Glenn Wilkins

Barrie

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Journalist at BayStreet.ca

Featured in: Favicon

baystreet.ca Favicon

investopedia.com Favicon

barrietoday.com Favicon

harnesslink.com Favicon

colchestersun.com

Articles

Tech Shares Boost TSX on Trump Twist

1 day ago | baystreet.ca | Glenn Wilkins

Canada's main stock index rose on Wednesday, with technology shares leading the charge, as investors welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's assurance that he would not fire Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The TSX Composite Index came off its highs of the morning, but remained positive 158.23 points to 24,464.21.
BuildDirect, GoldQuest, Melcor REIT at 52-Week Highs on News

1 day ago | baystreet.ca | Glenn Wilkins

BuildDirect.Com Technologies Inc. (V.BILD) hit a new 52-week high of $1.60 Wednesday. BuildDirect.com announced that it has entered into a supply agreement with a North American-based customer in the sports, entertainment, and recreation sector. The agreement, valued at approximately up to US$2 million, involves the provision of high-performance flooring products for use across the customer's active-use facilities. GoldQuest Mining Corp. (V.GQC) hit a new 52-week high of 55 cents Wednesday.
Oil Prices Demure on Kazakhstan Issue

1 day ago | baystreet.ca | Glenn Wilkins

Petroleum prices lost about 1% on Wednesday after Kazakhstan struck a defiant tone about its rising oil output, erasing earlier gains on the back of U.S. sanctions against Iran, falling U.S. crude stocks and President Donald Trump softening his tone on China. Brent crude futures lost 61 cents, or 0.9%, at $66.83 U.S. per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude lost 56 cents, or 0.88%, to $63.11.
Aegis Brands Inc.

1 day ago | baystreet.ca | Glenn Wilkins

10:17 AM EST - Aegis Brands Inc. : Announced the reopening of its St. Louis Bar & Grill location in Newmarket, Ontario. The restaurant is the first to unveil the brand's refreshed design following the company's rebrand and launches with its newly revitalized menu. A long-standing fixture in the community, the location reopens under new franchise ownership and represents the next evolution of the St. Louis Bar & Grill experience. Aegis Brands Inc. shares T.AEG are trading unchanged at $0.33.
Pony AI Reveals Robotaxi Lineup

1 day ago | baystreet.ca | Glenn Wilkins

Pony AI Inc. (NASDAQ: PONY) shares -galloped Wednesday, as the company, known for its commercialization of autonomous mobility, unveiled its seventh-generation autonomous driving system alongside the first public showcase of the Robotaxi lineup with Toyota, BAIC and GAC at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition.
Brompton Funds Limited

1 day ago | baystreet.ca | Glenn Wilkins

10:02 AM EST - Brompton Funds Limited : Announced that Brompton Wellington Square AAA CLO ETF will commence trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange today. A final prospectus dated April 10 has been filed with the securities regulatory authorities in each province and territory in Canada. Brompton Funds Limited shares T.BAAA are trading up $0.03 at $20.03.
Gauzy in Reverse Despite Mercedes-Benz Link

1 day ago | baystreet.ca | Glenn Wilkins

Gauzy Ltd. (NASDAQ: GAUZ), a global leader in light and vision control technologies, today announced that its smart glass technologies have been implemented by Mercedes-Benz in approximately 75% of the glazing in the new Vision V show car. The Vision V is a luxurious and elegant chauffeur-driven limousine that redefines comfort, offering a new realm of indulgence and elegance. The world premiere of the Vision V was on April 22 at the Mercedes-Benz Brand Day in Shanghai.
Watsco Tumbles on Q1 Figures

1 day ago | baystreet.ca | Glenn Wilkins

Watsco, Inc. (NYSE: WSO) shares withered Wednesday, on unveiling operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 and provided commentary on growth opportunities, business trends, its financial position and long-term growth drivers. Watsco maintains a strong balance sheet and is well-positioned to invest in growth. As previously announced, Watsco raised its annual dividend by 11% to $12.00 per share effective in April 2025.
PROG Skids on Q1 Numbers

1 day ago | baystreet.ca | Glenn Wilkins

PROG Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:PRG) watched its stock prices plunge Wednesday. PROG, the fintech holding company for Progressive Leasing, Vive Financial, Four Technologies, and Build, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Consolidated revenues were $684.1 million, an increase of 6.6% from the same period in 2024. Consolidated net earnings were $34.7 million, compared with $22.0 million in the prior year period.
Sierra Metals Inc.

1 day ago | baystreet.ca | Glenn Wilkins

09:57 AM EST - Sierra Metals Inc. : Alpayana S.A.C. and Alpayana Canada Ltd. jointly announce that they have reached an agreement in principle for an all-cash, board supported take-over bid under which Alpayana Canada will make an offer to acquire all of the common shares of the Company for cash consideration of $1.15 per Common Share. Sierra Metals Inc. shares T.SMT are trading up $0.18 at $1.09.