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How has inflation affected Canadians’ finances in recent years? Oct 10th

Inflation and higher interest rates have eroded Canadians’ purchasing power since 2022, particularly for lower-income households, a new report from the parliamentary budget officer has found.  But wealthier households have seen their purchasing power rise thanks in big part to their i.... More »

Buying ETFs in Canada Tool: The MoneySense ETF Screener Jan 2nd

If you’re researching ETFs to buy, you’ve come to the right place. Below you will see the tables for different ETF categories, offering ETF options from some of the best ETF providers in Canada. We’ve included some helpful ETF asset class, geography, provider, tickers, as well as one-year retu.... More »

Paying yourself first Oct 28th

There is perhaps no single piece of financial advice more frequently repeated than “pay yourself first.” And with good reason. It’s tough to grow savings if you prioritize all your spending needs and wants ahead of putting money away. While some of us fully intend to stash whatever is left at .... More »

Bell Canada’s wireless, media units drive revenue growth at BCE in third quarter + MORE Nov 3rd

MONTREAL – BCE’s third-quarter revenue and profit were up from the same time last year as Bell Canada added subscribers to specialty TV, digital TV, Internet, and wireless services — offsetting lower revenue from advertising and conventional phone service. The Montreal-based company (T.... More »
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Maclean’s on the Hill: Canada-U.S. trade, Tory leadership Apr 1st

Each week, the Maclean’s Ottawa bureau sits down with Cormac Mac Sweeney to discuss the headlines of the week. This week, trade is a major issue, with the U.S. taking the first steps toward renegotiating NAFTA—and also examining America’s relationships with its trading partners. Maclean.... More »
The Interview: Author Peter Schweizer on the Clintons’ wealthPeter Schweizer.
In Clinton Cash: The Untold Story of How and Why Foreign Governments and Businesses Helped Make Bill and Hillary Rich, Peter Schweizer chronicles troubling intersections between the financial practices of the Clinton Foundation, Bill Clinton’s speaking schedule, and Hillary Clinton’s political influence. Schweizer is a senior editor-at-large for Breitbart News and a former speech writer for George W. Bush.
Q: In the book, you pose the questions: “Do I simply have it in for Bill and Hillary?” and, “Am I somehow trying to derail her prospects of being elected president in 2016?” So, do you? Are you?
A: The answer is that, yes, I am a conservative, but my real research concern over the past decade has been to go after people on both sides of the aisle who’ve engaged in self-enrichment. It’s logical to look at the Clintons, because no ex-president and his family have accumulated so much wealth.
Q: You quote the Washington Post that the Clintons earned $136.5 million between 2001 and 2012…

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Some of the most active companies traded Monday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:
Toronto Stock Exchange (14,756.06, up 14.90 points):
MBAC Fertilizer Corp. (TSX:MBC). Fertilizer producer. Up 3.5 cents, or 53.85 per cent, to 10 cents on 8.9 million shares.
Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). Aerospace, rail equipment. Up eight cents, or 3.15 per cent, to $2.62 on 8.6 million shares.
Carpathian Gold Inc. (TSX:CPN). Miner. Down half-a-cent, or 20 per cent, to two cents on 7.8 million shares.
Stornoway Diamond Corp. (TSX:SWY). Miner. Up three cents, or 4.05 per cent, to 77 cents on 4.6 million shares.
B2Gold Corp. (TSX:BTO). Miner. Down three cents, or 1.50 per cent, to $1.97 on 3.5 million shares.
Lundin Mining Corp. (TSX:LUN). Miner. Down one cent, or 0.18 per cent, to $5.42 on 3.2 million shares.
Companies reporting major news:
Hudson’s Bay Co. (TSX:HBC). Retailer. Up $1.89, or 7.88 per cent, to $25.89 on 2.9 million shares. The Toronto-based company announced another step towards becoming a global retailing empire with a $3…

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The average sale price of a Canadian resale home has eclipsed $450,000 for the first time, the Canadian Real Estate Association says.

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NEW YORK, N.Y. – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Monday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:
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United Technologies Corp., down $2.99 to $114.61
The conglomerate is shedding helicopter maker Sikorsky and will focus on high-technology products for the aerospace industry.
Standard Pacific Corp., up 47 cents to $8.83
The homebuilder will merge with rival Ryland Group Inc. in an all-stock deal that would form a company worth about $5.2 billion.
National Bank of Greece, down 13 cents to $1.15
Greece moved closer to defaulting on loans after weekend talks with creditors failed to produce a breakthrough in negotiations.
Target Corp., up 98 cents to $80.45
The retailer is selling its pharmacy and clinic business unit to drugstore chain operator CVS Health for about $1.9 billion.
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iDreamSky Technology Ltd., down $1.43 to $13.13
The Chinese mobile games licensing company received an offer to be taken private by its Chairman and CEO Michael Xiangyu…

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Sleep Country Canada files for IPO

– theglobeandmail.com

Mattress retailer returning to public markets after seven years

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