The stable mix of energy, basic materials, and financial stocks, notably the Big Banks, keeps the TSX afloat amid elevated volatility. While technology is the worst performer among six primary sectors in the red, select tech names are defying the trend and flashing millionaire-maker potential. Firan Technology Group (TSX:FTG) and Evertz Technologies Limited (TSX:ET) are…

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Key Points After paying into Social Security your entire career, it’s natural to want to claim those retirement benefits as soon as possible. And the earliest age you can do that is 62. Not surprisingly, 62 tends to be a common age to file for Social Security. But claiming benefits at that age may cost…

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed up +2.51%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +2.85%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +2.90%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) rose +2.52%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) rose +2.90%. Global stock indexes settled sharply higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500, the…

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Considering how quickly global markets keep going up and down this headline-riddled year, investors with a tendency to make quick and well-timed bets based on the news are struggling to make good decisions. Things seem to be changing at a moment’s notice, and risk-loving investors might be struggling to make the right bets. It’s all…

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Key Points A falling stock price can sometimes be a warning for investors to stay away. However, Dutch Bros is making all the right moves, and the business and operational performance are impressive. The most commonly used valuation metrics indicate the stock is expensive, but looks can be deceiving. 10 stocks we like better than…

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Soybeans saw losses of 1 to 5 ¼ cents in most contracts on Thursday, as May saw a 4 ¼ cent gain this week. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was down 5 1/2 cents at $10.94. Soymeal futures were down $3.00 to $4.20, as May was down 10 cents on the short week. Soy Oil futures were…

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The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) is one of the best investment vehicles available to Canadian investors. The TFSA’s tax‑free structure means every dollar of dividend income stays in your pocket, and every reinvested payout compounds without friction. This makes them ideal for holding that perfect dividend stock. That tax-free compounding effect is especially powerful when…

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Key Points It shouldn’t really come as a surprise that healthcare might be one of your biggest expenses in retirement. But you may be shocked at how expensive it is to get covered by Medicare. In 2026, a number of key Medicare expenses rose quite substantially. Here are some of the costs you may be…

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The dollar index (DXY00) on Thursday rose by +0.36%.  Thursday’s decline in equity markets boosted liquidity demand for the dollar.  Also, Wednesday night’s comments from President Trump that the Iran war could escalate have boosted demand for the dollar as a safe-haven.  The dollar added to its gains on Thursday on better-than-expected US economic news…

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We’re constantly bombarded with get-rich-quick ideas and volatile investments, leaving many Canadians wanting something more stable. Something predictable. Something that keeps coming month after month, regardless of market ups and downs. But the great news is that this kind of consistency is actually within reach with some quality companies on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Investing…

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