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More layoffs ahead for Canadian tech sector, Elevate conference speakers warnSpeakers at Toronto's Elevate tech conference this week are warning there will likely be more layoffs to come for Canadian technology companies.TechSep 21, 2022
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How to rebound from a layoff in Canadian tech: ‘Control your narrative’Thousands of Canadian tech workers have been laid off in recent weeks. Here's what experts have to say about the next steps you should take if you've lost your job.MoneyAug 11, 2022
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Frequently trading stocks in your TFSA? The CRA may have questionsMany young Canadians have started investing during the pandemic, often opening self-directed TFSAs. But too much trading inside a TFSA could trigger tax consequences.MoneyNov 23, 2021
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National Bank says no-commission trades years in the works to build up client baseNational Bank announced earlier this week that it had eliminated commissions on online trades for stocks, exchange-traded funds, and options at its direct brokerage division.CanadaAug 25, 2021
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National Bank’s direct brokerage division goes ahead with no-commission tradingCommission-free trading has gained momentum as retail-trader focused Apps like Robinhood in the United States have made it more affordable for casual investors to trade frequently.MoneyAug 23, 2021
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Wealthsimple raises $750 million — investors include Drake, Ryan ReynoldsWealthsimple's new financing deal that includes several new venture capital investors as well as celebrities including Drake and Ryan Reynolds.MoneyMay 3, 2021
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Canada’s market regulators say they will act if they see abusive, manipulative tradingThe regulators released a joint statement saying that they ``will take appropriate regulatory action to protect investors'' if they identify ``abusive or manipulative trading.''CanadaFeb 1, 2021
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GameStop frenzy is stock market gambling, WallStreetBets founder saysJaime Rogozinski, who founded the Reddit group at the centre of the stock-trading frenzy, believes most of the investors who drove the rally understand the risks.MoneyJan 28, 2021
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Canadian financial sector warns of delays, restrictions on hot ‘meme stocks’A tweet from Wealthsimple says the Canadian app is seeing delays in email notifications amid extremely high volumes.CanadaJan 28, 2021
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How COVID-19 is luring Canadians into the stock marketFrom robo advisors to trading apps, Canadians – especially 20- and 30-somethings – can't get enough of the stock market.MoneyJul 25, 2020
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