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Canada AI Strategy Confronts Capital Flight

AI Policy Consultation | February 11, 2026 11,300 Respondents Demand Sovereign Capital, Procurement Reform and Domestic IP retention On February 5, 2026, Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) released the official Engagements on Canada’s Next AI Strategy Summary of Inputs. The report summarizes a 30 day consultation that ran from October 1 to 31,


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David Einhorn says the Fed will cut 'substantially more' than two times. So he's betting big on gold

Greenlight Capital's David Einhorn anticipates the Federal Reserve will issue more interest rate cuts than what's being anticipated.

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CIX Names 14 Canadian Startup Award Winners For 2026

CIX Summit 2026 | February 11, 2026 Fourteen Award Winning Startups Pitch Live at CIX Summit on March 25 in Toronto On February 10, 2026, Elevate announced the 2026 CIX Startup Award winners across fintech, climate, defence, health, and marketing technology, naming fourteen Canadian companies selected from more than 370 applications reviewed by 94 North


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How Social Security Fairness Act payments may affect beneficiaries this tax season

The Social Security Fairness Act provided more than 2.8 million beneficiaries with higher payments. Here's what to know about reporting that income to the IRS.

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Tariff bills across U.S. states mount as affordability and Trump head for midterm elections showdown

New data shows that states where key midterm elections races will take place paid over $134 billion in tariffs during 2025 as affordability issues mounted.

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Tariff bill in U.S. states hits $200 billion as affordability and Trump head into midterms showdown

New data shows that states where key midterm elections races will take place paid over $134 billion in tariffs during 2025 as affordability issues mounted.

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Which Industries Are Leading Canada’s Digital Economy in 2026?

February 10, 2026 Canada’s digital economy is on the rise, and many sectors are at the forefront of that growth and innovation. In 2025, we see certain key industries come into their own as the primary forces behind Canada’s digital transformation and global competitiveness. Technology and Telecommunications The telecommunications industry is the primary driver of


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Vatican Bank makes first foray into equity indexes, setting stage for potential ETF launches

The Holy See-linked bank debuted two indexes tracking 50 stocks that it said align with Catholic teachings, marking a push into retail investment products.

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The AI threat wrecked software stocks. Now financial stocks look next with LPL closing 8% lower

Financial services firms tanked after the launch of a new AI-powered tax planning tool that promises to do the work "within minutes."

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Ayden and Uber Deepen Global Payments Integration

Feb 10, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Global Payments Infrastructure Marketplace Payments Standardize Around Global Processors On February 9 2026, Adyen and Uber announced an expanded global payments partnership that extends Adyen’s role across new markets and supports the launch of Uber kiosks in physical locations. Key to the expansion is unified commerce.


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The AI threat wrecked software stocks. Now financial stocks look next with LPL down 11%

Financial services firms tanked after the launch of a new AI-powered tax planning tool that promises to do the work "within minutes."

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Credit card debt tops $1.28 trillion — consistent with ‘K-shaped’ economic divide, New York Fed research shows

Collectively, Americans owe $1.28 trillion on their credit cards, according to a new report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

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OpenAI Tests Ads Inside ChatGPT Free Tiers

Feb 9, 2026 | NCFA Fintech Market Activity | Platform Monetization and AI Infrastructure Conversational AI Expands Monetization With Advertising Layer On February 9 2026, OpenAI began testing ads in ChatGPT in the United States for logged in adult users on the Free and Go subscription tiers. OpenAI says Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Education


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Michael Saylor downplays Strategy credit risk as bitcoin tumbles: 'We'll refinance the debt'

Strategy plans to continue refinancing its debt and buying bitcoin, even as the token tumbles, CEO Michael Saylor said Tuesday on CNBC's "Squawk Box."

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How affordability led to a chasm between stock prices, consumer optimism

The stock market has rallied ever higher in recent years while consumer optimism has plummeted. Economists cite affordability as a key reason.

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