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Questrade Just Went "Agentic" — What It Means For Your Trading Account

Published July 30, 2026 If you have money sitting in a Questrade account, the platform you log into is about to change more than it has in years. On July 30, Questrade unveiled its biggest product push since it eliminated stock trading commissions in 2019 — and this time, the headline feature isn't a lower fee. It's letting an AI assistant place trades for you. Questrade now manages roughly $100 billion in client assets, up from about $9 billion in 2019, and it's using that scale to go after Canada's increasingly crowded self-directed investing market. Here's what actually launched, and what it means before you touch any of it. What's actually new AI assistants can now trade on your behalf. Questrade is the first Canadian financial institution to officially connect client accounts directly to AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT through something it calls Questrade MCP. In practice, that means you can ask an AI to pull up your account information, research a s...

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Tragedy Strikes as Tropical Storm Trami Devastates the Philippines

 

The Philippines is reeling from the devastating impact of Tropical Storm Trami, which has caused massive flooding and landslides, leaving at least 126 people dead or missing. The storm, which struck the northern regions of the country on Thursday and Friday, has displaced over 500,000 residents and isolated numerous communities.

President Ferdinand Marcos addressed the nation on Saturday, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of life and the ongoing struggles faced by those affected. “Many areas remain isolated, and rescue operations are still underway,” he stated, highlighting the urgent need for aid and support in the hardest-hit regions.

The storm’s relentless rains triggered landslides that buried homes and infrastructure, complicating rescue efforts. Emergency services are working tirelessly to reach those trapped and provide essential supplies to survivors. The government has mobilized all available resources to assist in the rescue and recovery operations.

As the nation mourns, the international community has begun to offer support, with neighboring countries and global organizations pledging aid to help the Philippines recover from this catastrophic event.


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