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Canadian Money Brief · Monday, May 11, 2026 Canadian equities are set for a cautious but constructive open this Monday as investors balance a packed macro calendar against an energy sector still reeling from one of its most volatile weeks in recent memory. TSX at a Glance The S&P/TSX Composite closed Friday at 34,077.76 , up 221 points (+0.65%) to cap a week dominated by whipsaw oil moves and a fragile Middle East ceasefire. The energy sector has led TSX gains over the past seven days — up roughly 5% — even as WTI crude fell about 7% on the week, settling near $95.42 per barrel . That apparent contradiction reflects Canadian producers' longer-term optimism on supply tightness rather than any single day's price swing. For the year, the TSX is up approximately 35%, outpacing most major global benchmarks. The Big Story: Trump Heads to Beijing All eyes this week will be on Washington and Beijing. President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in China on Wednesday , with formal ...
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Easy Holiday Rum Balls


An easy holiday rum balls recipe for sweet and delicious, rum-soaked cookie balls. Rum balls are the best bite-sized treat for holiday parties and festive gifting!

  • Ingredients:

    • 2 ½ cups Vanilla Wafers (crushed, about 75 wafers)
    • 1 cup Ground Pecans
    • 1 cup Confectioners’ Sugar
    • 2 tablespoons Baking Cocoa (plus 2 teaspoons)
    • ¼ cup Rum
    • 3 tablespoons Honey
    • 2 tablespoons Water
    • Additional Confectioners’ Sugar or Crushed Vanilla Wafers

  • Instructions:

    1. In a large bowl, mix together the crushed vanilla wafers, ground pecans, confectioners’ sugar, and baking cocoa.
    2. In a separate bowl, combine the rum, honey, and water.
    3. Stir the rum mixture into the dry ingredients until well combined.
    4. Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls.
    5. Roll the balls in additional confectioners’ sugar or crushed vanilla wafers.
    6. Store the rum balls in an airtight container.

Enjoy your delicious rum balls!


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