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Saudi Aramco closes 49% HUMAIN deal with US$2.6B cash contribution
PIF retains majority ownership as Aramco adds technology assets; HUMAIN targets three gigawatts of AI data-centre capacity by 2030.
BMO completes Euroz Hartleys capital markets acquisition
The Perth team expands BMO’s Australian mining finance business, while Euroz Hartleys retains its independent private wealth operations.
TechnologyAI and Autonomy
Freedom Holding agrees to up to US$1.16B in Kazakhstan project bonds
A special-purpose subsidiary will issue the bonds, while Freedom guarantees obligations and project funding requires staged approvals.
Analysis
DT Midstream raises 2026 outlook with US$2.4B of projects committed
Three investments reached final investment decision, including a Midwestern Gas Transmission expansion and an Indiana power-plant lateral.
Technology
NASDAQ: PBKPowerBank Corporation plans 2 MW Ontario data centre with C$2M rent forecast
The C$10M facility estimate excludes tenant-owned GPUs, while projected annual rent would be shared with its development partner.
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Merck raises sales outlook after US$18.1B third quarter
Adjusted earnings beat consensus, but quarterly profit declined and purchase timing boosted pharmaceutical sales by about US$550 million.
TechnologyAI and Autonomy
FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation plans fivefold tape capacity expansion
The 10 billion yen investment runs through fiscal 2028 and primarily expands manufacturing for the latest LTO Ultrium 10 generation.
Energy
NASDAQ: FCELThe final US$24.7M tranche supports five fuel-cell blocks, but the announcement omits net proceeds, repayment terms and delivery dates.
Mining
CNSX: CRTLA binding MOU includes a conditional share investment and proposed construction debt for an antimony project that has no mineral resource.
Analysis
NorthWest Copper extends Kwanika zone with 73.9m at 1.39% CuEq
The three-hole batch extended higher-grade mineralization about 50 metres up-dip, with assays from 26 holes still outstanding.
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Tilray Brands targets US$20M savings after brewery consolidation
The brewer has cut its U.S. footprint to six facilities, while keeping fiscal 2027 adjusted earnings guidance unchanged.
Federal Reserve holds rates as two officials seek another increase
CME futures favour a December increase after a divided vote keeps the benchmark range at 3.75 to 4 per cent.
IREN Limited completes US$363M refinancing for operating AI equipment
The six-lender transaction returns capital from deployed servers, but the release gives no interest rate, maturity or repayment schedule.
Marwynn Holdings signs non‑binding MOU for proposed US$500M Grenada campus
NexaCore gets a 24-month study window, while land terms, capacity and financing remain subject to further work.
Strategy Inc shareholders approve daily dividends for four preferred stocks
Stretch's new schedule is set to begin Nov. 1, subject to effective charter amendments, with weekend entitlements grouped through clearing rules.
ProPetro returns to profit as power spending reaches US$128M
PROPWR has about 510 MW under contract, while ProPetro targets 250 to 275 MW deployed by the end of 2026.
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Centrus Energy begins centrifuge shipments to Ohio ahead of 2029 expansion
The first new machine leaves Tennessee for final assembly in Ohio, ahead of a year-end manufacturing target.
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Galaxy Digital applies to OCC for national trust bank charter
The proposed New York trust bank would provide digital asset custody, trading, staking and fiduciary investment advisory services if approved.
Mining
TSE: AAUCAllied Gold begins wet commissioning at Kurmuk ahead of first gold
The Ethiopian mine targets 25,000 to 35,000 ounces in November and December, with commercial production expected in the same period.
Energy
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NYSE: GEVThe grid-equipment purchase is expected to close in late 2027, with the price funded equally through cash and debt.
Mining
CVE: GRDPreviously announced economics assume US$25,000 a tonne lithium carbonate and estimate a 10.8 per cent after-tax return.
Energy
NYSE: NIThe utility forecasts 2027 adjusted earnings of US$2.22 to US$2.30 a share, with data centre investments supporting faster growth.
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CNSX: SNDLAdjusted operating income turned positive, but an insurance benefit lifted cash generation and the IFRS net loss reached C$50.8 million.
Cannabis
TSE: WEEDDirectors retain discretion over the ratio for common and exchangeable shares, with no effective date set in the voting disclosure.
Psychedelics
CNSX: OPTIThe capsules are intended for three programs, including a Canadian Phase 3 PTSD trial of up to 100 people expected to begin in 2027.
Cannabis
TSE: OGIThe province estimates illegal retailers take 30 per cent of cannabis sales and proposes inspection, seizure and penalty powers for the AGCO.