Financial

The bank maintained its quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share, payable August 6 to shareholders of record July 27. This decision reflects the company's confidence in its cash flow and commitment to providing a predictable income stream for investors.

The movement follows renewed geopolitical tension with Iran, which pushed oil above $80 a barrel and spurred a rise in Treasury yields. Higher borrowing costs have already dampened mortgage‑loan applications and contract activity. With a market‑cap near $7.0 billion, the shift adds to a …

The S&P 500 and its sibling index S&P 100 are inching toward the record highs set in early June, a movement powered by strong earnings momentum in both financial services and technology. At the same time, the Nasdaq 100, tracked by QQQ, remains trapped …

The severe rain event that inundated Ottawa on July 1, 2026 prompted a rapid response from the Canadian Red Cross. Partnering with municipal authorities and local community groups, the agency established information centres where residents could obtain clean‑up supplies, comfort items such as soft …

The transaction, disclosed on 16 July, reduces the executive’s direct equity stake at a time when the firm’s earnings per share have climbed to $1.30, reflecting a 41% improvement over the same quarter last year. While the share shift does not appear linked to …

Frank Bisignano, a senior federal official, presented an ambitious scheme to bring every family into a new account framework, targeting 70 million children under 18. The plan, described as a collaborative effort with other government bodies, envisions a nationwide deployment that could reshape the …

Investors are walking away from financial advisers who fail to meet rising standards of professionalism, reshaping client expectations in wealth management. A growing number of high-net-worth individuals now view basic competence and respectful conduct as non-negotiable, with some terminating relationships over seemingly minor lapses. …