The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Wednesday closed down -0.22%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed down -0.03%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -1.54%.  September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) fell -0.21%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) fell -1.57%.  Stock indexes settled lower on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 falling from a…

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The so-called TFSA number is often viewed by Canadian investors as that “magic number” or milestone one needs to hit before even thinking about hitting that retirement button. Indeed, for those who were of age when the TFSA was started and have been making the full contribution (it varies depending on the year) without missing…

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Key Points The 4% rule has long been considered one of the simplest ways to estimate how much you can safely withdraw from your retirement savings over time. Under the rule, you withdraw 4% of your portfolio during your first year of retirement and then increase that dollar amount each year to keep up with…

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Cotton price action is up 75 to 87 points so far on Monday morning. Futures were down 9 to 174 points on Friday. July was down 577 points last week as December was 329 points lower. Crude oil was back down $1.40/bbl to $70.52. The US dollar index was back down $0.043 at $101.150.  The…

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Long-term investing is one of the most effective ways to build wealth across generations. It involves owning high-quality businesses with durable competitive advantages, strong earnings growth, and sustainable dividend-paying capabilities. Over time, investors can benefit from both capital appreciation and a growing income stream, while reinvesting dividends can significantly enhance returns through compounding. With patience…

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Key Points Alphabet’s addition to the Dow shows how the venerable index is modernizing. A merger between SpaceX and Tesla could fast-track the combined company’s inclusion. But SpaceX will need to chart a path toward consistent profitability before the Dow would consider it. 10 stocks we like better than Space Exploration Technologies › On June…

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Live cattle futures saw higher trade into the close, with contracts up 45 cents to 90 cents. Open interest hinted at new buying, up 2,790 contracts on Thursday. Cash trade has been quiet so far this week. The Thursday Fed Cattle Exchange auction showed no sales on the 1,394 head offered, with limited bids of…

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According to Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) statistics released in 2025 covering the 2023 contribution year, Canadians aged 55 to 59 held an average Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) fair market value of approximately $37,600. That is a meaningful amount of money, especially when you consider that many Canadians in this age bracket are juggling multiple financial…

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(RTTNews) – Financial services platform Mercantile, a division of Onboard Partners, announced Wednesday a new collaboration with the American Bar Association (ABA) to expand access to purpose-built credit solutions for legal professionals nationwide. The new ABA American Express Business Card will be issued by Celtic Bank and run on the American Express Co. (AXP) Network.…

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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Monday closed down -0.37%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.29%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed down -0.19%.  September E-mini S&P futures (ESU26) fell -0.34%, and September E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQU26) fell -0.19%.  Stock indexes gave up an early advance on Monday and settled mixed. Alphabet fell…

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