Canada interest rates: what to expect amid rising oil prices and global uncertainty
The Bank of Canada is expected to announce its next interest rate decision on Wednesday, 18 March, with economists watching closely to see whether borrowing costs will change.
According to reports, the central bank last held its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent in January. The rate has remained unchanged since October 2025.
Read MoreWhat All Retirees Need to Know About Social Security in 2026
Millions of retired Americans today get benefits from Social Security. And once you retire, those monthly paychecks could become a financial lifeline for you as well.
Whether you’re retired or not, it’s important to know that Social Security could be in for a big change in less than a decade. And it’s not a positive one.
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Read MoreDow Jones futures fall over 400 points on rising oil prices, inflation fears
US futures have dropped on Thursday after another volatile trading session on Wall Street as oil prices continue to rise, stoking fears of inflation, and amidst continued uncertainty over the future timeline of the ongoing war in West Asia.
Futures linked to the Dow Jones are down nearly 450 points, while those linked to the S&P 500 are also down 50 points.
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Read MoreStock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slide, oil climbs as volatility continues amid Iran war
US stock futures moved lower late Wednesday as investors grappled with rising oil prices following a second straight mostly down day on Wall Street.
Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) dropped around 0.6%. Contracts linked to the S&P 500 (ES=F) and Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) both also lost around 0.6%.
Read MoreTQQQ and QLD Are Not Your Typical ETFs. Read This Before You Touch Either One.
The key differences between the ProShares – UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ 5.11%) and the ProShares – Ultra QQQ (QLD 3.42%) are leverage level, risk profile, and fund size. TQQQ offers 3x daily leverage and higher volatility,
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Read MoreThe Burst
Why the Swoosh Might Be Turning the Corner Fast
Analysts had written off Nike heading into its latest earnings report. The previous quarter was a mess, sales fell 10%, inventories piled up, and the brand that once defined performance and style looked a little out of step with both.
Yet this quarter, Nike did something investors didn’t expect by starting to look like Nike again.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Has This Mag 7 Stock Got More Fuel In the Fire?
Amazon shares surged nearly 9% within a week of its latest earnings report, extending a 31% gain over the past year.
The strong results reignited investor confidence but the real story goes beyond quarterly numbers to Amazon’s growing role at the center of the AI boom.
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Amazon’s earnings beat was impressive,
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Why This Schwab ETF Is a Favorite Among Retirees
For retirees or anyone focused more on stability than swing-for-the-fences growth, the S&P 500 isn’t always the most comforting choice. It’s heavily weighted toward large-cap tech names, and when those names fall out of favor, the whole index can wobble.
That’s why many investors approaching retirement gravitate toward dividend-focused funds. And one ETF in particular has emerged as a go-to is the Schwab U.S.
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