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Canadian Markets Navigate Geopolitical Headwinds: TSX Composite Hits One-Month Low

The S&P/TSX Composite's 1.87% drop signals investor caution amid global uncertainties.

Sarah Chen • Mar 19
Politics

Political Pressure Mounts on the Fed: Trump Signals Continued Probe into Chair Powell

Trump's push for a DOJ probe into Powell could disrupt the Fed's independence and complicate future monetary p…

James McAllister • Mar 19
Dividends

Abbott Labs Emerges as Dividend Growth King with 70% Payout Increase Since 2020

Abbott ($ABT) has raised dividends more than 70% since 2020; a $2.52 forward yield (~2.3%) and a ~45% payout r…

Catherine Walsh • Mar 19
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Politics

Gold Crashes Below $4,850 as Fed Hold and Dollar Strength Squeeze Safe-Haven Flows

Gold slid to $4,844.34 on March 18, 2026, dipping under $4,850 after the Fed held rates; dollar strength and r…

Tyler Brooks • Mar 19, 2026
Markets

SPDR S&P Dividend ETF Sees Institutional Selling as JPMorgan Cuts Position

SDY shows institutional repositioning after JPMorgan trims exposure; technicals point to near-term strength bu…

Diana Kowalski • Mar 19, 2026
Markets

Pet Valu Down 42% from Highs Presents TSX Dividend Recovery Play

Pet Valu is down about 42% from its highs. The TSX-listed pet retailer's growing dividend and free cash flow m…

Marcus Rivera • Mar 19, 2026
Markets

Canadian Low-Volatility ETFs ZLU and ZLB Gain Attention Amid Market Uncertainty

ZLU and ZLB target low-volatility Canadian stocks, leaning into staples and utilities — useful for defensive a…

Sarah Chen • Mar 19, 2026
Politics

Producer Prices Flash Red: 0.7% Surge in February Sends Dollar Higher and Risk Assets Reeling

February PPI jumped 0.7%, per the Department of Labor, triggering a dollar rally and renewed pressure on equit…

James McAllister • Mar 19, 2026
Dividends

Canadian Natural Raises Dividend to C$2.35; Payout Still Conservative

Canadian Natural (CNQ.TO) ups its annual dividend to C$2.35 with a roughly 45% payout — metrics suggest sustai…

Catherine Walsh • Mar 19, 2026
Politics

Geopolitical Risk Premium Rises as Iran War Threatens Energy Supply Chains — What North American Markets Could Face

Escalating Iran-Israel tensions are injecting a geopolitical risk premium into U.S. and Canadian energy and in…

Tyler Brooks • Mar 19, 2026
Markets

Futures Slip After Hot PPI and Middle East Tensions; Markets Turn Cautious

U.S. futures fell after a hotter-than-expected PPI and renewed Iran–Israel tensions; energy strength offsets w…

Diana Kowalski • Mar 19, 2026
Dividends

TSX High-Yield Names Take Center Stage: Enbridge, Acadian Timber and More

Income hunters are eyeing TSX high-yield names — Enbridge ($ENB), Acadian Timber ($ADN) and Decisive Dividend …

Marcus Rivera • Mar 19, 2026