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AMD teams up with University of Toronto for 100-project AI research lab in Canada

AMD teams up with University of Toronto for 100-project AI research lab in Canada

AMD and the University of Toronto opened a joint AI and computing research lab, with AMD committing to fund 100 projects over three years and donating two AI servers. The lab will focus on energy-efficient AI systems and methods for training large models on distributed clusters. Federal and provincial officials attended the launch. AMD shares fell about 1% in morning trading.
5 March 2026
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Glencore freezes $1 billion Quebec Horne Smelter upgrade amid arsenic-emissions standoff

Glencore freezes $1 billion Quebec Horne Smelter upgrade amid arsenic-emissions standoff

Glencore has suspended nearly $1 billion in planned investments at Quebec’s Horne Smelter, citing a lack of regulatory certainty on emissions limits. Crews and contractors will be stood down starting Feb. 3, with spending cuts also planned at the Montreal copper refinery. The move follows missed talks with Quebec over new arsenic rules. The company says the freeze could affect over 3,200 jobs.
3 February 2026
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Canada Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): TSX Slips From Record Highs in Holiday Trading as Miners Cool Off and the Loonie Firms

Canada Stock Market Today (Dec. 24, 2025): TSX Slips From Record Highs in Holiday Trading as Miners Cool Off and the Loonie Firms

The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed down 0.2% at 31,999.76 in a shortened Christmas Eve session, with materials stocks falling about 0.9% as investors took profits. Trading ended early at 1 p.m. ET, keeping volumes thin. Despite the dip, the index remains near record highs and is up roughly 29% for the year. The Canadian dollar also hit a near five-month high.
25 December 2025
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Shops Open on Christmas Day 2025 in Canada: What’s Open, What’s Closed, and Where to Find Essentials

Shops Open on Christmas Day 2025 in Canada: What’s Open, What’s Closed, and Where to Find Essentials

Most major retailers, malls, and grocery stores in Canada close on Christmas Day. Convenience stores, gas stations, and some pharmacies, such as 7-Eleven and select Shoppers Drug Mart or Rexall locations, remain open, often with reduced hours. Movie theatres and some tourist attractions also operate. Shoppers are advised to check local hours before heading out.
25 December 2025
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Is the Canadian Stock Market Open on Dec. 25, 2025? TSX Christmas Day Hours, Boxing Day Closure, and What Investors Need to Know

Is the Canadian Stock Market Open on Dec. 25, 2025? TSX Christmas Day Hours, Boxing Day Closure, and What Investors Need to Know

Canadian stock markets, including the TSX, TSXV, TSX Alpha, CSE, and Cboe Canada venues, are closed Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, for Christmas Day. Markets also close Friday, Dec. 26, for Boxing Day. On Dec. 24, trading ended early, with most venues closing by 1:00 or 1:30 p.m. ET. Regular trading resumes Monday, Dec. 29.
25 December 2025
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Boxing Day Deals Canada 2025: What’s Open and Closed in P.E.I. on Christmas and Where to Shop Early Sales Online

Boxing Day Deals Canada 2025: What’s Open and Closed in P.E.I. on Christmas and Where to Shop Early Sales Online

Provincial civil service offices and PEI Liquor stores in Prince Edward Island close early on Dec. 24 and remain shut through Dec. 26. T3 Transit will not operate on Christmas Day or Boxing Day. Canada Post suspends mail collection and delivery on both holidays. Nationally, major retailers like Best Buy and Amazon have launched Boxing Day deals online ahead of Dec. 26.
24 December 2025
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Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery Deal: Paramount’s Ellison-Backed Counterbid, Antitrust Pressure, and What It Means for Crave in Canada

Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery Deal: Paramount’s Ellison-Backed Counterbid, Antitrust Pressure, and What It Means for Crave in Canada

Harris Associates, holding 3.9% of Warner Bros. Discovery, said it may support a revised Paramount Skydance bid if financing and deal terms improve, Reuters reported. Netflix has a $72 billion agreement to acquire WBD’s studios and HBO, pending regulatory review and a planned spinoff of WBD’s cable networks. The outcome could affect Bell Media’s Crave in Canada, which licenses HBO content.
19 December 2025
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Canada Economic Calendar Today (Dec. 15, 2025): CPI, Housing Starts and Factory Data in Focus as Bank of Canada Watchers Brace for Volatility

Canada Economic Calendar Today (Dec. 15, 2025): CPI, Housing Starts and Factory Data in Focus as Bank of Canada Watchers Brace for Volatility

Canada’s November Consumer Price Index was released this morning, with economists split on whether inflation edged up to 2.3% or held at 2.2%. Earlier, national home sales slipped 0.6% in November and the average home price fell 2% year-over-year to $682,219, according to CREA. Housing starts and manufacturing data are also due this morning.
15 December 2025
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Canada Economic Calendar for Monday, December 15, 2025: CPI, Housing Starts and Factory Data Set the Tone for CAD

Canada Economic Calendar for Monday, December 15, 2025: CPI, Housing Starts and Factory Data Set the Tone for CAD

Statistics Canada will release November’s Consumer Price Index at 8:30 a.m. ET Monday, days after the Bank of Canada held its policy rate at 2.25%. The Canadian dollar has stayed firm amid policy divergence with the U.S., and recent trade data showed a return to surplus. Other key data due include housing starts and home sales for November. Markets will watch CPI closely for signals on future rate moves.
14 December 2025
Canada Stock Market Week Ahead: TSX Outlook as CPI, Retail Sales and Commodity Prices Set the Next Move

Canada Stock Market Week Ahead: TSX Outlook as CPI, Retail Sales and Commodity Prices Set the Next Move

The S&P/TSX Composite closed Friday at 31,527.39, down 0.4% on the day but up 0.7% for the week after hitting record highs Thursday. Tech stocks dropped 3.4% Friday, led by Celestica’s 12.9% fall, while cannabis shares surged. The Bank of Canada held rates steady as the U.S. Federal Reserve cut its benchmark. Investors await Canadian inflation data Monday and retail sales Friday.
13 December 2025
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Canada Buys Six Bombardier Global 6500 Jets in $753M Deal to Replace RCAF Challenger Fleet

Canada Buys Six Bombardier Global 6500 Jets in $753M Deal to Replace RCAF Challenger Fleet

Canada has awarded Bombardier a contract worth about $753 million CAD to supply six Global 6500 jets to the Royal Canadian Air Force, replacing and expanding the aging Challenger fleet. The deal includes training and military modifications. First delivery is expected by summer 2027. The aircraft will support government transport, medevac, disaster relief, and security missions.
12 December 2025
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Microsoft Bets $23 Billion on AI in India and Canada as Cloud Race Intensifies

Microsoft Bets $23 Billion on AI in India and Canada as Cloud Race Intensifies

Microsoft will invest $17.5 billion in India and over C$7.5 billion ($5.4 billion) in Canada to expand AI and cloud infrastructure, CEO Satya Nadella announced December 9 in New Delhi. The India package includes a new data center region in Hyderabad and expansion in Chennai and Pune, with projects set to begin in 2026. The Canada investment is part of a broader C$19 billion plan running through 2027.
10 December 2025
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F-35 vs Saab Gripen: Jobs, Leaked Scores and Public Opinion Collide in Canada’s Fighter Jet Showdown

F-35 vs Saab Gripen: Jobs, Leaked Scores and Public Opinion Collide in Canada’s Fighter Jet Showdown

A leaked Canadian defence chart shows the U.S.-made F-35 far outscoring Sweden’s Gripen jet, as Ottawa reviews its C$27.7-billion fighter purchase amid rising costs and U.S. trade tensions. A new poll finds 40% of Canadians want the best jet for the air force, while 28% prioritize job creation. Sweden promises 10,000 jobs if Canada buys the Gripen. Canada has joined the EU’s SAFE defence fund to reduce reliance on U.S. suppliers.
8 December 2025
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Canada’s F‑35 Crossroads: Quebec Maintenance Hub, Leaked Scorecard and a Last‑Minute Gripen Push

Canada’s F‑35 Crossroads: Quebec Maintenance Hub, Leaked Scorecard and a Last‑Minute Gripen Push

A leaked Department of National Defence chart shows the F-35 scored 95% against the Swedish Gripen’s 33% in Canada’s fighter jet competition. L3Harris MAS is pushing to make Mirabel, Quebec a major F-35 maintenance hub, with plans to service over 2,000 jets if Canada commits to the full F-35 order. The project could cost $200 million and affect 5,000 jobs. Prime Minister Mark Carney is nearing a final decision.
8 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Brookfield Renewable Partners Positioned for Strong Growth in 2026 Amid Energy Security Concerns
    April 8, 2026, 10:44 PM EDT. Brookfield Renewable Partners (TSX:BEPC) is emerging as a key player in the 2026 energy landscape, driven by global energy security issues. With tensions in the Middle East disrupting oil supplies, demand for renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs) is surging. Brookfield, a major Canadian renewable power supplier, benefits from these trends by providing clean energy to large corporate clients, including a recent 10-gigawatt deal with Microsoft. Unlike the competitive EV manufacturing sector, renewable power supply offers a stable growth avenue amid fuel supply uncertainties. Brookfield's joint nuclear projects and expanding contracts position it well for a strong run as countries shift away from fossil fuels.

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Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

8 April 2026
IREN shares rose 1.8% to $35.74 Wednesday as investors assessed its $6 billion share program and shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company’s revenue fell to $184.7 million last quarter, with a net loss of $155.4 million. IREN recently announced a five-year, $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft. Options trading volume hit 103,000 contracts Tuesday, with sentiment described as mixed.
Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

8 April 2026
Amazon closed at $213.77 Tuesday, with BNP Paribas maintaining a $320 price target, citing strong AI demand despite Amazon’s planned $200 billion capex for 2026. The company’s February forecast of higher spending sent shares down 11.5% after hours, even as AWS revenue rose 24% to $35.6 billion in the December quarter. Alphabet and Microsoft are also ramping up AI infrastructure spending.
Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

8 April 2026
The Sensex surged 2,946 points to 77,562.90 on Wednesday, its best day in five years, as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and steady RBI rates pushed Indian markets higher. Brent crude fell 14.4% to $93.49 a barrel, easing pressure on the rupee, which rose 0.5% to 92.58 per dollar. All 16 major sectors gained, led by financials and auto stocks. The RBI kept its repo rate at 5.25% and forecast slower growth ahead.
Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

8 April 2026
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. increased its Netflix stake by 1,141.9% to 29,074 shares in Q4, while Ethos Capital Management disclosed a new 19,610-share position worth $1.84 million. The moves come ahead of Netflix’s April 16 earnings report and follow a Goldman Sachs upgrade to Buy with a $120 target. Insiders Reed Hastings and Greg Peters sold shares earlier this year under preset trading plans. Netflix last traded at $98.82.
Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

8 April 2026
Zevenbergen Capital increased its Alphabet Class A share holdings by 27.4% in Q4, while Lombard Odier and Empirical Wealth Management reduced their Class C positions, according to April 7 filings. Alphabet will report first-quarter results on April 29. GOOG and GOOGL traded near $304 before Wednesday’s U.S. open. The filings reflect holdings as of December 31 and may not show current positions.
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