Ontario will pull all American alcohol from its government-run liquor shelves beginning Tuesday in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canadian imports. Outlets of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario will also take U.S. products out of its catalog so other retailers can’t order or
Listen, I’m generally a fairly optimistic guy. I tend to see the good in the stock market, while many others continuously focus on potential selloffs ahead. I remain mostly bullish for good reason as the S&P 500 has risen 75% of all years
He sees the setup for gold equities as ‘perfect,’ but said most western investors aren’t interested. That’s because — particularly in the US — there’s a belief that the economy and stock market are strong, inflation is under control and the Trump administration will make all
Well-known mining industry figure Ross Beaty shared his outlook on gold and silver in 2025, also laying out plans for Equinox Gold (TSX:EQX,NYSEAMERICAN:EQX) now that the Greenstone mine is up and running. Beaty also discussed his thoughts on gold equities, saying he expects a better
The artificial intelligence (AI) landscape shifted dramatically this week with the emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese startup that’s challenging the status quo. Tech stocks tumbled in response, as did cryptocurrencies. Meanwhile, Big Tech companies offered a mixed bag in their quarterly earnings reports. Read on
Quantum computing (QC) stands at the forefront of technological innovation, promising to revolutionize industries ranging from cryptography to drug discovery. As this field evolves, investors are increasingly eyeing quantum computing stocks as potential high-reward opportunities. However, it’s essential to approach this nascent sector with a
As cities across the country vie for the next Women’s National Basketball Association team, the league quietly filed a trademark application this week for the name “Detroit Shock.” The filing, dated Thursday, notes the intended use is for a basketball team, merchandise, jerseys and in-arena signage
Costco and the Teamsters union have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract, avoiding a strike, the union said Saturday. Teamsters spokesman Matthew McQuaid confirmed the agreement, which will have to be approved by members. Details of the agreement weren’t immediately available. The Associated Press
As the FOMC prepared to announce its rate decision on Wednesday, the Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF), which had been steadily climbing since the end of 2023, was approaching a new record high. Moreover, the Fed’s decision held little surprise — its stance had
Technology Moves Back into Top-5 As we wrap up another trading week, a notable shift has occurred in the sector rankings. The technology sector, after a brief hiatus, has clawed its way back into the top 5, pushing energy down to the 7th position. This reshuffle reflects