Colleges are dealing with enrollment pressures, renewed federal oversight and increasing attention to how families finance higher education. This week’s developments highlight stress points in the higher education system, from declining international enrollment to concerns about how some institutions are pushing families toward expensive borrowing options. Here’s a quick look at the top stories shaping […]
Contrary to what the name suggests, I believe that the Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) used as an investment vehicle is much better than a mere savings account. Every contribution you make to a TFSA is with after-tax dollars. This means that returns on eligible investments you hold in a TFSA are not subject to […]
Caravanna (CVNA) just delivered a blockbuster by 2025, with record annual revenue of $20.3 billion, up 49% year-on-year, in addition to net profit of $1.9 billion and a whopping 596,641 retail units sold, up 43%. The fourth quarter was also stellar, with revenue of $5.6 billion (58% growth), 163,522 units sold (43% increase) and net […]
Time to return to one of my all-time favorite Friday topics: the Italian mafia. Five years ago I came across an article with the irresistible title ‘Mafia companies and aftermath’ which looked at the infiltration of the economy by the mafia throughout Italy. Then, like a dog returning to its vomit, I revisited the subject […]
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Steadright Critical Minerals (CSE:SCM) is a Canadian-listed exploration and development company focused on unlocking value from Morocco’s mineral-rich terrain. It prioritizes assets with past production, strong geological data sets and defined development pathways, with the aim of shortening timelines, lowering risk and balancing short-term cash flow with longer-term discovery benefits. Core activities include the fully […]
A reader asks: There are many financial rules of thumb out there. Do you have a rule of thumb for when you should prioritize paying off a mortgage over investing? I have a rate of 6.375% on $470,000 and I am 30 years old. How should I think about this? I like these types […]
Visit American West Metals (ASX: AW1,OTC:AWMLF) (OTCQB: AWMLF) at Booth #2128 at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) Convention at the Metro Toronto Convention Center (MTCC) from Sunday, March 1 to Wednesday, March 4, 2026. About American West Metals American West Metals LIMITED (ASX: AW1,OTC:AWMLF) (OTCQB: AWMLF) is an Australian clean energy mining […]
Fairchild Gold Corp. (TSXV: FAIR,OTC:FCHDF) (FSE: Y4Y) (OTCQB: FCHDF) (“Fairchild” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement financing (the “Offering”). The fully committed placement, majority underwritten by a North American strategic investor, is expected to close on February 20, 2026, subject to customary regulatory approvals. The Offering will consist of approximately […]
Canadians looking for a growth stock that can deliver a ‘supercharge’ in 2026 should keep it simple: look for a company with a clear tailwind in demand, rising cash generation and a catalyst that can show up in quarterly earnings. If management leads confidently and still has room to surprise, even better. Appreciation is also […]