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$20,000 can go a long way when you invest it wisely in Canadian stocks. $20,000 invested at a 10% compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) for 10 years could be worth as much as $52,000. That same amount at that same rate for 20 years would be worth as much as $134,000! Hopefully you can find a diversified mix of stocks that can deliver these types of returns for a decade or two. If I was thinking about four Canadian stocks that could do that, here are some that look attractive today. Source: Getty Images A top Canadian transport stock TFI…

Guns and ammunition retailers have faced financial distress, leading to store closings and bankruptcy filings as sales have fallen significantly over the last two years. Industry experts believe some of the decline in sales might have resulted from buyers delaying purchases to take advantage of the reduction in the National Firearms Act tax from $200 to $0 beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the National Rifle Association’s American Rifleman reported. The decline of sales, however, has continued in 2026. Financial issues had led firearms and ammunition retailer White Oak Armory LLC to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to reorganize its business, owing a disputed…

This summer, every meal feels like a risk.Just as the US is recovering from a major cyclospora outbreak stemming from tainted iceberg lettuce, salmonella has turned up in jalapeños, eggs, and even dog food. The jalapeño-related outbreak is now responsible for at least 431 illnesses and 57 hospitalizations in more than two dozen states. Meanwhile, a dual-pathogen outbreak of E. coli and salmonella linked to alfalfa sprouts has affected 55 people across 15 states.But is it just your overactive imagination that these outbreaks are worse than normal?To answer that, WIRED tallied up publicly available numbers from the Food and Drug…

Canadian equities fell sharply on Friday as investors reacted to geopolitical tensions, continued uncertainty about Canada-U.S. trade, and largely increasing credit losses at major banks in Canada. The S&P/TSX Composite Index plunged by 280 points, or 0.8%, for the day to settle at 36,554, ending the week with a decline of 66 points and marking its second consecutive weekly drop. Nearly all key market sectors ended the session in the red, but the market selloff was mainly driven by big losses in mining, energy, and technology stocks. Top TSX Composite movers and active stocks Denison Mines, Nexgen Energy, Energy Fuels,…

The Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 indices have moved sideways in the past few weeks and are all hovering near their all-time highs. NDX trades at 26,400 points, down from the year-to-date high of 27,217, while the SPX is at 7,711, down from 7,820. This article looks at the key news that will move these blue-chip indices this week.Nasdaq Composite and S&P 500 to react to US-Iran tensionsUS stocks will react to the escalating tensions between the US and Iran. The US launched an attack against Iranian launchers near the Strait of Hormuz. This was the first attack since…

In an era where algorithmic trading and speculative hype often dominate the financial headlines, the latest results from the Financial Times stock picking game have provided a refreshing reminder that the basics still matter. While many participants leaned into high growth projections and trendy sectors, it was those who adhered to traditional fundamental analysis who emerged victorious. The outcome suggests that digging deep into balance sheets and evaluating intrinsic value remains a potent strategy even in volatile markets.The competition saw a diverse array of strategies clash, with some investors chasing momentum and others betting on macroeconomic shifts. However, the top…

Investors looking at current market trends may find themselves experiencing a sense of deja vu, as the stock market is currently exhibiting valuation patterns that haven’t been seen since the height of the dot com bubble. According to the Shiller cyclically adjusted price to earnings ratio, which measures the S&P 500 against ten years of inflation adjusted earnings, the market is now the second most expensive it has ever been in recorded history. While the historical average for this ratio sits around 18, current readings have soared past 41, echoing the speculative frenzy of the late nineties.This surge in valuation…

A growing coalition of activists and community leaders in New York is calling on the state to stop investing millions of taxpayer dollars into Israel Bonds. Led by the Break the Bonds New York State initiative, a group comprising Jewish Voice for Peace, the Democratic Socialists of America, and various civil rights organizations, the campaign argues that these investments effectively provide blank checks to a government engaged in the oppression and displacement of Palestinians. This movement is part of a broader national trend, following similar successful divestment pushes in states like Michigan, Maryland, and Minnesota.At the center of the controversy…

For longtime followers of Elon Musk, the track record is well established. Those who held onto Tesla through its volatile swings saw massive returns, even if recent performance has been shaky. Now, investors are asking if history will repeat itself with SpaceX. With a current market capitalization of 1.85 trillion dollars, the company has become a polarizing topic among traders. Some see it as a rocket ship poised for exponential growth, while others believe the valuation has already peaked far beyond reality.Much of the optimism surrounding SpaceX actually stems from ground-based ambitions rather than orbital ones. Despite its name, the…

While Broadcom has had a relatively quiet run in 2026 with modest gains of about six percent, some analysts believe the company is sitting on a powder keg ready to ignite. All eyes are now turning toward September 2, when the chip designer is scheduled to release its fiscal third quarter results after the closing bell. While the market is already expecting strong numbers, there are several underlying drivers that could push the stock into a parabolic climb.One of the most compelling arguments for a massive surge lies in the exploding optical networking market. Demand for these components is currently…