All-time High, US$100,000 in Sight

Bitcoin Notches New All-time High, US$100,000 in Sight


November 23, 2024
The price of Bitcoin rallied to nearly US$100,000 on November 22, reaching a new all-time high of US$99,645 as trading wrapped for the week. The popular cryptocurrency has been rising on the heels of Donald Trump’s victory in the US presidential election, which saw Donald Trump and the Republican Party declare victory after securing all […]
Top 5 Canadian Mining Stocks This Week: Baru Gold Sparkles with 125 Percent Gain

Top 5 Canadian Mining Stocks This Week: Baru Gold Sparkles with 125 Percent Gain


November 23, 2024
The S&P/TSX Venture Composite Index (INDEXTSI:JX) increased 1.74 percent on the week to close at 606.17 on Friday (November 8). Meanwhile, the S&P/TSX Composite Index (INDEXTSI:OSPTX) was up 2.16 percent to 25,444.28 and the CSE Composite Index (CSE:CSECOMP) fell 6.17 percent to 138.03. Statistics Canada released October consumer price index (CPI) numbers on Tuesday (November […]
Tech 5: Bitcoin’s Price Sets Five New Records, Google Mulls Forced Divestiture

Tech 5: Bitcoin’s Price Sets Five New Records, Google Mulls Forced Divestiture


November 23, 2024
Bitcoin achieved five new all-time high prices this week, boosted by a wave of renewed optimism and growing confidence in the future of the cryptocurrency. Meanwhile, MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) increased its Bitcoin holdings, sending its stock price to record-high valuations, and a major development in Google’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL) anti-trust trial weighed heavily on investors. 1. Bitcoin nears […]
CFPB expands oversight of digital payments services including Apple Pay and Cash App

CFPB expands oversight of digital payments services including Apple Pay and Cash App


November 23, 2024
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Thursday issued a finalized version of a rule saying it will soon supervise nonbank firms that offer financial services likes payments and wallet apps. Tech giants and payments firms that handle at least 50 million transactions annually will fall under the review, which is meant to ensure the newer entrants adhere to the […]
SEC Chair Gary Gensler will step down Jan. 20, making way for Trump replacement

SEC Chair Gary Gensler will step down Jan. 20, making way for Trump replacement


November 23, 2024
Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Gary Gensler will resign on Jan. 20, the agency announced Thursday, paving the way for President-elect Donald Trump to select a replacement immediately. Gensler took over the SEC in 2021, and under his leadership the commission has taken an ambitious but controversial approach to several regulatory issues, including cryptocurrencies. Trump […]
Here’s how the US and Israel could thwart Iran’s nuclear efforts under a new Trump administration

Here’s how the US and Israel could thwart Iran’s nuclear efforts under a new Trump administration


November 23, 2024
President-elect Trump will take office just as Iran has the potential to become the world’s 10th nuclear-armed state, and it’s unclear if either side knows how it will approach the other.  Judging by Trump’s last time in office, it would suggest he would come out the gate with a combative tone — having instituted a […]
Trump picks Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as nation’s next surgeon general

Trump picks Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as nation’s next surgeon general


November 23, 2024
President-elect Trump has nominated Dr. Janette Nesheiwat as surgeon general. In a statement on Friday evening, Trump said that Dr. Nesheiwat is a ‘fierce advocate and strong communicator for preventative medicine and public health.’ ‘I am proud to announce that Dr. Janette Nesheiwat will be the Nation’s Doctor as the United States Surgeon General. Dr. […]
Trump nominates Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as secretary of labor

Trump nominates Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer as secretary of labor


November 23, 2024
President-elect Trump announced on Friday he is nominating Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, R-Ore., for secretary of labor.  ‘I am proud to hereby nominate Congresswoman Lori Chavez-DeRemer, from the Great State of Oregon, as United States Secretary of Labor,’ Trump wrote in an official statement. ‘Lori has worked tirelessly with both Business and Labor to build America’s […]
Trump picks former Florida Rep. Dr. Dave Weldon as director of CDC

Trump picks former Florida Rep. Dr. Dave Weldon as director of CDC


November 23, 2024
President-elect Trump announced that former Rep. Dr. Dave Weldon, R-Fla., is his pick as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ‘In addition to being a Medical Doctor for 40 years, and an Army Veteran, Dave has been a respected conservative leader on fiscal and social issues, and served on the […]
From CDC to labor secretary: See Trump’s top picks for Cabinet roles

From CDC to labor secretary: See Trump’s top picks for Cabinet roles


November 23, 2024
A clearer picture emerged of who will serve in the Cabinet of America’s 47th President, with President-elect Trump assembling more of his top cabinet picks on Friday evening. All of Trump’s Cabinet choices must be confirmed by the Senate, with the process set to begin in January. The confirmation process will be made easier by […]
Trump picks Dr. Marty Makary as Food and Drug Administration commissioner

Trump picks Dr. Marty Makary as Food and Drug Administration commissioner


November 23, 2024
President-elect Trump on Friday announced he is nominating Johns Hopkins School of Medicine professor Dr. Marty Makary for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner.  ‘I am very pleased to nominate Marty Makary MD, MPH, FACS, for FDA Commissioner,’ Trump said in a statement. ‘FDA has lost the trust of Americans, and has lost sight of its […]
Trump picks Scott Turner as secretary for Department of Housing and Urban Development

Trump picks Scott Turner as secretary for Department of Housing and Urban Development


November 23, 2024
President-elect Trump nominated former NFL player Scott Turner as the secretary for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Turner, who is chair of the Center for Education Opportunity, previously served as executive director of the White House Opportunity and Revitalization Council (WHORC). ‘Scott is an NFL Veteran, who, during my First Term, served […]
Trump will appoint ‘dozens’ of judges, experts say, despite Dems ramming through nominees in lame-duck session

Trump will appoint ‘dozens’ of judges, experts say, despite Dems ramming through nominees in lame-duck session


November 23, 2024
Experts say President-elect Donald Trump’s chances of appointing judges to the federal bench remain positive, despite Senate Democrats’ push to confirm as many of President Biden’s picks as possible. Amid their efforts to appoint Biden’s judicial picks ahead of Trump’s administration and a new Congress starting in January, both parties struck a midnight deal Wednesday […]