The “Big Five” Canadian banks offer investment funds and include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Let’s explore the best place for you to invest.
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Oil prices rise and stocks fall after US hits Iranian sites in the Strait of Hormuz - Yahoo! Finance Canada + MORE Aug 31st
Oil prices rise and stocks fall after US hits Iranian sites in the Strait of Hormuz Yahoo! Finance CanadaStocks fall after U.S. strikes Iran, but Wall Street heads for winning month: Live updates CNBCThe Strait of Hormuz Conflict Just Escalated Again. Here's What It Means for S.... More »
Nintendo shares slump as price hikes, games shortfall spook market - BNN Bloomberg May 11th
Nintendo shares slump as price hikes, games shortfall spook market BNN BloombergNintendo hiking price for Switch 2 consoles CBCNintendo plunges 8% after Switch 2 price hike and weak sales forecast CNBCAssessing Nintendo (TSE:7974) Valuation After Strong Earnings, Sof.... More »
The best GIC rates in Canada for 2025 + MORE Dec 29th
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Find the best and most up-to-date GIC rates in Canada using the comparison tool below. Plus, use the filters to assess your estimated rate of return based on the size of your balance.
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Surviving the present, investing in the future: Gen Z’s financial balancing act + MORE Sep 15th
For Canada’s Gen Z, money is a mix of anxiety and opportunity. They’re the nation’s youngest workers, navigating rising living costs, heavy debt loads, and uncertain job markets. Many hustle to make ends meet—taking on gig work, cutting back on spending, and finding creative ways to save—w.... More »
Unlocking the Annuity Puzzle: Why Canadians avoid what seems to be the perfect retirement vehicle + MORE Dec 18th
The Annuity Puzzle is about a curious phenomenon in Canada: while life annuities sold by insurance companies seem to have all sorts of compelling reasons to acquire them, more often than not, retirees shun them.
Financial planner Robb Engen recently tackled this puzzle in his Boome.... More »
BoC held its rate on June 4—here’s why
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The Bank of Canada (BoC) held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75% Wednesday, June 4, as policymakers keep waiting for more clarity on how tariffs will impact the economy.
“Uncertainty remains high,” Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said in prepared remarks after the release of the rate decision. “At this decision, there was a clear consensus to hold policy unchanged as we gain more information.”
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The news we were expecting, considering the tariffs
Economists and financial markets widely expected the second consecutive hold…
