EQB shares jump as Loblaw signals plans to increase stake

Shares of EQB Inc., the parent company of mortgage lender Equitable Bank, surged more than 9% Wednesday after Loblaw disclosed plans that could raise its ownership stake to nearly 25%.

Shares of EQB Inc., the parent company of mortgage lender Equitable Bank, surged more than 9% Wednesday after Loblaw disclosed plans that could raise its ownership stake to nearly 25%.
Canada saw a record 208 active ETF launches in 2025, followed by another 124 in the first five months of 2026 alone. Active launches have outpaced passive ones every year since 2018, a run that pushed active funds ahead of passive funds by total count back in 2023. As of May, the market counted 975…
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