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Disney Cuts 1,000 Jobs in New CEO’s First Major Move

Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) cut approximately 1,000 jobs on Tuesday, the first significant workforce reduction under CEO Josh D’Amaro, who took the helm from Bob Iger on March 18. The cuts trace directly to a January reorganization that placed Disney’s previously separate marketing operations — spanning its studios, television networks, streaming, and parks divisions — […]

Poilievre Vows to Stay, But His Party Isn’t So Sure

The resignation rumors didn’t materialize — but the conditions that generated them haven’t changed. “I will continue to lead that fight in this House, across the country and in the next election,” Poilievre told reporters April 14, the morning after Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals swept three byelections and secured a majority government. Unconfirmed reports […]

IMF: Russia Wins, Europe Bleeds, Iran Collapses—The War’s Economic Scorecard

A 45-day war in the Middle East has done more economic damage than a full year of Trump’s tariffs, the International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday — and the bill is falling unevenly, with Russia, India, and the United States relatively shielded while Europe, the Middle East, and energy-importing developing nations bear the brunt. The IMF’s […]

Back From Failed Iran Talks, Vance Brags About Abandoning Ukraine

Vice President JD Vance called ending US weapons transfers to Ukraine “one of the proudest” achievements of the Trump administration Tuesday night, days after returning from failed Iran peace talks and as the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year. “One of the things I’m proudest that we’ve done in this administration is we’ve told […]

Fed Nominee Kevin Warsh Has A Huge Crypto Portfolio with Stakes in Solana, dYdX, Polymarket, and More

Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee to chair the Federal Reserve, disclosed more than 30 cryptocurrency-related investments in a financial filing released Tuesday — a portfolio spanning DeFi protocols, Ethereum scaling networks, Bitcoin payment infrastructure, and prediction markets that could complicate his oversight of the very industry he holds stakes in. The filing, submitted to the […]

X and Wealthsimple Launch One-Tap Trading for Canadians

Wealthsimple has partnered with X to launch a groundbreaking integration that allows Canadian investors to trade stocks directly from the social media platform with a single tap. This pilot program, announced today, marks a significant step in merging real-time financial conversations with actionable trading opportunities. The integration introduces a dedicated button on X’s Cashtags—ticker symbols […]

“It’s Over” Says Trump To Fox News When Asked About The Iran War

President Donald Trump has declared the war with Iran over, a striking assertion made during a Fox News interview with journalist Maria Bartiromo. Bartiromo noted Trump repeatedly referred to the conflict in the past tense, prompting her to ask if it was truly finished, to which he responded, ‘It’s over.’ This claim comes amid a […]

Alberta Slashes Red Tape with 120-Day Timeline for Major Projects

Alberta’s government has introduced Bill 30, the Expedited 120-Day Approvals Act, aiming to slash regulatory timelines for major projects with capital investments of at least $250 million. Tabled on April 14 by Energy Minister Brian Jean, the legislation targets projects deemed strategically vital to the province’s economy and aligned with its priorities. Under the new […]

Caterpillar Snaps Up Struggling Electric Tractor Startup Monarch

Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) has acquired Monarch Tractor, a self-driving electric tractor startup, marking a significant push by the heavy equipment giant into precision agriculture technology. The deal, confirmed by sources familiar with the matter, integrates Monarch’s autonomous tech into Caterpillar’s sprawling $369 billion business, which spans construction and agricultural equipment. Monarch, once hailed as […]

France Doubles Electrification Funding to €10 Billion by 2030 Amid Fuel Cost Shift

France is set to nearly double its annual electrification funding to €10 billion by 2030, up from €5.5 billion currently, as it pivots from short-term fuel subsidies to long-term energy transition solutions, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced. The move comes as oil prices remain volatile following geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with Brent Crude […]