US strikes Iran missile sites near Hormuz as ceasefire lapses

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The US carried out fresh overnight strikes against Iran, targeting missiles capable of threatening American assets such as aircraft carriers, along with drones and other threats tied to the Strait of Hormuz, according to a US official. The strikes were launched from both land and sea, marking a broader operational footprint than earlier rounds this […]

The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq: Real Returns Since the 2000 Peak (June 2026)

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The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow), and Nasdaq Composite are all stock market indexes used to measure the performance of various aspects of the U.S. stock market. The indexes generally rise and fall together, however the extent of gains or losses produced by each can differ depending on market conditions and the state […]

How many mutual funds should you own? Experts explain the right portfolio mix

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When it comes to mutual funds, more isn’t necessarily better. While diversification is essential, owning too many schemes can result in repeated exposure to the same stocks and unnecessary complexity. So, how many mutual funds are actually enough to build a well-balanced portfolio? Experts say the answer is surprisingly simple. “If you’re just starting out […]

Stock Market Outlook Today, July 9: Can Sensex, Nifty Bounce Back Amid US-Iran Tensions and Rising Oil Prices

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After a sharp sell-off in Wednesday’s session, investors will be watching whether the Sensex and Nifty 50 can recover on Thursday or extend their losses. The Indian stock market came under heavy selling pressure as renewed tensions between the US and Iran hurt global sentiment and pushed crude oil prices higher. Stock Market Outlook Today, […]

‘Its own little beast’: why Toronto’s condo market is still struggling

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“The price correction, alongside steadily rising incomes, has helped roll back the pandemic-era affordability deterioration entirely,” the RBC Economics analysis said.  That’s a positive development for first-time buyers, Khaneka said, even if plenty of potential buyers are also holding out and waiting for prices to fall further. “I’m hopeful to see that prices coming down […]

More War-Related Weakness, But With a Supportive Bounce

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More War-Related Weakness, But With a Supportive Bounce 2 Hours, 0 Min ago More War-Related Weakness, But With a Supportive Bounce Bonds officially closed at the highest yields in more than a month. At one point just before the noon hour, the 10yr was just over 4.59, but ultimately moved back to […]

Cost Burdens Moderate for Buyers as Home Prices Trail Behind Inflation

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The growth of home prices is now anticipated to decelerate to merely 1.2% in 2026, a rate slower than previously predicted and one that does not keep up with inflation, indicating that home prices are effectively decreasing in real terms, according to the Realtor.com 2026 Forecast Midyear Update. This slowdown in home price growth occurs […]

Sony gets conditional approval to establish US trust bank

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Key insight: Sony’s online bank now has conditional approval from U.S. regulators to build Connectia Trust as a national trust bank subsidiary and make its own stablecoins. Expert quote: “The charter will allow Sony to bring the entire stablecoin lifecycle in-house under a single federal regulator rather than relying on a third party’s state trust […]

Trump asks Supreme Court to rehear birthright citizenship

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Demonstrators hold letters making up the slogan “Born in the USA = citizen!” outside the U.S. Supreme Court building as the court hears oral arguments on the legality of the Trump administration’s effort to limit birthright citizenship for the children of immigrants, in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 1, 2026. Kylie Cooper | Reuters President Donald […]

Reputation biggest risk for Indian fintechs, ahead of cyber, AI: Report | Finance News

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Reputation and brand damage have emerged as the biggest risks facing India’s fintech sector, ranking above infrastructure disruptions, competition, data privacy, cyberattacks and regulatory concerns, according to a new industry report.   Nearly 59 per cent of fintech companies surveyed rated reputational risk as a high-severity concern, giving it an average severity score […]