The Daily Canuck 30.06.2026

Research evidence excerpt

The Daily Canuck 30.06.2026

Financials

Equity Research

June 30, 2026

Covered Companies

BMO to Buy Euroz Hartleys Group's Australian Capital-Markets Business The Wall Street Journal

reported yesterday that BMO Financial Group agreed to acquire Euroz Hartleys Group's Australia-based

capital-markets business. The Montreal bank said Euroz Hartleys Group's private-wealth business

would enter into a strategic alliance agreement with BMO as an independent entity to maintain

its relationship with the capital-markets business. Financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed.

The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter, subject to approval by Euroz Hartleys

shareholders. BMO said that the capital-markets business would complement its metals and mining

franchise, noting that metals and mining capital formation activity in Australia rivals Canada's own. "By

combining our global distribution capabilities with deep local expertise in Australia, we are building a

more connected platform that will enable clients to access capital and opportunities across market,"

Carrie Cook, who leads investment and corporate banking for BMO Capital Markets, said.

Macroeconomic/Global

Lasting prosperity in both regions: Ontario inks agreement with Utah to boost trade (BNN) Yesterday,

BNN reported that Ontario has signed a memorandum of understanding with Utah to expand trade

cooperation as part of Premier Doug Ford’s broader “Fortress North America” strategy responding to

ongoing trade tensions. The agreement, signed with Utah Governor Spencer Cox during a meeting

of Western U.S. governors in Deer Valley, focuses on strengthening economic ties across several

sectors, including critical minerals, advanced manufacturing, energy, nuclear technology, life sciences,