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Asian stocks leap as fears ease over British vote on EU + MORE Jun 20th
HONG KONG – Most Asian stock markets jumped Monday as polls suggest British voters will choose to remain in the European Union in a referendum this week, easing investor worries about a possible “Brexit.”
KEEPING SCORE: Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index surged 2.3 per cent t.... More »
Elon Musk fires Twitter board, making himself sole director - Al Jazeera English + MORE Nov 1st
Elon Musk fires Twitter board, making himself sole director Al Jazeera EnglishElon Musk's Twitter takeover has some users considering leaving site CBC News: The NationalBefore Elon Musk destroys Twitter, here are 7 of his other failures MobileSyrupLike Trump, Elon Mu.... More »
What the U.S. and Iran ceasefire means for Bitcoin + MORE Jun 24th
The past two months have been a rollercoaster of hope and disappointment for bitcoin (BTC) investors. In late February of 2026, BTC touched a low of about $63,000 (all figures in U.S. dollars unless otherwise specified), which was a fall of close to 50% from its October 2025 high of about $123,000.&.... More »
Getting back into the saddle after a big loss + MORE Nov 18th
There comes a day in every trader’s career when it all seems to go wrong. A big financial loss can happen in many ways and for many different reasons. It can be sudden or sustained – one bad moment or a run of bad days. Maybe you took your eye off the ball or got overconfident, resulting in a lo.... More »
Financial literacy for seniors Nov 17th
Age has long been associated with wisdom. And while scientific studies offer conflicting results about the correlation between aging and wisdom, we all know people older than us who seem to have all the right answers—as well as some who start to show signs of cognitive impairment as they age.
My.... More »
TSX falls as broader losses offset gains for gold stocks – Business Recorder (press release) (registration) (blog)
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TSX falls as broader losses offset gains for gold stocksBusiness Recorder (press release) (registration) (blog)image TORONTO: Canada's main stock index fell on Monday as weaker crude oil prices and a broader sell-off in risky assets weighed on energy and financial stocks, overshadowing gains for gold stocks. The Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite …and more »
French ex-minister in court over tax fraud, money laundering
– canadianbusiness.com
PARIS – Jerome Cahuzac was the face of France’s fight against tax evaders — until he was forced to acknowledge that he himself was dodging taxes, hiding money in tax havens around the world.
President Francois Hollande’s onetime budget minister is now facing the prospect of prison as his trial — alongside that of his ex-wife and others with whom he had financial dealings — opened on Monday.
The 63-year-old is accused of financing a lavish lifestyle by fraudulently concealing 687,000 euros ($765,000) of income from French tax authorities in 2009-2012 and laundering money in 2003-2013 through foreign bank accounts based in tax havens including Switzerland, Panama, the Seychelles and Singapore.
Cahuzac, once considered a rising star in French politics, triggered the first political scandal under Hollande’s administration. He faces up to seven years in prison and a 1 million-euro fine if he is convicted of tax fraud.
The trial’s opening day attracted demonstrators who arrived at the courthouse carrying nearly 200 chairs they say they took from banks they accuse of participating in tax evasion…
President Francois Hollande’s onetime budget minister is now facing the prospect of prison as his trial — alongside that of his ex-wife and others with whom he had financial dealings — opened on Monday.
The 63-year-old is accused of financing a lavish lifestyle by fraudulently concealing 687,000 euros ($765,000) of income from French tax authorities in 2009-2012 and laundering money in 2003-2013 through foreign bank accounts based in tax havens including Switzerland, Panama, the Seychelles and Singapore.
Cahuzac, once considered a rising star in French politics, triggered the first political scandal under Hollande’s administration. He faces up to seven years in prison and a 1 million-euro fine if he is convicted of tax fraud.
The trial’s opening day attracted demonstrators who arrived at the courthouse carrying nearly 200 chairs they say they took from banks they accuse of participating in tax evasion…
Should this single mom rent or buy a Toronto condo?
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Q: I am a 38-year-old, divorced single female with twins who are seven. I am currently renting a three-bedroom condo in downtown Toronto. But I constantly debate the renting vs. buying decision. I currently earn $48,000 per year (which will go up as soon as I finish my schooling for a CPA in a year or two). I have a retirement savings plan at work with matching contributions from my employer. Currently, I am focusing on paying down about $7,000 in debt (should be payed off by the middle of this year), but wonder if I should then concentrate on buying a home or putting the money away in an investment? — Competing priorities, Toronto Ont.
Answer No. 1: There are a lot of factors to consider before you take the jump from renting to home ownership. You don’t want to end up in a situation where you find it difficult to make ends meet. Once you take into consideration some of the expenses associated with home ownership such as property taxes, maintenance, insurance and mortgage interest, you may find that renting is the better solution for you…
Chesapeake says it has no plans to file for bankruptcy
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NEW YORK, N.Y. – Chesapeake Energy sought to assure investors Monday that it is not planning to file for bankruptcy protection. The announcement came after a news report that said it hired a law firm spooked investors and sent its stock plummeting.
The natural gas producer said it is working with Kirkland & Ellis to “strengthen its balance sheet” and currently has “no plans” to file for bankruptcy. Chesapeake said the law firm has advised the company for about 6 years. On its website, Kirkland & Ellis says it works with clients to help with litigation, taxes, intellectual property and restructuring matters.
Chesapeake has struggled as natural gas prices have declined. The Oklahoma City company has slashed spending, sold assets and cut jobs to save money. Last month, it also ended dividend payments for its preferred stock, a move that saves the company $170 million per year.
The company is scheduled to report quarterly results later in February. For the nine months ended Sept…
The natural gas producer said it is working with Kirkland & Ellis to “strengthen its balance sheet” and currently has “no plans” to file for bankruptcy. Chesapeake said the law firm has advised the company for about 6 years. On its website, Kirkland & Ellis says it works with clients to help with litigation, taxes, intellectual property and restructuring matters.
Chesapeake has struggled as natural gas prices have declined. The Oklahoma City company has slashed spending, sold assets and cut jobs to save money. Last month, it also ended dividend payments for its preferred stock, a move that saves the company $170 million per year.
The company is scheduled to report quarterly results later in February. For the nine months ended Sept…
PARIS — Jerome Cahuzac was the face of France’s fight against tax evaders — until he was forced to acknowledge that he himself was dodging taxes, hiding money in tax havens around the world.
President Francois Hollande’s onetime budget minister is now facing the prospect of prison as his trial — alongside that of his ex-wife and others with whom he had financial dealings — opened on Monday.
The 63-year-old is accused of financing a lavish lifestyle by fraudulently concealing 687,000 euros ($765,000) of income from French tax authorities in 2009-2012 and laundering money in 2003-2013 through foreign bank accounts based in tax havens including Switzerland, Panama, the Seychelles and Singapore.
Cahuzac, once considered a rising star in French politics, triggered the first political scandal under Hollande’s administration. He faces up to seven years in prison and a 1 million-euro fine if he is convicted of tax fraud.
The trial’s opening day attracted demonstrators who arrived at the courthouse carrying nearly 200 chairs they say they took from banks they accuse of participating in tax evasion…
President Francois Hollande’s onetime budget minister is now facing the prospect of prison as his trial — alongside that of his ex-wife and others with whom he had financial dealings — opened on Monday.
The 63-year-old is accused of financing a lavish lifestyle by fraudulently concealing 687,000 euros ($765,000) of income from French tax authorities in 2009-2012 and laundering money in 2003-2013 through foreign bank accounts based in tax havens including Switzerland, Panama, the Seychelles and Singapore.
Cahuzac, once considered a rising star in French politics, triggered the first political scandal under Hollande’s administration. He faces up to seven years in prison and a 1 million-euro fine if he is convicted of tax fraud.
The trial’s opening day attracted demonstrators who arrived at the courthouse carrying nearly 200 chairs they say they took from banks they accuse of participating in tax evasion…
