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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 business subsidies hit $87.7 billion, up 142% since 2019, Fraser Institute says

Canada’s use of government support for businesses has expanded dramatically from its pre-pandemic level, according to new Fraser Institute research

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

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 ...

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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...

Canadian battery firm Nano One says C$20 million in government-backed funding remains undrawn

For a battery-materials company still moving from technology development toward meaningful commercial production, access to capital can matter almost as much as the chemistry itself. Nano One Materials says it entered August with approximately C$20 million of government funding still available to draw, giving the Canadian company another source of financing as it expands its […]

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

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

Why Leonardo DiCaprio got caught up in Jho Low’s $4.5 billion scandal

Authorities allege that Malaysian financier Jho Low helped siphon more than $4.5 billion from 1MDB, turning what was supposed to be a national development fund into one of the world’s most notorious financial scandals. The money fueled an extraordinary lifestyle that brought Low into the orbit of celebrities including Leonardo DiCaprio, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton, while associates connected to him helped finance The Wolf of Wall Street. Goldman Sachs earned roughly $600 million in fees from 1MDB bond deals before the scandal exploded into an international investigation. Yet after billions disappeared and powerful people were pulled into the fallout, Jho Low himself seemingly vanished.

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

Voices: 'It feels wrong to have it': Gen X on sudden inheritance

‘It feels wrong to have it’: Gen X on the disorientation of a sudden inheritance - YOUR VIEWS: As trillions of pounds pass down from the baby boomer generation, our community reveals what really shaped their attitudes to money – and how it feels to suddenly inherit more than you’ve ever had

The Canadian dollar is worth 69 cents. In 2011, it was worth $1.05. That’s a 34% haircut.

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Canadian payment processing platform Moneris being sold to US equity firm

Canadian banking giants RBC and Bank of Montreal are in the process of selling the payment processing platform Moneris to a private American equity firm. The pair have agreed to sell the platform for $2 billion.

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

Everyone wants to 'tax the rich.' In New York City, it's getting complicated

NEW YORK (AP) — Across the U.S., calls to “tax the rich” have become potent political slogans. But even in Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s New York, getting the wealthy to pay more isn’t playing out as smoothly as supporters hoped.

The surprising science behind why money is a complete illusion

The big-idea explorers at Aperture dive into the surprising science behind why money is a complete illusion.

Why the window for cheap mortgage money may be narrowing

CIBC Capital Markets made a rate call Thursday that mortgage borrowers should know about.

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

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

US inflation eases to 3.4% in July as the Fed's September call stays on a knife edge

US inflation eased for a second month in July, with consumer prices rising 3.4% from a year earlier, down from 3.5% in June, exactly as economists had forecast, a reading that hands neither side of a divided Federal Reserve fresh ammunition before next month's rate decision. View on euronews

The biggest financial mistakes people make in their 40s and 50s

Neglecting your pension, avoiding writing a will and ignoring your investments are just some of the most common mid-life money blunders - here's how to fix them

The rich get richer: AI boom drives Norway's $2.3T fund to its best returns in six years

There is a constant debate over the artificial intelligence boom. Is it going to continue or will it burst at any time? For now, Norway is reaping the benefits of owning stocks in technology and AI. Riding the tech wave Bloomberg reports that Norway’s sovereign wealth fund just delivered its strongest quarterly return in six years, growing by $2.3 ...

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.

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.

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.

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 new retirement strategy? Spending it all before you die

Forget leaving an inheritance for the children

Is now the best time to get rich? What Robert Kiyosaki’s bold predictions mean for your RRSP and TFSA

‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ author Robert Kiyosaki has bold predictions for gold, silver and Bitcoin. Here’s how Canadians can respond — tax-efficiently — using registered accounts.

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...

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

Meet the world's 21 richest comedians who are laughing all the way to the bank

From Adam Sandler to Jerry Seinfeld, discover which comedian is the richest in 2026.

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

OMERS earns 4.8% net return in first half of year

TORONTO — Pension fund manager OMERS says it earned a 4.8 per cent return for the first six months of 2026, boosted by its investments in public equities.

Barrick says Newmont deal clears path for North American IPO

(Corrects currency to U.S. dollars, not Canadian dollars in paragraph 5) Aug 10 (Reuters) - Barrick Mining reported a rise in second-quarter profit, buoyed by higher bullion prices, and struck a $1.95 billion deal with Newmont to settle disputes over Nevada Gold Mines. Newmont consented to Barrick's planned initial public offering of its North American gold assets, the companies said, clearing

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

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.

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%.

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...