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Agreement on Climate Rules: Canada's Prime Minister Carney and Alberta's Premier Smith signed an agreement to roll back climate regulations to promote energy investment, facilitating a new oil pipeline from Alberta to the west coast.

Economic Impact and Internal Tensions: Carney highlighted that U.S. tariffs could cost Canada $50 billion, making energy projects essential for growth, while the deal has caused dissent within his government, leading to the resignation of environment minister Steven Guilbeault.

Opposition to Pipeline Project: Indigenous groups in British Columbia and Premier Eby oppose the pipeline, asserting that it will not proceed and that existing legislation, including the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act, should remain intact.

Pipeline Capacity and Market Outlook: The Trans Mountain pipeline has been operating at nearly full capacity, with analysts suggesting that new pipeline projects may not advance due to opposition from the B.C. government and First Nations.

Research Reports Overview: The Zacks Research Daily highlights new reports on 16 major stocks, including Oracle, Costco, and Cisco, along with two micro-cap stocks, showcasing unique research on smaller companies.

Oracle's Performance: Oracle has outperformed its industry, driven by its cloud infrastructure and partnerships, with expected net sales growth of 15.8% for fiscal 2026, despite challenges from increased competition.

Costco's Resilience: Costco's membership model and operational excellence have helped it navigate market challenges, with projected earnings growth of 10.9% in fiscal 2026, supported by strong e-commerce and supply chain strategies.

Cisco's Growth Strategy: Cisco has seen strong performance due to its subscription revenue model and acquisitions, with significant demand for AI infrastructure, although it faces competition in the networking sector.