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Congressional Stock Trading Scandal: Lawmakers Outperform Buffett in 2025

Congress stock trading scandal exposed in 2025

A new study reveals U.S. lawmakers consistently beat the market using insider knowledge. Calls grow for a total ban on congressional stock trading as public outrage mounts.

S&P/TSX Composite Jumps Over 200 Points, U.S. Markets Follow Higher

TSX surges over 200 points, U.S. markets climb

Canadian and U.S. stock markets posted strong gains, with the S&P/TSX composite index rising more than 200 points. Get the latest on the market rally and key economic factors.

Carney's Pipeline Push Faces Market Risks: Why Government Funding Isn't a Silver Bullet

Pipeline Project Risks Persist After Trudeau Era

Analysis: Despite PM Mark Carney's push for energy projects, market volatility, climate policy, and geopolitics create major risks. Experts argue private firms assess these better than governments.

How Trump's Comments Shook U.S. Defence Stocks This Week

Trump's Remarks Cause Volatility in U.S. Defence Stocks

Former President Donald Trump's recent geopolitical comments triggered significant volatility in U.S. defence sector stocks this week, impacting major contractors. Read the analysis of the market reaction.

Alphabet Surpasses Apple as World's Second-Largest Company

Alphabet Overtakes Apple in Market Value

Google's parent company, Alphabet, has eclipsed Apple in market capitalization, now ranking second only to Nvidia. This shift highlights Alphabet's growing dominance in the AI sector. Read the full analysis.

TSX Plunges Over 270 Points as U.S. Markets Show Mixed Results

TSX down 270+ points, U.S. markets mixed

Canada's main stock index fell sharply on January 7, 2026, dropping more than 270 points. U.S. markets posted a mixed performance amid global economic uncertainty. Get the full market analysis.

Tokyo's Nikkei 225 Hits Record High as Global Markets Mostly Gain

Nikkei 225 Hits Record High, Global Markets Rise

Tokyo's Nikkei 225 stock index soared to a historic peak on Monday, January 5, 2026, leading a day of mostly positive global market performance. Oil prices also climbed. Get the full market analysis.

TSX Surges Over 300 Points as North American Markets Rally

TSX Jumps 300+ Points, U.S. Markets Also Rise

The S&P/TSX composite index climbed more than 300 points on January 5, 2026, leading a broad North American stock market rally. Get the latest details on the market surge.

Wall Street Eyes Milder 2026 Gains After Stunning 3-Year Stock Surge

U.S. Stock Bulls See Slower Gains in 2026 After Rally

Wall Street strategists forecast a more modest 9.2% rise for the S&P 500 in 2026 following three years of double-digit gains. Elevated valuations and election-year history suggest a cautious bull market ahead.

Canadian Oil Stocks Fall Following U.S. Capture of Venezuelan President Maduro

Canadian Oil Stocks Drop After Maduro's U.S. Capture

Canadian energy stocks declined after U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on drug charges, sparking market volatility and concerns over future oil supply. Read the full analysis.

TSX Rises 28.3% in 2025, Led by Financials and Materials in December

TSX Ends 2025 Up 28.3%, December Sees Sector Gains

The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed 2025 with a strong 28.3% gain, advancing 1.05% in December. Financials and materials led gains, while tech and utilities lagged. See the top performers and analyst targets.

TSX Gains 40 Points Amid Mixed U.S. Markets on January 2, 2026

TSX up 40 points Friday, U.S. markets mixed

Canada's S&P/TSX composite index rose nearly 40 points on Friday, January 2, 2026, as U.S. markets showed a mixed performance. Get the latest on key market movements and economic indicators.

FTSE 100 Set for Strongest Annual Gain in 16 Years as 2025 Closes

FTSE 100 Caps Strongest Year in 16 Years

London's FTSE 100 index is on track to record its best annual performance since 2009, marking a robust end to 2025 for the blue-chip benchmark. Discover the market drivers and what this means for investors.

TSX Climbs Nearly 80 Points as U.S. Markets Show Mixed Results on Dec. 30

TSX up nearly 80 points, U.S. markets mixed

Canada's S&P/TSX composite index gained nearly 80 points on December 30, 2025, while U.S. stock markets delivered a mixed performance. Get the latest market analysis and insights.

Top 3 Economic Risks for Canada in 2026: Trade, AI, and Uncertainty

Canada's Top 3 Economic Risks for 2026

As 2026 approaches, Canada's economy faces critical challenges: a pivotal CUSMA review, AI sector volatility, and persistent trade uncertainty. Explore the key risks to growth.

Wall Street Unanimous: All 21 Analysts Predict 2026 Stock Rally

Every Wall Street Analyst Predicts 2026 Stock Rally

A rare consensus emerges as all 21 Wall Street analysts forecast a fourth straight year of gains for the S&P 500 in 2026. Discover the risks and optimism driving this historic bullish outlook.

Canadian Markets Edge Higher in Holiday Trading Ahead of Key U.S. Data

Canadian Markets Up in Thin Holiday Trading

Canadian stocks showed modest gains in light pre-holiday trading as investors awaited crucial U.S. economic updates on growth and labour. Get the latest market analysis.

S&P/TSX Composite Soars Nearly 300 Points in Strong Pre-Holiday Rally

TSX surges nearly 300 points in market rally

The S&P/TSX composite index jumped close to 300 points on December 22, 2025, marking a significant pre-holiday rally. Get the latest details on this market surge and what it means for investors.

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