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Of course, BlackBerry is no longer in the handset business. It develops software for cars and mobile security and has a growing artificial intelligence (AI) business in partnership with chipmakers including Nvidia Corp., which in part explains its newfound appeal to investors. The company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter 2026 results in April and again beat analysts’ estimates for its first quarter of fiscal 2027 last week, adding a rosy forecast for the rest of the year. It marked BlackBerry’s fifth consecutive profitable quarter. The S&P/TSX Composite likewise notched its eighth consecutive quarter of gains in Q2 2026, the stock index’s longest…

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A motorcycle is parked at a Circle K gas station on June 16 in Austin, Texas. (Credit: Brandon Bell/Getty Images) It’s Monday, June 22. Here are the top stories we’re following today. Canadian inflation rate spikes to 3.2% on surging gas prices Canadian inflation accelerated to its highest level in more than two years in May, as rising gasoline and food prices helped pushed the rate to 3.2 per cent. Read the story The Bank of Canada building in Ottawa. Bank of Canada to hold on rates as 33% gas inflation masks weak economy, say economists Here’s what economists think…

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United Overseas Bank’s (UOB) Quek Ser Leang reports USD/CNH is consolidating after a prior decline to 6.7865, with prices oscillating between 6.7911 and 6.8025 and closing at 6.7948. He expects intraday action to remain confined to 6.7860–6.7990. Over 1–3 weeks, recent Dollar strength is seen as having ended, with the pair likely to trade between 6.7750 and 6.8080, while medium-term recovery requires a break above the 21‑week EMA at 6.8430.Off highs and stuck in a band”24-HOUR VIEW: Two days ago, USD dropped to 6.7865 and then rebounded. When it was at 6.7920 yesterday, we highlighted that “the rebound from oversold…

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The EUR/USD pair declines to around 1.1420 during the early Asian session on Thursday, pressured by a soft Eurozone inflation outlook. The US Dollar (USD) strengthens against the Euro (EUR) despite disappointing US June labor data. European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde is scheduled to speak later on Friday.Eurozone headline CPI cooled more than expected, falling to 2.8% YoY in June from 3.2% in May, Eurostat revealed on Wednesday. The core inflation dropped to 2.4% YoY in June from 2.6% in the previous reading. This report has reduced pressure on the ECB to maintain a highly aggressive interest rate…

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The Pound to Canadian Dollar (GBP/CAD) exchange rate traded in a narrow range on Wednesday as uncertainty surrounding USMCA trade negotiations kept the Canadian Dollar subdued while Sterling awaited comments from Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey. At the time of writing, GBP/CAD was trading at CA$1.8827, little changed on the day. Latest — Exchange Rates:Pound to Canadian Dollar (GBP/CAD): 1.88368 (+0.06%)Euro to Canadian Dollar (EUR/CAD): 1.61838 (-0.2%)Dollar to Canadian Dollar (USD/CAD): 1.42311 (+0.16%) DAILY RECAP: The Canadian Dollar (CAD) struggled to attract support on Wednesday amid renewed uncertainty surrounding the future of the US–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) on trade. Representatives…

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“A lot of guests underestimate the full cost beyond the room rate,”  says Leila Lavaee, founder of Travel Design by Leila. “Flights, transfers, meals, baggage fees, seat selection, and currency conversion can add up fast.”  Traditionally, the expectation has been that guests cover their own travel and accommodations, while couples pay for wedding-related events. “At an all-inclusive resort, guests usually pay for their resort stay, which includes all meals and drinks,”  explains Courtney Zimmerman, a destination wedding and group travel specialist with Liz Moore Destination Weddings. “The couple typically pays for the ceremony, reception, and any private events they host.”  Should…

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