Markets
Tech stocks lead broad market rally as earnings season wraps up with strong results
Major technology companies reported quarterly earnings that exceeded analyst expectations, pushing the NASDAQ to a six-week high.
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Banking
Canadian banks report record profits despite rising loan loss provisions in Q1
The Big Six banks collectively posted $15.2 billion in net income, though executives warned of potential headwinds from the commercial real estate sector.
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Real Estate
Vancouver housing affordability worsens as inventory hits five-year low
New data from the Real Estate Board shows listings fell 18% year-over-year while average detached home prices climbed to $1.94 million.
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Energy
Oil prices stabilize near $78 as OPEC+ confirms production cut extension through Q3
Crude markets found support after the cartel reaffirmed its output reduction strategy, calming fears of a supply glut heading into summer driving season.
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Technology
AI investment boom shows no signs of slowing as enterprise adoption accelerates
Corporate spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure reached $47 billion in Q1 2026, a 140% increase from the same period last year, according to new IDC data.
Opinion
The debt ceiling debate is a distraction from America's real fiscal challenge
While lawmakers squabble over the debt limit, the structural deficit continues to grow unchecked. The real conversation we need to have is about long-term entitlement reform.
Why central banks are losing the narrative battle on inflation
Public trust in monetary institutions has eroded significantly since 2022. Restoring credibility will require more than rate decisions — it will require transparency.