Canadians approaching retirement may be surprised by how modest the average Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) balance is at age 50. According to Statistics Canada data released in 2025 for the 2023 contribution year, Canadians aged 50 to 54 held an average TFSA balance of just $30,190. Perhaps what’s surprising is that the same group had…

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Key Points Social Security beneficiaries could be in for a much larger 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) than projections originally expected. But with five months until the official announcement, we can’t say for sure how much more you’ll get next year. COLAs are percentages, so your benefit boost depends on the size of your current checks.…

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Cotton futures saw weakness on Thursday with contracts down 175 to 287 points in the front months. The US dollar index was $0.352 higher at $98.775. Crude oil was up $1 at $102.02. A meeting between President Trump and China’s President Xi in Beijing concluded early this morning. Few details were released following the meeting,…

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One of the most frustrating questions that investors face is choosing between income and growth stocks. The market provides no shortage of options that can cater to both. Fortunately, this also means that investors can pick a selection of the best TSX stocks that can cater to both needs. This results in a balanced mix…

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(RTTNews) – Assertio Holdings, Inc. (ASRT), on Wednesday, announced that Zydus Worldwide DMCC, a subsidiary of Zydus Lifesciences Ltd. (ZYDUSLIFE.BO, ZYDUSLIFE.NS), agreed to acquire Assertio for approximately $166.4 million in cash, or $23.50 per share. The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026. The offer represents a 30.6% premium to the…

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The wheat complex is rallying on Monday, with gains across the three markets. Chicago SRW futures are posting 13 to 15 cent gains in the front months on Monday. There was single delivery issued against May CBT wheat on Friday higher, with 16 deliveries against May KC wheat. KC HRW futures are 8 to 10…

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The artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure boom has driven a significant rally in several U.S. stocks, and one of the top performers is Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD). The company is benefitting from solid AI-driven demand for its graphics processing units (GPUs). At the same time, the rise of Agentic AI is driving greater demand for high-performance…

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Key Points I recently watched a YouTube video featuring a young woman who looked like she’d just arrived home after a hard day at middle school. Gotta give it to the young lady, though; she spoke with confidence. According to her, most retirees own their homes free and clear. She went on to say how…

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June WTI crude oil (CLM26) on Friday closed up +0.61 (+0.64%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26) closed up +0.0707 (+2.05%).  Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Friday due to concerns about the sustainability of the ceasefire between the US and Iran amid fresh hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz.  The markets await further…

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When the TSX shifts gears, investors usually start looking past yesterday’s winners. That can mean moving from defensive names into industrials, materials, technology, or cyclical companies with improving demand. The best stocks in this kind of market tend to have clear catalysts, decent balance sheets, and earnings that can grow if confidence improves. They don’t…

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