Choosing the Right Path: Direct versus Fund Investments
As private markets continue to draw interest from accredited investors, family offices, and institutional players, a key question emerges: should you invest directly in startups or...
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Latest news on private equity markets
Headlines on the small cap U.S. and Canadian companies we follow, pulled from the wires as they publish. Every story opens at its original source.
As student loan default rate spikes, some borrowers face 'grave consequences,' New York Fed says
Millions of borrowers who are late on their student loan payments now face "grave consequences" as collection activity restarts, the New York Fed says.
Canada’s Productivity Depends on Intangible Tech Adoption
Economy May 13, 2025 Canada Needs a National Strategy to Support Tech Adoption and Plug SR ED and CDAP Gaps Canada has a productivity problem. According...
Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 is projected to be lowest in recent years. Why that may change
New government inflation data shows the pace of inflation has subsided from pandemic-era highs. Social Security beneficiaries may see a smaller benefit boost.
Understanding Canadian Loan Services: A Comprehensive Guide for Borrowers
May 13, 2025 Looking for the perfect loan in Canada? Borrowers in Canada face a challenging task when they attempt to find their way through the...
Robinhood Acquires WonderFi for C$250M
Crypto M A May 13, 2025 Robinhood Enters Canada Through Regulated Crypto Channels Robinhood Crypto announced on May 13 that it will acquire Canadian fintech WonderFi...
Here’s the inflation breakdown for April 2025 — in one chart
Inflation retreated in April, but tariffs are expected to re-ignite consumer prices in coming months.
Trump Order Redefines Regulatory Violations
Enforcement May 12, 2025 Agencies Must Now Prove Intent Before Pursuing Regulatory Crimes On May 9, 2025, U.S. President Trump signed an executive order called 'Fighting...
After UK and China trade deals, tariff rate still highest since 1934, Yale report says
Imports face steep levies despite recent trade deals the Trump administration reached with China and the U.K.
DeFi Technologies Begins Nasdaq Trading in Global Expansion
Crypto May 12, 2025 DeFi Technologies Now Trading on Nasdaq and Cboe Canada DeFi Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq: DEFT) announced that they officially began trading on the...
Fidelity login glitch kept some investors out of their accounts as market rallied
Thousands of Fidelity customers were unable to log into their accounts on Monday. Here's who it could have affected the most and what to do if...
'We’re living in two separate economies' — why young Americans feel stuck, financially
Young American adults are earning more, but rising costs and debt are keeping them from building wealth or hitting key life milestones
Trump administration moves to garnish wages of defaulted student loan borrowers: What to know
A CNBC story about the Trump administration's move to garnish wages of defaulted student loan borrowers sparked many readers to write in. Here's what we know.
House GOP tax bill calls for ‘SALT’ deduction cap of $30,000 for most taxpayers. Here's who could benefit
The proposed House GOP tax bill raises ‘SALT’ deduction cap to $30,000 for most taxpayers. Here's who would benefit the most, experts say.
Top Wall Street analysts suggest these 3 stocks for solid growth potential
TipRanks' analyst ranking service discusses three stocks, including Meta Platforms and Amazon, that are favored by Wall Street's top pros