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In this episode, RBC's Graeme Pearson, Co-Head of Global Research, joins Greg Pardy, Head of Global Energy Research, and Robert Kwan, Head of Global Power, Utilities, and Infrastructure Research, to discuss how Canada can solidify its position as a g... more

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Across the industrials space, M&A activity ranges from ‘challenging yet steady’ to highly robust. Following RBC’s Global Industrials Conference 2025, this episode of Strategic Alternatives examines the mood of the sector. Joshua Rosenbaum, Global Hea... more

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Vito Sperduto, Head of RBC Capital Markets, U.S., sat down with RBC Chief Economist Frances Donald, to explore five major disruptors reshaping the U.S. economy, how they are complicating forecasts, and what these dislocations mean for businesses, inv... more

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Natural gas markets are experiencing structural shifts as demand from power generation and data centers creates new growth opportunities. Industry leaders are adapting their capital strategies to capitalize on these trends while managing financial co... more

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Jeremy Knop
CFO of EQT Corporation, one of the largest producers of natural gas in the United States
EQT Corporation
Episode: EQT's innovation is transforming natural gas investment
David Levin
Interim Global Head of Healthcare Investment Banking and Co-head of US M&A at RBC
RBC Capital Markets
Episode: Healthcare trends indicate growing activity despite macro headwinds
Ahmed Attia
Managing Director of Healthcare M&A at RBC
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Episode: Healthcare trends indicate growing activity despite macro headwinds
Jason Levitz
Head of Healthcare Equity Capital Markets at RBC
RBC Capital Markets
Episode: Healthcare trends indicate growing activity despite macro headwinds
Josh Lipsky
Senior Director of the Atlantic Council's Geoeconomic Center
Atlantic Council
Episode: Navigating trade and tariffs: Impacts on global growth
Frances Donald
Chief Economist at RBC
RBC Capital Markets
Episode: Productivity and affordability: Canada’s top challenges in 2025
Rob Lamb
Head of European Debt Capital Markets and Syndicate.
RBC Capital Markets
Episode: What trends are shaping debt capital markets?
Patrick McDonald
Co-Head of Canadian DCM.
RBC Capital Markets
Episode: What trends are shaping debt capital markets?
Jeff Cormack
Managing Director in Global Energy Investment Banking
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Episode: Investors Eye Canadian Energy as Game-Changing Projects Go Live

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Five disruptors reshaping the U.S. economy
Q: How does the split in the household environment affect the economy?
Frances outlines that the disparity between high-income and low-income households has created mixed signals in economic data, affecting consumer confidence and spending behaviors.
Five disruptors reshaping the U.S. economy
Q: How do you see tariffs shaping growth and inflation and even Fed policy over the next several years?
Frances explains that tariffs could have a long-lasting impact on the economy, suggesting that their effects may linger for years and be complex to assess regarding inflation and economic growth.
Five disruptors reshaping the U.S. economy
Q: How do you characterize the current environment? Is it still behaving differently than history would suggest?
Frances discusses the disconnects in the US economy, noting it behaves differently than historical patterns, characterizing it as stagflation light with growth slightly below and inflation slightly above normal comfort levels.
EQT's innovation is transforming natural gas investment
Q: What kind of milestones or metrics do you think investors should be paying most attention to when it comes to EQT?
Investors should focus on free cash flow and the quality of cash flow, as these metrics are pivotal for ensuring sustainable growth.
EQT's innovation is transforming natural gas investment
Q: Can you talk about EQT's latest $3.5 billion midstream joint venture with Blackstone?
The deal was born out of previous acquisitions and was structured to optimize capital solutions for EQT's assets, creating a win-win scenario for both parties involved.

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Content focuses on current economic conditions, financial markets, and transformative trends across various sectors. Topics frequently discussed include the evolving U.S. economy, private credit, healthcare investment, and energy markets. The series features deep dives into innovation in fields such as digital infrastructure and the impact of geopolitical events on global markets. With expert guests from finance and policy sectors, the content is likely to provide actionable insights for finance professionals and business leaders seeking to navigate a complex economic landscape. Noteworthy elements include real-time analysis of market shifts and strategic financial solutions in response to emerging challenges.

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