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Recent market disruptions have resulted in reports of margin calls in amounts unseen since 2020. Those reports have turned the spotlight on derivatives, repos and other transactions. The significant role these products play in uncertain times is widely acknowledged.

What we have learned from recent times is that market disruptions happen quickly and increasingly in unpredictable ways.

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This highly uncommon event has, thus far, a 100% success rate of forecasting where the S&P 500 will head next.

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RBC Capital downgraded Obsidian Energy (OBE) to Sector Perform from Outperform with a price target of C$10, down from C$12, after assuming coverage of the name. Obsidian remains in the process of assessing its full-year 2025 development plans and longer-term strategic direction following its transaction with InPlay Oil,

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Congress better get its act together and pass legislation to continue the Trump tax cuts soon. Nicole Russell channeled taxpayer rage Americans feel every year when she wrote in USA Today on April 15, 2025, “Happy tax day, my fellow Americans. You’re being robbed.” Russell went on to say that after she saw her first pay stub and realized what she was paying,

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President Donald Trump’s tariffs announcement has sparked a global sell-off, leading to losses for many investors across the world. The world’s richest people saw tens of billions of dollars wiped from their net worths, in a matter of days.

One notable exception: Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett,

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With tariff policies rocking the markets, taking a look at Warren Buffett’s recent moves could be a good idea.

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The legendary investor has some wise words to help you through market volatility.

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