The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Tuesday closed up +0.61%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.23%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +1.76%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) rose +0.61%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) rose +1.72%. Stock indexes settled mostly higher on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq…

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The Canadian stock market continued to trade on a bullish note on Monday as investors reacted positively to signs that the U.S. and Iran were still pursuing a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing conflict, with both sides signalling that talks were still ongoing. As easing concerns around prolonged disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz supported…

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Key Points Retirement is the big dream for most people. The opportunity to leave the rat race means rest and relaxation after years of the 9-to-5 grind. Only dreams and reality don’t always align the way we expect. Here are three retirement rules you’ll want to know right away, so you can make the best…

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Friday closed up +0.37%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.58%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.42%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) rose +0.35%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) rose +0.42%. Stock indexes settled higher on Friday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100…

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One of the biggest reasons investors panic-sell during market downturns is psychological. When stock prices start falling rapidly, it becomes very easy to focus only on the red numbers flashing across your screen. Many investors begin treating their portfolios like casino chips instead of ownership stakes in actual businesses generating cash flow. As a result,…

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Key Points The Trade Desk’s revenue growth has slowed for four quarters in a row. The company lost two CFOs in less than six months. CEO Jeff Green still describes the performance of the business as “strong.” 10 stocks we like better than The Trade Desk › The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) was a market…

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed up +1.08%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +1.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +1.66%.  June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26) rose +0.96%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQM26) rose +1.57%. Stock indexes finished sharply higher on Wednesday, recovering most of this week’s losses,…

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Canadian stocks continued to decline for a second consecutive session after the long holiday weekend as investors continued to assess geopolitical risks after the recent U.S.-China summit in Beijing and elevated oil prices. The S&P/TSX Composite Index plunged by 92 points, or 0.3%, on Tuesday to settle at 33,741 — marking its third decline in…

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Key Points Sold 466,403 shares, with estimated transaction value of $5.90 million (based on quarterly average price) Quarter-end position value decreased by $16.70 million, reflecting both trading and share price movement Transaction represented a 2.12% reduction in 13F reportable assets under management Post-trade stake: 1,391,907 shares valued at $12.64 million Position now 4.55% of fund…

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Soybeans are pushing the retreat to Friday, with contracts down 14 to 15 cents at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 19 cents at $11.09 1/4. Soymeal futures are back up 70 cents to $1.70, with Soy Oil futures falling steady at midday. There was 1 delivery issued overnight for May soybean meal with…

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