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Tech Leaders Launch Build Canada for Innovation Policy Reform

Tech Leaders Launch Build Canada for Innovation Policy Reform

Launch | Feb 5, 2025 Top Tech Entrepreneurs Launch Build Canada to Push for Smarter Policies and Strengthen Canada's Economy As Canada faces a tense period of trade disputes and tariffs from the U.S. and with growing concerns over competitiveness, productivity, investment and innovation, leading Canadian tech entrepreneurs have launched a new initiative called 'Build


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1 year ago
Here's how Musk's access to Treasury system may impact Social Security, other government payments

Here's how Musk's access to Treasury system may impact Social Security, other government payments

The new Department of Government Efficiency now has access to a federal system responsible for $6 trillion in annual payments.

1 year ago
Could Trump's tariffs replace the income tax? Here's what policy experts say

Could Trump's tariffs replace the income tax? Here's what policy experts say

During the campaign, President Donald Trump floated an "all tariff policy" to replace the federal income tax. Here's what experts say about the idea.

1 year ago
Disruptive Innovations Driving Global Change in 2025

Disruptive Innovations Driving Global Change in 2025

Innovation | Feb 4, 2025 10 Game-Changing Technologies from ARK Invest's Big Ideas 2025 ARK Invest just dropped their annual Big Ideas 2025 report (148 page PDF) covering the disruptive tech trends that are game-changing industries and global economies.  It  provides insight into a lot of investment ideas backed with charts and data. Below are


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1 year ago
What the 'mother of all trade wars' can teach us about U.S. tariffs, according to economists

What the 'mother of all trade wars' can teach us about U.S. tariffs, according to economists

Here's how present events are mirroring a key point in U.S. history that led to a trade war and exacerbated the Great Depression, according to economists.

1 year ago
Crypto ETF Battle Intensifies with XRP Dogecoin and Solana

Crypto ETF Battle Intensifies with XRP Dogecoin and Solana

Crypto | Feb 3, 2025 Crypto ETF Competition Heats Up as XRP, Dogecoin, and Solana Gain Traction Canada’s Purpose Investments announced that they officially filed a preliminary prospectus to Canadian regulators to launch an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF), which may beat American competitors to market.  The proposed XRP ETF will provide investors with direct exposure


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1 year ago
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway scoops up more Sirius XM, boosting stake to 35%

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway scoops up more Sirius XM, boosting stake to 35%

The Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate purchased roughly 2.3 million shares for about $54 million in separate transactions Thursday through Monday.

1 year ago
The Diverging Paths of CBDCs, Privacy, and Global Payments

The Diverging Paths of CBDCs, Privacy, and Global Payments

CBDCs | Feb 4, 2025 CBDC Research Continues Despite Diverging Strategies in Canada, UK and U.S. While Canada paused its retail CBDC project last year, the Bank of Canada (BoC) recently published a 35 page report on "Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs) for CBDC Solutions" while the UK is advancing its digital pound initiative and has provided


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1 year ago
As Trump considers ways to dismantle the Education Dept., here's what to know about your student loans

As Trump considers ways to dismantle the Education Dept., here's what to know about your student loans

The Trump administration is looking to shut down the Education Department. Here's what it could mean for the 42 million Americans with federal student loans.

1 year ago
Stockpiling ahead of higher tariffs is a big mistake, experts say

Stockpiling ahead of higher tariffs is a big mistake, experts say

Experts weigh in on how the urge to hoard certain goods ahead of potentially higher prices can backfire.

1 year ago
How to Value Startups: The Berkus Method

How to Value Startups: The Berkus Method

Valuing a startup can be a challenging part of the investment process. Unlike established companies, startups may not have a long track record of financial performance or steady revenue streams, so it can be difficult to estimate the valuation? One … Continue reading


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1 year ago
Trump signs order establishing a sovereign wealth fund that he says could buy TikTok

Trump signs order establishing a sovereign wealth fund that he says could buy TikTok

The fund would serve as an economic development tool and perhaps be used to buy TikTok.

1 year ago
Renter affordability has improved — here's what's behind the trend

Renter affordability has improved — here's what's behind the trend

The cost to rent is coming down faster in some areas of the U.S. than others. Here are some of the most and least affordable spots.

1 year ago
Vanguard announces fee cuts for nearly 100 funds, including ETFs with billions of dollars in assets

Vanguard announces fee cuts for nearly 100 funds, including ETFs with billions of dollars in assets

The asset manager said this is its biggest fee cut ever and will save investors about $350 million this year.

1 year ago
Steelmakers may benefit from Trump trade salvos, but Wall Street warns of longer-term headwinds

Steelmakers may benefit from Trump trade salvos, but Wall Street warns of longer-term headwinds

Trump's tariffs could give steel companies more pricing power, but weaker demand could weigh on the stocks longer term, Wall Street analysts said.

1 year ago