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  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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In a devastating turn of events, a football match in Nzérékoré, Guinea, ended in tragedy as a crowd crush claimed the lives of dozens of spectators. The incident occurred during a local tournament match between the teams of Labé and Nzérékoré, held in honor of Guinea's military leader, Mamady Doumbouya.

The chaos erupted following a controversial decision by the referee, which led to fans of the visiting team, Labé, throwing stones onto the pitch. The situation quickly escalated as police deployed tear gas to disperse the crowd, resulting in a deadly stampede. Harrowing footage from the scene shows fans scrambling to climb the stadium walls in a desperate attempt to escape.

Prime Minister Mamadou Oury Bah confirmed the tragic events, expressing deep sorrow and calling for calm as authorities work to restore order and provide aid to the injured. The exact number of casualties remains unclear, but reports indicate that many of the victims were children.

This incident is a stark reminder of the dangers posed by overcrowded stadiums and the need for stringent safety measures to prevent such tragedies in the future. The government has pledged to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the stampede and ensure accountability.

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