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Wealthsimple integrates stock trading feature with Elon Musk’s X April 17, 2026
The move is part of an initiative called ‘Cashtags’ on X, which lets U.S. and Canadian users access information about a stock with a tap.
Uday Rana
Co-signing your kids’ mortgage? Here’s why that’s a risky idea April 16, 2026
Co‑signing is more common among first‑time buyers who are younger and who have lower credit scores and lower incomes, the Bank of Canada said.
Uday Rana
Iran-U.S. talk hopes push U.S. stocks near record highs, oil prices ease April 14, 2026
Lower oil prices help bring down costs for all kinds of businesses, and the price for a barrel of Brent crude to be delivered in June fell 4.6% to settle at US$94.79 Tuesday.
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7-Eleven says it plans to close 645 North American stores this year April 14, 2026
According to earnings filings published last week,the closures will outpace the 205 locations it forecasts it will open during that same time.
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Bank of mom and dad? More parents are co-signing adult kids’ mortgages April 14, 2026
Co‑signing is more common among first‑time buyers who are younger and who have lower credit scores and lower incomes, a Bank of Canada report added.
Uday Rana
Gas prices are coming down in Canada, but experts warn it may not last April 10, 2026
Gas prices are coming down across Canada, but Canadian commuters shouldn’t rest easy just yet, some experts are warning as uncertainty around the Iran war continues.
Uday Rana
Lotto Max ticket price to rise, odds also set to change April 7, 2026
Lotto Max is set to see some changes this Friday, with a slightly higher ticket price, while the odds of winning could be better or worse, depending on the prize.
Sean Previl
Toys ‘R’ Us Canada not playing around in various battles over its trademarks April 6, 2026
Toys “R” Us Canada is battling tech giant Acer Inc., a Calgary swingers club and a Russian business over trademarks the it says will cause confusion with its own branding.
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Alberta’s proposed immigration bill would create more red tape: hospitality sector April 4, 2026
The hospitality sector says the bill requiring employers to be registered and be licensed to hire foreign workers creates more barriers when the industry is already struggling.
Karen Bartko
WestJet adding fuel surcharge to companion voucher bookings April 3, 2026
Beginning April 8, WestJet said it will introduce a temporary surcharge on all companion voucher bookings to help manage the recent surge in aviation fuel prices.
Karen Bartko