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Bank of Canada Cuts Key Rate to 2.25% – Is This the End of Rate Cuts?

Bank of Canada Cuts Key Rate to 2.25% – Is This the End of Rate Cuts?

The Bank of Canada cut its overnight rate by 25 basis points to 2.25% on Oct. 29, its second consecutive cut. Governor Tiff Macklem signaled no further cuts are planned for now, citing sticky core inflation near 3% and sluggish growth forecasts. The Canadian dollar firmed to about C$1.3915 per USD and major bank stocks rose after the announcement. Markets had widely expected the move.
29 October 2025
BCE Stock’s Wild Ride: Dividend Drama, Bold Turnaround Plan & Analyst Predictions

BCE Stock’s Wild Ride: Dividend Drama, Bold Turnaround Plan & Analyst Predictions

BCE Inc. shares closed at C$33.41 on October 14, 2025, rebounding 16% from a 52-week low after the company slashed its annual dividend by 56% to C$1.75, the first cut since 2008. Bell announced a three-year plan targeting C$1.5 billion in cost savings and a shift toward fiber, wireless, and AI services. Analyst outlooks remain mixed, with most price targets hovering near current levels.
14 October 2025
BCE’s Bold Plan: Bell Slashes Costs & Invades Telus Territory – What It Means for Investors

BCE’s Bold Plan: Bell Slashes Costs & Invades Telus Territory – What It Means for Investors

Bell Canada will launch home internet in Western Canada for the first time, using Telus’s fibre network to reach 3.4 million homes in B.C. and Alberta. BCE also announced a $1.5 billion cost-cutting plan through 2028, a renewed focus on free cash flow, and reaffirmed its dividend strategy after a 56% cut earlier this year. The move follows new CRTC rules forcing big carriers to share fibre infrastructure.
14 October 2025

Stock Market Today

  • Intel's stock potential highlighted by KKM Financial CEO Jeff Kilburg
    April 9, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT. Jeff Kilburg, CEO of KKM Financial, told Reuters that Intel's stock has significant upside potential. Speaking on 'The Exchange,' Kilburg emphasized considering semiconductor stocks for investment. He pointed to Intel's position in the chip industry as a reason for growth. The semiconductor sector remains a key area for investors despite recent market volatility. Kilburg advised attention to industry trends and company fundamentals when assessing these stocks. His insights reflect cautious optimism about Intel's future performance and broader tech sector opportunities.

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Nokia Oyj AI Data Center Push Gets Lift From Fifth Straight GigaOm Leader Ranking

Nokia Oyj AI Data Center Push Gets Lift From Fifth Straight GigaOm Leader Ranking

9 April 2026
Nokia was named a Leader and Outperformer in GigaOm’s 2026 Radar for data center switching for the fifth year in a row, competing with Cisco, Arista, and HPE Juniper. Shares fell 1.05% in Helsinki ahead of Thursday’s annual meeting, where board changes and a dividend of up to 14 euro cents per share will be considered.
American Airlines Faces FAA Fine Over Drug-Testing Lapses in New Test for 2026 Turnaround

American Airlines Faces FAA Fine Over Drug-Testing Lapses in New Test for 2026 Turnaround

9 April 2026
The FAA proposed a $255,000 civil penalty against American Airlines, alleging the carrier allowed 12 flight attendants who tested positive for drugs or alcohol to return to safety-sensitive duties before completing required follow-up tests. The alleged violations occurred from May 2019 to December 2023. American has 30 days to respond. The airline said it is reviewing the notice.
Hologic goes private: Blackstone, TPG close buyout and name José Almeida CEO

Hologic goes private: Blackstone, TPG close buyout and name José Almeida CEO

9 April 2026
Blackstone and TPG closed their $17.3 billion acquisition of Hologic on April 7, with José Almeida replacing Steve MacMillan as CEO. Hologic shares were suspended before trading that day and will be removed from the S&P 500 before Thursday’s open. Former shareholders will receive $76 per share in cash plus a contingent value right worth up to $3 more if revenue targets are met.
When Will Gas Prices Fall? Iran Ceasefire May Not Bring Quick Relief as Oil Rebounds

When Will Gas Prices Fall? Iran Ceasefire May Not Bring Quick Relief as Oil Rebounds

9 April 2026
Brent crude rebounded 3% Thursday despite a U.S.-Iran ceasefire, with the Strait of Hormuz still nearly shut and only one oil-products tanker passing in 24 hours. U.S. gasoline averaged $4.166 a gallon on April 9, and AAA said prices could drop slowly. North Sea Forties crude hit a record $146.43 a barrel. The U.S. EIA expects Hormuz flows may take months to recover.
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