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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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Putin Asserts Russia’s Capability to Conclude Ukraine Conflict


Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Russia possesses the necessary strength and resources to bring the ongoing war in Ukraine to its desired conclusion. In a recent interview, Putin emphasized that while Russia has the means to achieve its objectives, he hopes that nuclear weapons will not be required.

The conflict, which began in February 2022, has resulted in significant casualties and geopolitical tensions. Western leaders, including former U.S. President Joe Biden, have condemned the invasion as an imperial-style land grab, while Putin has framed it as a pivotal moment in Russia’s relations with the West. The Kremlin has maintained that the war is a response to NATO’s expansion and Western interference in Moscow’s sphere of influence.

Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, including U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for a resolution, the Kremlin has indicated that a swift peace deal remains unlikely due to the complexity of the situation. As the war continues, global leaders remain divided on the path forward, with concerns about escalation and the broader implications for international stability.

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