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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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Netanyahu’s Stern Warning to Iran Amid Escalating Tensions in Lebanon


                                              

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a stark warning to Iran on Monday, emphasizing Israel’s capability to strike its enemies anywhere. This declaration comes in the wake of intensified Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon, which have targeted Hezbollah strongholds and resulted in significant casualties.

Netanyahu’s message, delivered via a videotaped address, was directed at the Iranian government rather than its people. He underscored that Israel’s military actions are a response to threats posed by Hezbollah, a group backed by Tehran. The recent airstrikes, including one that leveled an apartment building in central Beirut, have heightened regional tensions.

The Israeli Prime Minister’s warning highlights the ongoing volatility in the Middle East, with potential implications for broader geopolitical stability. As Israel continues its military operations, the international community watches closely, concerned about the possibility of further escalation.


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