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10/08/2026

Stocks finished the third quarter mixed. The S&P 500 gained 2.03%, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.47%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 2.70%. Halloween is next on the calendar, with U.S. consumers expected to spend \$13.5 billion USD this year and 6.26 million Canadian children in their trick-or-treating years.

Stocks were mixed in the third quarter as economic, geopolitical, and corporate earnings news pushed the broad market higher while weighing on the Dow Industrials.

10/01/2026

According to the CDC, each year in the U.S. about 42,000 women and 500 men die from breast cancer. Show your support and raise awareness this October!

10/01/2026

As Cyber Security Awareness Month, now is the time to review your digital security measures to ensure your sensitive information is fully protected. Consider changing your passwords, using multi-factor authentication whenever possible, and updating your devices to the latest software.

09/29/2026

September 29 is National Coffee Day! Why not celebrate this caffeine-infused holiday by trying something different than your usual cup ‘o joe? Perhaps buy a latte for a friend or co-worker, then you can both enjoy a boost!

09/07/2026

Markets pushed higher in August as AI-driven optimism helped investors look past softer economic data. The S&P 500 gained 2.62% and the S&P/TSX Composite rose 2.96%, even as softening retail sales kept consumer spending in focus. Back-to-school season adds another data point to that story, with spending expected to reach \$146.8 billion in the U.S. and \$4.5 billion in Canada this year.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 2.62 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 3.93 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged, adding 1.34 percent. The S&P/TSX rose 2.96 percent.1,2

09/07/2026

08/20/2026

Oh man, is there any smell that can transport you to another place and time like the delicious aroma of frying bacon? It takes me back to my Grandma's kitchen, and I'll take mine crispy, please! How do you like yours? Happy International Bacon Day!

08/16/2026

Knock, knock. Who’s there? Yale. Yale who? Yale never know unless you open the door! It’s National Tell a Joke Day -- go make someone laugh (or more likely, groan) today.

08/12/2026

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?

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

08/04/2026

Whether you like them crispy or chewy, cooled down or hot from the oven… August 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. Take a break and treat yourself to this timeless baked masterpiece. Now, where’s my milk?