Investor Shifts US Holdings to Select Canadian Stocks
Money manager Vishal Patel is shifting investments from U.S. stocks to select Canadian companies like Alimentation Couche-Tard, Brookfield Corp., and WSP Global, while trimming Nvidia holdings, due to their strong management and growth prospects, despite acknowledging certain risks.
Investor Shifts US Holdings to Select Canadian Stocks
Money manager Vishal Patel is shifting investments from U.S. stocks to select Canadian companies like Alimentation Couche-Tard, Brookfield Corp., and WSP Global, while trimming Nvidia holdings, due to their strong management and growth prospects, despite acknowledging certain risks.
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44% Bias Score
Canadian Hiring Managers Increase Year-End Bonuses Amidst Economic Uncertainty
A new survey reveals that 95% of Canadian hiring managers in professional services plan to award year-end bonuses in 2024, a significant increase from 92% in 2023, with 65% planning to increase bonus amounts to retain talent amidst economic challenges and rising employee financial stress.
Canadian Hiring Managers Increase Year-End Bonuses Amidst Economic Uncertainty
A new survey reveals that 95% of Canadian hiring managers in professional services plan to award year-end bonuses in 2024, a significant increase from 92% in 2023, with 65% planning to increase bonus amounts to retain talent amidst economic challenges and rising employee financial stress.
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40% Bias Score
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Nine in Yemen After Houthi Missile Attack
Early Thursday, Israeli airstrikes killed at least nine in Yemen's Hodeida and Sanaa after a Houthi missile targeted Israel; the strikes risk further escalating the conflict and deepening Yemen's humanitarian crisis.
Israeli Airstrikes Kill Nine in Yemen After Houthi Missile Attack
Early Thursday, Israeli airstrikes killed at least nine in Yemen's Hodeida and Sanaa after a Houthi missile targeted Israel; the strikes risk further escalating the conflict and deepening Yemen's humanitarian crisis.
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52% Bias Score
First Severe US Bird Flu Case Linked to Backyard Poultry; California Declares Emergency
The U.S. confirmed its first severe human case of bird flu linked to backyard poultry, hospitalizing a Louisiana resident in critical condition, while California declared a state of emergency due to widespread infection of dairy herds and farm workers, exceeding 860 dairy herds and 123 million poult...
First Severe US Bird Flu Case Linked to Backyard Poultry; California Declares Emergency
The U.S. confirmed its first severe human case of bird flu linked to backyard poultry, hospitalizing a Louisiana resident in critical condition, while California declared a state of emergency due to widespread infection of dairy herds and farm workers, exceeding 860 dairy herds and 123 million poult...
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40% Bias Score
Trudeau Expected to Resign; LeBlanc and Carney Emerge as Top Contenders
Following Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's resignation, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to step down soon, with Dominic LeBlanc and Mark Carney emerging as top contenders to lead the Liberal Party, facing challenges of low party approval and navigating a potential shift in Can...
Trudeau Expected to Resign; LeBlanc and Carney Emerge as Top Contenders
Following Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland's resignation, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to step down soon, with Dominic LeBlanc and Mark Carney emerging as top contenders to lead the Liberal Party, facing challenges of low party approval and navigating a potential shift in Can...
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64% Bias Score
U.S. Q3 GDP Growth at 3.1 Percent, Despite Election of Trump
The American economy expanded by 3.1 percent in Q3 2024, fueled by consumer spending and exports, despite high interest rates; however, voters elected Donald Trump, who plans significant economic policy changes.
U.S. Q3 GDP Growth at 3.1 Percent, Despite Election of Trump
The American economy expanded by 3.1 percent in Q3 2024, fueled by consumer spending and exports, despite high interest rates; however, voters elected Donald Trump, who plans significant economic policy changes.
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52% Bias Score
Canadian Small Business Tax Relief Measures Stalled in Parliament
Proposed Canadian tax relief measures for small businesses, including a higher lifetime capital gains exemption and the Canadian Entrepreneurs' Incentive, remain stalled in Parliament, creating uncertainty for business owners planning sales and causing financial stress.
Canadian Small Business Tax Relief Measures Stalled in Parliament
Proposed Canadian tax relief measures for small businesses, including a higher lifetime capital gains exemption and the Canadian Entrepreneurs' Incentive, remain stalled in Parliament, creating uncertainty for business owners planning sales and causing financial stress.
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32% Bias Score
Withdrawn Charges and Systemic Issues in Mr. Missaghi's Case
The Globe and Mail investigated the late Mr. Missaghi's criminal history, uncovering numerous cases initiated between 2000 and 2021 that were withdrawn before trial, except for one acquittal in 2006; this highlights systemic issues in data transparency and access within the Canadian justice system.
Withdrawn Charges and Systemic Issues in Mr. Missaghi's Case
The Globe and Mail investigated the late Mr. Missaghi's criminal history, uncovering numerous cases initiated between 2000 and 2021 that were withdrawn before trial, except for one acquittal in 2006; this highlights systemic issues in data transparency and access within the Canadian justice system.
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48% Bias Score
Zelenskyy Urges Trump for Unified Front Against Russia
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy appealed to President-elect Trump for unity with Europe to counter Russia's aggression in Ukraine, while the EU plans to reaffirm its unwavering support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and a just peace settlement.
Zelenskyy Urges Trump for Unified Front Against Russia
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy appealed to President-elect Trump for unity with Europe to counter Russia's aggression in Ukraine, while the EU plans to reaffirm its unwavering support for Ukraine's territorial integrity and a just peace settlement.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Rejects Bipartisan Plan, Threatening Government Shutdown
President-elect Trump rejected a bipartisan plan to avoid a government shutdown, forcing Congress into a last-minute scramble to prevent a crisis before Friday's funding deadline; the plan included \$100 billion in disaster aid and a pay raise for members of Congress.
Trump Rejects Bipartisan Plan, Threatening Government Shutdown
President-elect Trump rejected a bipartisan plan to avoid a government shutdown, forcing Congress into a last-minute scramble to prevent a crisis before Friday's funding deadline; the plan included \$100 billion in disaster aid and a pay raise for members of Congress.
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56% Bias Score
U.S. Drone Vulnerability: Technological and Legal Gaps Expose Security Risks
The United States faces a significant vulnerability to drone threats due to technological limitations in detecting small drones, legal ambiguities regarding airspace control, and a lack of coordinated law enforcement response mechanisms, leading to numerous unexplained drone sightings and potential ...
U.S. Drone Vulnerability: Technological and Legal Gaps Expose Security Risks
The United States faces a significant vulnerability to drone threats due to technological limitations in detecting small drones, legal ambiguities regarding airspace control, and a lack of coordinated law enforcement response mechanisms, leading to numerous unexplained drone sightings and potential ...
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56% Bias Score
Freeland's Rebuke of Trump's Tariffs Strains US-Canada Relations
In June 2018, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland criticized US tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum in a Washington speech, publicly rebuking President Trump's protectionist policies and straining US-Canada relations during NAFTA negotiations, causing friction with the Trump admin...
Freeland's Rebuke of Trump's Tariffs Strains US-Canada Relations
In June 2018, Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland criticized US tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum in a Washington speech, publicly rebuking President Trump's protectionist policies and straining US-Canada relations during NAFTA negotiations, causing friction with the Trump admin...
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44% Bias Score