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2026 will be the 'year of the used EV,' analyst says. Here's why

2026 will be the 'year of the used EV,' analyst says. Here's why

Used electric vehicles are nearly at cost parity with gasoline cars — and are in some cases cheaper.

9 months ago
Globe Ranked Top Growing Fintech Companies 2025

Globe Ranked Top Growing Fintech Companies 2025

Fintech | Oct 3, 2025 Globe and Mail Ranking of Canada’s Fastest Growing Fintechs 2025 On September 26, 2025, the Globe and Mail released its 2025 Report on Business ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. The annual list tracks Canadian firms based on three-year revenue growth, offering a quick snapshot of where innovation is scaling


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9 months ago
Canadian Payments Reach $12.2 Trillion in 2024

Canadian Payments Reach $12.2 Trillion in 2024

Payment Research | Oct 3, 2025 Digital Payments Dominate as Canadians Move to Contactless, Mobile, and AI Commerce On October 2, 2025, Payments Canada published the 12th edition of their annual Canadian Payment Methods and Trends Report.  Canada processed 22.5 billion transactions worth $12.2 trillion in 2024, with payment activity growing 3% in both volume and


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9 months ago
Student loan borrowers can't access repayment plans under Trump. What to know

Student loan borrowers can't access repayment plans under Trump. What to know

Student loan borrowers who are trying to get into a new repayment plan face delays amid a Trump-era backlog of applications and the shutdown of the government.

9 months ago
Do you buy health insurance on the ACA marketplace? We want to hear from you

Do you buy health insurance on the ACA marketplace? We want to hear from you

CNBC wants to hear from individuals who purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace.

9 months ago
With S&P 500 near record highs, it's time to reconsider the set-it-and-forget-it strategy, some experts say

With S&P 500 near record highs, it's time to reconsider the set-it-and-forget-it strategy, some experts say

Even as the S&P 500 index has climbed to new highs, experts say a diversified portfolio will likely be the long-term winner.

9 months ago
Disney's image tanks among Republicans, Democrats after Jimmy Kimmel controversy

Disney's image tanks among Republicans, Democrats after Jimmy Kimmel controversy

Sentiment and brand awareness for the company and its Disney+ platform have fallen to levels not seen in two years.

9 months ago
Sora 2 Launches in Canada: What Fintechs Must Know

Sora 2 Launches in Canada: What Fintechs Must Know

AI Innovation | Oct 2, 2025 Sora 2 Opens New Video Opportunities for Canadian Innovators from Storytelling and Marketing to Training, on September 30, 2025, OpenAI released Sora 2 in a new Sora app (iOS only, no Android version for now), introducing synchronized audio, improved physical realism and cameo features. The rollout is invite only


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9 months ago
Canada’s Payments Innovation Push Gains Speed

Canada’s Payments Innovation Push Gains Speed

Payments | Oct 2, 2025 Ron Morrow Outlines Canada’s Innovation in Payments Future at CPA The One On September 18, 2025, Ron Morrow, Executive Director of Payments Supervision at the Bank of Canada, delivered a speech at the CPA The One conference titled, "Making change Accelerating payments innovation". He spoke about a vision for Canada’s


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9 months ago
Dan Ives says AI-related M&A 'floodgates' are about to open. Here are his takeover picks

Dan Ives says AI-related M&A 'floodgates' are about to open. Here are his takeover picks

Dan Ives flagged several companies poised to become acquisition targets as AI-related dealmaking starts to boom.

9 months ago
Affordable Care Act premiums will rise 114% if enhanced subsidies expire, health policy researcher finds

Affordable Care Act premiums will rise 114% if enhanced subsidies expire, health policy researcher finds

The federal government may shut down if Congress can't reach a deal about enhanced premium tax credits, slated to expire at the end of 2025.

9 months ago
SEC Opens Door for DePIN Tokens with DoubleZero Ruling

SEC Opens Door for DePIN Tokens with DoubleZero Ruling

Digital Asset Regulation | Oct 1, 2025 DoubleZero Ruling Letter Clarifies How Functional DePIN Tokens May Fall Outside Securities Law On September 29, 2025, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC, Corporate Finance Division) issued a no action letter for DoubleZero that addresses how decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN) should be treated under securities law.


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9 months ago
How the government shutdown may affect your money

How the government shutdown may affect your money

A government shutdown is unlikely to have broad financial impacts if it's short-lived. This one could be different, economists and analysts said.

9 months ago
Government shutdown risks: DOGE real estate impact shows one way federal cuts can ripple across economy

Government shutdown risks: DOGE real estate impact shows one way federal cuts can ripple across economy

The federal government's termination of hundreds of leases as part of DOGE budget cuts are rippling through the national real estate market.

9 months ago
What the government shutdown means for Social Security benefits

What the government shutdown means for Social Security benefits

Social Security benefit payments will still go out on time, according to the agency. But certain services may not be available.

9 months ago