Five TFSA Investment Strategies for 2025
Five TFSA investment strategies for 2025 are presented, ranging from all-equity ETFs (high risk/return) to low-volatility ETFs, one-year GICs (low risk/return), utility stocks (moderate risk/return), and US dollar investments (currency risk).
Five TFSA Investment Strategies for 2025
Five TFSA investment strategies for 2025 are presented, ranging from all-equity ETFs (high risk/return) to low-volatility ETFs, one-year GICs (low risk/return), utility stocks (moderate risk/return), and US dollar investments (currency risk).
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36% Bias Score
Russian Oil Tanker Seized After Baltic Sea Cable Damage
The Cook Islands-registered oil tanker Eagle S, suspected to be part of Russia's shadow fleet, damaged multiple undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, causing a power outage between Finland and Estonia and disrupting internet connectivity; Finnish authorities seized the vessel and its cargo.
Russian Oil Tanker Seized After Baltic Sea Cable Damage
The Cook Islands-registered oil tanker Eagle S, suspected to be part of Russia's shadow fleet, damaged multiple undersea cables in the Baltic Sea, causing a power outage between Finland and Estonia and disrupting internet connectivity; Finnish authorities seized the vessel and its cargo.
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48% Bias Score
US DEI Rollback Challenges Canada's Progress
Major US corporations are dismantling their DEI programs in 2024, creating a challenge for Canada to maintain its progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion, as evidenced by the contrasting experiences of leaders like Wes Hall and Walied Soliman, who, despite their success, faced systemic barriers...
US DEI Rollback Challenges Canada's Progress
Major US corporations are dismantling their DEI programs in 2024, creating a challenge for Canada to maintain its progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion, as evidenced by the contrasting experiences of leaders like Wes Hall and Walied Soliman, who, despite their success, faced systemic barriers...
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52% Bias Score
India Mourns Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, 92, died on Thursday after a sudden loss of consciousness; he is credited with steering India to unprecedented economic growth and lifting millions out of poverty during his two terms in office.
India Mourns Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, 92, died on Thursday after a sudden loss of consciousness; he is credited with steering India to unprecedented economic growth and lifting millions out of poverty during his two terms in office.
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48% Bias Score
Ten Films Vie to Revitalize Hollywood in 2025
Ten films are scheduled for release in 2025, aiming to revive the movie industry after several challenges. The lineup includes sequels, original movies, and diverse genres.
Ten Films Vie to Revitalize Hollywood in 2025
Ten films are scheduled for release in 2025, aiming to revive the movie industry after several challenges. The lineup includes sequels, original movies, and diverse genres.
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52% Bias Score
Dollar Gains on Higher Yields and Averted Shutdown
The US dollar index (DXY00) rose 0.20% on Tuesday, supported by higher US interest rates and the averted US government shutdown, while EUR/USD fell 0.14%, and USD/JPY rose 0.09%; gold and silver prices also increased amid geopolitical risks.
Dollar Gains on Higher Yields and Averted Shutdown
The US dollar index (DXY00) rose 0.20% on Tuesday, supported by higher US interest rates and the averted US government shutdown, while EUR/USD fell 0.14%, and USD/JPY rose 0.09%; gold and silver prices also increased amid geopolitical risks.
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36% Bias Score
Israeli Airstrike Kills Five Palestinian Journalists in Gaza
An Israeli airstrike killed five Palestinian journalists outside a Gaza hospital on Thursday, while Israel says it targeted militants; at least 21 Palestinians died in Israeli air assaults across Gaza before dawn as Hamas and Israel blamed each other for delays in reaching a ceasefire deal after mor...
Israeli Airstrike Kills Five Palestinian Journalists in Gaza
An Israeli airstrike killed five Palestinian journalists outside a Gaza hospital on Thursday, while Israel says it targeted militants; at least 21 Palestinians died in Israeli air assaults across Gaza before dawn as Hamas and Israel blamed each other for delays in reaching a ceasefire deal after mor...
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60% Bias Score
Canada's Vulnerable Supply Chains: A Call for Comprehensive Strategy
The C.D. Howe Institute's report, "The Reconfiguration of Global Supply Chains," reveals that Canada's supply chains are vulnerable due to multiple factors, including the looming 25% US tariff on Canadian imports, necessitating a comprehensive strategy to enhance resilience and competitiveness.
Canada's Vulnerable Supply Chains: A Call for Comprehensive Strategy
The C.D. Howe Institute's report, "The Reconfiguration of Global Supply Chains," reveals that Canada's supply chains are vulnerable due to multiple factors, including the looming 25% US tariff on Canadian imports, necessitating a comprehensive strategy to enhance resilience and competitiveness.
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36% Bias Score
Oil Prices Rise on China Stimulus and Inventory Drop
Global oil prices rose on Thursday due to China's planned $411 billion fiscal stimulus, a decline in US crude inventories, and anticipation of increased fossil fuel demand under the incoming US administration; Brent crude reached $74.06, while West Texas Intermediate hit $70.72.
Oil Prices Rise on China Stimulus and Inventory Drop
Global oil prices rose on Thursday due to China's planned $411 billion fiscal stimulus, a decline in US crude inventories, and anticipation of increased fossil fuel demand under the incoming US administration; Brent crude reached $74.06, while West Texas Intermediate hit $70.72.
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44% Bias Score
Music as a Sanctuary: Healing Traumatized Children in Cameroon's War
In Cameroon's eight-year conflict, Ambrose Chinda's music therapy project offers a refuge for traumatized children in the war-torn anglophone regions, where schools are targets and over 700,000 children lack education, providing a vital support system amid widespread violence and displacement.
Music as a Sanctuary: Healing Traumatized Children in Cameroon's War
In Cameroon's eight-year conflict, Ambrose Chinda's music therapy project offers a refuge for traumatized children in the war-torn anglophone regions, where schools are targets and over 700,000 children lack education, providing a vital support system amid widespread violence and displacement.
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32% Bias Score
Nissan Smyrna Plant Celebrates 15 Millionth Vehicle, Embraces Automated EV Future
Nissan's Smyrna, Tennessee plant celebrated its 15 millionth vehicle this year, highlighting four decades of production, significant investment in automation and AI-driven quality control, and plans for increased EV production by the end of the decade.
Nissan Smyrna Plant Celebrates 15 Millionth Vehicle, Embraces Automated EV Future
Nissan's Smyrna, Tennessee plant celebrated its 15 millionth vehicle this year, highlighting four decades of production, significant investment in automation and AI-driven quality control, and plans for increased EV production by the end of the decade.
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48% Bias Score
Retired Couple Seeks Investment Strategies Amid Market Uncertainty
Retired couple Anne and Zoe seek investment advice to preserve their substantial capital amid market uncertainty, considering a rental property sale, travel plans, and high medical costs, prompting exploration of personalized financial strategies.
Retired Couple Seeks Investment Strategies Amid Market Uncertainty
Retired couple Anne and Zoe seek investment advice to preserve their substantial capital amid market uncertainty, considering a rental property sale, travel plans, and high medical costs, prompting exploration of personalized financial strategies.
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12% Bias Score