Buy and Hold Portfolio Adjusts After 19.8% Gain
A Canadian Buy and Hold portfolio, launched in June 2012, gained 19.8% in the last six months, reaching a 301.9% total return since inception; however, Toronto-Dominion Bank was replaced by Royal Bank of Canada due to a money-laundering scandal, while BCE Inc. is under observation.
Buy and Hold Portfolio Adjusts After 19.8% Gain
A Canadian Buy and Hold portfolio, launched in June 2012, gained 19.8% in the last six months, reaching a 301.9% total return since inception; however, Toronto-Dominion Bank was replaced by Royal Bank of Canada due to a money-laundering scandal, while BCE Inc. is under observation.
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44% Bias Score
TikTok Seeks Supreme Court Intervention to Block US Ban
A federal law mandates a TikTok ban in the US by January 19 unless ByteDance sells its stake; TikTok and ByteDance, along with content creators and users, urgently petitioned the Supreme Court for a stay, citing potential significant user loss and revenue impacts, highlighting the clash between free...
TikTok Seeks Supreme Court Intervention to Block US Ban
A federal law mandates a TikTok ban in the US by January 19 unless ByteDance sells its stake; TikTok and ByteDance, along with content creators and users, urgently petitioned the Supreme Court for a stay, citing potential significant user loss and revenue impacts, highlighting the clash between free...
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44% Bias Score
Impeached South Korean President Leaves Behind Strengthened International Alliances Amidst Domestic Turmoil
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached on Saturday after attempting to impose martial law earlier this month, creating political chaos and jeopardizing his country's international relationships; his approval rating was in the single digits and he leaves behind a strengthened alliance wit...
Impeached South Korean President Leaves Behind Strengthened International Alliances Amidst Domestic Turmoil
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached on Saturday after attempting to impose martial law earlier this month, creating political chaos and jeopardizing his country's international relationships; his approval rating was in the single digits and he leaves behind a strengthened alliance wit...
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Canada Allocates $1.3 Billion for Enhanced Border Security Amidst U.S. Pressure
Facing tariffs threats from President-elect Trump, Canada allocates $1.3 billion over six years to enhance border security by increasing resources for the RCMP, border agents, and cyberspies to combat illegal migration and fentanyl smuggling, with $81 million allocated immediately.
Canada Allocates $1.3 Billion for Enhanced Border Security Amidst U.S. Pressure
Facing tariffs threats from President-elect Trump, Canada allocates $1.3 billion over six years to enhance border security by increasing resources for the RCMP, border agents, and cyberspies to combat illegal migration and fentanyl smuggling, with $81 million allocated immediately.
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40% Bias Score
Oil Prices Fall Amid Weak Chinese Data and Fed Rate Decision
Oil prices fell on Tuesday, with Brent crude at $73.13 and WTI at $69.88 per barrel, due to weak Chinese economic data, profit-taking, and investor caution ahead of the Fed's interest rate decision. The IEA projects a 950,000 bpd supply surplus next year.
Oil Prices Fall Amid Weak Chinese Data and Fed Rate Decision
Oil prices fell on Tuesday, with Brent crude at $73.13 and WTI at $69.88 per barrel, due to weak Chinese economic data, profit-taking, and investor caution ahead of the Fed's interest rate decision. The IEA projects a 950,000 bpd supply surplus next year.
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Canadian Housing Market Shifts to Seller's Market
Canada's housing market is transitioning from a buyer's to a seller's market, with the sales-to-new listings ratio reaching 59.2 in November; however, Toronto's condo market remains an exception due to oversupply.
Canadian Housing Market Shifts to Seller's Market
Canada's housing market is transitioning from a buyer's to a seller's market, with the sales-to-new listings ratio reaching 59.2 in November; however, Toronto's condo market remains an exception due to oversupply.
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40% Bias Score
Israeli Strikes Kill 35 in Gaza, Humanitarian Zone Targeted as Ceasefire Talks Falter
Israeli air strikes in Gaza City and Beit Lahiya killed at least 35 Palestinians on Tuesday, while tank advances toward a humanitarian zone in Rafah forced further displacement; ceasefire talks continue with no breakthrough.
Israeli Strikes Kill 35 in Gaza, Humanitarian Zone Targeted as Ceasefire Talks Falter
Israeli air strikes in Gaza City and Beit Lahiya killed at least 35 Palestinians on Tuesday, while tank advances toward a humanitarian zone in Rafah forced further displacement; ceasefire talks continue with no breakthrough.
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32% Bias Score
Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Devastates Vanuatu
A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck 30 kilometers west of Port Vila, Vanuatu, on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction, at least one confirmed death, and injuries; a tsunami warning was later canceled.
Magnitude 7.3 Earthquake Devastates Vanuatu
A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck 30 kilometers west of Port Vila, Vanuatu, on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction, at least one confirmed death, and injuries; a tsunami warning was later canceled.
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Canadian Government Overshoots Deficit by $21.8 Billion
Canada's fall economic update reveals a $21.8-billion deficit overshoot, reaching $61.9 billion for 2023-2024 due to increased spending and unanticipated Indigenous legal settlement costs; Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland unexpectedly resigned amidst disagreements over spending.
Canadian Government Overshoots Deficit by $21.8 Billion
Canada's fall economic update reveals a $21.8-billion deficit overshoot, reaching $61.9 billion for 2023-2024 due to increased spending and unanticipated Indigenous legal settlement costs; Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland unexpectedly resigned amidst disagreements over spending.
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Kennedy's HHS Nomination Faces Senate Opposition
President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services Secretary is facing strong opposition from some senators due to Kennedy's anti-vaccine stance and other controversial views, despite support from some Republicans and President-elect Trump.
Kennedy's HHS Nomination Faces Senate Opposition
President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services Secretary is facing strong opposition from some senators due to Kennedy's anti-vaccine stance and other controversial views, despite support from some Republicans and President-elect Trump.
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48% Bias Score
Record $600 Billion Inflows into Global Bond Funds in 2024
In 2024, global bond funds received a record $600 billion in investments, reversing a $250 billion outflow in 2022, due to high yields and central banks lowering interest rates; high-yield corporate bonds and passive ETFs proved particularly popular, although future inflows may slow.
Record $600 Billion Inflows into Global Bond Funds in 2024
In 2024, global bond funds received a record $600 billion in investments, reversing a $250 billion outflow in 2022, due to high yields and central banks lowering interest rates; high-yield corporate bonds and passive ETFs proved particularly popular, although future inflows may slow.
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36% Bias Score
Freeland Resigns as Canada's Finance Minister Amidst Deficit and Tariff Concerns
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned due to policy disagreements with Prime Minister Trudeau, revealing a deficit exceeding the cap by over $20 billion and highlighting concerns over potential US tariffs.
Freeland Resigns as Canada's Finance Minister Amidst Deficit and Tariff Concerns
Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned due to policy disagreements with Prime Minister Trudeau, revealing a deficit exceeding the cap by over $20 billion and highlighting concerns over potential US tariffs.
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44% Bias Score