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Donald Trump will attend this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, where organisers say the theme is ‘A Spirit of Dialogue’, and the United States will send an unusually large delegation.

Scotiabank analyst Mario Sarin highlights Killam Apartment REIT as his only 'sector outperform' while Rentals.ca data showed smaller month-over-month rent declines in December compared with November.

The U.S. Consumer Price Index rose 0.3% in December and 2.7% year‑on‑year; core CPI increased 0.2% for the month and 2.6% annually.

João Cancelo has rejoined Barcelona on loan from Al Hilal until the end of the season; he passed a medical and will wear the No. 2 shirt.

President Trump announced that Venezuelan oil and money will no longer go to Cuba, and separately U.S. and Venezuelan officials are progressing on a US$2 billion oil-for-funds arrangement.

A company press release reports Draganfly drones deployed with a Smith Myers solution in Swedish search-and-rescue operations and includes forward-looking statements with associated risk disclosures under securities law.

Headline inflation has fallen to about 2.7%, while overall prices are roughly 25% higher than in 2020; health care and housing have risen substantially more since 2000.

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said he offered full support to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after Powell said the U.S. Justice Department served the Fed with subpoenas tied to his congressional testimony about renovations; Powell described the action as part of ongoing pressure from the U.S. administration.

JPMorgan reported quarterly profit of US$13 billion, down from US$14 billion a year earlier, after recording a US$2.2-billion provision tied to the Apple credit card portfolio; excluding that charge, profit rose to US$14.7 billion driven by trading and markets revenue.

The news release announces a collaboration between the University of California Berkeley and Glass House to support state-funded research on cannabis crop yields, and it includes a standard forward-looking statements caution. The release points readers to public filings on SEDAR+ and EDGAR for more information.

Cineplex issued a news release on January 13 reporting December box office results and included standard forward-looking statements. The company directed readers to its Annual Information Form and Annual MD&A for a full discussion of risks.

Cartier Resources reported its 2025 accomplishments and said it will pursue growth in 2026. The company remains focused on gold exploration and advancing its flagship Cadillac Project in Quebec.

Several major central bank leaders issued a joint statement backing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and stressed that central bank independence is vital, after a U.S. administration criminal probe into the Fed's headquarters renovation was announced.

Aya Gold & Silver said it achieved record silver production in Q4 and for the full year 2025, and its press release includes forward-looking statements about operations and future expectations.

Anfield Energy announced it has closed a US$6,000,000 non-brokered LIFE offering of common shares and a concurrent US$4,000,000 non-brokered private placement of subscription receipts. The news release includes forward-looking statements and notes risks such as escrow release conditions and required approvals for a participating party.

Vancouver startup LōD Technologies launched CLōD, an inference-layer platform that routes AI requests to balance cost, latency and governance; the company plans to roll out an energy-optimization feature and took part in Google’s AI for Energy accelerator.

Overnight Russian strikes killed at least four people and damaged energy infrastructure, prompting power and heating cuts for millions; Ukrainian authorities said air defences shot down large numbers of drones and missiles.

The administration has proposed a cap on credit card rates and ordered $200 billion of mortgage bond purchases to lower borrowing costs, while Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell warned such steps could undermine the central bank's independence.

Global shares rose and the dollar recovered as markets awaited U.S. consumer inflation data and the start of major bank earnings; oil and gold also gained amid unrest in Iran and currency moves.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the Trump administration threatened him with a criminal indictment over the Fed's headquarters refurbishment; markets opened mixed, with U.S. futures falling and gold rising.

President Trump announced that Venezuelan oil and money to Cuba will stop; Cubans and analysts say the move could worsen existing shortages, power outages and economic strain.

A royal decree establishes the International Financial Centre of Oman, aligning with the country's strategy to diversify its economy and strengthen its role as a global financial services hub.

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran; the White House had not posted formal documentation or explained the legal authority behind the measure.

Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Beijing for a three-day visit and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe will join him; Moe's office said he will fly to China on Tuesday amid ongoing Chinese tariffs on canola and other Canadian products.

The article lists four Canadian TSX companies — Canadian Utilities, Fortis, TC Energy and Bank of Montreal — and reports their long records of dividend increases along with planned investments or guidance the article says may support future payouts.

Blu Onx says it closed the year with momentum supported by tens of millions in investor capital, over $50 million in land assets under management and more than 600 residential lots in development.

The article highlights Fortis, Loblaw and Enbridge as defensive stocks and notes long-running dividend increases and reported yields for each.

Vancouver's Mount Pleasant BIA says East Broadway will be fully closed starting Jan. 26 for four months and is asking the provincial government for targeted 'lifeline' grants to help businesses; the B.C. transportation minister has so far rejected compensation.

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem issued a statement backing U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after Powell said the U.S. Justice Department subpoenaed the Fed; Macklem said Powell has his 'full support' and stressed central bank independence.

Canadian negotiators are holding active discussions with China about lowering or dropping tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles in exchange for easing Chinese counter-tariffs on Canadian canola and seafood. Officials described the talks as politically sensitive and declined to say how they might affect relations with the United States.