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First Quantum reports US$159 million loss in Q1, says balance sheet shored up

TORONTO — First Quantum Minerals Ltd. says it lost US$159 million in its first quarter, down from profits of US$75 million a year earlier. However, it's a shallower loss than the US$1.45 billion First Quantum reported in the previous quarter. CEO Tristan Pascall says the successful completion of a comprehensive refinancing package during the quarte...

Money Matters: Dealing with Canada Revenue Agency debt

Blair Mantin of Sands & Associates discusses the common types of CRA debt and how to deal with them if you find yourself owing the government money.

How to Build the Best Passive-Income Portfolio With Just $15,000

When it comes to creating passive income, don't narrow your focus to just dividend income -- especially if you're looking for long-term gains! The post How to Build the Best Passive-Income Portfolio With Just $15,000 appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Ukraine to receive new tranche from EU this week: Ukrainian Prime Minister reveals amount

This week, Ukraine expects to receive a €1.5 billion tranche from the European Union under the Ukraine Facility program, reported Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal during a meeting of the Cabinet of Ministers. "The European Commission has supported the Ukraine Plan under the Ukraine Facility program. This week, we expect to receive 1.5 billio...

UK’s £75,000,000,000 defence boost in face of threats from Russia and China

The PM said the world was currently ‘the most dangerous it has been since the end of the Cold War’.

What's cheaper, EV or gas? This scholar crunched the numbers

Where you live and how much you drive each day matters when it comes to the cost-effectiveness of an electric vehicle, compared to gas. to A new UBC study crunches the numbers.

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In the news today: Ottawa adds $36 million to vaccine fund

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed on what you need to know today... Ottawa adds $36M to vaccine injury fund The federal government is putting another $36 million toward a program to compensate people who were seriously injured or killed by vaccines. The new funding was announced as part of the fe...

Switzerland reveals amount of frozen Russian assets

As of December 31, 2023, the value of financial assets frozen due to sanctions against Russia amounted to CHF 5.8 billion (USD 6.4 billion). In addition, 17 real estate properties have been blocked, reports the government department responsible for compliance with sanctions (SECO). The latest data show that the value of frozen financial assets fell...

Manifesting Money Wasn’t Working For Me, So I Successfully Turned To Loud Budgeting

Like many of my past relationships, my relationship with money is fraught, complicated, and a huge, bright red flag. And yet, I care about money so much. Still, as a millennial, having had to navigate a recession at every pivotal point of my adult life, money has never appeared to care about me. “It’s because you have a scarcity mindset,” a friend said to me over expensive wine I said I couldn’t afford. “The reason you’re bad with money is that...

Annual home prices predicted to rise nearly 10% by end of year: Royal LePage

A realty firm is making a grim prediction about home prices in Canada, forecasting a big jump by the end of the year. Global's Nathaniel Dove explores why prices might go up.

Why it's so easy to get into debt and how to get out of it

Financial counsellor Lauren Canafranca talks about why it is so seemingly easy to get into debt these days, and gives three strategies to pay off debt.

Psychologist explained how to maintain passion in long-term relationships

At the beginning of a relationship, there is a passionate stage for every couple when you simply can't get enough of each other. However, with time, this fades, and many couples encounter a loss of interest. What can help maintain passion in relationships, according to psychologist Dmytro Ostapenko. How to keep passion alive in long-term relationsh...

Doctors ask Liberal government to reconsider capital gains tax change

OTTAWA — The Canadian Medical Association is asking the federal government to reconsider its proposed changes to capital gains taxation, arguing they will affect doctors' retirement savings. Kathleen Ross, the association's president, says many doctors incorporate their medical practices and invest for retirement inside their corporations. The prop...

Trudeau says Sask. families to get full rebate, even without paying carbon tax on home heating

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau told reporters in Saskatoon on Tuesday that Saskatchewan families would receive "unaffected" carbon tax rebates "despite the fact the Premier is not sending that money to Ottawa right now." The provincial government stopped collecting the carbon tax on home heating from residents after the federal government gave an exemption on home heating oil that largely helped Atlantic Canada.

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Norway announces significant increase in military aid to Ukraine

Espen Barth Eide, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, announced that Norway plans a "significant" increase in aid to Ukraine. The amount has yet to be determined and will be discussed in the near future, according to Le Monde. He noted that "it is about a significant increase, which is relevant compared to what we have done so far." Accordin...

Olympics 2024: Track and Field to be 1st sport to introduce prize money for gold-medal winner

With just months away from the Summer Olympics in Paris, athletes from around the world will be vying for Olympic glory and gold. Usually, those are the only prizes any victorious Olympian will be walking away with — but one Olympic sport will soon raise the stakes by putting money on the table. Mike Drolet explains the historic change.

US is preparing $1 billion arms package for Ukraine - Reuters

The United States is preparing its largest arms package for Ukraine yet, with preliminary data suggesting it will amount to $1 billion, Reuters informs. According to Reuters, the United States is preparing a $1 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, as reported by two American generals. It is expected that the aid package will include veh...

Capital gains changes are ‘really fair,’ Freeland says, as doctors cry foul

The Canadian Medical Association is asking the federal government to reconsider its proposed changes to capital gains taxation, arguing it will affect doctors' retirement savings.

How Much Cash Do You Need to Stop Work and Live Off Dividends?

Want to retire early? Here's how much cash you might need to quit work and live off your investment income. The post How Much Cash Do You Need to Stop Work and Live Off Dividends? appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Business Matters: New condo sales in the Greater Toronto Area fall 71% below 10-year average

New condo sales tumbled 71 per cent below the 10-year average in the first quarter of this year according to analysis by Urbanation. Anne Gaviola has more on what’s happening in Business Matters for Monday, April 22, 2024.

U.S House passes vote on $61B foreign aid package for Ukraine

After months of stalemates and dysfunction, the U.S House of Representatives votes in favor of sending $61B in foreign aid to Ukraine. Karling Donoghue with why some representatives are not pleased with the vote, and what this means for Ukraine.

Trudeau announces loan guarantee program for Canada's Indigenous communities

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday, while in Saskatoon, Sask., that the federal government will offer up to $5 billion in loan guarantees to support Indigenous communities seeking ownership stakes in natural resources and energy projects.

If you're retired or about to retire, think carefully about your tax strategy

NEW YORK (AP) — Coming up with the best tax strategy in retirement can be much trickier than it seems, and tax pros agree it's a time when people need to be especially careful to look at their entire financial picture before deciding on a things like 401(k) withdrawal amounts and timing, or when to begin taking Social Security. “It’s the biggest ch...

Premiers lash out at Trudeau over budget

This week’s federal budget has premiers lashing out at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau over a planned increase to capital gains taxes as well as what they say is overstepping on infrastructure and pharmacare.

Yen tumbles as markets on alert for Japan action; dollar falls after data

By Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss NEW YORK (Reuters) -The yen dropped to multi-year lows against the U.S. dollar and euro on Tuesday, keeping investors on heightened Japanese intervention watch ahead of this week's Bank of Japan policy meeting. The euro reached 165.71 yen, its highest since 2008, after data showed business activity in the euro zone expanded at its fastest pace in nearly a year,

Practical tips for renewing your mortgage in 2024

Personal finance adviser Rubina Ahmed-Haq shares some tips about how to handle renewing a mortgage at a higher rate.

Fisker may seek bankruptcy protection in 30 days if unable to meet debt obligations

(Reuters) - Fisker may have to file for bankruptcy protection within 30 days if it does not get adequate relief from its creditors and enough liquidity to meet its current debt obligations, it disclosed in a regulatory filing on Tuesday. The cash-strapped EV startup said it had failed to make an interest payment of about $8.4 million on some notes due in 2026 during a 30-day grace period. The

How to Earn $14,000 Per Year in Tax-Free Income and Maximize Your CPP Payout

The difference between the maximum and average CPP payout is $1,094/month. To collect the maximum CPP, you need an alternate source of income. The post How to Earn $14,000 Per Year in Tax-Free Income and Maximize Your CPP Payout appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Why few bank fraud complaints lead to compensation

Sarah Bradley, the ombudsman and CEO at Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments, responds to a report that found only a quarter of banking complaints resulted in monetary compensation in 2023.

Ontario government faces lawsuit over cancellation of basic income pilot

Members of a class action lawsuit against the Form government for its cancellation of the Ontario basic income pilot are seeking $200M in damages. Jaden Lee-Lincoln explains.

Mitt Romney doesn’t hold back when asked about Trump’s $130k payment to Stormy Daniels

Mitt Romney doesn’t hold back when asked about Trump’s $130k payment to Stormy Daniels - ‘As far as I know you don’t pay someone $130,000 not to have sex with you’

Borrell reveals EU plan to extract revenue from frozen Russian assets

The EU has devised a plan that will enable the extraction of extraordinary revenue from frozen Russian assets and allocate them to the needs of Ukraine, according to the head of EU diplomacy, Josep Borrell. He mentioned that in the EU, assets of the Central Bank of Russia were frozen after the start of the war in Ukraine. Now, these assets are mana...

How to Build a Bulletproof Monthly Passive-Income Portfolio With Just $20,000

Income-seeking Canadian investors can consider holding shares of REIT such as Dream Industrial to create a passive-income stream. The post How to Build a Bulletproof Monthly Passive-Income Portfolio With Just $20,000 appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

A look at what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by Congress

A look at what's in the $95 billion package passed by the Senate on Tuesday that will provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenish U.S. weapons systems and give humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza. President Joe Biden has promised to sign the package Wednesday. The broad spending breakdown: — About $61 billion for Ukraine and repl...

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Business Report: Taylor Swift breaks more records

Taylor Swift's new album continues to break records. Plus, a major automaker picks Ontario for electric vehicle production, and investors gear up for a big week on the markets. Business Editor Kris McCusker explains.

General Motors results beat targets, forecast raised, shares jump

By Nora Eckert DETROIT (Reuters) -General Motors on Tuesday posted quarterly results that topped Wall Street targets and the automaker raised its annual forecast, citing stable pricing and demand for gasoline-engine vehicles, and its shares rose 4.4%. Michigan-based GM boosted its adjusted pre-tax profitprojection for the year to $12.5 billion to $14.5 billion, from its previous range of $12

TFSA Traps: Common Mistakes That Can Cost You Thousands

TFSA users are advised to avoid common mistakes and not pay unnecessary and costly tax penalties. The post TFSA Traps: Common Mistakes That Can Cost You Thousands appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

Meet a 31-year old who makes $185K/month at 90% margin - the story of @CharlieChang

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Oil prices inch up after data shows unexpected drop in U.S. crude stocks

By Katya Golubkova TOKYO (Reuters) - Oil prices rose in early trade on Wednesday, adding to gains in the previous session, after industry data showed a surprise drop in U.S. crude stocks last week, a positive sign for demand, and attention shifted away from hostilities in the Middle East. Brent crude futures rose 9 cents, or 0.1%, to $88.51 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures

Here’s the Average Retirement Income for Canadians: How Do You Rate?

If you're worried about how much you'll earn in retirement, increase your income by investing in an ETF like this one. The post Here’s the Average Retirement Income for Canadians: How Do You Rate? appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

What it takes to keep a restaurant afloat in Vancouver

Restaurateur Haitham El Khatib of Aleph Eatery says he approaches his businesses like it's a tech company — from hiring practices to people management to using technology to better understand revenue and expenses.