December retail sales fell 0.4% to $70B: Statistics Canada
Three of nine subsectors saw a drop in sales, including new and used car dealers
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 20, 2026 February 20, 2026
- 10:31
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U.S. Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping tariffs
6-3 decision applies to levies imposed under the emergency powers law
- By: Lindsay Whitehurst, The Associated Press
- February 20, 2026 February 20, 2026
- 10:21
U.S. inflation rose more quickly than expected in December
Prices rose 0.4% in December, up from 0.2% the previous month
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- February 20, 2026 February 20, 2026
- 09:58
U.S. economic growth slows to 1.4% in the fourth quarter
Consumer spending rose 2.4%, down from 3.5% in Q3
- By: Christopher Rugaber and Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- February 20, 2026 February 20, 2026
- 09:35
CRA says it’s ready for tax season after services revamp
Hiring of additional 1,500 call centre workers also under way
- By: Ritika Dubey, The Canadian Press
- February 20, 2026 February 20, 2026
- 09:19
S&P/TSX composite rises more than 200 points helped by oil prices, U.S. markets slide
The energy sector largely lifted the TSX higher
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 16:59
CIRO calls for boost to independent director limits
SRO wants to give outside directors more time on the job
- By: James Langton
- February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 15:58
TD Wealth merges two business lines serving HNW clients
Advisors will benefit from a consolidated operating model
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 19, 2026 February 23, 2026
- 15:55
IFB chooses new E&O insurance broker
Willis will provide IFB members with bilingual support, more coverage options
- By: Jonathan Got
- February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 15:48
Tariffs paid by mid-sized U.S. companies tripled last year: study
New expenses brought on by tariffs have led these firms to employ fewer workers, accept lower profits
- By: Josh Boak, The Associated Press
- February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 14:13
Canada, China lead downturn in global home prices
Global real housing prices continue slide that started in 2022
- By: James Langton
- February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 13:20
FSB launches review of crisis readiness
Group aims to beef up preparations for systemic stress events
- By: James Langton
- February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 13:12
U.S. advisor gets 90 months in jail for Ponzi scheme
Investors, mainly seniors, duped in pooled fund scheme, SEC charged
- By: James Langton
- February 19, 2026 February 19, 2026
- 13:07
Canada, U.S. stock markets rise amid softer increases in the price of oil
In financial markets, worries are centred on how long the war with Iran could last
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- March 4, 2026 March 4, 2026
- 16:50
Provincial economies increasingly diverging: BMO
Disparate effects of tariffs weighing on provinces' fortunes
- By: James Langton
- March 4, 2026 March 4, 2026
- 13:39
U.S. stocks rebound after strong economic updates and an easing of oil prices
Markets see wild swings since start of Iran war
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- March 4, 2026 March 4, 2026
- 12:21
U.S. accounting enforcement drops: report
Cases, penalties decline following leadership change, shift in focus
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2026 March 4, 2026
- 04:00
Founder pleads guilty to defrauding venture investors
Fashion tech entrepreneur used false financials, audits to secure funding
- By: James Langton
- March 5, 2026 March 4, 2026
- 04:00
Trio pleads guilty in US$500-million scheme
Firms failed to disclose massive markups on pre-IPO securities
- By: James Langton
- March 4, 2026 March 4, 2026
- 13:57
Labour productivity, hours worked edge down in Q4
Labour productivity up 1.1% for the year 2025: Statistics Canada
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 4, 2026 March 4, 2026
- 10:00
Ontario DB plan solvency ratios remained stable in Q4
Plan sponsors and administrators should remain vigilant in 2026: FSRA
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 3, 2026 March 3, 2026
- 12:05
Tech roundup: Toronto wealthtech launches AI operating system
Plus, Canadian fintech investment moderates to US$2.4B in 2025
- By: Jonathan Got
- March 3, 2026 March 3, 2026
- 08:00
Former Newfoundland and Labrador premier Andrew Furey to join National Bank
Furey will become vice-chair as of March 16
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 4, 2026 March 4, 2026
- 15:09
Industry moves: François Trahan joins BMO as chief investment strategist
Plus, moves at Our Family Office, Harvest ETFs, Manulife Wealth, Canada Life and more
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- January 12, 2026 January 9, 2026
- 04:00
Industry moves: Richardson Wealth, CIBC Wood Gundy and CI Assante score veteran teams
Plus, Wellington-Alus Private Counsel and Ninepoint Partners add new talent
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- October 3, 2025 November 12, 2025
- 17:39
Canadian ETF momentum strong, as $19B pours into funds in February
Also, 37 new ETFs were debuted in the month
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 4, 2026 March 4, 2026
- 16:58
Canadian ETF Association pushes for reforms in light of ‘tsunami on the horizon’
Group warns that surge of ETF share class launches in the U.S. could threaten Canada's industry
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- March 2, 2026 March 2, 2026
- 12:10
Product roundup: Evolve plans to launch global equity ETF
Plus, fund risk rating changes, proposed fund mergers announced
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- February 27, 2026 February 27, 2026
- 14:41