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What to Actually Buy (or Skip) Before the Aug. 19 Tariffs Hit

  Pulished August 15, 2026 Four days out, the "stock up now" advice making the rounds is mostly aimed at exporters, not shoppers. Here's what genuinely moves the needle on your car, wine, and grocery bill — and what's just noise. At 12:01 a.m. ET on Wednesday, a new round of U.S. tariffs is set to hit roughly $20 billion worth of Canadian exports — dairy, alcohol, and vehicles among them — unless Ottawa and Washington reach a deal first. As of this weekend, the signals are genuinely mixed. Canada's chief trade negotiator, Janice Charette, told a government advisory group Friday that there's still "a significant amount of work to do," with talks expected to run through the weekend. At the same time, industry executives following the negotiations told the Washington Post the two sides are inching closer to an arrangement that would pair Canadian concessions on autos, alcohol, and dairy with commitments on energy, defence, and critical minerals — in e...
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TSX Surges to New Heights, Extending Winning Streak to Nine Days

The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) continues its impressive rally, closing at yet another record high as its winning streak stretches to nine consecutive trading days. The benchmark S&P/TSX Composite Index rose 0.3%, adding 74.4 points to settle at 25,971.9. 

This latest surge marks a 2.4% weekly gain, reinforcing investor optimism amid strong performances across multiple sectors. Healthcare led the charge with a 1.2% increase, while Basic Materials saw a slight dip of 0.2%. 

Market analysts attribute the sustained momentum to robust corporate earnings, stable commodity prices, and easing trade tensions. With 74% of TSX-listed stocks closing higher, the bullish sentiment remains strong, fueling expectations for continued growth in the coming weeks. 

Investors will be watching closely to see if the TSX can maintain its upward trajectory and extend its streak into double digits.

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