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- By: Jonathan Got
- January 29, 2026 February 20, 2026
- 11:56
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Starmer, Xi call for deeper U.K.-China ties as Trump shakes up global relations
Starmer is the first British prime minister to visit China in eight years
- By: Ken Moritsugu and Jill Lawless, The Associated Press
- January 29, 2026 January 30, 2026
- 10:38
U.S. applications for jobless benefits, a proxy for layoffs, tick down to 209,000 last week
Several high-profile companies have announced job cuts in the past year
- By: Matt Ott, The Associated Press
- January 29, 2026 January 29, 2026
- 09:55
Construction sector’s GDP rises, but still facing tariff, labour challenges: report
The sector's GDP rose $170 billion in Q3, up 1.3% compared with the previous three-month period
- By: Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press
- January 29, 2026 January 29, 2026
- 09:41
Statistics Canada reports merchandise trade deficit $2.2 billion in November
Exports of motor vehicles and parts fell to their lowest level in three years
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 29, 2026 January 29, 2026
- 09:32
Court sides with psychedelic biotech, over hedge fund
Despite short notice to shareholders, annual meeting properly called
- By: James Langton
- January 29, 2026 January 29, 2026
- 09:22
Canadians change spending habits after holiday spree
One-third of shoppers went overbudget in December: survey
- By: Jonathan Got
- January 29, 2026 January 28, 2026
- 09:00
S&P/TSX composite edges higher, U.S. markets mixed after key rate decisions
Commodity prices helped Canada’s main stock index on Wednesday
- By: Daniel Johnson, The Canadian Press
- January 28, 2026 January 28, 2026
- 17:08
Fed keeps interest rates unchanged even as Trump continues to insist they be lowered
Two officials dissented from the decision, preferring a cut
- By: Christopher Rugaber, The Associated Press
- January 28, 2026 January 28, 2026
- 14:40
Prescribed rate to remain 3% in Q2 for fourth consecutive quarter
Deadline for prescribed-rate loan payments is Jan. 30
- By: Michelle Schriver
- January 28, 2026 January 28, 2026
- 14:39
Wall Street supremacy tough to overcome: DBRS
Rivals ramping up competition, but U.S. firms have inherent advantages
- By: James Langton
- January 28, 2026 January 28, 2026
- 14:29
Crypto fraudster faces jail, restitution
Man sentenced for role in laundering profits of crypto scams
- By: James Langton
- January 28, 2026 January 28, 2026
- 14:28
SEC settles accounting fraud allegations
Company, executives agree to settle allegations, pay US$41 million
- By: James Langton
- January 28, 2026 January 28, 2026
- 14:22
U.S. Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell
Move likely clears the way for Trump pick, Kevin Warsh
- By: Christopher Rugaber and Eric Tucker, The Associated Press
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 13:25
Intel carries Wall Street toward another record, while oil prices yo-yo lower
Oil prices keep swinging in wait-and-see on U.S.-Iran war
- By: Stan Choe, The Associated Press
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 10:08
Retail sales rise 0.7% in February to $72.1B
Statistics Canada says sales were up in seven of nine subsectors
- By: The Canadian Press
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 09:26
Exec of failed U.S. lender charged with fraud
Authorities allege that bridge financing firm was a Ponzi scheme
- By: James Langton
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 10:02
SEC secures sanctions against ‘sham’ advisors
Firms allegedly made false filings to seem legit to investors
- By: James Langton
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 09:21
CSA cuts trading fee cap, but less than expected
Regulators give exchanges more leeway on inter-listed securities
- By: James Langton
- April 23, 2026 April 23, 2026
- 16:40
Tech roundup: Two banks launch AI initiatives
Plus, other software updates and a partnership
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 24, 2026 April 23, 2026
- 09:00
New Brunswick sets goal of boosting economy by 10% by 2030
It also wants to increase labour productivity by 3.3%
- By: Eli Ridder, The Canadian Press
- April 23, 2026 April 23, 2026
- 16:01
Prescribed rate to remain 3% in Q3 for fifth consecutive quarter
Interest rate on overdue tax will remain 7% in Q3
- By: IE Staff
- April 22, 2026 April 22, 2026
- 14:18
Sun Life unifies advisor, firm insurance support
New leadership position brings better accountability for back-office workflows
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 24, 2026 April 24, 2026
- 11:33
Richard McIntyre joins Harbourfront as CEO
Firm founder Danny Popescu has vacated the role to become executive chair
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 21, 2026 April 22, 2026
- 11:56
Industry moves: Wellington-Altus scores team with $750M in assets
Plus, TD Wealth VP moves into advisor role and appointments across the industry
- By: Alisha Hiyate
- April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026
- 04:00
Opinion: Insurers need to call the same riders by the same names
Clarity for clients makes it easier to shop across carriers
- By: Jonathan Got
- April 22, 2026 April 22, 2026
- 12:59
‘Market weakness’ causes mutual fund, ETF asset declines in March: SIMA
At the same time, both fund types recorded positive net sales
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 21, 2026 April 21, 2026
- 15:52
CETFA survey shows younger investors more likely to adjust portfolios amid geopolitical tensions
The data also reveals Canadians' limited knowledge of cross-border investing tax implications
- By: Noushin Ziafati
- April 20, 2026 April 20, 2026
- 11:54