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U.S. Brain Drain and Implications for Canadian Fintech

U.S. Brain Drain and Implications for Canadian Fintech

Aug 25, 2025 Canada Must Build Up Data, Talent, and Fintech Trust as U.S. Expertise Fades Nearly three decades ago, Carl Sagan warned in The Demon-Haunted World (1996) that when technological power is concentrated in a few hands and public institutions lose expertise, societies risk “sliding, almost without noticing, back into superstition and darkness.” On


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Top Wall Street analysts favor these 3 dividend stocks for steady returns

Top Wall Street analysts favor these 3 dividend stocks for steady returns

TipRanks' analyst ranking service spotlights three dividend-paying stocks, including EOG Resources and Home Depot.

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This retirement plan feature offers tax-free growth — but only 18% of investors use it

This retirement plan feature offers tax-free growth — but only 18% of investors use it

Most retirement plans offer Roth contributions, but only a fraction of employees opt in, according to a report. Here's what you could be missing.

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Medtronic makes two key additions to its board. How activist Elliott can build shareholder value

Medtronic makes two key additions to its board. How activist Elliott can build shareholder value

The stage seems to be set for a long-term mutually beneficial relationship between the parties.

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Retirement age 'should' be 58, survey respondents say, on average. Here's what financial advisors recommend

Retirement age 'should' be 58, survey respondents say, on average. Here's what financial advisors recommend

Americans in a recent survey said they 'should' be able to retire at age 58, on average. Here's what to consider before retiring early.

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H1 2025 Global Fintech Funding Slows, Some Sectors Firing

H1 2025 Global Fintech Funding Slows, Some Sectors Firing

Global Fintech Report | Aug 22, 2025 Fintech Investment Hits Five Year Low, but Digital Assets, AI, and Regtech Gaining According to the KPMG Pulse of Fintech H1 2025 report (67 page PDF) published in August 2025, global fintech investment in the first half of 2025 fell to $44.7 billion across 2,216 deals, recording the


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Student loan borrowers in default could soon see reduced paychecks. What to know

Student loan borrowers in default could soon see reduced paychecks. What to know

Student loan borrowers who've fallen behind on their payments could soon see the U.S. Department of Education take a portion of their paychecks.

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Powell hints at potential interest rate cuts. What that means for homeowners hoping to refinance

Powell hints at potential interest rate cuts. What that means for homeowners hoping to refinance

Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at potential interest rate cuts on Friday. If the slash materializes, experts say the move could be "good news" for mortgages.

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Powell Opens Door to Rate Cut as Markets Surge

Powell Opens Door to Rate Cut as Markets Surge

Economy | Aug 22, 2025 Powell Signals Possible September Rate Cut, Igniting Market Rally On Aug 22 2025, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell delivered his Jackson Hole speech that suggested an interest rate cut may be on the table as soon as September. His comments came as the central bank weighs a weakening labour market


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Wage growth is doing something odd in 2025 — the last time it happened was around the Great Recession

Wage growth is doing something odd in 2025 — the last time it happened was around the Great Recession

Job "switchers" generally see wages grow at a faster pace than those who stay in their current role. However, that trend has reversed.

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Are you smart enough to invest in private assets? Designing an investor test is tricky, experts say

Are you smart enough to invest in private assets? Designing an investor test is tricky, experts say

Some lawmakers want a knowledge test to be able to invest in private assets — which are less regulated and riskier than public ones.

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MicroVentures’ Portfolio Company: Anthropic’s History and Milestones

MicroVentures’ Portfolio Company: Anthropic’s History and Milestones

With the rise of artificial intelligence in daily life, one of the key concerns has been safety and ethics. Anthropic has positioned itself in the artificial intelligence (AI) race as a company dedicated to developing safe, ethical, and accurate AI … Continue reading


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The psychology of folding and smart decision-making at the poker table

The psychology of folding and smart decision-making at the poker table

Aug 22, 2025 Folding in poker is one of the moves that, on the surface, looks so simple yet seems to bear a lot of mental weight. To anyone watching, it’s simply a player sliding some cards away from themselves. To the person making the decision, it can seem like a defining moment wherein logic,


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2025 Top Casino with Instant Registration

2025 Top Casino with Instant Registration

Aug 22, 2025 TL;DR: Looking for the top no KYC online casino? Toshi.bet lets you bet instantly with crypto, skip ID verification, enjoy instant withdrawals, and play provably fair games like Crash, Dice, and Plinko — all with full anonymity. ? What Is a No KYC Online Casino? A no KYC (Know Your Customer) casino lets you gamble without submitting documents like


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The Role of Language Training in Building Cultural Bridges

The Role of Language Training in Building Cultural Bridges

Aug 22, 2025 Learning a new language is rarely just about vocabulary and grammar. In Canada, where two official languages coexist and overlap, learning French or English carries a deeper cultural significance. Language training is not simply a tool for professional advancement but a powerful way to connect communities, foster inclusivity, and reduce barriers. For


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