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Daily Markets Update: Nasdaq Hits Record as Yields Top 5.3%, TSX Flat, Loonie Near 70¢

  S&P/TSX 35,518.55 +0.04% S&P 500 7,773.99 +0.66% Nasdaq 27,477.31 +1.05% Brent US$100.42 -1.8% USD/CAD 1.4250 Flat US 10-yr 5.315% +3.8 bp Monday, October 5 close, with Asia’s Tuesday session. Wall Street’s tech rally pushed the Nasdaq to a fresh record on Monday even as long-term bond yields kept climbing: the U.S. 10-year Treasury yield settled at 5.315%, a new 52-week high. Canada’s TSX barely moved, with tech gains offsetting a slide in energy and financials, and Cenovus fell after unveiling a C$5.7-billion takeover of Athabasca Oil. Oil dropped nearly 2% as G7 emergency stock releases and rising Middle East exports eased supply fears, and the loonie hovered near 70 U.S. cents, close to its weakest level in about 18 months. Canada: TSX Flat as Tech Offsets Energy Index / Stock Close Change S&P/TSX Composite 35,518.55 +0.04% Shopify (SHOP) — +5.7% Athabasca Oil (ATH) — +13.5% Cenovus Energy (CVE) C$44.86 -3.0% Suncor Energy (SU) — -1.2% The TSX added 15.90 points ...
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Fake Goods: How to Stay Safe When Shopping Online






Fake goods are everywhere online, and they can pose a threat to your health, safety, and wallet. Experts say that you should be careful when shopping online, especially from third-party vendors or unknown sellers.

Here are some ways to avoid buying a fake:

1. Buy from a brand’s own site or an authorized seller, such as Best Buy, Macy’s, or Footlocker. These retailers have strict policies and quality control to ensure that they sell only authentic products.

2. Research the seller before you buy. You can read online reviews from other customers, visit their website, check their return policy, and look for signs of legitimacy, such as contact information, customer service, and secure payment methods.

3. Be wary of prices that are too good to be true. If a product is significantly cheaper than the market price, it may be a counterfeit. You can compare prices across different websites and check the official website of the brand for the suggested retail price.

4. Inspect the product carefully when you receive it. Look for any signs of poor quality, such as spelling errors, missing labels, wrong logos, or faulty packaging. If you suspect that you bought a fake, you should contact the seller and request a refund. You can also report the seller to the online platform or the authorities.

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