Vikki Zhao PUBLISHED June 3, 2024, 11:30 AM EST. 6 min read. Last Week’s highlights included: Is a June rate cut in Canada a certainty? | North America fully transitions to “T+1” settlement | Canadians heavily invest in ETFs | Gold, silver, and copper price trends draw attention | Trump

Vikki Zhao   PUBLISHED June 3, 2024, 2:39 PM EST. 3 min read. Gold, silver, and copper have been in the spotlight in the commodity markets in recent weeks, with prices of these three commodities hitting record highs amid sustained investor interest. However, this week saw a pause in the

Tony Yuan（Head of Products and Strategy at AimStar Capital） Published May 28, 2024, 1:50 PM EST. 4 min read. Since 2017, the Canadian and U.S. marketplaces have been operating on a T+2 settlement period, meaning that the Settlement date for most securities is typically two business days after Trade date.

Vikki Zhao   PUBLISHED May 27, 2024, 11:30 AM EST. 6 min read. S&P 500 hits new high | Nvidia surges | Canada anticipates interest rate cut in June | AimStar training program launches | Metal market plummets | Hedge funds massively sell off U.S. stocks   The S&P 500

Vikki Zhao   PUBLISHED May 21, 2024, 11:30 AM EST. 6 min read. Markham, May 23, 2024 — Since its inception, AimStar Capital Group Inc. has continued to grow, heralding a new era in Canada’s investment sector. As an IIROC-certified independent brokerage, AimStar Capital is constantly exploring and developing innovative

Tony Yuan（Head of Products and Strategy at AimStar Capital） PUBLISHED May 22, 2024, 11:00 AM EST. 3 min read. On May 21st, Canada released its latest inflation data, revealing that the inflation rate has dropped to a three-year low. In April, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) declined to 2.7%, down

Vikki Zhao   PUBLISHED May 21, 2024, 11:30 AM EST. 6 min read. Last Week, Canadian Inflation Data and June Rate Cut Possibility; US Debt Snowballing to 130% of GDP; Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) Hits 40,000 Points; Chinese Real Estate and Stock Market Slowdown; China Issues First Batch of

Your Weekly Guide to Financial Insights and Market Trends Vikki Zhao and Olena Li PUBLISHED Mon, May 13, 2024, 11:30 AM EST. 6 min read.   The previous week proved pivotal for equities, with a significant emphasis on interest rates, inflation data, and Federal Reserve actions. AimStar’s analysts foresaw a

On  April 16th, 2024, the Canadian government unveiled its 2024 Federal Budget, introducing several significant changes that will impact investors and homebuyers. Major Changes   1.Increase in Capital Gains Inclusion Rate   The 50% original capital gains inclusion rate is being raised to two-thirds (that is, 66 2/3%), although for

  Vikki Zhao and Olena Li PUBLISHED Mon, May 6, 2024, 11:30 AM EST. 6 min read.   This week in financial news, April marked a sharp decline for major stock indices with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Russell 2000 all seeing significant drops, driven by persistent inflation and rising