S&P/TSX composite falls nearly 400 points, U.S. stock markets also trade lower
Canada’s main stock index fell nearly 400 points, weighed down by weakness in the technology sector, while U.S. markets also lost ground.
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Oil prices keep rising and weigh on Wall Street
U.S. stocks fell in their return to trading from a three-day weekend after the latest fighting in the war with Iran pushed oil prices higher.
2026’s U.S. elections could test how heavy trading on prediction markets affects races and results
Election-season trading on prediction markets, including in this fall’s biggest races, is skyrocketing while states fight to outlaw the platforms as unlicensed casinos and begin to worry about how high-stakes odds will affect American democracy in unpredictable ways.
RESP growth opportunities are well worth it, even if you start late
Earlier is always better, but even a late start in RESPs has benefits.
The Week Ahead: Earnings from Roots, Adobe, Oracle
Here's what investors will be watching for in the week ahead.
Stock markets slide amid the release of labour data in Canada and the U.S.
Stock markets in Canada and the United States fell on Friday after the release of labour data from both economies.
U.S. stocks fall after a surprisingly strong jobs report raises prospects of an interest rate hike
U.S. stocks fell and Treasury yields rose Friday after the government reported that employers unexpectedly added 162,000 jobs last month.
Soaring cost of post-secondary school education leaves RESP relief in the dust: Dale Jackson
Back-to-school brings mixed feelings for young parents across the country but none are likely how much their child’s education will cost after they graduate high school.
What you need to know about insurance after major Ontario storm
Navigating insurance can be overwhelming as southern Ontario residents pick up the pieces after a destructive storm passed through on Wednesday.
What Michael Burry’s been buying and shorting: Jon Erlichman
Michael Burry made his name betting against Wall Street. Now, he’s betting against Silicon Valley, sparking a hot debate over whether we’re in an AI bubble.
Norway’s US$2 trillion sovereign fund proposes deep cuts to U.S. Treasury holdings
The manager of Norway’s US$2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund has proposed significantly cutting its exposure to U.S. Treasuries as part of a wider shake-up of its bond investments to improve returns, according to a letter published this week.
TSX rises 1.5% amid basic materials gains, U.S. stock markets also higher
Canada’s main stock index rose 1.5 per cent Thursday, helped by gains in materials and technology stocks, as U.S. markets also gained ground.
Tech stocks lead a rally on Wall Street as bond yields ease some more
Stocks on Wall Street closed higher as a recent run-up in bond yields eased further and big technology companies rallied, helping markets recoup losses.
Blackstone private credit fund maintains 5% cap as redemption requests remain elevated
Blackstone is continuing to cap withdrawals at its flagship private credit fund as requests to pull money remained elevated in the third quarter.
Do you need a tariff emergency fund? Here's how experts advise to plan for the worst
As a trade war escalates with their closest neighbour, it appears Canadians should anticipate shaky economic times ahead, at least in the near term.
U.S. midterm elections set to bring a buying opportunity: Brooke Thackray
Investors do not like uncertainty and the stock market tends to perform poorly when uncertainty is high and increasing. Uncertainty is just around the corner, as the U.S. midterm elections take place on Tuesday November 3, 2026.