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Strengthening oil prices fuel TSX higher, Prairiesky & MEG top gaine...

The S&P/TSX Composite index registered yet another record high on Tuesday, June 15, broadly supported by the strength in crude oil prices. The br...

Pride Month 2021: 3 LGBTQ indices rating firms on inclusivity

Love is love, but do businesses agree? The world has gradually evolved to welcome the vast array of gender identities, and their complexities to the...

APAC markets mixed; ASX 200 rallies to record high

The equity markets across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region were a mixed bag on Tuesday, with Australian shares outperforming peers. The Australian benc...

Which countries comprise G7? What is its significance?

The Group of Seven, popularly known as G7, is a group of seven countries – the US, the UK, Canada, France, Germany, Japan and Italy – the...

Is inflation here to stay? Read what Jamie Dimon of JP Morgan says

As nations continue to recover from the COVID-19-induced recession, the highest inflation levels seen across the economies in more than a decade are r...

US markets close flat as technology, real estate stocks advance

US stocks closed flat on Monday, June 14, ahead of a crucial meeting of the Federal Reserve in which senior officials are expected to take stock of th...

TSX conquers another new high, Loonie holds steady

The S&P/TSX Composite Index climbed to a new all-time high on Monday, June 15, as the energy sector gained in the wake of rising oil prices. The C...

Here's how Canada is tackling the ongoing COVID-19 crisis

Summary The Canadian government and health experts are urging people to get their jabs on time. Over 1.4 million Canadians got affected by the cor...

Can Volcanos Be Bitcoin’s Green Savior?

Power-hungry cryptocurrencies’ growing energy problem has led to many ardent proponents backing out. Investors who had warmed up to Bitcoin, one...

Are meme stocks talk of the town?

Meme stocks are equities that have recently experienced a boom in viral activity, which is typically fueled by online social media sites like Reddit a...

Why Inflation right now could add fuel to income inequality

As countries across the globe – from China to the US – have been reporting record inflation numbers, it could be having greater consequenc...

Another Milestone: Popular ‘Doge’ Meme NFT Sells For Record $4 Milli...

The 'Doge', one of the most renowned memes featuring an image of a Shiba Inu dog with a smirk, was sold as the most expensive non-fungible token (NFT)...

G7 Nations Take Aim At China’s Belt & Road With B3W Project

Summary The Group of Seven countries have come up with a 'Build Back Better World' (B3W) project to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)....

US Lawmakers Introduce 5 Bills To Undercut Big Tech Giants' Monopoly

Summary The bills come after a 16-month long investigation into the economic dominance of big tech companies. The five bills now need passage from...

Do G7 nations favour investment in fossil fuels over green energy?

Summary The 47th G7 summit is scheduled for 11–13 June 2021 in the United Kingdom. Ahead of the anticipated event, Tearfund, the Internation...

Can cow manure fuel crypto mining?

Summary Many environmentalists and researchers have raised concerns over the environmental impact of cryptocurrency mining. Several businesses are...

Climate Investments Must Triple By 2030 To Save Nature: UN

Summary Currently, 86 percent of fund come from the governments, financial institutions, or climate protection groups, and the rest, 14 percent, ar...

Is cloud computing the future of all businesses?

Summary With the onset of an ongoing pandemic, every business is looking towards cloud technologies for survival and growth. Cloud service is gett...

Burger Chain McDonald’s Becomes Latest Victim Of Cyberattack

Summary Cyber criminals hack into McDonald’s employee and customer data in South Korea and Taiwan. Meat company JBS and energy firm Colonial...

Virginia Joins Global Fight Against Plastic Pollution

Summary As per the law, anyone above the age of 16 who intentionally litter plastic outdoors will be fined US$25. It also prohibits the release of...