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Wall Street Stays Resilient as Nasdaq Hits Record Amid Tariff Turbulence

  Markets defy trade jitters with mixed performance Wall Street wrapped up the week with a show of resilience, as the Nasdaq Composite edged to a fresh record close , buoyed by strong tech earnings and steady economic data. The S&P 500 posted a modest weekly gain , while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.3% , reflecting investor caution amid escalating tariff tensions. Despite President Trump’s push for 15% to 20% blanket tariffs on European Union imports , markets largely shrugged off the geopolitical noise. Economic indicators, including a sharp drop in inflation expectations from the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment survey, helped soothe investor nerves. Netflix’s earnings beat failed to impress, dragging its stock lower, while American Express posted strong results , signaling continued spending strength among affluent consumers. Meanwhile, CRISPR Therapeutics surged 17% after a major insider stock purchase, and Bitcoin briefly topped $118,000 befor...

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Canada Day: A Celebration of Unity and Sovereignty


Canada Day marks the anniversary of Canadian Confederation, when on July 1, 1867, the British North America Act (now called the Constitution Act, 1867) united the colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and the Province of Canada (which later split into Ontario and Quebec) into a single country within the British Empire called Canada.

Originally known as Dominion Day, it was celebrated informally for many years before becoming a statutory holiday in 1879. The name was officially changed to Canada Day in 1982, the same year Canada fully patriated its constitution, severing the last legal ties to the British Parliament.

So while it’s often called “Canada’s birthday,” it’s more accurately the celebration of a major milestone on the country’s path to full sovereignty. Over time, it’s evolved from a modest observance to a nationwide celebration of Canadian identity, culture, and unity.


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