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System1 shares jump as MapQuest rides Lake Ontario drama to no. 1 app ranking

System1 stock (NYSE:SST) jumped 25% Thursday as MapQuest surged to the No. 1 navigation app in the U.S. following a spike in downloads.

East Side Games gets lean, trims workforce, re-works portfolio

East Side Games Group (TSX:EAGR) reduced its workforce by approximately 30 employees, or 32% of staff, to improve efficiency and profitability

Restart Life Sciences serves up exponential revenue growth

Restart Life Sciences (CSE:HEAL) more than doubled revenue at stable profit margins in Q2 2026 amid several promising commercial activations.

A rival to Coke’s coca leaf monopoly is coming to the CSE

Power Leaves (CSE:NASA) completes its reverse takeover of Atmofizer Technologies, setting the company up for an imminent listing on the CSE.

The 5-Minute Investor Podcast, Ep. 76: Breaking down Curaleaf’s bid for Aurora Cannabis

Listen to episode 76 of The 5-Minute Investor Podcast, featuring analysis on cannabis stocks Curaleaf and Aurora.

Microsoft stock gains as Xbox unveils Disc-to-Digital plan

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) unveiled Xbox Disc-to-Digital, allowing players to convert supported physical games into digital licenses.

Salesforce posts record quarter, expands AI ambitions with Anthropic partnership

Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) reported record Q2 FY2027 revenue of US$11.3 b, while Agentforce annual recurring revenue surged to US$3.9 b.

Yuk Yuk’s co-owner laughs its way to the bank

Icarus Capital (TSXV:ICRS) posted positive net income and 30 per cent year-over-year revenue growth during the first half of 2026.

IBM study finds Canadian sports fans want faster, more personalized experiences as AI gains ground

IBM’s (NYSE:IBM) study found that 68 per cent of Canadian sports fans see value in AI-powered features, real-time insights and faster recaps.

The 5-Minute Investor Podcast, Ep. 75: Showstopping movie stocks

Listen to episode 75 of The 5-Minute Investor Podcast, featuring analysis on movie stocks Dolby and Marcus Corp.

Dolby: What good is a bigger picture without better sound?

Dolby's growth initiatives in streaming, automotive, augmented reality, and premium cinema experiences highlight long-term expansion.

This smart cinema play looks beyond the box office

The Marcus Corporation diversifies its ranking as the 4th-largest US movie theatre exhibitor with a high-quality hotels and resorts division.

Home Depot stock planks after posting higher Q2 profit

Home Depot (NYSE:HD) reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 sales of US$47.9 billion, up 5.7 per cent & comparable sales increased 1.7 per cent.

Beyond Oil validates patented frying-oil technology in first industrial-scale pilot

Beyond Oil (CSE:BOIL) successfully validated its patented filter-powder technology in its first independent industrial-scale frying pilot.

Uber and Zipline team up to deliver by drone in minutes

Uber (NYSE:UBER) and Zipline are partnering to bring ultra-fast drone deliveries to Uber Eats customers starting later this year.

Cineplex reports record Q2 in 2026

Cineplex (TSX:CGX) reported record second-quarter revenue of C$383.7 million, with attendance rising 9.3 per cent to 12.7 million moviegoers.

Curaleaf lights up cannabis market with Aurora takeover bid

Curaleaf intends to take over Aurora Cannabis at US$4 per share, which would make it one of the largest cannabis companies in the world. 
Berkshire Hathaway stock rises as Greg Abel deploys cash into shares, technology and acquisitions

Berkshire stock rises as Abel puts cash to work

Berkshire shares rose after higher operating earnings and billions in stock purchases signalled more active spending under Greg Abel.