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Source: Financialpost June 12, 2024

Pierre Poilievre opposes capital gains hike, promises new tax cut

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Source: Financialpost June 12, 2024

National Bank to buy Canadian Western Bank

Share exchange values the Edmonton-based lender at approximately $5 billionMONTREAL — National Bank of Canada says it is purchasing Canadian Western Bank in a share exchange that values the Edmonton-based lender at approximately $5 billion. We apologize,...

Source: BNN Bloomberg June 11, 2024

RBC's Calvasina sees risk of S&P 500 sinking 8% if no Fed cut

Investors remain too optimistic about the timing of a U.S. Federal Reserve interest-rate cut, according to RBC Capital Markets strategists, who see the risk of an eight per cent slump in U.S. stocks if easing fails to materialize this year. The team led by...

Source: BNN Bloomberg June 11, 2024

Markets today: U.S. stocks eke out gains in Fed run-up as Euro falls

Stocks eked out gains in a cautious session that saw investors positioning for the Federal Reserve decision and key inflation data. Apple Inc. slid even after unveiling new artificial-intelligence features. As traders braced for volatility ahead of U.S. ma...

Market Call Source: BNN Bloomberg June 11, 2024

Rebecca Teltscher's Top Picks: June 10, 2024

Rebecca Teltscher, portfolio manager, Newhaven Asset Management FOCUS: Canadian dividend stocks  MARKET OUTLOOK: Our portfolio has remained extremely conservative and defensive despite market optimism this year. We are extremely cautious in the nea...

Source: BNN Bloomberg June 11, 2024

Chip stocks lose shine as hedge funds snap up software instead

Hedge funds made an about-face last week dumping semiconductor stocks — beneficiaries of the artificial intelligence boom — while snatching up software. Fund managers net sold U.S. technology stocks for the third straight week, according to Goldman Sachs G...

Source: BNN Bloomberg June 11, 2024

Brookfield sells Conrad hotel for US$415 million to ARA Korea

Brookfield Asset Management agreed to sell the Conrad hotel in Seoul to ARA Korea REF, a real estate fund, for US$415 million.   The $925 billion alternative asset manager acquired the five-star hotel, which is part of the International Finance Center prop...

Company News Source: BNN Bloomberg June 11, 2024

Apple debuts long-awaited AI tools, including ChatGPT tie-up

Apple Inc. announced its long-awaited new artificial intelligence features, including tools supported by OpenAI’s ChatGPT, promising to deliver technology that’s personalized, safe and deeply integrated into the iPhone maker’s software.  The platform, call...

Source: Financialpost June 11, 2024

Canada's environmental laws are threatening the buildout of clean energy projects, report says

Environmental regulations aimed at promoting biodiversity and conservation are now slowing the pace of construction Get the latest from Gabriel Friedman straight to your inbox Sign Up The federal Liberal government must find ways to streamline the env...

Source: Financialpost June 11, 2024

Homeownership costs in the U.S. jumped 26% since pandemic began

Expenses including taxes, insurance and utilities all soared during a period of high inflation across the economyThe cost of owning a home in the United States has increased 26 per cent since 2020, as expenses including taxes, insurance and utilities all soa...