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Macroeconomics has a big impact on Canada, especially now. What exactly is macroeconomics, and where is it visible at work in the market?
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Bitcoin’s Recent Rise

Bitcoin’s Recent Rise

Bitcoin is an exciting investment opportunity. Its all-time high was hit on January 8th, where the exchange rate was 1 bitcoin for…
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The Hot IPO Market

The Hot IPO Market

Despite a global pandemic, there have been approximately double the number of IPOs during the same time in 2019.
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How the Canadian Government Spent $240B During COVID-19

How the Canadian Government Spent $240B During COVID-19

A guest article by Stephanie Xiang, 2020/2021 CEO of JEC Toronto
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Entrepreneurship 101: Starting a Business During a Global Pandemic

Entrepreneurship 101: Starting a Business During a Global Pandemic

“If you have the drive, do not wait another second,” — Samantha Lancia, founder of Shop Simplicity LLC
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Black Friday Deals: Who’s Getting The Short End Of The Stick?

Black Friday Deals: Who’s Getting The Short End Of The Stick?

Many retailers are offering free shipping, BOGO deals, and many more. Are companies making profit off of these deals? If so, how much?
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The COVID-19 Vaccine and our economy: What you need to know.

The COVID-19 Vaccine and our economy: What you need to know.

Healthcare is more important than ever. The times are changing, and the economy may very well depend on a successful vaccine.
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A pandemic that finished it all: How small businesses were demolished in 2020

A pandemic that finished it all: How small businesses were demolished in 2020

The pandemic has had an unprecedented influence on the Canadian economy, and the smaller the company, the harder the hit
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Canada’s Newly Proposed Bill C-11: A Historic Step For Canadian Privacy

Canada’s Newly Proposed Bill C-11: A Historic Step For Canadian Privacy

“For Canada to succeed, and for our companies to be able to innovate…we need a system founded on trust with clear rules”
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Tesla: 4 Reasons Why It’s Ahead of Its Time

Tesla: 4 Reasons Why It’s Ahead of Its Time

A look at Tesla’s innovative business model and what sets them apart from other automakers
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The Ultimate Crash Course On Artificial Intelligence (Part 1)

The Ultimate Crash Course On Artificial Intelligence (Part 1)

On a bright Monday morning, you’re here sipping your nice cup of java, while you’re browsing the latest news on your phone and scrolling…
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Have Zoom Stocks Reached Their Price Inflection Point?

Have Zoom Stocks Reached Their Price Inflection Point?

Could the success of another stock signal the end of its reign?
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Op-Ed: How Social Media has Chosen the Next World Leader

Op-Ed: How Social Media has Chosen the Next World Leader

Persuadables, Surveillance Capitalism and Economic Implications
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Rajan Agarwal
Is Impact Investing Impactful?

Is Impact Investing Impactful?

It’s not impossible to outperform the market with impact investing
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How the reopening of fitness facilities is crucial to the livelihoods of Ontarians

How the reopening of fitness facilities is crucial to the livelihoods of Ontarians

The economic impact of gyms and fitness facilities and the role they play in helping the Southern Ontario community amidst COVID-19
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Here Are The Major Economic Events of the COVID-19 Crisis So Far

Here Are The Major Economic Events of the COVID-19 Crisis So Far

In the midst of all of the depressions and the recessions, three major turning points can be considered.
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What The US-Canada Border Closures Mean for Canada

What The US-Canada Border Closures Mean for Canada

“it’s all about short-term pain for long-term gain”
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Letter from the CEO — Stephanie Xiang

Letter from the CEO — Stephanie Xiang

Outlook for 2020 to 2021
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Trump vs. Biden — Why Canadians should be closely watching

Trump vs. Biden — Why Canadians should be closely watching

How would a Biden win compare to a Trump re-election for Canada’s economy?
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Simon Hungate
Fiscal and Monetary Policy: What Are They, And Why Are They Important?

Fiscal and Monetary Policy: What Are They, And Why Are They Important?

The words “fiscal” and “monetary” are thrown around in many economic conversations. But what exactly do these words mean?
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Lauren Fong
The Federal Reserve’s Fight Against COVID-19

The Federal Reserve’s Fight Against COVID-19

A close look at the Fed’s inflationary policies.
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Fahim Ahmed
Whatsapp’s the New Way of Spreading Fake News

Whatsapp’s the New Way of Spreading Fake News

In a conversation with my grandma, I discovered something shocking.
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Ahmad Awan
Share Buybacks: The Scapegoat of Ineffective Policy

Share Buybacks: The Scapegoat of Ineffective Policy

What are share buybacks, how are they different than dividends, and why they are not the culprit of growing inequality
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Fast Fashion and COVID-19

Fast Fashion and COVID-19

The current economy will be influencing the actions of major brands such as Zara and H&M, but how exactly will that be happening?
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Mara Bitir
Coronavirus: A Canadian Economic Crisis

Coronavirus: A Canadian Economic Crisis

As a number of businesses in Ontario are to reopen on Tuesday, May 19 in order to jump-start the economy, concerns around Canadian health…
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Igniting Change: Transforming Ideas Into Reality

Igniting Change: Transforming Ideas Into Reality

The exact number of thoughts that pass through one’s mind in a single day is incredible, with the National Science Foundation…
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