Drivers in the Greater Toronto Area got a rude awakening at the pumps yesterday. Thanks to escalating geopolitical tensions in Iran, gas prices spiked by 8 cents per litre overnight, pushing the average price for regular fuel up to roughly $1.73 per litre, leaving many motorists feeling gouged at the pumps. Since the conflict in […]
Even after the Strait of Hormuz eventually reopens and Iranian tensions ease, it’s doubtful that the West Texas Intermediate (“WTI”) oil price will decline to its pre-strike level of $65. Instead, we expect today’s $98 price to settle in the $80–90 per barrel range. There are several reasons why we expect a higher floor for […]
This time last year, California was engulfed in devastating wildfires. Thousands of acres of property were destroyed, and it didn’t take long for fingers to point at Edison International (“EIX”). Consequently, the stock plummeted over 30% over a matter of days, wiping out almost $10 billion in the stock’s market value. The investigation into whether […]
