Does Canada have leverage in Trump trade war? What premiers, experts say
The prospect of steep new tariffs on Canada by U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited calls for retaliation and using more leverage in trade negotiations, but some experts say Canada has few options at its disposal.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday after meeting with premiers in Charlottetown that “everything is on the table” as governments weigh how to respond to the 50 per cent tariff threat,
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Read MoreAI memory, chip stocks fall after Asian peers SK hynix, Samsung tumble
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Shares of memory and AI-related stocks were largely in the red on Friday after Japanese and South Korean markets tumbled earlier in the day.
Japan’s chip-heavy Nikkei 225 index fell about -2.73%, while the broader Topix declined around 1.05%, dragged down by a
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Read MoreWhat Happens to Your Social Security If Your Spouse Dies Before You Claim
Losing a spouse is difficult, no matter when it happens. But if it’s around the time you were thinking about applying for Social Security, it can introduce a new kind of uncertainty into your future finances. Claiming a spousal benefit, as you may have planned to do, will no longer be an option for you.
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Read MoreThe Federal Reserve meets next week. Could it raise interest rates?
The Federal Reserve is expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its July meeting next week, but rising oil prices have prompted investors to sharply increase their bets that a fresh rate hike could come later this year. At the start of the year, many economists expected at least one rate cut in 2026. But resurgent inflation tied to rising energy prices has prompted some forecasters to instead expect higher rates before year’s end.
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Read MoreDow and Nasdaq stock set for another mixed open ahead of Fed decision
US market liveblog: stocks set for mixed open ahead of Fed decision
US stocks are set for a mixed open on Wednesday as investors look ahead to the Federal Reserve’s latest interest-rate decision, while renewed tensions in the Middle East and continued pressure on semiconductor stocks cloud the mood.
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Read MoreThe Burst
Don’t Be Fooled By Gold
Gold has been on a tear in recent months and rightly so, it seems, looking at macro events. What started as an Israeli-Palestine conflict has escalated to include Iran, which in turn is leading to speculation that the US may be get involved, and by then war appears to be a real possibility. Worse still are the prospects for further expansion if other countries are brought into the fray,
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Buffett Dives Into Pool: Uncovering the Oracle’s Latest Surprise Bet
News just came out that Warren Buffett was back in the market buying again and this time the stock comes as a bit of a surprise, it’s Pool Corp.
On the back of the news, Pool share price popped 3% as a stampede of buyers flooded in after the Oracle of Omaha. So what is it about this swimming pool supplies company that has piqued the interest of the 93 year old billionaire?
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Top 3 Healthcare Stocks In Cathie Wood’s Flagship ETF
To say the least, this year hasn’t been kind to Cathie Wood’s “disruptive innovation” investment strategy and her ARK funds. Unfortunately for investors of ARKK, the ETF has been a massive letdown this year, sinking nearly 53% thus far — much worse than the S&P 500, which is down almost 18% year to date.
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