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Warren Buffett’s 2 Best Investments to Beat Inflation — And the New $45M Indigenous Fund Transforming Quebec

Warren Buffett’s 2 Best Investments to Beat Inflation — And the New $45M Indigenous Fund Transforming Quebec

U.S. inflation rose to 3.0% year-over-year in September 2025, up from 2.9% in August, while Canada’s rate cooled to 2.2% in October. Grocery prices in Canada climbed 3.4% over the same period. Warren Buffett’s advice to invest in personal skills has resurfaced, as a new $45 million Indigenous-led fund launches in Quebec to support First Nations entrepreneurs.
29 November 2025
Tokyo Stock Market Today: Nikkei 225 Extends Rally on Fed Cut Hopes as Tokyo Inflation Stays Hot – November 28, 2025

Tokyo Stock Market Today: Nikkei 225 Extends Rally on Fed Cut Hopes as Tokyo Inflation Stays Hot – November 28, 2025

The Nikkei 225 closed up 0.17% at 50,253.91 on Friday, marking its fourth straight gain and a 3.4% weekly rise, but still finished November down 4.2%, its worst November since 2011. Investors weighed firm Tokyo inflation at 2.8% and a surprise rebound in housing against profit-taking in tech and hopes for a U.S. Fed rate cut.
Singapore Stocks Climb as STI Rises 0.6% on Policy Optimism and Inflation Surprise – 24 November 2025

Singapore Stocks Climb as STI Rises 0.6% on Policy Optimism and Inflation Surprise – 24 November 2025

Singapore’s Straits Times Index rose 0.6% to 4,496.63 on Monday, November 24, 2025, outperforming most Asian peers after the government raised its 2025 GDP growth forecast to around 4%. Trading volume reached S$3.2 billion. Core inflation jumped to 1.2% in October, the highest this year. The iEdge Singapore Next 50 Index fell 1.2%, signaling gains were concentrated in blue chips.
24 November 2025
TSX Today: Toronto Stock Exchange Steadies Ahead of Key Inflation Data (November 17, 2025)

Canada Stock Market Today, November 18, 2025: TSX Braces for Cautious Open as Inflation Cools and Global AI Selloff Deepens

The S&P/TSX Composite fell 0.8% Monday to 30,076, its lowest close in 10 days, as tech stocks slid over 2% and volatility hit a six-month high. Headline inflation slowed to 2.2% in October, but core measures remain near 3%. The Canadian dollar dropped to C$1.40 per U.S. dollar. The Bank of Canada is expected to hold rates steady at its December meeting.
18 November 2025
TSX Today: Toronto Stock Exchange Steadies Ahead of Key Inflation Data (November 17, 2025)

TSX Today: Toronto Stock Exchange Steadies Ahead of Key Inflation Data (November 17, 2025)

Futures for the S&P/TSX Composite Index signaled a flat open Monday, with December contracts down 0.03% as of 5:50 a.m. ET. The Toronto market rebounded last week after a sharp 1.9% drop Wednesday, ending up 1.4% for its best week since September. Investors are awaiting October inflation data, expected to show annual CPI cooling to 2.1% from 2.4%. The Bank of Canada recently cut its key rate to 2.25%.
17 November 2025
FTSE 100’s Record Run: Inside London’s Blue-Chip Rally and What’s Next

UK Stock Market Today, 17 November 2025: FTSE 100 Steadies After Budget Shock as Investors Eye UK Inflation and US Data

The FTSE 100 edged up 0.1% to around 9,701 by 09:00 GMT Monday after Friday’s 1.1% drop, its steepest since April, following reports of a Budget U-turn on income tax. The FTSE 250 slipped 0.1%, while gilt yields rose amid concerns over increased government borrowing. Rightmove reported the sharpest autumn decline in UK asking prices in 13 years.
Mega Metal Rally! Gold Rockets Past $4,000 as Silver Nears $52 on Debasement Fears

Silver Price Today (12 Nov 2025): XAG/USD holds near $51.8 as markets eye U.S. CPI and a House vote to reopen government

Spot silver traded near $51.8/oz, up about 1% after briefly dipping to $51.05 early Tuesday as the dollar firmed. COMEX front-month futures hovered between $51.25 and $51.60. Traders focused on a U.S. House vote to end the federal shutdown and Thursday’s CPI release, both seen as key for the Fed-rate outlook and the dollar. Silver set a record above $52 in October amid strong demand and tight supply.
12 November 2025
2026 Social Security COLA Shocker: Benefits Up 2.8% (+$56), But Rising Costs Threaten the Gain

2026 Social Security COLA Shocker: Benefits Up 2.8% (+$56), But Rising Costs Threaten the Gain

The Social Security Administration set a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for 2026, raising average monthly benefits by about $56 for 75 million Americans starting in January. The standard Medicare Part B premium is projected to rise to $206, up $21 from 2025. VA disability and federal pensions will see similar increases. SSI recipients get a 2.8% boost effective Dec. 31, 2025.
26 October 2025
U.S. Stocks Rally as Shutdown Fears Fade – Markets Hit Fresh Records

Wall Street Explodes: Dow Jones Jumps 400 Points as Inflation Cools – Tech Stocks Lead, Fed Cuts Expected

U.S. stocks closed at record highs Friday, with the Dow up 400 points and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also reaching new peaks. Tech and chip stocks led gains—AMD surged 6.5%, Nvidia 4.2%. September inflation rose just 0.3%, below forecasts, boosting bets on a Fed rate cut at the Oct. 29 meeting. Energy and industrial shares lagged, while a partial government shutdown continued.
Stock Market on Edge: U.S. Futures Slide as US-China Trade War Heats Up

Stocks Surge on Cooling Inflation – Fed Cuts Loom, Experts Warn of Bubble

U.S. stocks surged after September CPI data showed inflation at 3.0%, below forecasts. The Nasdaq rose 0.9% and the S&P 500 gained 0.6% on Oct. 23, nearing record highs. Investors now fully expect a 25 bp Fed rate cut at the Oct. 28–29 meeting. Tech and AI stocks, including Nvidia and Palantir, led gains.
Bond Yields Plunge on Cooling Inflation – Fed Cuts and Stock Rally in Play?

Bond Yields Plunge on Cooling Inflation – Fed Cuts and Stock Rally in Play?

U.S. consumer inflation rose 3.0% year-on-year in September, slightly below forecasts, prompting markets to fully price in a Fed rate cut next week. The 10-year Treasury yield fell below 4% and the dollar weakened on the news. S&P 500 futures jumped about 1%, lifting stocks toward record highs. Financials outperformed, while homebuilders and utilities lagged.
Stocks Rocket on Cooling Inflation Data; Tech Stocks & Fed Speeches in Spotlight

Stocks Rocket on Cooling Inflation Data; Tech Stocks & Fed Speeches in Spotlight

US September CPI rose 3.0% year-on-year, below the 3.1% forecast, fueling a Wall Street rally and bets on a Fed rate cut next week. Nasdaq gained 0.9%, S&P 500 rose 0.6%, and Dow added 0.3% on October 23. Philadelphia Fed manufacturing index plunged to −12.8 in October from +23.2. Oil prices spiked on new sanctions, while gold eased from record highs.
Stocks Rally as U.S. Inflation Cools – Asia Joins Global Rally, Fed Cut Seen as Lock

Stocks Rally as U.S. Inflation Cools – Asia Joins Global Rally, Fed Cut Seen as Lock

U.S. consumer prices rose 0.3% in September, below forecasts, with core CPI up 0.2%. Wall Street futures climbed after the data; Dow E-mini futures gained 0.5%, S&P 500 E-minis 0.7%, and Nasdaq 100 E-minis 0.98%. Intel surged 8% pre-market on strong earnings, while Deckers Outdoor dropped 11.5% after cutting guidance. Fed futures now price in a 25bp rate cut at next week’s meeting.

Stock Market Today

  • Warren Buffett Warns of Gambling Culture in Markets as Berkshire Hoards Cash
    May 2, 2026, 9:04 PM EDT. Warren Buffett criticized the current financial markets as dominated by a gambling mentality, citing the rise of one-day options and prediction market scams. Speaking at Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting, Buffett noted that in 60 years, only five presented truly attractive investment opportunities, explaining the company's $400 billion cash reserve. Despite stepping down as CEO, he remains cautious, advising patience and buying during market downturns when prices become irrationally low. Buffett's comments echo Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's warnings against get-rich-quick attitudes fueling instability. Both advocate for disciplined investing over speculative gambles, urging the public to prioritize long-term growth and financial literacy over risky bets.

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Vertiv Stock Tests AI Data-Center Rally as VRT Shares Hit Fresh Highs

Vertiv Stock Tests AI Data-Center Rally as VRT Shares Hit Fresh Highs

3 May 2026
Vertiv shares hit a 52-week high Friday before closing at $328.31, following a 30% jump in Q1 net sales to $2.65 billion. The company raised its 2026 outlook and recently acquired Strategic Thermal Labs, expanding its liquid cooling portfolio. Investors await further details at Vertiv’s May 19-20 conference in South Carolina.
AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

3 May 2026
AT&T closed a $6 billion sale of long-dated notes on April 30, with maturities ranging from 2033 to 2066, according to an SEC filing. The company reported first-quarter free cash flow of $2.5 billion, down from $3.1 billion a year earlier, citing higher capital investment. AT&T is preparing to close a $23 billion purchase of EchoStar spectrum licenses. CFO Pascal Desroches said net debt to adjusted EBITDA rose to 2.71 times.
JPMorgan Chase’s New Filing Shows the $31.4 Billion Number Investors Are Watching

JPMorgan Chase’s New Filing Shows the $31.4 Billion Number Investors Are Watching

3 May 2026
JPMorgan Chase reported first-quarter net income of $16.5 billion, up 13% from a year earlier, with revenue rising 10% to $49.8 billion. The bank’s SEC filing showed a $31.4 billion credit-loss allowance and noninterest expense up 14% to $26.9 billion. Nonperforming assets rose 10% to $10 billion. Shares closed Friday at $312.47, valuing the bank at about $864.8 billion.
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