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TSX gains ground despite new U.S. tariffs, markets south of the border mixed

Canada’s main stock index finished in positive territory Monday despite new U.S. tariffs. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 93.89 points at 36,714.12. 

Trump tells Canada to `fall in line’ as Carney rejects subordination

U.S. President Donald Trump told Canadian leaders on Monday to “fall in line” or face consequences that would be “far WORSE” than the tariffs he has already imposed as Prime Minister Mark Carney accused Washington of trying to subordinate Canada.

Taiwan charges nine over illegal AI server exports to China, including Nvidia and Super Micro staff

Taiwanese prosecutors charged nine people Monday, including Nvidia and Super Micro, for illegally exporting “high-end AI servers” to mainland China.

Trump threatens to hike tariffs on Canadian autos, steel to 50% in January

President Donald Trump escalated his trade war with Canada again Monday, this time threatening to hike tariffs on all vehicles, auto parts and steel from Canada to 50 per cent on Jan. 1.

Family entertainment company WildBrain acquires Personality AI

Family entertainment company WildBrain Ltd. has acquired Personality AI, which uses technology to create interactive characters using generative AI.

China’s netizens rage against professor who said gig work was a type of ‘welfare’

The term “flexible employment” has gone viral in China after a prominent economics professor described gig work as a form of “welfare,” drawing widespread public anger and highlighting deep anxieties over job insecurity.

nVent Electric to buy Maverick Power for US$1.75 billion to expand data center offerings

nVent Electric said on Monday it would acquire data center equipment maker Maverick Power for US$1.75 billion as it looks to expand its presence in a booming AI infrastructure market.

Safety deposit boxes can offer peace of mind, but headaches if no one else has access

Most of us haven’t set foot in a bank vault, but many of us still have the instinct: important documents and prized possessions belong somewhere locked away.

Logistics software company Descartes Systems Group buying Tai for US$100 million

Logistics and supply chain software company Descartes Systems Group has acquired Tai Software for about US$100 million.

Agnico Eagle invests $57 million in Radisson Mining Resources

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. has signed a deal to invest $57 million in Radisson Mining Resources Inc.

Temu-owner PDD revenue misses estimates, profit falls on China rivalry

Chinese e-commerce discounter PDD Holdings reported an eight per cent rise in Q2, missing market estimates, hampered by price competition at home.

Alibaba shares slide after US$10.2 billion AI share sale offered at sharp discount

China’s Alibaba shares slumped in Hong Kong trade on Monday after it launched a US$10.2 billion share sale at a steep discount to fund its AI ambitions, with investors focused on stock dilution and execution risks.

Christopher Liew: The 5 costly car financing traps keeping Canadians in debt

Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew exposes the five most common and expensive car financing traps Canadian buyers fall into, like long-term loans and rolled-over debt.

Volkswagen chief warns carmaker’s situation ‘more than critical’

The carmaker is weighing up huge job cuts. In the coming days, the CEO will meet with employees at Volkswagen’s headquarters in Wolfsburg and sites in Zwickau and Emden to give updates on the company’s plans.

Ottawa-area distillery looks east and west after Canada-U.S. trade talks collapse

An Ottawa-area distillery is redirecting its expansion plans after Canada-U.S. trade negotiations collapsed and new 50 per cent American tariffs took effect on Saturday.