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Source: Financialpost May 03, 2024

Apple jumps in late hours as tech lifts stocks

Apple Inc. sales declined less sharply than fearedThe world’s largest technology companies drove stocks higher, with traders gearing up for Friday’s jobs report. Bonds climbed, while the dollar dropped the most in 2024. We apologize, but this video ha...

Source: Financialpost May 03, 2024

Posthaste: Capital gains tax hike will hit more Canadians than we thought

Analysts say higher tax will cut returns from Canadian stocks We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team. Posthaste: Capital gains tax hike will hit more Canadians than...

Source: BNN Bloomberg May 02, 2024

Cruise line Viking IPO fetches US$1.54 billion

  Viking Holdings Ltd. priced its initial public offering near the top of a marketed range to raise US$1.54 billion for the luxury cruise operator and two investors. Viking is offering 11 million shares and the selling shareholders are offering about 53...

Source: BNN Bloomberg May 02, 2024

Markets today: U.S. Treasuries rally with Fed not as hawkish as feared

The world’s biggest bond market surged as Jerome Powell downplayed the possibility of rate hikes and the Federal Reserve said it will shrink its balance sheet at a slower pace to ease strains in money markets. Treasuries climbed across the curve, with two-...

Company News Source: BNN Bloomberg May 02, 2024

Gildan Q1 earnings down almost 20% as feud over who should lead the company continues

Gildan Activewear Inc. says it earned US$78.7 million in its first quarter, down almost 20 per cent from US$97.6 million a year earlier. The Montreal-based clothing manufacturer, which reports its financial information in U.S. dollars, says diluted earning...

Source: BNN Bloomberg May 02, 2024

Parkland Corp. posts first-quarter loss due to Burnaby refinery outage

Fuel retailer Parkland Corp. says it posted a net loss of $5 million in its first quarter as its financial results took a hit due to an unplanned shutdown at its Burnaby refinery. The Calgary-headquartered company says that compares to earnings of $77 mill...

Market Call Source: BNN Bloomberg May 02, 2024

Cole Kachur's Top Picks: May 1, 2024

Cole Kachur, portfolio manager and senior investment advisor, Wellington-Altus Private Wealth FOCUS: North American stocks, ETFs  MARKET OUTLOOK: Markets continue to be range-bound, coming down slightly from their most recent highs but also staying...

Source: BNN Bloomberg May 02, 2024

Great-West Lifeco reports $960 million net earnings in first quarter of 2024

Great-West Lifeco Inc. says it earned $960 million in the first quarter, up from $595 million a year earlier. The Winnipeg-based company says it exceeded $1 billion in quarterly base earnings for the first time, building on strong momentum from 2023. Ne...

Source: Bankofcanada May 02, 2024

Opening Statement before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance

Good morning. I’m pleased to be here with Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Rogers to discuss our recent policy announcement and the Bank of Canada’s Monet...

Source: Financialpost May 02, 2024

Taxing the rich is not a magic trick that will help younger Canadians

Kim Moody: Intergenerational fairness and asking the so-called rich to pay more tax via an increased capital gains inclusion rate is quite a leap of logicReviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an...