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Making sense of the markets this week: August 18, 2024

Falling U.S. inflation leads to rate cut certainty, Walmart’s strong quarter, Barrick beats Franco-Nevada for the gold metal, and...

Making sense of the markets this week: August 18, 2024
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Investing

Top 25 timeless personal finance books

These 25 books, chosen by MoneySense contributors, money experts and finfluencers, will help you invest better, retire earlier, find...

Top 25 timeless personal finance books
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Investing

Fractional trading puts pricey stocks within reach of new and younger investors

Do you only have limited cash to invest? Fractional trading makes company shares more accessible—just don’t skip the market...

Fractional trading puts pricey stocks within reach of new and younger investors
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News

Scotiabank increases U.S. foothold with stake in KeyCorp

As part of its “refreshed” company strategy, Canadian bank makes a USD$2.8-billion deal for a minority stake in U.S....

Scotiabank increases U.S. foothold with stake in KeyCorp

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Annuity vs. GIC: What makes sense for retiring?

Can you compare apples to apples with annuities and guaranteed investment certificates for retiring? Let’s find out.

Annuity vs. GIC: What makes sense for retiring?
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Is now the time for retirees to sell stocks and buy GICs?

Many people near or in retirement are worried about stock market volatility. Does it ever make sense to put...

Is now the time for retirees to sell stocks and buy GICs?
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RRSPs

How do the RRSP contribution carry-forward rules work?

What are the rules about RRSP carry forwards? Should you ever defer deducting a contribution?

How do the RRSP contribution carry-forward rules work?
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Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: August 11, 2024

Japan’s carry trades spook the markets, mixed U.S. earnings are in, Shopify surges, oil and potash remain profitable.

Making sense of the markets this week: August 11, 2024

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Disney earnings: Results show profit, stock falls 2%

Disney’s streaming business is profitable for the first time, but the slowing U.S. park business ups investors’ anxiety.

Disney earnings: Results show profit, stock falls 2%

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