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The Bank of Nova Scotia disclosed its position regarding NCC Group plc under Rule 8.3 of the Takeover Code. As of December 29, 2025, the bank holds 2,148,827 relevant securities (0.68%) and has short positions of 3,635,910 (1.15%). Recent dealings include the sale of 721 shares at £1.41 and purchases totaling 35,076 shares at £1.40. The disclosure was made on December 30, 2025, by Jerone Grey, with no additional agreements or arrangements reported.
U.S.-listed shares of copper miners are rising in premarket trading as benchmark three-month copper prices on the London Metal Exchange increase by 1.5% to $12,405 per metric ton. Copper prices have surged 41% this year due to supply concerns, a weaker dollar, and speculative buying. However, prices remain below record highs as investors take profits amid caution from end-users. Major mining companies like Rio Tinto and BHP Group saw increases of 1.4% and 1%, while Southern Copper and Freeport-McMoRan rose by 2% and 1.6%, respectively.
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The Canadian market presents opportunities for investors, particularly in dividend stocks like the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC), which offers a 3.38% yield. CIBC has a strong financial foundation with a low payout ratio of 45% and recently increased its quarterly dividend to $1.07 per share. Other notable dividend stocks include Wajax (5.10%), Transcontinental (3.96%), and Suncor Energy (4.1%). Investors are encouraged to diversify their portfolios with these reliable income generators amidst market fluctuations.
