Justice Department sues Harvard over race-related admissions data

The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Harvard University, alleging the school failed to provide detailed admissions data requested in a federal civil rights investigation. The lawsuit not accuse Harvard of new racial discrimination. Instead, it seeks a court order compelling the university to turn over applicant-level data and related documents. The dispute follows the […]

Eco Oil and Gas Ltd. – Switch to SETS trading platform

TORONTO, ONTARIO / ACCESS Newsline / February 19, 2026 / Eco (Atlantic) Oil & Gas Ltd. (TARGET: ECO, TSX – V: EOG)the oil and gas exploration company focused on the offshore Atlantic Margins, announces that with effect from February 19, 2026, trading in the ordinary shares in the capital of the Company (“Common Shares”) will […]

Repost: Survival guide for investors in armed conflict

This morning I woke up to the New York Times headline: “US military arrives at location for possible attacks in Iran”. Apparently no decision has been made yet on whether Iran will be attacked and how long such a campaign will last. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to resolve the standoff over Iran’s nuclear capabilities continue, but […]

FCX Announces Lifetime Agreement to Expand Exploitation Rights in the Grasberg Minerals District

Freeport (NYSE: FCX) today announced that it has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Indonesian government for a lifetime extension of the exploitation rights for PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) in the Grasberg mineral district. Under the terms of the MOU, the parties have agreed as follows: PTFI’s Special Mining Permit (IUPK) will […]

SEC Sets New Limits on Exempt Requests – Intelligize

Activist investors have seen better days. In the latest policy change to hit shareholder activists, new guidance indicates that the Securities and Exchange Commission is now opposing the publication of so-called exempt filings from shareholders who do not have major ownership positions in the companies involved. These documents contain communications between investors, and activists often […]

1 Canadian dividend stock down 50% to buy now and hold for years

B.C (TSX:BCE) Investors have had a tough time over the past four years. However, contrarian investors looking for passive income and a shot at some decent potential upside are wondering whether BCE is now undervalued and a good buy for a Self-Directed Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) or Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). BCE stock price […]

For monthly income, a 5.9% dividend share should be considered

Investors looking to build reliable passive income streams for 2026 and beyond may find that few sectors can match the steady, monthly rent checks of Canadian Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs). However, not all landlords are created equal. If you’re looking for a combination of high-quality retail real estate and a dividend that’s as sturdy […]

Use a TFSA to earn $500 in monthly tax-free income

The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) has been around long enough for financially savvy Canadians to realize that it is one of the best Canadian retirement accounts and much more than a tax-free savings account, as the name suggests. Sure, the name is literally tax-free savings account, but I think it’s better described as a powerful […]