CBC

B.C. hops farm boss, fined $1M for fraud, complained of having to sell his Rolexes, sports car

The man behind a hops farm set up eight years ago to supply B.C.’s booming craft beer industry has been fined over a million dollars for securities fraud and illegal distribution of funds.Alexander William Bridges, also known as Alex Blackwell, was found to have funnelled $498,273 of investor funds meant to build his business, Fraser Valley Hop Farms Inc. (FVHF), toward personal expenses, according to a panel decision from the B.C. Securities Commission (BCSC).”The evidence established that Brid

Bloomberg

Tesla Investors See ‘There’s No Floor’ After Losing $200 Billion

(Bloomberg) — Tesla Inc. investors haven’t had a stretch this bad in a long time time. Most Read from BloombergPutin Sends US Signal on Ukraine Talks, Seeing War AdvantageOne of World’s Richest Doctors Sees Fortune Surge to $12 BillionJPMorgan Shuffles Top Managers as Jamie Dimon Prepares SuccessorsUN Court Tells Israel to Protect Gazans, Avoids Cease-FireFed’s Preferred Core Price Gauge Cools Amid Robust SpendingShares of Elon Musk’s electric-vehicle giant have dropped 26% this month, wiping o

The Motley Fool

3 Mistakes That Smart TFSA Investors Know to Avoid

CIBC (TSX:CM) stock is a great long-term holding for any TFSA portfolio aimed at maximizing wealth creation and steering clear of pitfalls. The post 3 Mistakes That Smart TFSA Investors Know to Avoid appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

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The Red Sea Shipping Crisis Is Starting to Have Bigger Impacts. These Stocks Stand to Benefit.

A violent blockade of the Red Sea is starting to have wider economic implications that could show up in inflation and other economic data. Houthi militants in Yemen have been attacking merchant ships in the Red Sea since November in retaliation for Israel’s war in Gaza, and have not slowed the violence despite counterstrikes by American and British forces. Freight rates for ships going from Asia to Europe have tripled, while rates for ships going to the U.S. have doubled as total tanker availability has declined.

The Motley Fool

2 Soaring Stocks I’d Buy Now With No Hesitation

Here’s why Shopify (TSX:SHOP) and Restaurant Brands (TSX:QSR) remain two of the top soaring stocks I think long-term investors should buy. The post 2 Soaring Stocks I’d Buy Now With No Hesitation appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

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3 Defensive Stocks to Buy ASAP Before it’s Too Late

Here are three top TSX companies investors seeking defensive stocks to battle market uncertainty may want to consider right now. The post 3 Defensive Stocks to Buy ASAP Before it’s Too Late appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

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2 Market-Beating Stocks That Could Soar Again in 2024

With the potential in the market to rally again in 2024 in light of rate cuts, these two market-beating stocks can be excellent investments to hold this year. The post 2 Market-Beating Stocks That Could Soar Again in 2024 appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

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1 Growth Stock Down 50% to Buy Right Now

For long-term investors seeking exposure to Canadian tech trends, here’s why Shopify (TSX:SHOP) remains a top buy in my books. The post 1 Growth Stock Down 50% to Buy Right Now appeared first on The Motley Fool Canada.

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Does Warren Buffett Invest in REITs?

Legendary investor Warren Buffett, also known as the Oracle of Omaha, consistently ranks among the richest people in the world, with a net worth of nearly $120 billion in 2024. It’s no surprise then that his investment moves make national headlines, and are copied by legions of smaller investors hoping to reap the benefits of his investing acumen.

CBC

Alberta drivers could save roughly $100 a year if the province cuts these 2 insurance taxes

Did you know that there are two major provincial taxes added to your automobile insurance premium that could be costing you upwards of $100 a year?Most Albertans are unaware because the taxes typically aren’t shown on policies, said the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). It wants the Alberta government to get rid of them while it looks at long-term reforms to save drivers costs.”Given the significant concerns around affordability, this would provide a pretty short-term solution to help improve th