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Canada’s grocery code kicks in Jan. 1 as Loblaw, Walmart and rivals sign on — what shoppers should know

Canada’s grocery code kicks in Jan. 1 as Loblaw, Walmart and rivals sign on — what shoppers should know

Canada’s grocery industry code of conduct takes full effect Jan. 1, launching a formal dispute process for suppliers and grocers over fees and contract terms. Loblaw, Empire, Metro, Walmart Canada, and Costco Canada are registered under the voluntary code. The framework does not regulate shelf prices. Ottawa had warned it could make the code mandatory if major retailers did not participate.
31 December 2025
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EQ Bank to Buy PC Financial from Loblaw in $800 Million Deal – What It Means for EQB, Loblaw and PC Optimum Members

EQ Bank to Buy PC Financial from Loblaw in $800 Million Deal – What It Means for EQB, Loblaw and PC Optimum Members

EQB Inc. will acquire PC Financial from Loblaw Companies for about $800 million, making EQB the exclusive financial partner of the PC Optimum loyalty program. Loblaw will receive roughly 7.2 million EQB shares and cash, gaining an estimated 16–17% stake in EQB. Loblaw expects to extract $500 million in capital from PC Bank before closing. The deal is set to close in 2026, pending regulatory approval.
5 December 2025
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EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) Soars on PC Financial Deal as 2025 Earnings Disappoint – Full Stock Analysis for December 4, 2025

EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) Soars on PC Financial Deal as 2025 Earnings Disappoint – Full Stock Analysis for December 4, 2025

EQB Inc. shares jumped 12.5% to C$97.71 after announcing a deal to acquire PC Financial from Loblaw, its biggest intraday gain in over a year. The transaction includes President’s Choice Bank, insurance units, and the PC Mastercard portfolio, adding $5.8 billion in assets and nearly a million new customers. EQB will also become the exclusive financial partner for the PC Optimum loyalty program.
4 December 2025
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EQB to Acquire PC Financial from Loblaw in $800 Million Deal, Creating a New Loyalty-Linked Banking Powerhouse

EQB to Acquire PC Financial from Loblaw in $800 Million Deal, Creating a New Loyalty-Linked Banking Powerhouse

EQB Inc. announced a C$800 million deal to acquire PC Financial from Loblaw Companies, aiming to close in 2026 pending regulatory approval. Loblaw will receive C$500 million in extracted capital and become a major EQB shareholder. The agreement makes EQB the exclusive financial-services partner for the PC Optimum loyalty program for 12 years. EQB will pay with a mix of shares and cash.
4 December 2025
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Tariff Shock and Fed Jitters: Asian Markets Stumble as Rally Meets Reality

Canadian Stock Market Today: TSX Drops Over 400 Points as Tech Slumps and Dividend Cut Hits Utilities (November 13, 2025)

The S&P/TSX Composite Index fell 1.45% to about 30,381 in Toronto on Thursday, ending a four-day rally and erasing over 400 points from Wednesday’s record high. Technology and utilities stocks led the decline. Northland Power dropped more than 20% after cutting its dividend and reporting a wider loss. AtkinsRéalis rose around 4–5% after raising its nuclear outlook.
13 November 2025
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  • Strattec Security (STRT) Rises 5.4% on Cost Savings, Shares Up Despite Mixed Earnings Outlook
    April 9, 2026, 5:05 AM EDT. Strattec Security (STRT) shares surged 5.4% to $80.4 on strong volume, recovering from a 3.8% decline over four weeks. The gain followed company announcements of cost-saving moves, including an early retirement program and restructuring in Mexico, forecasted to save $3.4 million annually. The firm reported a robust balance sheet with $99 million cash against only $2.5 million debt, enhancing financial flexibility. Despite expected quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $1.14, down 24% year-on-year, and revenues sliding 2.4% to $140.7 million, the stock's consensus EPS estimates remained flat, weighing on further upside. Strattec holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), alongside Magna (MGA) in the automotive sector, which also gained 5.9%. Investors are advised to watch earnings revisions closely for directional cues.

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9 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 9, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 9, 2026, 5:06 AM EDT Strattec Security (STRT) Rises 5.4% on Cost Savings, Shares Up Despite Mixed Earnings Outlook April 9, 2026, 5:05 AM EDT. Strattec Security (STRT) shares surged 5.4% to $80.4 on strong volume, recovering from a 3.8% decline over four weeks. The gain followed company announcements of cost-saving moves, including an early retirement program and restructuring in Mexico, forecasted to save $3.4 million annually. The firm reported a robust balance sheet with $99 million cash against only $2.5 million debt, enhancing financial flexibility. Despite expected quarterly earnings
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.
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