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Inter & Co has printed money since inception: The stock looks cheap

・Inter & Co (NASDAQ:INTR) delivered solid revenue and net income growth in Q2 2026, further substantiating the value-add at the heart of the company’s technology. ・Inter & Co is a digital bank serving 45 million consumers through mortgages, credit, gift cards, investments and international payments. ・The fintech stock has given back 23 per cent yea...

Too much cash in your bank account is costing you — here's what Canadians need to know

Idle cash in a chequing or savings account feels safe. But with Canadian inflation at 3.2% and Big Bank chequing accounts paying 0%, your money is quietly losing ground.

Here are the 5 biggest differences between rich and poor Canadians — which side do you fall on?

Here's what sets wealthy Canadians apart

Canadians under 35 have a median net worth of just $159,100. By 55–64, that number is $873,400

Making Moscow pay: EU turns frozen Russian asset profits into €1.4B defense boost for Ukraine

Ukraine is getting a massive financial boost straight from the interest earned on frozen Russian assets. The European Union released €1.4 billion on August 5 to bolster defense operations and strengthen national resilience against continuous air strikes. This transfer covers revenues accumulated during the first half of 2026. European Commission Pr...

IDF urges Gaza residents to exchange old banknotes, prevent Hamas's financial exploitation

"Most of the old-issue banknotes have already been replaced with new ones some time ago. If any of you still possess those old banknotes, you face a serious financial risk," Waweya wrote.

Why Canadian payments platform Moneris is being sold to US private equity

This came just days after U.S. chipmaking giant AMD said it would acquire Taalas, one of Canada’s largest semiconductor manufacturers.

The $500 million strategy that's changing how much you pay

For more than a century, shoppers expected one simple rule: everyone paid the same listed price. This investigation argues that the rule is disappearing as companies increasingly use algorithms, customer data, and AI to adjust prices. From American Airlines' $500 million revenue boost through dynamic pricing to Amazon's pricing experiments and Uber's surge pricing, the video examines how personalized pricing has evolved. It also asks what happens when prices depend more on who you are than what you're buying.

Musk promises 6% interest on X savings as lawmakers raise alarm

Today, digital apps handle everything from instant payments to high-yield savings directly on our mobile phones. A major social network is now pushing that idea further by transforming its entire platform into an all-in-one financial hub, reports LADbible. Heavy financial perks LADbible reported that social media platform X has officially launched ...

World markets mixed as oil and gold rise ahead of US inflation data

Oil prices climbed and Wall Street pulled back from record highs, while South Korea's Kospi surged more than 4% on renewed chip-buying, as markets brace for a crucial US inflation reading. View on euronews

Sun Life Financial reports $1B in Q2 profit, rising from $716M last year

TORONTO — Sun Life Financial Inc. says its second-quarter profit was up 41 per cent from last year.

Best paid FTSE 100 bosses revealed as top earners could smash through £20m

Boardroom pay has risen steadily since the pandemic, while real wage growth more broadly has flatlined.

The 5-minute investor podcast, ep. 73: The bargain case for digital banking stocks

Welcome to episode 73 of The 5-Minute Investor Podcast, where Stockhouse columnists Jonathon Brown and me, Trevor Abes, each deliver a 2.5-minute profile on a stock related to recent investment news. This week, with approximately 2.1 billion adults remaining unbanked or underbanked, according to a 2025 report from the World Bank, the need for alter...

Market open: Sandisk slides despite profit surge, RBI beats as AI momentum wobbles | Aug 6th

Markets are mixed today as investors digest another wave of earnings while trimming risk in AI momentum names. The TSX is slightly higher, up 0.06%, while the TSX Venture Index is down 0.16%. In the U.S., the Dow is off 0.18% and the Nasdaq is down 0.35% as AI-linked stocks remain under pressure following a volatile earnings season. London’s FTSE 1...

Disney's 'Toy Story 5' fuels streaming business and merchandise sales for June quarter

By Dawn Chmielewski LOS ANGELES, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Disney said the blockbuster success of "Toy Story 5" extended beyond the box office for the June quarter, as the hit film fueled sales of merchandise, added to engagement on the Disney+ streaming service, and attracted more visitors to its theme parks. Shares of the company jumped 4.6% in premarket trading on Wednesday. CEO Josh D'Amaro, who

Government corporate subsidies hit $87.7 billion, up 142% since 2019: Fraser Institute

Government support for businesses in Canada has expanded dramatically since the final year before the pandemic, adding new fuel to

How wealth inequality affects your salary

This video explains the factors behind falling wages, exploring the roles of wealth inequality, inflation, and economic structure, and their impact on your purchasing power.

Renewing a GIC in 2026? With inflation at 2.8% and rates falling, your real return may be smaller than you think

With the Bank of Canada on hold and inflation climbing, millions of Canadians renewing GICs face real returns that may barely beat zero — here's the math and a smarter strategy

How much wealth does the average Canadian need to retire — and are they on track?

Experts warn SpaceX's $1.77T valuation defies gravity — here's how Canadians can invest in space while staying grounded

The SpaceX IPO is generating massive buzz — but analysts say it's overpriced. Here are the space economy stocks and ETFs Canadians can buy today, no lineup required

Financial companies now make up 37% of the TSX as Canadian bank valuations top US rivals

Canada’s stock market is increasingly being shaped by one powerful group: financial companies. As of August 6, 2026, the financial

Revolut secures French banking licence as it steps up expansion across Europe

Revolut was granted the licence by the banking regulator and the ECB, meaning it can offer French customers a wider range of loans, mortgages and savings products.

Canadian dollar becomes the most-shorted major currency as Trump tariffs test confidence

Currency markets rarely shout, but the latest positioning against the Canadian dollar sends a clear warning. Speculators built roughly US$12.5

Celebs are dating finance bros? Here’s what they need to know

Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon are dating finance bros – here’s what they need to know - IN FOCUS: As more and more famous women – Olivia Rodrigo included – step out with money men on their arms, Olivia Petter shares everything to bear in mind about dating someone in a notoriously ruthless industry

How I manage my money: Finance worker, on £50,000 a year, wants a £1m pension

How to talk about money with your friends

Does settling up make for improved friendships? Here's how to (better) navigate this touchy subject.

POWERBALL FEVER as jackpot surges to eye-watering $975million after nobody nailed Monday's drawing

The Powerball jackpot is now at a jaw-dropping $975 million, leaving some Americans scrambling to enter.

Selling your business? Here's how Canadians can shield $1+ million from the CRA

Most incorporated professionals never check if their shares actually qualify for this tax break until a buyer is already at the table

Concerning facts about the US national debt

Making money: The ultimate guide

Discover proven strategies for making money, understanding economic principles, and exploring how politics and history shape wealth. Learn what it takes to get rich in today's world.

Inflation cooled last month as gas prices fell, though costs remain elevated

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation slowed last month and a measure of underlying price pressures also cooled, suggesting higher oil and gas prices from the Iran war are only having a limited impact on broader costs in the economy.

Norway wealth fund posts record $184 billion profit in first half of 2026

By Gwladys Fouche ARENDAL, Norway, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Norway's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, posted a record profit of 1.75 trillion Norwegian crowns ($184.3 billion) for the first half of the year, lifted by technology stocks, it said on Wednesday. Investing the Norwegian state's revenues from oil and gas production, the fund owns on average 1.5% of all listed

Strong shekel squeezes Israeli high-tech as AI reshapes the industry

What appears from the outside to be a badge of economic excellence looks from within like a sharp cut in revenue: the dollars keep coming in, but once converted into shekels, they are worth far less.

HSBC profits jump 23% as bank is boosted by higher net interest margins

HSBC has announced a $1bn share buyback scheme after first-half profits jumped by 23%.

We’re £80,000 better off since leaving UK for Dubai – but a big shop costs £50 more

Simon Ursell and Amanda Ashworth are among many Brits who look overseas for a better quality of life

Polymarket seeks over $20 billion valuation in funding round, Bloomberg News reports

Aug 4 (Reuters) - Polymarket is seeking to raise funds at a valuation of more than $20 billion, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. The prediction markets platform is holding early discussions to raise about $1 billion in the funding round, the report added. Reuters could not independently verify the report. Polymarket did not immediately respond to a

Manulife records earnings growth, announces C$3.2 billion reinsurance deal with Munich Re

(Corrects currency in bullet 4 to US dollars, not Canadian dollars) TORONTO, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Manulife Financial reported higher second-quarter profit on Wednesday, driven by strong performance in its Asia and U.S. segments. • The insurer reported core earnings of C$1.92 billion ($1.37 billion) or C$1.09 per share in the three months ended June 30, compared with C$1.73 billion, or 95 Canadian

BP profit doubles to $5.7bn as war between US and Iran drives up oil

BP profit doubles to $5.7bn as war between US and Iran drives up oil prices - The five majors, BP, Shell, ExxonMobil, Chevron and TotalEnergies, together made about $46bn between April and June

US stocks edge lower as oil prices rise and more earnings reports roll in

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks edged further away from their recent records on Thursday as Wall Street faced pressure from rising oil prices and mixed company earnings.

RBC, BMO to sell Moneris to Francisco Partners in $1.44 billion deal

Aug 10 (Reuters) - The Royal Bank of Canada and BMO Financial Group on Monday agreed to sell jointly owned Moneris Solutions to technology investment firm Francisco Partners in a deal valued at C$2 billion ($1.44 billion). Here are some details: • Moneris, founded 25 years ago, is one of Canada's largest commerce solutions providers, helping businesses accept and manage payments. • BMO and RBC

The shocking science behind why money is humanity's greatest illusion

The big-idea explorers at Aperture dive into the shocking science behind currency to explain why money is ultimately humanity's greatest illusion.

The tax rises that could be in October’s budget – and how to prepare

Experts believe the upcoming Budget could see another 'smorgasbord' of small tax changes

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Canadian dollar steadies near seven-week high ahead of jobs data

By Fergal Smith TORONTO, Aug 6 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar steadied against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday as the greenback posted broad-based gains and investors turned attention to U.S. and Canadian jobs data. The loonie was trading nearly unchanged at 1.4015 per U.S. dollar, or 71.35 U.S. cents, after touching its strongest intraday level since June 17 at 1.3991. • The U.S. dollar

Commerzbank profit nearly doubles as UniCredit takeover bid heats up

Commerzbank almost doubled its second-quarter net profit and said the stronger earnings performance would form the basis for talks with its largest shareholder, Italy's UniCredit, as the takeover battle over the German lender intensifies. Net profit rose to €898 million ($1.04 billion) in the April-June period from €462 million a year earlier, when...

Katie Piper: The one thing I’ve learned about money that every woman needs to know

SpaceX stock climbs as shares available for trading more than double

By Niket Nishant and Akash Sriram Aug 6 (Reuters) - SpaceX stock rose in heavy trading on Thursday, as the number of shares available for public trading more than doubled following the expiry of the first of several lockup restrictions. The internet and rocket company's stock was up 1.4% at $109.86, with over $23 billion worth of the shares exchanged as of midday, on track for SpaceX's busiest

Barron Trump's jaw-dropping net worth is higher than mom Melania's

Joining the rest of his family in accruing unprecedented wealth during his dad's presidency, Barron Trump makes more than his own mom, Melania Trump.

The new retirement strategy? Spending it all before you die

Forget leaving an inheritance for the children

Oil rebounds as markets trade mixed following Wall Street rally

European markets opened slightly higher on Tuesday morning, while Asia-Pacific shares were mixed overnight following a Wall Street rally supported by easing oil prices. View on euronews