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National Plan to Unlock Growth and Innovation

Royal Commission | March 28, 2025 Canada Needs a Bold National Plan to Support Innovation, Economic Growth, and Attract Investment A group of Canadian policy experts from across the country at Policy Options are calling for a royal commission to secure Canada's future — and they're probably right if the first outputs and key decisions


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Tariff whiplash triggers surge in fear-based shopping across U.S.

U.S. consumer sentiment plunged in March, but fear-based spending is keeping retail sales numbers strong amid economic uncertainty.

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Late student loan bills can drop credit scores by up to 171 points, Federal Reserve warns

The more than 9 million student loan borrowers who are estimated to be past-due could experience "significant drops" in their credit scores, the Fed warns.

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GameStop shares soar 12% after retailer says it will invest corporate cash in bitcoin like MicroStrategy

GameStop's foray into cryptocurrencies marks the latest effort by CEO Ryan Cohen to revive the struggling brick-and-mortar business.

1 year ago

GameStop shares drop, reversing Wednesday's rally, on planned debt issue to buy bitcoin

The latest sell-off came after the video game chain announced plans to raise $1.3 billion through the sale of convertible senior notes to purchase bitcoin.

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Trump administration re-opens student loan repayment plan applications

The Education Department says it's re-opening the applications for income-driven repayment plans, programs used by millions of federal student loan borrowers.

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GameStop shares drop 12%, reversing Wednesday's rally, on planned debt issue to buy bitcoin

The latest sell-off came after the video game chain announced plans to raise $1.3 billion through the sale of convertible senior notes to purchase bitcoin.

1 year ago

GameStop shares drop 15%, reversing Wednesday's rally, on planned debt issue to buy bitcoin

The latest sell-off came after the video game chain announced plans to raise $1.3 billion through the sale of convertible senior notes to purchase bitcoin.

1 year ago

Rural Cash Access Adapts as Bank Branches Close

Bank of Canada Staff Report | March 27, 2025 Digital Services, Mobile banking vans, and Non-bank Owned ATMs Are Filling Gaps Left By Traditional Banks On March 21, 2025 the Bank of Canada's staff published a cash-related study called 'Canadians Access to Cash in 2023' (16 page PDF) that confirms what most folks especially fintechs


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Atkins Pushes for Clear Rules, Less Politics at SEC

Regulation | March 27, 2025 Trump’s SEC Pick Vows to Cut Red Tape and Boost Investment On March 27 2025, Paul Atkins, President Trump’s pick to lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), testified before the Senate Banking Committee as part of his confirmation process. While he hasn’t yet been confirmed, Atkins published prepared


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1 year ago

GameStop shares drop 25% after the retailer issues debt to buy bitcoin

The latest sell-off came after the video game chain announced plans to raise $1.3 billion through the sale of convertible senior notes to purchase bitcoin.

1 year ago

Quick and Easy Steps to Follow When Flipping Houses in Ontario

March 27, 2025 Flipping houses in Ontario can be a great way to earn a profit in the real estate industry today. You just need to understand the steps involved so that you can easily avoid risks and maximize your earnings. Whether you are a seasoned house flipper in Ontario or a novice, you will


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1 year ago

GameStop shares drop 22% after the retailer issues debt to buy bitcoin

The latest sell-off came after the video game chain announced plans to raise $1.3 billion through the sale of convertible senior notes to purchase bitcoin.

1 year ago

Social Security Administration delays timeline for new identity proofing policies following complaints

The Social Security Administration is revising new identity proofing policy changes following complaints from customers, Congress, advocates and others.

1 year ago

GameStop shares soar 17% after retailer says it will invest corporate cash in bitcoin like MicroStrategy

GameStop's foray into cryptocurrencies marks the latest effort by CEO Ryan Cohen to revive the struggling brick-and-mortar business.

1 year ago