Financial Insights That Matter Source: Getty Images Written by Puja Tayal at The Motley Fool Canada The Canadian stock market is a gold mine of income stocks. There are banking stocks, energy stocks, telecom stocks, real estate stocks, power stocks, utility stocks, and more with a rich history of paying regular dividends. Can a looming […]
Factbox-US imports from Canada, Mexico in 2024 as tariff threat looms #CanadaFinance
Financial Insights That Matter (Reuters) – As U.S. President Donald Trump mulls imposing 25% duties on imports from Canada and Mexico on Feb. 1, focus has shifted to the sectors likely to bear the brunt of the tariffs. About 28%, or about $844 billion, of all U.S. imports in 2024 came from the two neighboring […]
The Best Stocks to Invest $1,000 in Right Now #CanadaFinance
Financial Insights That Matter Source: Getty Images Written by Demetris Afxentiou at The Motley Fool Canada There’s no shortage of great stocks to invest in right now. In fact, some of those best stocks promise strong growth, juicy dividends, or massive defensive moats. Are you curious about the best stocks to invest in right now? […]
These 2 Canadian Stocks Could Double as Tariffs Shake the Market #CanadaFinance
Financial Insights That Matter Source: Getty Images Written by Amy Legate-Wolfe at The Motley Fool Canada In today’s unpredictable market, where tariffs and trade tensions can send shockwaves through portfolios, investors often seek refuge in sectors that offer stability and resilience. Infrastructure and waste management are two such sectors, providing essential services that remain in […]
Canadian oil producer Suncor well-protected against tariff threat, CEO says #CanadaFinance
Financial Insights That Matter By Amanda Stephenson CALGARY (Reuters) -Canadian oil producer Suncor Energy is well-positioned compared to many of its competitors to weather threatened U.S. tariffs, CEO Rich Kruger said on Thursday. On a conference call with analysts, Kruger said between 60% and 65% of Calgary, Alberta-based Suncor’s production stays in Canada, either to […]
Ex-Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is running to replace Trudeau as Canada’s prime minister #CanadaFinance
Financial Insights That Matter TORONTO (AP) — Chrystia Freeland, whose abrupt resignation as finance minister last month forced Justin Trudeau’s exit as prime minister, said she is running to be the next leader of the Liberal Party and prime minister of Canada. Freeland said Friday in a statement posted on X that she will officially […]
US dollar edges lower as China tariffs kick in #CanadaFinance
Financial Insights That Matter By Hannah Lang NEW YORK (Reuters) -The U.S. dollar edged lower on Tuesday as President Donald Trump’s tariff threats were interpreted more as a negotiating tactic rather than an end goal, a day after he suspended planned measures against Mexico and Canada. However, the new Trump administration imposed additional 10% tariffs […]
Bell CEO slams CRTC, announces further slowdown of fibre network build #CanadaFinance
Financial Insights That Matter The chief executive of BCE Inc. blasted the national telecom regulator as he announced the company would further scale back the build of its fibre internet network. The parent company of Bell Canada no longer plans to meet its previous target of reaching 8.3 million homes through its fibre footprint by […]
Lightspeed shares tumble as company ditches potential sale, remains public #CanadaFinance
Financial Insights That Matter Lightspeed Commerce Inc. CEO Dax Dasilva poses in the company’s offices in Montreal, Wednesday, May 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi · The Canadian Press Shares of Lightspeed Commerce (LSPD.TO)(LSPD) fell as much as 18 per cent on Thursday, after the company dropped plans for a potential sale and says it […]
National rent prices hit 18-month low in January: report #CanadaFinance
Financial Insights That Matter TORONTO — Average asking rents across Canada hit an 18-month low in January, declining 4.4 per cent on an annual basis to $2,100. A monthly report by Rentals.ca and Urbanation, which analyzes listings in the former’s network, said January marked the fourth straight month of annual rent declines after 38 consecutive […]