Key Points Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF (VGLT) has a significantly lower expense ratio than iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT). Both funds focus on long-term U.S. government debt but the Vanguard fund holds more than double the number of securities. The iShares fund manages more assets under management (AUM), though both ETFs maintain high…

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September WTI crude oil (CLU26) is up +0.80 (+0.95%) today, and September RBOB gasoline (RBU26) is up +0.0232 (+0.71%). Crude oil and gasoline prices extended Monday’s sharp rally today and posted 3-week highs as the US and Iran remain deadlocked over control of the Strait of Hormuz, limiting crude supplies from the Middle East.   …

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Market uncertainty is unavoidable. Over the past few decades, Canadian investors have endured the dot-com bust in 2000–2002, the 2007–2009 global financial crisis, and the 2020 COVID-19 crash. Each episode produced sharp declines for different reasons, reminding investors that even strong portfolios can suffer when fear takes over. But market crashes also highlight the value…

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Key Points A strong quarter improved Microsoft’s standing with investors. Rampant Azure growth and a shift to in-house chips and models are paying off. The stock is still priced very reasonably for long-term investors. 10 stocks we like better than Microsoft › It had been a difficult year for shareholders of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), who…

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday fell by -0.17%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) fell by -0.20%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) fell by -0.13%.  E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) fell -0.27%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) fell -0.16%. Stocks ended Friday lower on weak US retail sales and consumer sentiment reports.  The…

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Investors seeking dividend stocks with an attractive yield for a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) could consider Telus (TSX:T). The Canadian telecommunications giant has faced significant market pressure, with its shares down more than 39% over the past year and trading near their 52-week low. That steep decline reflects concerns around intensifying competition and management’s decision…

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Key Points Gold is on the rebound. The price of the yellow metal hit an all-time high of $5,354 an ounce in late January, then fell 25% over the next five months, dropping below $4,000 an ounce by mid-July. Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a “Double Down” signal…

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) is up +0.45%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +1.00%.  September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) are up +0.99%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) are up +0.37%.  Stocks are trading higher today on strength in AI and chip stocks after…

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A number smaller than one half of one percentage point could spoil a 63% rally. That sounds absurd until the number represents nearly $1 billion of profit slipping through a bank’s fingers. With Canadian financial stocks trading near their richest valuations in years, even a small disappointment can suddenly look enormous. Source: Getty Images PCL…

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Key Points Florance acquired 83,300 shares at $29.89 per share for a total transaction value of ~$2.5 million on August 4, 2026. The acquisition increased the insider’s direct equity holdings by 5%, bringing the position to ~1.8 million shares. This transaction was conducted through direct ownership, with no reported indirect entities or derivative exercises in…

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