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Source: Financialpost August 14, 2023

Labour market shows signs of softening

Watch: Indeed's Brendon Bernard discusses where wage growth is heading Brendon Bernard, senior economist at Indeed.com, talks about the state of the Canadian labour market, what recent data could mean for the Bank of Canada, and discusses where...

Source: Financialpost August 13, 2023

'Will not be implemented — period': Alberta rejects new draft regulations on clean electricity grid

Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault releases details, says there is room to negotiate OTTAWA — Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault released draft regulations Aug. 10 that are designed to clean Canada’s electricity grid in an affordable wa...

Market Call Source: BNN Bloomberg August 12, 2023

Shane Obata's Top Picks: August 11, 2023

Shane Obata, portfolio manager, Middlefield Capital FOCUS: Global and technology large cap stocks  MARKET OUTLOOK: The inverse relationship between yields and technology stocks is approaching extreme levels, as rising rates are weighing on tech val...

Source: BNN Bloomberg August 12, 2023

The Week Ahead: CPI data due; U.S. Fed meeting minutes

Monday, August 14 Notable earnings: Cargojet, Boralex, Premium Brands Holdings, Palo Alto Networks, Suncor Energy (10 p.m. ET) 7:30 a.m.: Cargojet Q2 Conference Call 10:30 a.m.: Bank of Canada Senior Loan Officer Survey Tuesday, August 15...

Company News Source: BNN Bloomberg August 12, 2023

Sleep Country CEO looking for deals amid recession fears, sales slowdown

Sleep Country Canada’s CEO believes a recession poses opportunities for growth as the company looks at ways to expand operations. Sleep Country reported net income of $12.7 million for its second quarter, down about $10 million from last year, as same-stor...

Source: BNN Bloomberg August 12, 2023

TSX recap: Index caps positive week with 0.32% gain

Canada's main stock market index ticked higher on Friday to cap a week of gains, while U.S. markets were mixed. The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed up 64.76 points, or 0.32 per cent, at 20,407.64.  In New York, the Dow Jones Industrial Average increased...

Source: Financialpost August 12, 2023

Philip Cross: Oppenheimer’s implicit lesson — trust technology more

New technology has helped solve big problems. We should use it now to address climate change This month marks the 78th anniversary of the first atomic bomb being dropped on Hiroshima, so it seems appropriate that one of the summer’s blockbuster...

Source: Financialpost August 12, 2023

Posthaste: Canadians are taking on debt and reducing grocery expenses to travel

Many prioritizing a holiday at the expense of essential spending, poll says We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. Posthaste: Canadi...

Source: BNN Bloomberg August 11, 2023

U.S. stocks churn as Fed skip in sight, but no pivot

Stocks struggled for direction amid bets that even if the Federal Reserve pauses its rate hikes in September, policy will remain tight to prevent a flare-up in inflation. Treasuries fell after a weak 30-year bond auction. Wall Street’s risk-on bid faded as...

Source: BNN Bloomberg August 11, 2023

TSX recap: Index climbs 0.33% on bank, telecom stocks

Canada's main stock market index posted a small gain Thursday as it continued its climb this week, helped by strength in financial, telecom and technology stocks, while U.S. markets also rose.  The S&P/TSX Composite Index closed up 67.61 points, or 0.33 pe...