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Shopify Just Pushed the TSX to a Record — Should You Be Buying, or Is It Too Late?

  Published August 6, 2026 If you glanced at the markets on Wednesday and saw the TSX hit another record high, there's a good chance one company did most of the heavy lifting: Shopify. The S&P/TSX Composite closed up 344.83 points, or 1%, at 36,146.42 on August 5 — its second straight record close. Shopify shares jumped 16.5%, their biggest one-day move in a year, after the Ottawa-based e-commerce company beat earnings expectations and issued a stronger-than-expected outlook for the rest of the year. Gold miners added to the rally too, as bullion prices climbed. What It Means for You: If you own a Canadian equity index fund or ETF in your RRSP or TFSA, you almost certainly own a slice of this move already — whether you meant to or not. What actually happened Shopify reported second-quarter revenue of $3.58 billion (U.S.), up 34% from a year earlier and well ahead of the roughly $3.45 billion analysts expected. Adjusted earnings came in at $0.42 a share versus the $0.40 expecte...

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Controversy Surrounds Kamala Harris’ VP Frontrunner Amid Harassment Cover-up Allegations

 

In a recent development, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a leading contender to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, has been accused of covering up a sexual harassment scandal. The allegations were brought to light by Erin McClelland, a Democrat running for Pennsylvania’s state treasurer. McClelland claimed that Shapiro is unfit to be Harris’ vice-presidential pick, citing his alleged insecurity about being “second under a woman” and his involvement in a harassment cover-up.

McClelland’s accusations focus on Shapiro’s handling of a harassment case involving his top legislative liaison, Mike Vereb. Shapiro’s office reportedly paid $295,000 in a settlement to a woman who accused Vereb of harassment, but Vereb did not resign until months later. McClelland expressed her concerns on social media, suggesting that Harris should consider other candidates who are more secure in their roles and supportive of female leadership.

This controversy has sparked a debate about the qualities needed in a vice-presidential candidate and the importance of addressing harassment allegations transparently. As the Democratic Party prepares for the upcoming election, these allegations could impact Shapiro’s chances of being selected as Harris’ running mate.


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