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Black Friday car deals are sparser this year, analyst says: 'Buyers may be a little disappointed'

Black Friday car deals are sparser this year, analyst says: 'Buyers may be a little disappointed'

While there's ample inventory to choose from, car shoppers may have a hard time finding any generous Black Friday or end-of-year deals.

7 months ago
AI data center 'frenzy' is pushing up your electric bill — here's why

AI data center 'frenzy' is pushing up your electric bill — here's why

Energy-hungry data centers that underpin artificial intelligence are contributing to higher residential electricity bills, say experts.

7 months ago
No-KYC Crypto Betting: Key Regulatory Considerations

No-KYC Crypto Betting: Key Regulatory Considerations

Nov 26, 2025 Crypto-based betting platforms have sparked new discussions in compliance and digital finance. As activity grows, industry participants are paying closer attention to how identification standards, data practices, and risk controls operate across different models. No-KYC Basics Platforms that operate without identity-verification steps rely on alternative methods to manage access, transactions, and limits.


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7 months ago
Canada Open Banking Commercialization Roadmap

Canada Open Banking Commercialization Roadmap

Open Banking in Canada | Nov 26, 2025 Revenue Opportunities For Canada's Consumer Driven Banking Act Canada is moving into a new phase of financial services with the Consumer Driven Banking Act. Budget 2025 confirms that open banking is officially moving forward, with a clear sequence for how the system rolls out. Legislation and technical


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7 months ago
Assessing Startup Market Size: TAM, SAM, and SOM

Assessing Startup Market Size: TAM, SAM, and SOM

Metrics that are commonly referenced by early-stage startups include Total Addressable Market (TAM), Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM), and Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM). While these metrics may help provide insight into a startup’s potential market size, investors should carefully assess these … Continue reading


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7 months ago
Klarna Launches KlarnaUSD And Enters US Stablecoin Race

Klarna Launches KlarnaUSD And Enters US Stablecoin Race

Stablecoins | Nov 25, 2025 Klarna Enters Stablecoins With Tempo-based KlarnaUSD On November 25 2025, Klarna Group plc announced the launch of KlarnaUSD, and enters a global stablecoin market that McKinsey estimates now processes more than US$27 trillion in annual transactions and sits inside a cross border payments system that produces about US$120 billion in


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7 months ago
IRS releases guidance for Trump's tips, overtime deductions. What workers need to know

IRS releases guidance for Trump's tips, overtime deductions. What workers need to know

The IRS has released guidance for President Donald Trump's tips and overtime deductions. Here's what workers need to know.

7 months ago
Why ACA subsidy cliff may discourage some people from working

Why ACA subsidy cliff may discourage some people from working

Households on the edge of the income threshold to receive ACA premium subsidies might opt to slash their work hours to qualify for aid, experts said.

7 months ago
SEC Clears Fuse Token In New Crypto Decision

SEC Clears Fuse Token In New Crypto Decision

Crypto Regulation | Nov 25, 2025 A New Reference Point for Behaviour-based Token Design On November 24 2025, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Corporate Finance Division issued a no action letter to Fuse Crypto Limited that sets the conditions under which the company can offer its ENERGY token without triggering US securities registration


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7 months ago
Most retirees don't tell adult children about their inheritance, research shows. What advisors recommend sharing, when

Most retirees don't tell adult children about their inheritance, research shows. What advisors recommend sharing, when

While talking about money that may be passed down to adult children can be uncomfortable, it can avoid problems down the road, financial advisors say.

7 months ago
Michael Burry's next 'Big Short': An inside look at his analysis showing AI is a bubble

Michael Burry's next 'Big Short': An inside look at his analysis showing AI is a bubble

The investment world is "expecting far more economic importance out of this technology than is likely to be provided," Burry's associate portfolio manager said.

7 months ago
How Fintech Teams Move From Tools To Agents

How Fintech Teams Move From Tools To Agents

AI Productivity | Nov 25, 2025 Managing Hybrid AI Teams For Stronger Performance A founder at a Canadian fintech reviewed a routine workflow and noticed something important. The company had recently replaced several older tools with newer AI powered systems, and remarkably the new configuration could complete multi step tasks that used to require manual


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7 months ago
Canada Expanding Economic Ties With UAE India And Africa

Canada Expanding Economic Ties With UAE India And Africa

Economy and Trade | Nov 24, 2025 Canada Strengthens Global Trade and Investment Partnerships to Diversify Markets On November 23 2025, Canada announced a raft of cross-border trade partnerships after Prime Minister Carney spent the past week securing commitments in the United Arab Emirates, South Africa and India as part of a wider push to


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7 months ago
Chinese consumer brands flood into Africa as old investment model fades and exports jump 28%

Chinese consumer brands flood into Africa as old investment model fades and exports jump 28%

Chinese firms are shifting from big infrastructure to consumer goods in Africa, driven by demand, adventurous entrepreneurs and pressure to produce locally.

7 months ago
Many retirees soon must take year-end required withdrawals — and mistakes can be costly

Many retirees soon must take year-end required withdrawals — and mistakes can be costly

Many retirees soon must take required minimum distributions and mistakes can be costly. Here's how to avoid them.

7 months ago