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NewsOctober 21, 2025

Rising Housing Costs in Canada: Are Households Financially Prepared?

The rising cost of housing in Canada is straining household budgets, leaving many wondering if they’re financially ready to handle the challenges....

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
Canadians Weigh Housing Decisions Amid Interest Rate Changes
NewsOctober 20, 2025

Canadians Weigh Housing Decisions Amid Interest Rate Changes

Interest rate changes in Canada are reshaping decisions around homeownership, renting, and mortgages. The Bank of Canada has reduced its policy rate...

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
NewsSeptember 20, 2025

Interactive Brokers to be Added to S&P 500, Replacing Walgreens

Retail trading platform Interactive Brokers Group Inc. is set to join the S&P 500 index, replacing Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. in the widely...

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
NewsSeptember 20, 2025

MassMutual and Orion Collaborate to Launch Integrated Wealthtech Platform

Financial advisors across the United States are set to benefit from a new all-in-one wealth technology platform unveiled by MassMutual and Orion....

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
NewsSeptember 20, 2025

MAI Capital and Evoke Advisors Merge to Form $60 Billion AUM Firm

In a landmark move within the wealth management industry, Cleveland-based MAI Capital Management has announced a merger with Los Angeles-based Evoke...

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
67% of Canadian Households Can’t Comfortably Afford Over $1,749 Per Month for Mortgage and Housing
NewsAugust 27, 2025

67% of Canadian Households Can’t Comfortably Afford Over $1,749 Per Month for Mortgage and Housing

Housing costs are a growing burden for Canadians. A survey revealed that 67% of households struggle to afford monthly housing expenses above $1,749,...

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
10 Summer Food Festivals Still Coming to Toronto in 2025
NewsJuly 25, 2025

10 Summer Food Festivals Still Coming to Toronto in 2025

Summer might be winding down, but Toronto's food festival calendar is still heating up. Whether you're craving tacos, jerk chicken, pierogis, or...

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
NewsJuly 18, 2025

Without Government Action, Canada’s Steel Industry Faces Collapse: Joly Warns

Industry Minister Melanie Joly says government intervention will be necessary for the Canadian steel industry’s survival, as U.S. tariffs continue...

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
1 Dividend Stock to Buy if the CRA Tightens TFSA Rules
NewsJuly 8, 2025

1 Dividend Stock to Buy if the CRA Tightens TFSA Rules

Metro Inc. (TSX: MRU) Weekly Stock Snapshot 📰 Major Developments This Week - Stock Performance: Metro Inc. closed at C$106.07 on Monday, marking a...

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
NewsJuly 2, 2025

No injuries after bus crashes into Surrey, B.C., front yard, police say

A TransLink bus is seen in the front yard of a Surrey, B.C., home on July 1, 2025. (Instagram/@brampton\_hood88) There were some alarming moments...

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
NewsJuly 1, 2025

New Laws Coming Into Effect in Ontario on Canada Day

This Canada Day, several changes in Ontario are set to impact everyday life in tangible ways. From fuel prices to gig worker pay, the province is...

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
NewsJune 23, 2025

Carney: Me and Trump talked de-escalation after U.S. strikes on Iran

Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed Monday he spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on the ongoing wars in the Middle East. “We focused on...

By Qayyum Rajan, CFA
NewsNovember 5, 2024

CPP Investments, EQT, and Temasek Finalize Acquisition of Keywords Studios

CPP Investments, EQT, and Temasek Complete Acquisition of Keywords Studios LONDON, Nov. 4, 2024 – The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP...

By Christopher Liew, CFA, CFP®