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Data out Monday showed activity in the manufacturing grew less than expected in February while costs increased.

The Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing PMI registered a reading of 50.3 in February, down from January’s 50.9 reading and below the 50.7 economists had expected. Readings above 50 for this index indicate an expansion in activity,

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Investors could receive T3 slips for their investment funds later than usual this year as some investment fund firms review the documents to ensure they’re reporting the correct amount of capital gains to unitholders.

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Canadians can now claim part of a huge settlement over TD mutual funds.

Kalloghlian Myers LLP announced on Monday that the Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved a class-action settlement with TD Asset Management Inc. for $8.5 million.

“This settlement is not an admission of liability or wrongdoing by the Defendant.

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Introducing Apple Invites, a new app that brings people together for life’s special moments

CUPERTINO, Calif., February 04, 2025–Apple® today introduced Apple Invites™, a new app for iPhone® that helps users create custom invitations to gather friends and family for any occasion. With Apple Invites, users can create and easily share invitations,

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Investors looking to amplify their portfolio returns could consider small-cap stocks. While these stocks offer a higher growth potential than large-cap companies, they are more risky and volatile. Thus, investors should consider companies with strong fundamentals and solid growth prospects to create wealth in the long run.

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Wall Street main indices S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average edged higher on Monday, kicking off March on a decent note, as investors balanced optimism in riskier assets against concerns over looming trade tariffs.

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Now that a down February is in the rearview mirror, the markets breathed a sigh of relief but it didn’t last. After coming out of the gate higher,

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