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Coffee prices are brewing a new market reality for investors

Coffee prices are high from weather driven supply disruptions in Brazil and Vietnam, with markets expecting volatility before relief later.
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GameStop proposes $55.5B acquisition of eBay

GameStop (NYSE:GME) proposed a US$125 per share cash and stock acquisition of eBay (NASDAQ:EBAY), valuing the company at US$55.5 billion.

Loblaw taps Canadian company to scale AI operations

Grocery giant Loblaw (TSX:L) partners with Shakudo, a Canadian technology firm, to better align itself with the benefits of AI.

Bank of Canada holds rates as energy shock and trade risks complicate outlook

The Bank of Canada holds steady with the policy rate unchanged at 2.25 per cent as global risks offset easing core inflation.

Who benefits from policy change? How to spot the real winners before the crowd

A new regulation passes, a subsidy is announced, or a ban is proposed—and money floods into the most obvious “beneficiaries.”

The 5-Minute Investor Podcast, Ep. 58: Food stocks for thought

Listen to episode 58 of The 5-Minute Investor Podcast, featuring analysis on food stocks Goodfood Market and Happy Belly Food Group.

A high‑risk food stock betting on discipline over growth

Goodfood Market (TSX:FOOD) is shrinking by design, prioritizing survival through cost discipline, margin protection, and cash generation.

Toronto Tempo’s Kiki Rice joins MiniLuxe as brand ambassador

MiniLuxe (TSXV:MNLX) signs WNBA player Kiki Rice, the newly minted Toronto Tempo's inaugural draft pick, as its first brand ambassador.

Transat revises 2026 program amid aviation fuel crisis

Transat (TSX:TRZ) cut planned capacity by 6% between May and October 2026 to respond to the aviation fuel crisis and volatile energy markets.
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Microsoft stock gains on Game Pass price cut

Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) cut Xbox Game Pass prices in Canada and the U.S., with Ultimate dropping to C$25.99 from C$33.99, rolling back a hike

Cineplex sounds out potential buyers as industry pressures mount

Cineplex Inc. (TSX:CGX) is exploring a potential sale, sounding out rivals such as Regal Cineworld and Cinemark to gauge interest.

It was crazy & it worked: PS5 sales surge ahead of global price increase

PlayStation 5 sales jumped as buyers rushed ahead of Sony’s (NYSE:SONY) price increase. Prices rose sharply worldwide across all PS5 models.

U.S. Navy begins Strait of Hormuz blockade as Iran talks collapse, roiling global markets

The U.S. Navy began enforcing a blockade affecting the Strait of Hormuz after U.S.–Iran peace talks collapsed, escalating tensions.
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Alimentation Couche‑Tard reports higher earnings and revenue growth in Q3 2026

Convenience store chain Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSX:ATD) Q3 net earnings rose to US$757.2M, up from US$641.4M last year.