S&P 500 Flirts With New High as Wall Street Shrugs Off Tariff Jitters
S&P 500 nears a record, Dow jumps 404 points, and AI darlings keep tech roaring as tariffs fade from center stage—will July’s Fed call seal the rally?
S&P 500 nears a record, Dow jumps 404 points, and AI darlings keep tech roaring as tariffs fade from center stage—will July’s Fed call seal the rally?
Nippon Steel’s $14.9 B U.S. Steel buyout gives Trump a golden share—veto power on plant closures and offshoring—while future presidents defer to agencies.
Tesla executive Omead Afshar, a close Elon Musk ally, has left the company as part of broader restructuring efforts. His departure comes amid slumping demand, a pivot to AI, and rising executive turnover.
Ontario regulator fines Great Canadian Casino $350K after surprise EDM after-party sparks fights, overdoses and slot-machine acrobatics.
Phone verification has become mandatory for 87% of popular digital platforms, creating privacy risks when sharing personal numbers. Virtual SMS services provide temporary numbers for verification codes without exposing private data. In 2024, these services saw a 43% usage increase, according to industry observers like SMS-Activate. With rising data breaches affecting over 4.5 billion records last year, more users seek secure ways to receive SMS online while maintaining digital privacy.
One of the most catastrophic delivery failures I’ve ever seen wasn’t because of missed deadlines or broken tools. It started with a project manager who couldn’t say no.On paper, he was flawless: certified, experienced, and fluent in every platform from Jira to Monday. But under pressure, when scope ballooned and priorities blurred, he avoided conflict instead of leading through it.
Ever tried to hand a form to a government office only to be slapped with, "We need a certified translation"? Yep, that headache. Suddenly you wade through red tape, staring at a deadline, and the only way out is a translation that ticks every official box.
With the swift nature of the SaaS marketing industry, data-driven success is key. Key performance indicators (KPIs) are essential to blossom in this competitive environment. Such analytics are a great source of insight about how effective a campaign is and help in decision-making. This post uncovers critical metrics every SaaS marketing agency must track to grow and profit.
After nearly four decades at the helm of American Vogue, Anna Wintour is stepping down as editor-in-chief. She made the announcement during a staff meeting, revealing that a new “head of editorial content” will take over U.S. operations.
Intel is preparing for a significant shift. Starting July 15, the tech giant will lay off 10,000 employees across four Santa Clara locations, including its headquarters on Mission College Boulevard.
Tentative deal ends 17-day Canada-wide DHL lockout; 2,100 Unifor couriers and warehouse staff poised to vote on wage, workload, security gains.
Deloitte sees a shallow 2025 recession, then growth as tariff fog clears and Canada’s new “One Economy” reforms spark investment.
Spirit Airlines has officially filed a complaint against the proposed “Blue Sky” alliance between JetBlue and United Airlines. The low-cost carrier argues that this partnership would give United too much power and turn JetBlue into a follower, reducing competition in key cities like New York and Boston.
McDonald’s and Krispy Kreme are officially ending their U.S. donut partnership by July 2025, citing rising costs and limited rollout success. Originally announced in March 2024, the deal aimed to bring Krispy Kreme donuts to all 14,000 McDonald’s locations, but the treats only made it to 2,400 stores nationwide.
Real estate brokerage Compass is taking Zillow to court, accusing the listing giant of stifling competition with a new policy requiring public home listings to appear on Zillow within 24 hours.
In the past few years, the streaming business has become so competitive that even major companies like Netflix struggle to keep subscribers loyal for a long period, as the variety of alternatives allows users to switch on and off all the time. Geo-restrictions are another reason—because sometimes people cannot find enough content available in their country, and it feels like they’re not getting enough value for their money.
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced plans to build New York’s first new nuclear power plant since 1989, aiming to strengthen the state’s clean energy infrastructure. The proposed facility would be a next-generation, zero-emission plant located in upstate New York, producing at least one gigawatt of electricity.
In the contemporary digital age, businesses and other organizations need digital signage to communicate with their audiences effectively. While this display of multimedia content can take a variety of forms, such as videos, images, and slides, on almost any kind of screen, digital signage requires reliable hardware to work smoothly.
Botpress lands $25 M to ramp up its cloud platform for enterprise AI agents, hiring fast and targeting global rollouts beyond prototype chatbots.
For small business owners facing cash flow challenges, a merchant cash advance (MCA) can offer fast and flexible access to capital. Unlike traditional loans, MCAs provide funding based on future credit card or debit card sales, which makes them a popular choice for businesses with steady revenue but poor credit or limited collateral.
Judge okays Ruby Liu’s $6 M purchase of three Hudson’s Bay leases, first step in her plan to launch modern department stores across Canada.
Klarna jumps into wireless: $40 unlimited 5G, instant eSIM setup, zero hidden fees—U.S. first, U.K./Germany next.
Lululemon is cutting approximately 150 corporate roles, primarily from its store support centres, as part of a broader restructuring effort to stay agile amid shifting global trade dynamics.
Email marketing plays a very significant role in any digital marketing scheme. It gives organizations the opportunity to build relationships with the customers and prospects, market their products and services. Nonetheless, email analytics and strategy is very crucial to the success of an email campaign. With email analytics, you get the necessary information and knowledge to learn the behavior of your audience, improve your campaigns, and enhance performance. This guide will discuss what email analytics is about, which metrics and KPIs are most important, and how you can transform email data into actionable information.
In a major global trade shakeup, U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping new tariffs on 69 countries, including Canada, Brazil, India, and Taiwan.
Justin Timberlake has revealed he’s been battling Lyme disease behind the scenes during his Forget Tomorrow World Tour, which wrapped up in Istanbul this week.
Lindsay Lohan made a stunning return to Hollywood at the premiere of Freakier Friday, reuniting with co-stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Chad Michael Murray on the purple carpet. Dressed in a sleek white gown, Lohan radiated confidence and nostalgia, embracing her Freaky Friday castmates two decades after the original film’s release.
Two days after a headline-making dinner, the former Canadian PM was seen singing along in the crowd at Katy Perry’s sold-out Montreal show, super-charging dating rumors.
Paparazzi photos of Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas leaving a West Hollywood bistro together have ignited whispers of a budding romance—fueling speculation the pairing is part of Paramount’s stealth marketing push for a Top Gun sequel set to film this fall.
A growing number of indie and marquee acts are yanking catalogs from Spotify after CEO Daniel Ek’s multimillion-euro investment in military AI firm Helsing, crippling playlists and fueling a viral boycott.
A profanity-laced PSA starring the “Avengers” icon rakes in 40 million views in 24 hours and signals a gritty new era for climate messaging.
Ireland’s Court of Appeal has upheld a €250,000 civil judgment against the MMA star, ending his bid to reverse a jury finding that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2018.
Thirty-two sold-out stadium shows pulled in an eye-watering $407.6 million, crowning Beyoncé the new queen of country-tour ticket sales.
An 8.8 magnitude quake off Russia’s Kamchatka sent waves across the Pacific, sparking evacuations and tsunami alerts from Japan to Chile before warnings were later eased.
Adam Sandler’s return to the golf course is making serious waves. Happy Gilmore 2, which premiered on Netflix on July 25, has debuted with 46.7 million views in just its first three days, making it the biggest U.S. opening weekend for a Netflix film ever.
South Park’s season premiere uses an AI made Trump, triggering a fierce White House warning of regulation as Paramount pursues an eight billion dollar Skydance merger.
Canadian Tire has confirmed it is reducing its corporate workforce as part of an effort to modernize and remain competitive in today’s fast-changing retail landscape. While the company declined to specify how many jobs are being cut, it said some corporate roles are being eliminated while others are expanding.
Security researchers found an unprotected database tied to Tea’s direct‑message feature, leaking intimate conversations, images, and location clues from more than 1 million female users.
The former Canadian PM and pop superstar were spotted sharing a chef’s‑tasting feast at Le Violon, igniting trans‑border buzz about a budding friendship—or something more.
The Beer Store is shutting down 11 more locations in Ontario on September 28, 2025, as part of its ongoing response to changes in the province’s alcohol retail market. This follows 20 closures in August and another 10 set for September 10.
Gwyneth Paltrow has stepped in as a “very temporary” spokesperson for tech company Astronomer, just days after its CEO and chief people officer resigned following a viral Coldplay concert moment.
Beyoncé has shattered records once again, this time in country music. Her Cowboy Carter tour, which wrapped up on July 26 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, officially became the highest-grossing country tour of all time, raking in over $400 million across just 32 dates.
Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps has soared into theaters with an impressive $118 million opening weekend, signaling a strong rebound for the MCU. The reboot, helmed by WandaVision director Matt Shakman, marks the highest MCU opening since Deadpool & Wolverine.
BAFTA-winning actor Micheal Ward has been formally charged with two counts of rape and three counts of sexual assault, the Metropolitan Police confirmed.
American Eagle’s “Sydney Sweeney Has Great Jeans” fall launch sparks viral buzz, a double‑digit share rally, and a fresh push to reclaim Gen Z denim dominance.
An internal memo says Tesla will begin a limited paid robotaxi service across the San Francisco Bay Area as soon as Friday, using modified Model Ys with human safety drivers on board.
The Star Wars creator electrified Hall H by walking onstage unannounced, revealing never‑before‑seen archival footage and hinting at a new film project outside the galaxy far, far away.
Kristin Cabot, Chief People Officer at U.S. tech firm Astronomer, has officially resigned after a viral video showed her embracing then-CEO Andy Byron at a Coldplay concert.
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