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News

Bank of Canada lowers key interest rate by 0.5%

On Wednesday, the central bank announced a jumbo rate cut—its fifth cut in a row since June—and signalled a...

Bank of Canada lowers key interest rate by 0.5%
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Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: December 8, 2024

Canada bank earnings remain on target, Dollarama’s expectations catch up to it, “insider selling” sets a new record, and...

Making sense of the markets this week: December 8, 2024
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Crypto

Bitcoin tops USD$100,000 for the first time

Bitcoin has soared into six figures as the post-election rally continues. What’s next for the digital currency?

Bitcoin tops USD$100,000 for the first time
A lumber truck delivering to the US, as we wonder about Trump tariffs

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: December 1, 2024

Back into the tariff hurricane, Couche-Tard pumps profits, Macy’s loses $130 million, and is there too much optimism about...

Making sense of the markets this week: December 1, 2024

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GST holiday break: Is it good for Canada’s economy?

Economists share how the temporary tax cut and relief cheques may play into Canada’s growth picture.

GST holiday break: Is it good for Canada’s economy?

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: November 24, 2024

Nvidia doubles revenue in one year, Canadian inflation moves in the wrong direction, Target misses badly, Walmart beats earnings...

Making sense of the markets this week: November 24, 2024
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News

Canada’s inflation rate increased to 2% in October

Canada’s inflation rate rose to 2% last month, up from 1.6% in September, but a December interest-rate cut is...

Canada’s inflation rate increased to 2% in October
NYT front page sharing Trump's presidential win.

Investing

Making sense of the markets this week: November 17, 2024

The Trump effect and Trumponomics, Shopify’s huge earnings beat, it’s sunny days for Suncor shareholders and more.

Making sense of the markets this week: November 17, 2024

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Shopify share price soars after Q3 earnings beat

Shopify reports third-quarter net income of USD$828 million, and its executives aren’t concerned about how Trump’s election win will...

Shopify share price soars after Q3 earnings beat

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