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Canada 2026 Tax Brackets and CRA Changes: New Rates, CPP/EI, TFSA and RRSP Limits Explained

Canada 2026 Tax Brackets and CRA Changes: New Rates, CPP/EI, TFSA and RRSP Limits Explained

As of December 3, 2025, Canadians finally have a clear picture of what their 2026 tax year will look like. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has published its 2026 indexation fact sheet, and Ottawa’s “middle‑class tax cut” is beginning to filter through the numbers.Canada+1 Since November 27, Jamie Golombek’s deep‑dive on the new CRA figures, CTV News’ explainer on how much you’ll be taxed in 2026, and a fresh Global News story on December 2 about changing federal tax brackets have all pushed these changes into the headlines.Jamie Golombek+2iask.ca+2 Here’s a detailed breakdown of what’s changing — and what it
3 December 2025
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Sensex, Nifty Today: Indices Extend 4‑Day Losing Streak as Rupee Breaches 90/USD; IT Stocks Lead Late Rebound — 3 December 2025

Sensex, Nifty Today: Indices Extend 4‑Day Losing Streak as Rupee Breaches 90/USD; IT Stocks Lead Late Rebound — 3 December 2025

Mumbai, December 3, 2025 — Indian stock markets ended lower for the fourth straight session on Wednesday, but a sharp late‑session rebound in IT and banking stocks helped the Sensex and Nifty claw back a large part of their intraday losses. The relief rally came even as the rupee crashed through the ₹90 per US dollar mark for the first time, foreign investors continued to pull money out of equities, and traders stayed cautious ahead of the RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision on Friday. Moneycontrol+2Reuters+2 Sensex and Nifty 50 Today: How the Market Closed By the closing bell on
3 December 2025
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Paragon Banking Group (PAG.L) Shares Drop After FY 2025 Results: Dividend Hike, £50m Buyback and 2026 Margin Squeeze Explained

Paragon Banking Group (PAG.L) Shares Drop After FY 2025 Results: Dividend Hike, £50m Buyback and 2026 Margin Squeeze Explained

Paragon Banking Group PLC shares fell sharply on 3 December 2025 despite the specialist lender reporting another year of robust profits, rising dividends and a fresh share buyback programme. The market reaction focused less on the 2025 numbers and more on guidance for a squeeze in net interest margins in 2026 and higher provisions linked to UK motor finance redress. Below is a detailed look at what the latest results mean for the Paragon Banking Group share price, dividend outlook and analyst forecasts. Paragon Banking Group share price on 3 December 2025 At the London market close on 3 December
3 December 2025
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Fintech Innovation on December 3, 2025: AI Marketplaces, Stablecoins, QR Payments and New Rules Redefine Finance

Fintech Innovation on December 3, 2025: AI Marketplaces, Stablecoins, QR Payments and New Rules Redefine Finance

On December 3, 2025, the global fintech landscape is moving on several fronts at once: AI is being baked into core infrastructure, stablecoins and QR codes are turning cross‑border payments into real‑time experiences, regulators are tightening cybersecurity and data rules, and investors are still writing big checks for niche specialists from home equity to prediction markets. Here’s a deep dive into today’s key fintech headlines and what they reveal about where financial innovation is headed next. 1. AI Becomes Plumbing, Not Hype, in Bank–Fintech Partnerships One of today’s most telling launches comes from the embedded finance world. Treasury Prime, a
3 December 2025
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Experian PLC (LON: EXPN) Stock on 3 December 2025: Share Price, AI Cybersecurity Push, Buybacks and 2026 Forecasts

Experian PLC (LON: EXPN) Stock on 3 December 2025: Share Price, AI Cybersecurity Push, Buybacks and 2026 Forecasts

Experian PLC’s share price is drifting near the lower half of its 2025 range even as the company posts record first‑half results, ramps up AI‑driven products and continues an active share buyback programme. Analysts still see double‑digit upside over the next 12 months, but technical models have turned cautious and competitive pressure from FICO’s new direct‑licensing model looms over the medium term. Experian+2MarketBeat+2 Experian share price today (3 December 2025) On Wednesday 3 December 2025, Experian shares trade around 3,280–3,300p on the London Stock Exchange. The Financial Times’ live quote shows 3,284p, down about 0.7% intraday, leaving the stock roughly
3 December 2025
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Canada Economy News Today (December 3, 2025): Big Bank Earnings, Cooling Housing and a Cautious Bank of Canada

Canada Economy News Today (December 3, 2025): Big Bank Earnings, Cooling Housing and a Cautious Bank of Canada

Canada’s economy is sending mixed signals this Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Big banks are reporting strong profits and raising dividends, the stock market is hovering near record highs, but the housing market – especially in Toronto – is clearly soft, and the Bank of Canada is in no rush to cut interest rates further. Here’s a full look at today’s key developments for the Canadian economy. 1. Big Banks Deliver Strong Earnings and Bigger Dividends Royal Bank of Canada posts record year Royal Bank of Canada (RBC), the country’s largest lender and a heavyweight on the TSX, reported its fourth‑quarter
3 December 2025
Fresnillo PLC (LON:FRES) on 3 December 2025: Silver Super‑Cycle Star or Overheated FTSE 100 High‑Flyer?

Fresnillo PLC (LON:FRES) on 3 December 2025: Silver Super‑Cycle Star or Overheated FTSE 100 High‑Flyer?

Fresnillo PLC’s stock has gone from sleepy mid‑cap miner to one of the loudest names on the London market in 2025, powered by record precious‑metal prices, surging profits and a bold move into Canada. As of 3 December 2025, investors are grappling with a simple but uncomfortable question: how much good news is already in the price? Share price snapshot on 3 December 2025 At around 11:00 GMT on 3 December, Fresnillo’s London‑listed shares (FRES.L) were trading at 2,788p, up about 2.2% on the day and a staggering ~319% higher than a year ago. That puts the company’s market value
3 December 2025
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UK Economy News Today (3 December 2025): BoE Loosens Bank Rules as Services PMI, Tourism and Brexit Study Shape Outlook

UK Economy News Today (3 December 2025): BoE Loosens Bank Rules as Services PMI, Tourism and Brexit Study Shape Outlook

LONDON — 3 December 2025 The UK economy opened December with a flurry of signals that are, all at once, mildly encouraging, politically awkward and structurally worrying. On one side, the Bank of England has just relaxed key capital rules for banks, the services sector is still expanding, business closure rates have fallen to their lowest since 2016 and inbound tourism is booming into Christmas.Travel And Tour World+3Reuters+3The Irish News+3 On the other, the OECD, KPMG and a new Brexit study all point to an economy growing only slowly, carrying a heavy tax and cost burden and still smaller than
3 December 2025
US Economy News Today, December 3, 2025: Fed Cut Bets, Weaker Dollar, Data Deluge and Shutdown Fallout

US Economy News Today, December 3, 2025: Fed Cut Bets, Weaker Dollar, Data Deluge and Shutdown Fallout

The United States economy today looks like a tug‑of‑war: powerful investment in artificial intelligence and fresh fiscal stimulus are pulling growth along, while tariffs, a softening labor market and the after‑effects of a record‑long government shutdown tug in the opposite direction. As of Wednesday, December 3, markets are leaning toward the optimistic side of that rope. Stocks are climbing, the dollar is sliding, and traders are almost certain the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at next week’s policy meeting—even as new data show growth moderating and inflation stuck around 3%. Fed rate‑cut fever is driving markets Global markets are
3 December 2025
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Imperial Brands PLC (LON: IMB) on 3 December 2025: High Dividend, £1.45bn Buyback and the Key Risks Investors Are Pricing In

Imperial Brands PLC (LON: IMB) on 3 December 2025: High Dividend, £1.45bn Buyback and the Key Risks Investors Are Pricing In

Published: 3 December 2025 Key points Where Imperial Brands’ share price stands on 3 December 2025 Imperial Brands shares finished today’s London session at 3,263p, with a bid–offer spread of 3,262–3,263p and a day’s range between 3,242p and 3,273.65p.Hargreaves Lansdown At this level: On the U.S. OTC market, the ADRs (IMBBY) last traded around $43.20 on 2 December, close to their 12‑month high after a strong year for the stock.Yahoo Finance+1 With free cash flow of about £2.7bn in FY25 and a market cap near £26.1bn, Imperial’s free‑cash‑flow yield is roughly 10%, which is a big part of the investment
3 December 2025
Ashtead Group plc (LON:AHT) Stock on 3 December 2025: Share Price, $1.5bn Buyback, US Listing Plan and 2026 Outlook

Ashtead Group plc (LON:AHT) Stock on 3 December 2025: Share Price, $1.5bn Buyback, US Listing Plan and 2026 Outlook

Ashtead Group plc, the FTSE 100 equipment rental giant behind the Sunbelt Rentals brand, is trading well below its peak as of 3 December 2025, yet is returning billions to shareholders and preparing to shift its primary listing to New York. With Q2 results due on 9 December and a $1.5 billion buyback in full swing, the stock sits at the crossroads of cyclical worries and a still‑compelling long‑term growth story. ashtead-group.com+1 Ashtead share price on 3 December 2025 By late morning in London, Ashtead Group shares were quoted around 4,665p, down about 0.4% on the day, giving the group
3 December 2025
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Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: Cryovolcanoes, Expanding Coma and ‘Heartbeat’ Pulses – Latest Updates as of December 3, 2025

Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: Cryovolcanoes, Expanding Coma and ‘Heartbeat’ Pulses – Latest Updates as of December 3, 2025

Published: December 3, 2025 Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS – only the third known visitor from another star system – is putting on one of the strangest shows astronomers have ever seen. In the last 48 hours alone, new research and images have revealed: All of this is happening as 3I/ATLAS climbs back into the pre‑dawn sky after whipping around the Sun in late October and heading toward its closest approach to Earth on December 19, 2025, at a safe distance of about 170 million miles (270 million km). EarthSky+1 Here’s what you need to know today about this once‑in‑a‑lifetime interstellar visitor. What Is Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS?
3 December 2025
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Marks & Spencer (MKS.L) Stock Update: Price Action, Outlook and Analyst Forecasts – 3 December 2025

Marks & Spencer (MKS.L) Stock Update: Price Action, Outlook and Analyst Forecasts – 3 December 2025

Marks and Spencer Group plc stock is back in the spotlight after a profit hit from a cyberattack, a fresh Christmas marketing push – and a headline-grabbing long‑term analyst call of 705p per share. Key facts at the close on 3 December 2025 Performance-wise, data from Hargreaves Lansdown and StockAnalysis shows M&S shares are modestly negative year‑to‑date in 2025 (around ‑8%) but still up strongly over the medium term — roughly +170% over three years and +150% over five years. Intelligent Investor+1 What moved Marks & Spencer stock into early December? 1. Profits hit by cyberattack, even as sales surge
3 December 2025
Silver Price Today, December 3, 2025: Record Highs Near $58 Fuel Bold 2026–2027 Outlook

Silver Price Today, December 3, 2025: Record Highs Near $58 Fuel Bold 2026–2027 Outlook

Silver has stormed back into the spotlight in 2025. The metal is trading near fresh record highs around $58 per ounce, capping what multiple analysts describe as silver’s strongest year since 1979.JM Bullion+2Meyka+2 Below is a detailed look at today’s silver price, the forces behind the 2025 rally, and what major banks and market strategists now expect for 2026 and beyond. Silver price today (December 3, 2025): key levels at a glance Global spot price In other words, silver is consolidating just below all‑time highs after an explosive move over the last few months. Futures markets On CME Group, front
3 December 2025
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Gold Price Today, December 3, 2025: XAU Holds Above $4,200 as Fed Cut Bets and Weak Currencies Drive Global Rally

Gold Price Today, December 3, 2025: XAU Holds Above $4,200 as Fed Cut Bets and Weak Currencies Drive Global Rally

Gold prices are holding firmly above the key $4,200-per-ounce level on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, as traders double down on expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut next week, a weaker U.S. dollar, and strong central-bank demand. In India and much of Asia, local gold rates have surged to record or near‑record highs as domestic currencies slide against the dollar, amplifying the move in local terms. RTTNews+1 Below is a detailed look at today’s gold price, what’s driving the move, and how major banks, institutions and models are positioning their forecasts for 2025–2030. Global Gold Price Today: Spot and
3 December 2025
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Mortgage Rates Today, December 3, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Hovers Around 6.2% Ahead of Key Fed Meeting

Mortgage Rates Today, December 3, 2025: 30‑Year Fixed Hovers Around 6.2% Ahead of Key Fed Meeting

Mortgage rates are kicking off December in a narrow band around the low‑6% range, as markets wait for next week’s Federal Reserve decision and fresh inflation data. Different national trackers disagree by a few basis points, but they all paint the same picture: borrowing is cheaper than it was at the start of 2025, yet still well above the sub‑3% pandemic era. Key takeaways for December 3, 2025 Today’s national average mortgage rates (December 3, 2025) Different outlets track mortgage rates using different data sets—lender quotes, live rate sheets, or actual loan applications—which explains why their numbers don’t match exactly.
3 December 2025
Solana Price Today, December 3, 2025: SOL Reclaims $140 as ETF Inflows and On‑Chain Demand Spike

Solana Price Today, December 3, 2025: SOL Reclaims $140 as ETF Inflows and On‑Chain Demand Spike

Solana’s price is surging today. As of publication on December 3, 2025, SOL is trading around $141–$142, up roughly 11% in the last 24 hours, with a market cap of about $79 billion, keeping it firmly in the global top‑10 cryptocurrencies. CoinMarketCap+1 At the same time, Solana remains about 55–57% below its all‑time high near $295, reminding traders that the current rally is taking place after a deep, multi‑month drawdown. Pintu Key points Important: All prices and metrics are approximate at the time of writing and can change rapidly. Nothing in this article is financial advice. Solana price today: where
3 December 2025
Crypto Prices Today, December 3, 2025: Bitcoin Reclaims $93K as Ethereum’s Fusaka Upgrade and ETF News Fuel Rally

Crypto Prices Today, December 3, 2025: Bitcoin Reclaims $93K as Ethereum’s Fusaka Upgrade and ETF News Fuel Rally

The crypto market snapped back hard today, with Bitcoin back above $93,000, Ethereum comfortably reclaiming $3,000, and a wave of altcoins—from Sui (SUI) to Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) and Hyperliquid (HYPE)—posting double‑digit gains. A mix of ETF breakthroughs, macro tailwinds, and a major Ethereum upgrade is driving the rebound. crypto.news+2ABP Live+2 Below is a detailed look at crypto prices today (December 3, 2025) plus the freshest news, forecasts, and analysis published today that traders are watching. Market Snapshot: Crypto Back Above $3.1 Trillion After last week’s brutal washout, total crypto market capitalization has bounced back to roughly $3.15–$3.16 trillion, up about
3 December 2025
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Prudential plc (LON: PRU) Near 52‑Week High on $2bn Buyback: What 3 December 2025 Means for the Stock

Prudential plc (LON: PRU) Near 52‑Week High on $2bn Buyback: What 3 December 2025 Means for the Stock

Prudential plc’s share price has quietly turned into one of the FTSE 100’s comeback stories. On 3 December 2025, the Asia‑focused insurer is trading just under £11, close to its 52‑week high, after a year of strong operational growth and an aggressive share buyback programme that is eating through the share count. Hargreaves Lansdown+2MarketWatch+2 At the same time, analysts still see double‑digit upside from here, and fresh regulatory news shows that buybacks are continuing right up to year‑end. So is Prudential plc stock still a buy in December 2025, or has the easy money been made? This article pulls together
3 December 2025
Singapore Stock Market Today, 3 December 2025: STI Extends Rally on Fed Cut Hopes and UltraGreen.ai’s Blockbuster IPO

Singapore Stock Market Today, 3 December 2025: STI Extends Rally on Fed Cut Hopes and UltraGreen.ai’s Blockbuster IPO

Singapore’s stock market extended its year-end rally on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, as the Straits Times Index (STI) logged a sixth straight day of gains. Rate‑cut optimism, a record‑high OCBC share price and the high‑profile UltraGreen.ai listing on SGX all helped keep sentiment risk‑on, even as broader market breadth remained slightly negative. The Business Times+1 Key takeaways for 3 December 2025 STI performance today: sixth straight gain on Wall Street tailwind Singapore shares tracked the positive tone across Asia, with both the STI and the iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index finishing in the green. The STI added 16.56 points, or
3 December 2025
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SAP stock price: Treasury stake tops 5% as buyback focus builds into next week

SAP stock price: Treasury stake tops 5% as buyback focus builds into next week

7 February 2026
SAP SE closed at 171.22 euros on Xetra Friday, up 0.43%, after disclosing its treasury shares rose above 5% of capital, reaching 61,737,035 shares. The increase follows the launch of a buyback plan worth up to 2.6 billion euros through July 2026. SAP’s U.S. shares finished at $203.34. Investors await SAP’s Integrated Report on Feb. 26 and next results on April 23.
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