Texas Judge Blocks Biden Admin Rule on Abortion, Gender-Affirming Care Privacy
A Texas federal judge temporarily blocked a Biden administration rule strengthening privacy protections for those seeking abortions and gender-affirming care, siding with a doctor who argued the rule was unlawful and could hinder reporting of child abuse; the ruling comes amid ongoing legal challeng...
Texas Judge Blocks Biden Admin Rule on Abortion, Gender-Affirming Care Privacy
A Texas federal judge temporarily blocked a Biden administration rule strengthening privacy protections for those seeking abortions and gender-affirming care, siding with a doctor who argued the rule was unlawful and could hinder reporting of child abuse; the ruling comes amid ongoing legal challeng...
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56% Bias Score
Bolton: Trump's Tariffs Unlikely to Be Averted by Enhanced Border Security
John Bolton, former Trump advisor, warns that Canada's efforts to improve border security may not prevent Donald Trump from imposing 25 percent tariffs, due to his belief in tariffs as sound economic policy and personal animus towards Canadian leaders.
Bolton: Trump's Tariffs Unlikely to Be Averted by Enhanced Border Security
John Bolton, former Trump advisor, warns that Canada's efforts to improve border security may not prevent Donald Trump from imposing 25 percent tariffs, due to his belief in tariffs as sound economic policy and personal animus towards Canadian leaders.
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44% Bias Score
Canadian Retirement & Housing Market Challenges in 2024
The 2024 Canadian financial landscape features an OAS clawback affecting 500,000 people (8.3% of recipients), low CPP survivor benefits ($323.05 average), high TFSA penalties ($1,461.18 average), new capital gains tax changes, and fluctuating housing markets influenced by mortgage rates and unemploy...
Canadian Retirement & Housing Market Challenges in 2024
The 2024 Canadian financial landscape features an OAS clawback affecting 500,000 people (8.3% of recipients), low CPP survivor benefits ($323.05 average), high TFSA penalties ($1,461.18 average), new capital gains tax changes, and fluctuating housing markets influenced by mortgage rates and unemploy...
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40% Bias Score
Nordstrom to Go Private in \$4 Billion Deal
Nordstrom, facing declining sales and increased competition, will be acquired by its founding family and Mexican retailer Liverpool for nearly \$4 billion in cash, marking its exit from public markets after 54 years; the deal is expected to close in the first half of 2025.
Nordstrom to Go Private in \$4 Billion Deal
Nordstrom, facing declining sales and increased competition, will be acquired by its founding family and Mexican retailer Liverpool for nearly \$4 billion in cash, marking its exit from public markets after 54 years; the deal is expected to close in the first half of 2025.
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40% Bias Score
UK Economy Stagnates, Raising Recession Fears
Britain's economy showed zero growth in the third quarter of 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics, raising concerns about a potential recession under the new Labour government, while business confidence is at its lowest point of 2024, and household savings are being depleted.
UK Economy Stagnates, Raising Recession Fears
Britain's economy showed zero growth in the third quarter of 2024, according to the Office for National Statistics, raising concerns about a potential recession under the new Labour government, while business confidence is at its lowest point of 2024, and household savings are being depleted.
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52% Bias Score
Bank of Canada Cuts Interest Rate to 3.25% Amidst Economic Uncertainty
On December 11th, the Bank of Canada lowered its policy interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 3.25 percent, its fifth consecutive cut since June, driven by weaker-than-expected economic growth in Q3 and inflation meeting the 2 percent target, despite mixed economic signals and internal debate on...
Bank of Canada Cuts Interest Rate to 3.25% Amidst Economic Uncertainty
On December 11th, the Bank of Canada lowered its policy interest rate by 0.5 percentage points to 3.25 percent, its fifth consecutive cut since June, driven by weaker-than-expected economic growth in Q3 and inflation meeting the 2 percent target, despite mixed economic signals and internal debate on...
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32% Bias Score
Canada's Fiscal Crisis Shakes Investor Confidence
Canada's political instability and concerning fiscal situation, including record levels of foreign-held debt and a current account deficit, have shaken investor confidence, prompting urgent calls for government action before parliament reconvenes on January 27th.
Canada's Fiscal Crisis Shakes Investor Confidence
Canada's political instability and concerning fiscal situation, including record levels of foreign-held debt and a current account deficit, have shaken investor confidence, prompting urgent calls for government action before parliament reconvenes on January 27th.
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48% Bias Score
Trump Threatens to Retake Panama Canal
Donald Trump's threat to reimpose U.S. control over the Panama Canal, a vital 82-km waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, has sparked outrage from Latin American leaders; the canal was transferred to Panama in 1999 after U.S. construction and decades of Panamanian protests.
Trump Threatens to Retake Panama Canal
Donald Trump's threat to reimpose U.S. control over the Panama Canal, a vital 82-km waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, has sparked outrage from Latin American leaders; the canal was transferred to Panama in 1999 after U.S. construction and decades of Panamanian protests.
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32% Bias Score
MaRS CEO Departs for Export Development Canada
Alison Nankivell left her post as CEO of MaRS Discovery District after less than a year to become the head of Export Development Canada (EDC), a federal crown corporation supporting Canadian exporters, replacing Mairead Lavery after six years. This follows MaRS's restructuring and job cuts aimed at ...
MaRS CEO Departs for Export Development Canada
Alison Nankivell left her post as CEO of MaRS Discovery District after less than a year to become the head of Export Development Canada (EDC), a federal crown corporation supporting Canadian exporters, replacing Mairead Lavery after six years. This follows MaRS's restructuring and job cuts aimed at ...
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36% Bias Score
ESMA Proposes Issuer-Sponsored Research to Address Post-MiFID II Information Gap
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is proposing a code of conduct for issuer-sponsored research to address the lack of information on smaller companies following the implementation of MiFID II in 2018, which resulted in a 22% reduction in analysts covering European stocks from 2017...
ESMA Proposes Issuer-Sponsored Research to Address Post-MiFID II Information Gap
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is proposing a code of conduct for issuer-sponsored research to address the lack of information on smaller companies following the implementation of MiFID II in 2018, which resulted in a 22% reduction in analysts covering European stocks from 2017...
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40% Bias Score
Canada's October Economic Growth Exceeds Expectations, but November Contraction Looms
Canada's economy unexpectedly grew by 0.3 percent in October due to increased oil and gas extraction and manufacturing, but November likely saw a 0.1 percent contraction, potentially affecting the Bank of Canada's growth projections for the fourth quarter.
Canada's October Economic Growth Exceeds Expectations, but November Contraction Looms
Canada's economy unexpectedly grew by 0.3 percent in October due to increased oil and gas extraction and manufacturing, but November likely saw a 0.1 percent contraction, potentially affecting the Bank of Canada's growth projections for the fourth quarter.
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36% Bias Score
Top 5 TSX Income Stocks Deliver Exceptional 2024 Returns
Five TSX-listed income stocks—Capital Power Corp., Manulife Financial Corp., CIBC, Keyera Corp., and TC Energy Corp.—achieved exceptional total returns in 2024, ranging from 46.3% to 73.8%, driven by strong sector performance and dividend increases, though influenced by declining interest rates.
Top 5 TSX Income Stocks Deliver Exceptional 2024 Returns
Five TSX-listed income stocks—Capital Power Corp., Manulife Financial Corp., CIBC, Keyera Corp., and TC Energy Corp.—achieved exceptional total returns in 2024, ranging from 46.3% to 73.8%, driven by strong sector performance and dividend increases, though influenced by declining interest rates.
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40% Bias Score