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173

FinanceNeighborhood Intelligence: Bed Bath & Beyond's turnaround is real on paper and genuinely uncertain in practice

Two straight quarters of revenue growth broke a 19-quarter losing streak. But the stock has fallen from $12.65 to under $4, a CFO just departed, and a major acquisition was abandoned days ago.

Oct 7, 2026
172

FinanceCanada just got its largest utility merger ever — a $72 billion bet on the AI-driven power boom

Emera's $14.3 billion acquisition of Canadian Utilities creates a company serving six million customers, with 80% of earnings concentrated in two of North America's fastest-growing power markets: Florida and Alberta.

Oct 7, 2026
171

TradeCanada's trade surplus just hit a 4-year high — because exporters are racing tariff deadlines, not because trade is healthy

Exports to the U.S. surged 8.1% in a single month as businesses front-loaded shipments. It's the clearest numeric evidence yet of how companies are actually responding to the tariff war, and it likely won't last.

Oct 7, 2026
170

TradeOttawa gives Stelco's owner 5 days to explain the layoffs, or face court

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says Cleveland-Cliffs' own CEO publicly backed the U.S. tariffs now being blamed for the cuts — and that the 2024 jobs commitment doesn't expire just because 'market conditions have changed.'

Oct 7, 2026
169

StrategyThe 80/20 principle, applied properly: where it works in business and where it quietly misleads you

Pareto's observation is one of the most cited ideas in business strategy — and one of the most casually misapplied. Here's how to actually use it.

Oct 6, 2026
168

Small BusinessHalf of small business owners would now tell someone not to start one. Here's what's actually driving that.

September's confidence collapse to 47.9 wasn't just a number — CFIB's underlying data shows hospitality and food service cratering, hiring frozen, and a majority of owners actively discouraging entrepreneurship.

Oct 6, 2026
167

TradePacific Link's 'national interest' label doesn't settle the fight — it starts a new one

The pipeline's estimated cost has ballooned to $35–44 billion, a First Nation is calling it a pipeline that's been 'tossed aside' without consultation, and the financing plan still doesn't exist.

Oct 6, 2026
166

FinanceThe Cenovus-Athabasca deal isn't really a surprise — the two companies have been in business together since 2024

A joint venture called Duvernay Energy quietly linked Cenovus and Athabasca two years before the $5.7 billion acquisition. That history explains why this deal is less of a leap than it looks.

Oct 6, 2026
165

EconomyDiesel is still getting more expensive in Canada, even after the G7's emergency release

A litre of diesel has gone from $1.52 in January to $2.61 now. Canada's unique position — a major oil exporter with no strategic reserve of its own — means the G7 release may help less here than elsewhere.

Oct 5, 2026
164

FinanceCenovus strikes a second multibillion-dollar oil sands deal in two years, buying Athabasca Oil for $5.7B

The cash-and-stock deal adds 45,000 barrels a day and follows last year's $8.6 billion MEG Energy purchase — cementing Cenovus as one of Canada's largest oil sands consolidators.

Oct 5, 2026
163

EconomyCanada bet billions on EV plants. The latest delay raises a real question: too much, too soon?

A $7 billion Volkswagen battery plant just pushed its opening back two years — the latest in a string of EV project delays, cancellations and one bankruptcy. But EV sales are actually climbing again.

Oct 4, 2026
162

EconomyG7 releases 100 million barrels to fight a diesel shortage — what it means for Canadian shipping costs

The coordinated release targets diesel specifically, the fuel most of Canada's freight and logistics sector actually runs on. Oil prices eased immediately after the announcement.

Oct 4, 2026
161

EconomyPacific Link becomes Canada's first 'project of national interest' — here's what that actually unlocks

A new Alberta-to-B.C. oil pipeline just became the test case for Ottawa's Building Canada Act. The designation is projected at $20 billion a year in GDP — but no private company has agreed to fully fund it.

Oct 4, 2026
160

TradeA Quebec teenager's cow won big in Wisconsin. It's a small, telling moment in a bitter trade dispute.

At the World Dairy Expo, Canadian and American farmers kept competing like always — even as some in the crowd called the trade war "needless" and "childish."

Oct 4, 2026
159

TradeStelco idles its Hamilton plant, breaking a promise Ottawa says it will enforce

Up to 500 workers face layoffs as the U.S.-owned steelmaker blames tariffs — but the company made a legally binding commitment to protect these jobs when Ottawa approved its sale in 2024.

Oct 4, 2026
158

FinanceTSLZ isn't a Tesla bet — it's a daily-reset trade that can lose money even when Tesla falls

This leveraged inverse ETF promises -2x Tesla's daily move. The word 'daily' is doing more work than most buyers realize.

Oct 1, 2026
157

FinanceNTG Clarity Networks: a profitable tech stock most investors have never heard of

This TSX Venture-listed IT consultancy wins real contracts in Saudi Arabia and trades at a single-digit P/E, without ever having paid a dividend. It's also thin, small, and easy to overlook.

Oct 1, 2026
156

FinanceProMIS Neurosciences: a tiny Alzheimer's biotech with binary risk baked into every headline

This clinical-stage name has swung between a $23 million and a $200 million-plus market cap depending on the week. Here's what's actually driving that, and why it's normal for a company at this stage.

Oct 1, 2026
155

FinanceThe Trade Desk: a founder bought $150 million of his own stock after a 70% collapse

Competition from Amazon and a lost Walmart exclusivity sent TTD into a genuine show-me story. CEO Jeff Green's own buying is the clearest signal of where he thinks this goes.

Oct 1, 2026
154

FinanceTELUS cut its dividend and its 2026 outlook. Here's the real picture underneath both.

A C$2.14 billion writedown, declining revenue, and a dividend slashed to 18.75 cents a share mark a genuine reset for one of Canada's biggest telecoms — not just a rough quarter.

Oct 1, 2026
153

TradeInside Nova Scotia's trade war: a $279 million hit, a tire plant, and a premier calling Trump 'short-sighted'

The province's top exports are untouched, but 130 trade categories worth tens of millions are squarely in the crossfire — and one Dartmouth machine shop already changed its supply chain because of it.

Oct 1, 2026
152

TradeTrump predicts a deal 'within weeks' even as the import ban bites exporters now

While Washington says a resolution could come soon, Canadian producers are already losing real sales — a Nova Scotia whisky maker and a New Brunswick brewery among them.

Oct 1, 2026
151

FinanceComtech Telecommunications: a turnaround story in the middle of its hardest quarter

The satellite and public-safety communications company is deliberately shrinking its legacy business to grow a more profitable one. The numbers show real progress — and real risk.

Sep 30, 2026
150

FinanceMeren Energy: an oil and gas producer built to be sold, not held forever

This Vancouver-based E&P company has a straightforward strategy — mature African offshore assets, then sell to a bigger player. Here's what that means for the stock.

Sep 30, 2026
149

FinanceWELL Health Technologies: a billion-dollar healthcare story with a profitability question mark

The Vancouver digital health company has real scale and real growth. Whether the stock re-rates depends on whether profit catches up to revenue.

Sep 30, 2026
148

FinanceLegend Power Systems: a tiny Vancouver grid-tech story with real volatility

This TSX Venture-listed electrical equipment maker has swung wildly in value on thin trading volume. Here's what the business actually does and what would move it.

Sep 30, 2026
147

FinanceAlithya Group: a small IT consultancy betting on acquisitions in CGI's shadow

The Montreal-based digital strategy firm has built its growth through M&A rather than organic expansion. Here's the real outlook, strengths and risks included.

Sep 30, 2026
146

Small BusinessTransat's jet fuel bill is a preview of what every fuel-dependent business is facing

The airline paid more for jet fuel last quarter than ever before, and it's now in talks with Ottawa for relief. The underlying cost pressure extends well beyond one airline.

Sep 29, 2026
145

TradeU.S. swaps tariffs for outright bans on Canadian dairy, alcohol and vehicles

Washington escalated again Wednesday, replacing its 50% tariffs on these categories with import bans entirely. Canada says its dairy system is CUSMA-compliant and isn't backing down.

Sep 30, 2026
144

TradeThe U.S. bans imports of Canadian dairy, motorcycles and alcohol as the trade war deepens

Washington invoked Section 338 today, a rarely-used statute, in direct response to Canada's own countermeasures. It's the sharpest escalation yet in a dispute that's now run for most of the year.

Sep 29, 2026
143

FinanceGoldQuest Mining: a small explorer's real path to relevance

The TSX Venture-listed junior has spent years advancing a single project in the Dominican Republic. Here's what would actually have to happen for that bet to pay off.

Sep 29, 2026
142

FinanceGeneDx Holdings: what's actually behind one of NASDAQ's biggest movers this year

The genomics testing company has swung wildly in value over the past year. Here's the real growth story underneath the volatility — and the risk that comes with it.

Sep 29, 2026
141

TradeCanada's countermeasures are live — here's what changed on September 8

The dollar-for-dollar tariffs went into effect as scheduled, alongside a $7.5 billion aid package for the industries hit hardest.

Sep 10, 2026
140

Small BusinessSmall business confidence drops sharply to 53 in September

CFIB's long-term index fell from 57.6 in August, a bigger move than the gradual declines seen through much of the summer.

Sep 19, 2026
139

FinanceTSX Composite closes above 36,000 as a global rally lifts Canadian stocks

The index climbed 0.57% Monday, extending a run that's taken it well past June's all-time closing high.

Sep 21, 2026
138

EconomyBank of Canada holds at 2.25% for a seventh straight decision

The Bank left rates unchanged on September 2, pointing to a stronger-than-expected economy even as tariffs and oil prices push against its inflation target.

Sep 3, 2026
137

FinanceMedicenna's next 18 months: the catalysts and the cash math that will decide it

The Toronto-listed biotech's stock has fallen hard since 2024. Whether it recovers comes down to a handful of concrete trial readouts and a persistent cash constraint.

Sep 22, 2026
136

Small BusinessPoint-of-sale systems: what to check before signing a contract

The upfront hardware cost is the smallest number in most POS contracts. The processing rate and the lock-in terms matter far more.

Aug 31, 2026
135

StrategyInvoicing tools that get you paid faster

Late payments are often a process problem, not a client problem. The right invoicing setup fixes more of that than most owners expect.

Aug 31, 2026
134

FinanceBusiness credit cards in Canada: how to actually pick one

The rewards rate is the number everyone compares. It's rarely the number that determines whether a card actually pays off for your business.

Aug 31, 2026
133

Small BusinessPayroll providers for small teams: what matters under 10 employees

Enterprise payroll features are wasted on a small team. Here's what's actually worth paying for at that size.

Aug 31, 2026
132

FinanceAccounting software for small business: comparing QuickBooks, Wave and Xero

All three handle the basics. The differences show up in pricing structure, who they're built for, and how much room they leave to grow.

Aug 31, 2026
131

Small BusinessBusiness bank accounts in Canada: what actually matters when comparing them

Monthly fees get the most attention, but they're rarely the feature that ends up mattering most a year in.

Aug 31, 2026
130

FinanceReading your cash flow statement the way a lender does

A profitable business can still fail a lender's cash flow test. Here's what's actually being checked, line by line.

Aug 30, 2026
129

Small BusinessIncorporating in Canada: federal vs. provincial, and why it matters

Both routes create a legal corporation. The difference shows up later, in where you can operate and what you're required to file.

Aug 30, 2026
128

StrategySetting your first-year pricing without guessing

New businesses tend to price off gut feel or a competitor's number. A more grounded approach starts with your actual costs and your customer's actual alternative.

Aug 29, 2026
127

LeadershipDelegation for small business owners: when it's time to let go of a task

Most owners don't delegate too little because they don't trust their team — they delegate too little because they've never decided what actually requires them.

Aug 28, 2026
126

FinanceLine of credit vs. term loan: choosing the right one for your business

The two most common small business financing products solve different problems. Matching the wrong one to your need costs money either way.

Aug 27, 2026
125

Small BusinessHow to apply for a small business loan in Canada: what lenders actually look at

Before you fill out an application, it helps to know what's actually being evaluated on the other side of it.

Aug 27, 2026
124

TradeA quick guide to Canada's countermeasures list, sector by sector

Six categories make up the bulk of Canada's $27.6 billion response to U.S. tariffs. Here's what each one actually covers.

Aug 30, 2026
123

EconomyFuel costs have been easing since April — what that means for shipping-heavy businesses

CFIB survey data shows fuel-cost concern among small businesses has been trending down for months, even with energy markets still volatile.

Aug 29, 2026
122

Small BusinessCFIB's latest quarterly outlook: what the GDP forecast means for small business owners

CFIB and AppEco's Main Street Quarterly points to a rebound through the second half of the year — but a bumpy one.

Aug 29, 2026
121

FinanceThe Canadian dollar's summer slide, explained

CAD has drifted down against the U.S. dollar over the past few months. Three things are driving it, and none of them are new.

Aug 28, 2026
120

TradeBusinesses race to beat the September 8 tariff deadline

With Canada's countermeasures set to take effect in under two weeks, importers are trying to get ahead of a compliance date that isn't moving.

Aug 28, 2026
119

EconomyWhat to watch at the Bank of Canada's September 2 rate decision

The Bank has held at 2.25% for five straight meetings. Here's what would actually change that at next week's announcement.

Aug 27, 2026
118

TradeCanada's dollar-for-dollar countermeasures set to take effect September 8

After the U.S.'s 50% tariffs landed, Ottawa is matching them exactly — on an equally broad list of American goods.

Aug 26, 2026
117

TradeTrump threatens a second 50% tariff, this time on autos, parts and steel

Announced August 24, the new threat targets Canada's auto sector specifically, with a January 1, 2027 start date.

Aug 24, 2026
116

TradeTrade talks collapse, 50% U.S. tariffs take effect August 22

A deal looked close on August 19. Two days later, negotiations broke down and the tariffs landed anyway.

Aug 22, 2026
115

TradeWhat a CUSMA collapse could actually cost Canada: 102,000 jobs, one new estimate says

A report published in early August put real numbers on a scenario that's since gone from a live risk to something closer to reality.

Aug 11, 2026
114

LeadershipSuncor names Peter Zebedee as next CEO in planned succession

Rich Kruger will move to Executive Vice Chair next spring as the energy giant completes a board-led handover process.

Aug 6, 2026
112

TradeOttawa revives steel and aluminum quota proposal to soften U.S. tariffs

A quota-for-lower-tariffs trade, floated once before, is back on the table as the clock runs down on Washington's deadline.

Aug 4, 2026
110

EconomyBank of Canada holds rate at 2.25% for a sixth straight decision

The central bank kept its policy rate unchanged again in July, with the next announcement scheduled for September 2.

Jul 15, 2026
109

EconomyCanada's labour market steadies after a weak start to 2026

Job postings and StatCan vacancy data both point to demand that's plateaued rather than continuing to soften.

Jul 28, 2026
108

EconomyJune jobs data: employment edges up, unemployment falls to 6.5%

Statistics Canada's Labour Force Survey showed modest gains, with July's numbers due out this week.

Jul 10, 2026
107

Small BusinessSmall business confidence slips to 57.6 in August as tariffs bite

CFIB's long-term index eased from June's reading, with short-term optimism falling more sharply as manufacturing, construction and transportation all weakened.

Aug 21, 2026
106

Small BusinessManufacturers' confidence still lags well behind other sectors

Even before August's broader dip, manufacturing optimism hadn't recovered since 2023 — and CFIB says tariffs have hit the sector harder than the last recession.

Jul 30, 2026
105

Small BusinessWhere small businesses can actually find financing right now

From the federal loan-guarantee program to BDC and online lenders, a look at what's available — and what it costs.

Jul 24, 2026
104

FinanceWhat a small business loan actually costs in Canada right now

A rundown of rates across CSBFP, BDC, bank loans and alternative lenders — and how to tell which is the right fit.

Jul 18, 2026
103

FinanceTSX Composite closes at a fresh high above 36,100

The index has repeatedly tested new highs through the summer, up more than 30% over the past year, despite the overhanging trade uncertainty.

Aug 5, 2026
102

LeadershipAir Canada's Michael Rousseau to retire after nearly two decades

The airline's board says a leadership development program and external search have been underway for more than two years.

Jul 3, 2026
101

StrategyToys "R" Us closes its original Canadian flagship after four decades

The Brampton store that opened the chain's first Canadian location in 1984 shut its doors this month amid ongoing restructuring.

Jul 19, 2026
100

StrategyRetail's uneven reset: why Couche-Tard is expanding as 7-Eleven retreats

Two convenience store giants, two opposite strategies, in the same market at the same time.

Jun 29, 2026