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Would Amazon's Acquisition of Electronic Arts Make Sense? - The Motley Fool Aug 27th
Would Amazon's Acquisition of Electronic Arts Make Sense? The Motley FoolWhy are all these tech companies suddenly not buying EA? MobileSyrupElectronic Arts stock surges on rumor of potential Amazon sale Yahoo FinanceElectronic Arts buffeted on report of Amazon ready.... More »
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OAS payment dates in 2024 and 2025, and more to know about Old Age Security + MORE Nov 4th
If you’re approaching or planning for retirement, you may have questions about Old Age Security (OAS) benefits, like: Do I need to apply for OAS? How much will I receive in OAS? When do OAS payments go out? We cover these questions and more below. But first, here’s a quick overview of how OAS wo.... More »
What is DeepSeek, the Chinese AI company upending the stock market? Jan 28th
A frenzy over an artificial intelligence chatbot made by Chinese tech startup DeepSeek was upending stock markets Monday and fuelling debates over the economic and geopolitical competition between the U.S. and China in developing AI technology.
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Crypto marketing: What can be said—and not said—in Canada? + MORE Dec 14th
I saw an ad saying there’s no risk in trading bitcoin. How can they say that?—Abbas
Good question. Crypto companies try to entice new customers with flashy marketing. Sometimes, the offers sound far too good to be true, promising outsized returns or low to no investment risk.
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How do you determine which companies to invest in when all market news is bad news and even good quality companies are experiencing significant price discounts? It’s a question savvy investors are asking as they watch market sell-offs and look to pick up a bargain.
I’m sad to say there is no magic answer. It comes down to doing your homework and focusing on setting yourself up for the future. This is what will allow you to stay strong—and stay invested—in the face of all the challenges the world is facing right now. Even though markets are taking a hit, there is still no better alternative to being invested.
Ironically, while rising interest rates are a big reason so many people are pulling their money out of the markets, those same rates are not being applied to “safe” investments such as bonds, guaranteed investment certificates (GICs) and so-called “high-interest” savings accounts. These returns are still well below inflation, which is sitting at nearly 7% in Canada and more than 8% in the U…
Bank of Canada surprises with 100bp rate hike to tame inflation Reuters CanadaBank of Canada hikes interest rate to 2.5% CBC NewsDemand for N.B. homes stable despite interest rate hikes, say real estate agents Global NewsBank of Canada’s major interest rate hike is a signal the economy is in really big trouble Toronto StarLILLEY: Trudeau fiddles while economy burns amid rising inflation, interest rates Toronto SunView Full coverage on Google News
