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Markets navigated mixed signals in July. Inflation eased, tech faced pressure, and energy surged. Meanwhile, Americans are planning record travel spending in 2026: \$1.37 trillion. What's shaping your household budget this summer?

Monthly Market Insights | August 2026 Stocks were mixed in July as investors navigated a cross-current of news on the outlook for AI spending and Q2 corporate reports.

When it comes to investing, you may be your own worst enemy.

Don’t Be Your Own Worst Enemy Emotional biases can adversely impact financial decision making. Here’s a few to be mindful of.

Social Media may be important in growing your company, but it may introduce liability. Is your company protected?

Social Media: #NewestBusinessLiabilityRisk Social media may be a modern imperative for businesses looking to grow and build their brand, but it also introduces risk.

Concerned about identity theft? Some things to leave at home.

Please Leave Home Without It Concerns over identity theft continue to grow, especially with data breaches at major companies and financial institutions.

In this week’s Markets in a Minute, we dig into highlights from the second quarter, including areas of market strength that have grabbed fewer headlines than the AI boom. We touch on reasons for cautious optimism heading into the second half of the year, along with risks that could shape the outlook into 2027.

The Push Pull: Iran Worries Fade, AI Excitement Returns We dig into highlights from the second quarter, including areas of market strength that have grabbed fewer headlines than the AI boom.

Markets posted solid second-quarter gains as investors responded to upbeat economic reports, continued diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, and strong first-quarter corporate numbers. The S&P 500 rose 14.87%, the Nasdaq gained 21.41%, and the Dow picked up 12.90%, while Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite added 6.37%. Looking ahead, markets may continue to react to Middle East updates, oil prices, inflation trends, and the pace of global commerce through the Strait of Hormuz. From U.S. home price growth to Canadian housing forecasts, this quarter’s by-the-numbers highlights the data behind one of North America’s most closely watched markets.

Quarterly Market Insights | July 2026 Stocks saw solid gains in the second quarter, riding a wave of enthusiasm over upbeat economic reports, ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, and strong first-quarter corporate numbers.

Your earning potential over a lifetime is one of your biggest assets. See a projection of what your career income could add up to over time.

Lifetime of Earnings Estimate how much you may earn over your working years based on your current income.

Do you actually know what your car costs you in fuel each year? Enter your driving habits and gas prices to find out what your MPG really means for your wallet.

What's Your MPG? Calculate your vehicle's fuel efficiency and see what you're spending on gas annually.

In this week's "Markets in a Minute", Kara explores whether the recent small-cap rally marks the beginning of a lasting leadership shift or simply another temporary rotation.

Small-cap stocks have quietly outperformed large caps this year, supported by improving earnings expectations, attractive valuations, and signs of stronger domestic growth. While the backdrop is becoming more supportive, important challenges remain, including margin pressure, uneven small-business activity, and concentrated market leadership.

Small Caps Rallying – Can They Keep the Lead? We explore whether the recent small-cap rally marks the beginning of a lasting leadership shift or simply another temporary rotation.

Currency has been around for a long time. Here's a quick history lesson.

The History of Currency