Modern Investing Techniques
Daily investing podcast using AI-driven analysis and modern tools to identify market opportunities, track simulated trades, and teach strategies that aim to outperform index funds. Covering Canadian and US markets with actionable picks, performance tracking, and lessons learned. The podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.
Episodes
Modern Investing Techniques - Episode 1 - March 20, 2026
**Modern Investing Techniques – Special Educational Episode**
**Air Date: March 20, 2026**
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**Host:** Welcome back to *Modern Investing Techniques*, the show that cuts through the noise and shows you exactly how to use AI, modern platforms, and disciplined strategies to aim for returns that beat the S&P 500, NASDAQ, and TSX Composite over time.
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Ep 2: Stocks jump and oil eases after Trump says Iran is talking with the U.S., despite Tehran’s denials.
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**Date:** March 23, 2026
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**HOOK:** Stocks jump and oil eases after Trump says Iran is talking with the U.S., despite Tehran’s denials.
**Market Pulse:** Markets are rallying on de-escalation hopes in the Middle East. The S&P 500 closed at 6,623 (+1.8%), the NASDAQ Composite at 22,087 (+2.
Ep 3: Estée Lauder confirms a potential merger suitor yet its stock still struggles — a textbook lesson in market skepticism versus headline optimism.
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**Date:** March 24, 2026
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**HOOK:** Estée Lauder confirms a potential merger suitor yet its stock still struggles — a textbook lesson in market skepticism versus headline optimism.
**Market Pulse:** North American markets opened solidly higher today with the S&P 500 at 6,581 (+1.1%), NAS
Ep 4: Brookfield and La Caisse’s $37.25/share takeover of Boralex creates a textbook Canadian M&A premium play worth dissecting.
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**Date:** March 25, 2026
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**HOOK:** Brookfield and La Caisse’s $37.25/share takeover of Boralex creates a textbook Canadian M&A premium play worth dissecting.
**Market Pulse:** North American markets opened the day with solid gains as hopes for an Iran off-ramp eased geopolitical tension
Ep 5: Short sellers piling into SoFi while XRP gets positive SEC clarity — two clear signals worth dissecting for your portfolio.
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**Date:** March 26, 2026
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**HOOK:** Short sellers piling into SoFi while XRP gets positive SEC clarity — two clear signals worth dissecting for your portfolio.
**Market Pulse:** North American markets pushed higher today with the TSX Composite leading at 32,383 (+1.4%), followed by the N
Ep 6: Canada hits the NATO 2% GDP defence target, opening fresh capital-flow opportunities in Canadian aerospace and defence names.
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**Date:** March 26, 2026
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**HOOK:** Canada hits the NATO 2% GDP defence target, opening fresh capital-flow opportunities in Canadian aerospace and defence names.
**Market Pulse:** Markets are mixed and cautious today. The S&P 500 closed at 6,545 (-0.7%), the NASDAQ Composite at 21,701 (-
Ep 7: Oil prices climb as Trump notes Iran allowed 10 tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, creating fresh energy-sector volatility.
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**Date:** March 27, 2026
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**HOOK:** Oil prices climb as Trump notes Iran allowed 10 tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, creating fresh energy-sector volatility.
**Market Pulse:** North American markets opened lower today with the S&P 500 at 6,477 (-1.7%), NASDAQ Composite at 21,408 (-2
Modern Investing Techniques - Episode 8 - March 30, 2026
**Modern Investing Techniques – Special Educational Episode**
**Title: Mastering the Covered Call ETF Strategy in a Sideways Market**
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Ep 9: Geopolitical energy shock sends S&P 500 toward its worst quarter since 2022 while pushing Eurozone inflation to 2.5%.
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**Date:** March 31, 2026
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**HOOK:** Geopolitical energy shock sends S&P 500 toward its worst quarter since 2022 while pushing Eurozone inflation to 2.5%.
**Market Pulse:** Markets are under pressure with the S&P 500 at 6,344 (-0.4%), NASDAQ Composite at 20,795 (-0.7%), and TSX Compos
Ep 10: World stocks rocket higher on optimism the Iran war could end soon, lifting S&P 500 futures +2.9%.
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**Date:** April 01, 2026
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**HOOK:** World stocks rocket higher on optimism the Iran war could end soon, lifting S&P 500 futures +2.9%.
**Market Pulse:** Markets are surging today with the S&P 500 at 6,529 (+2.9%), NASDAQ Composite at 21,591 (+3.8%), and TSX Composite at 32,768 (+2.6%
Ep 11: Alberta’s potential US$1T lithium resource meets geopolitical oil shock — creating a rare Canadian critical-minerals catalyst.
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**Date:** April 02, 2026
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**HOOK:** Alberta’s potential US$1T lithium resource meets geopolitical oil shock — creating a rare Canadian critical-minerals catalyst.
**Market Pulse:** Markets are showing cautious resilience with S&P 500 at 6,575 (+0.7%), NASDAQ Composite at 21,841 (+1.2
Ep 12: Norwegian Cruise Line dropped 24% in March after disappointing earnings and Iran-related travel fears — a reminder that external shocks can override fundamentals fast.
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**Date:** April 03, 2026
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**HOOK:** Norwegian Cruise Line dropped 24% in March after disappointing earnings and Iran-related travel fears — a reminder that external shocks can override fundamentals fast.
**Market Pulse:** Markets are showing modest resilience today with the S&P 500 at 6,
Ep 13: Global equity funds saw their second straight weekly inflow as investors price in Mideast ceasefire hopes, lifting futures and Bitcoin.
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**Date:** April 06, 2026
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**HOOK:** Global equity funds saw their second straight weekly inflow as investors price in Mideast ceasefire hopes, lifting futures and Bitcoin.
**Market Pulse:** Markets are modestly higher this morning with the S&P 500 at 6,583 (+0.1%), NASDAQ Composite at 21
Ep 14: Samsung forecasts 8-fold Q1 profit jump on AI memory chip demand while oil surges above $110 on Iran deadline tension.
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**Date:** April 07, 2026
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**HOOK:** Samsung forecasts 8-fold Q1 profit jump on AI memory chip demand while oil surges above $110 on Iran deadline tension.
**Market Pulse:** North American markets opened with cautious optimism today. The S&P 500 sits at 6,612 (+0.4%), NASDAQ Composite a
Ep 15: Iran ceasefire triggers 15% oil plunge, unwinding the geopolitical premium and shifting capital across energy, currencies, and defensives.
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**Date:** April 08, 2026
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**HOOK:** Iran ceasefire triggers 15% oil plunge, unwinding the geopolitical premium and shifting capital across energy, currencies, and defensives.
**Market Pulse:** Markets opened with relief after the US-Iran two-week ceasefire announcement. S&P 500 sits
Ep 16: Surging fuel prices and fragile Middle East ceasefire are creating divergent winners in Canadian agriculture, EVs, and gold miners.
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**Date:** April 09, 2026
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**HOOK:** Surging fuel prices and fragile Middle East ceasefire are creating divergent winners in Canadian agriculture, EVs, and gold miners.
**Market Pulse:** North American markets opened strongly today with the S&P 500 at 6,783 (+2.5%), NASDAQ Composite at
Ep 17: StatCan March jobs data lands today after Canada’s labour market stumbled in early 2026, creating fresh signals for rate-sensitive sectors.
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**Date:** April 10, 2026
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**HOOK:** StatCan March jobs data lands today after Canada’s labour market stumbled in early 2026, creating fresh signals for rate-sensitive sectors.
**Market Pulse:** North American markets showed mixed conviction Friday with the S&P 500 up 0.6% at 6,825 an
Ep 18: German €1.6B fuel relief and Philippines tax cuts signal broad input-cost easing that could widen margins for European and Asian consumer-exposed names.
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**Date:** April 13, 2026
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**HOOK:** German €1.6B fuel relief and Philippines tax cuts signal broad input-cost easing that could widen margins for European and Asian consumer-exposed names.
**Market Pulse:** North American markets are mixed with the TSX Composite leading at 33,696 (+0.7%), NASDAQ
Ep 19: Stocks climb as investors price in US-Iran diplomatic progress despite shaky ceasefire and elevated oil.
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**Date:** April 14, 2026
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**HOOK:** Stocks climb as investors price in US-Iran diplomatic progress despite shaky ceasefire and elevated oil.
**Market Pulse:** US indices pushed higher with the S&P 500 closing at 6,886 (+1.0%) and NASDAQ Composite at 23,184 (+1.2%), while the TSX Composite gained
Ep 20: TSX hits six-week high at 34,102.36 as Middle East de-escalation hopes lift tech and financials while energy lags on softer oil.
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**Date:** April 15, 2026
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**HOOK:** TSX hits six-week high at 34,102.36 as Middle East de-escalation hopes lift tech and financials while energy lags on softer oil.
**Market Pulse:** Canadian markets led the way today with the S&P/TSX Composite closing at 34,102.36, up 223.12 points or 0.7%, mar
Ep 21: S&P 500 hits fresh record highs while TSMC raises full-year outlook on unrelenting AI demand.
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**Date:** April 16, 2026
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**HOOK:** S&P 500 hits fresh record highs while TSMC raises full-year outlook on unrelenting AI demand.
**Market Pulse:** Markets showed resilience today with the S&P 500 closing at 7,023 (+0.8%) after rebounding to record territory in near-record time following its rec
Ep 22: Hopes of an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire are supporting stocks near record highs while oil stays below $100, but insider moves and diversification gaps offer clearer portfolio actions today.
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**Date:** April 17, 2026
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**HOOK:** Hopes of an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire are supporting stocks near record highs while oil stays below $100, but insider moves and diversification gaps offer clearer portfolio actions today.
**Market Pulse:** Markets showed resilience Friday with the S&P 500 at 7,
Ep 23: Narrow earnings revisions are powering S&P records while commercial vacancies drop for the first time since 2020.
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**Date:** April 20, 2026
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**HOOK:** Narrow earnings revisions are powering S&P records while commercial vacancies drop for the first time since 2020.
**Market Pulse:** Markets pushed higher today with the S&P 500 at 7,126 (+1.2%), NASDAQ Composite at 24,468 (+1.5%), and TSX Composite at 34,346 (
Ep 24: J.P. Morgan lifts S&P 500 target to 7,600 on AI earnings strength and potential Iran ceasefire.
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**Date:** April 21, 2026
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**HOOK:** J.P. Morgan lifts S&P 500 target to 7,600 on AI earnings strength and potential Iran ceasefire.
**Market Pulse:** Markets traded mixed amid ongoing Iran war developments, with the S&P 500 closing at 7,109 (-0.2%), NASDAQ Composite at 24,404 (-0.3%), and TSX Co
Ep 25: Adobe is staking roughly 25% of its market value on AI complementing rather than destroying its SaaS business model.
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**Date:** April 22, 2026
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**HOOK:** Adobe is staking roughly 25% of its market value on AI complementing rather than destroying its SaaS business model.
**Market Pulse:** Markets opened higher in premarket trading but closed mixed, with the S&P 500 at 7,064 (-0.6%), NASDAQ Composite at 24,260 (-
Ep 26: Canada Growth Fund acquires 22% of Nouveau Monde Graphite, triggering investor interest in Canadian critical minerals.
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**Date:** April 23, 2026
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**HOOK:** Canada Growth Fund acquires 22% of Nouveau Monde Graphite, triggering investor interest in Canadian critical minerals.
**Market Pulse:** Markets are showing resilience amid geopolitical tensions, with the S&P 500 closing at 7,138 (+1.0%), NASDAQ Composite at 2
Ep 27: Fed faces stagflation trap as Hormuz closure removes 20% of global oil supply, with no painless policy option available.
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**Date:** April 24, 2026
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**HOOK:** Fed faces stagflation trap as Hormuz closure removes 20% of global oil supply, with no painless policy option available.
**Market Pulse:** Markets traded modestly lower with the S&P 500 at 7,108 (-0.4%), NASDAQ Composite at 24,438 (-0.9%), and TSX Composite at
Ep 28: Stalled Iran talks lift oil $2.50 while global shares gain — value strategies offer Canadian investors a practical edge right now.
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**Date:** April 27, 2026
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**HOOK:** Stalled Iran talks lift oil $2.50 while global shares gain — value strategies offer Canadian investors a practical edge right now.
**Market Pulse:** Markets show resilience with the S&P 500 up 0.8% at 7,165, NASDAQ Composite climbing 1.6% to 24,837, and TSX Co
Ep 29: Oil tops $110 on stalled Iran talks while clean power eyes records despite policy risks — two signals demanding disciplined positioning.
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**Date:** April 28, 2026
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**HOOK:** Oil tops $110 on stalled Iran talks while clean power eyes records despite policy risks — two signals demanding disciplined positioning.
**Market Pulse:** Markets traded mixed today with the S&P 500 at 7,174 (+0.1%), NASDAQ Composite at 24,887 (+0.2%), and TSX
Ep 30: Big Tech earnings and Powell’s final FOMC tomorrow loom as stagflation concerns weigh on private credit and energy supply chains.
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**Date:** April 29, 2026
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**HOOK:** Big Tech earnings and Powell’s final FOMC tomorrow loom as stagflation concerns weigh on private credit and energy supply chains.
**Market Pulse:** Markets retreated modestly with the S&P 500 closing at 7,139 (-0.5%), NASDAQ Composite at 24,664 (-0.9%), and TS
Ep 31: Oil topped $126 on Iran tensions yet equities stayed mixed, signaling the war is accelerating the shift to renewables.
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**Date:** April 30, 2026
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**HOOK:** Oil topped $126 on Iran tensions yet equities stayed mixed, signaling the war is accelerating the shift to renewables.
**Market Pulse:** Markets ended mixed Thursday with the TSX Composite at 33,318 (-0.8%), S&P 500 at 7,136 (flat), and NASDAQ Composite at 24,
Ep 32: Clorox cuts profit forecast on weak demand while oil prices hold gains amid Iran tensions and yen intervention.
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**Date:** May 01, 2026
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**HOOK:** Clorox cuts profit forecast on weak demand while oil prices hold gains amid Iran tensions and yen intervention.
**Market Pulse:** Markets opened resilient with the S&P 500 at 7,209 up 1.0%, the NASDAQ Composite at 24,892 up 0.9%, and the TSX Composite at 33,964
Ep 33: Oil prices rise on Middle East conflict news while Berkshire Hathaway holds a record $397 billion in cash.
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> **Oil prices rise on Middle East conflict news while Berkshire Hathaway holds a record $397 billion in cash.**
**Market Pulse:** The S&P 500 sits at 7,230 up 0.3 percent, the NASDAQ Composite at 25,114 up 0.9 percent, and the TSX Composite at 33,891 down 0.2 percent. Geopolitical worries from
Ep 34: US companies have announced $665 billion in share buybacks year-to-date, offering a potential support level for equities amid geopolitical cross-currents.
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> **US companies have announced $665 billion in share buybacks year-to-date, offering a potential support level for equities amid geopolitical cross-currents.**
**Market Pulse:** Markets closed lower with the S&P 500 at 7,201 (-0.4%), NASDAQ Composite at 25,068 (-0.2%), and TSX Composite at 33,6
Ep 35: AMD's 15% surge after data center revenue and guidance beat shows AI infrastructure demand remains a powerful driver worth watching for tech allocation.
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> **AMD's 15% surge after data center revenue and guidance beat shows AI infrastructure demand remains a powerful driver worth watching for tech allocation.**
**Market Pulse:** Major indices closed mixed with the S&P 500 at 7,259 (+0.8%) and NASDAQ Composite at 25,326 (+1.0%), while the TSX Comp
Ep 36: Fed's 2019 repo experience shows balance sheet tightening can spike rates even without active QT, complicating 2026 rate-cut math.
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Fed's 2019 repo experience shows balance sheet tightening can spike rates even without active QT, complicating 2026 rate-cut math.
Market Pulse: Major indices closed lower with S&P 500 at 7,337 (-0.4%), NASDAQ Composite at 25,806 (-0.1%), and TSX Composite at 33,857 (-0.4%). Sentiment reflects caution
Ep 37: U.S. sanctions on 11 entities and three individuals in Iran, China, Belarus and UAE target supply chains that could ripple into energy and materials pricing.
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U.S. sanctions on 11 entities and three individuals in Iran, China, Belarus and UAE target supply chains that could ripple into energy and materials pricing.
Market Pulse: Markets opened higher with the S&P 500 at 7,399 (+0.8%), NASDAQ Composite at 26,247 (+1.7%), and TSX Composite at 34,078 (+0.7%).
Ep 38: Earnings from AtkinsRealis and Manulife this week give Canadian investors in financials and industrials a clear window to position ahead of results that could shift sector rotation.
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Earnings from AtkinsRealis and Manulife this week give Canadian investors in financials and industrials a clear window to position ahead of results that could shift sector rotation.
Market Pulse: Markets opened higher with the S&P 500 at 7,399 (+0.8%), NASDAQ Composite at 26,247 (+1.7%), and TSX Compo
Ep 39: Energy holdings could tighten as oil jumps more than 2% after President Trump rejects Iran's latest ceasefire response, giving Canadian investors in the sector a clear geopolitical premium signal to evaluate today.
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Energy holdings could tighten as oil jumps more than 2% after President Trump rejects Iran's latest ceasefire response, giving Canadian investors in the sector a clear geopolitical premium signal to evaluate today.
Market Pulse: North American indices opened higher with the S&P 500 at 7,399 (+0.8%), N
Ep 40: Surging oil prices from Iran war tensions could raise costs across shipping and energy holdings in Canadian portfolios, forcing a fresh look at exposure before any further escalation.
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Surging oil prices from Iran war tensions could raise costs across shipping and energy holdings in Canadian portfolios, forcing a fresh look at exposure before any further escalation.
Market Pulse: Markets showed modest gains with the S&P 500 at 7,413 (+0.2%), NASDAQ Composite at 26,274 (+0.1%), and T
Ep 41: Mortgage rates just hit their highest level in five weeks, yet applications stayed positive — Canadian investors should review how rate-sensitive REITs and MICs fit inside RRSPs and TFSAs right now.
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Mortgage rates just hit their highest level in five weeks, yet applications stayed positive — Canadian investors should review how rate-sensitive REITs and MICs fit inside RRSPs and TFSAs right now.
Market Pulse: North American benchmarks closed mixed with the S&P 500 at 7,401 (-0.2%), NASDAQ Composit
Ep 42: Canadian investors holding auto suppliers should reassess exposure after Honda indefinitely suspended its $15B Ontario EV plant to prioritize hybrids.
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Canadian investors holding auto suppliers should reassess exposure after Honda indefinitely suspended its $15B Ontario EV plant to prioritize hybrids.
Market Pulse: World shares rose modestly as Wall Street hit fresh records while investors parsed outcomes from the Trump-Xi summit in Beijing. ...
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Ep 43: Bill Ackman’s new Microsoft stake highlights a barbell approach that pairs AI infrastructure growth with defensive holdings, giving TFSA investors a template for balancing momentum and stability this quarter.
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Bill Ackman’s new Microsoft stake highlights a barbell approach that pairs AI infrastructure growth with defensive holdings, giving TFSA investors a template for balancing momentum and stability this quarter.
Market Pulse: North American indices closed higher with the S&P 500 at 7,501 (+0.8%), NASDAQ
Ep 44: Canadian investors holding U.S. financials should review exposure to private-credit names like Apollo after the stock hit 15x earnings amid sticky insurance float that generated $3.4 billion in spread-related earnings last year.
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Canadian investors holding U.S. financials should review exposure to private-credit names like Apollo after the stock hit 15x earnings amid sticky insurance float that generated $3.4 billion in spread-related earnings last year.
Market Pulse: Markets closed lower with the S&P 500 at 7,408 (-1.2%), NAS
Ep 45: Looking back at 6 episodes from 2026-05-11 to 2026-05-17 — the stories that mattered, what we learned, and what to watch next.
Modern Investing Techniques — Weekly Recap
Looking back at 6 episodes from 2026-05-11 to 2026-05-17 — the stories that mattered, what we learned, and what to watch next.
This Week's Top Stories
From Ep 39 (2026-05-11): Modern Investing Techniques
Market Pulse: North American indices opened higher with the S&P 500 at 7,399 (+0.8%), NASDAQ Composite at 26,247 (+1.7%), and TSX Composite at 34,078
Ep 46: Canadian TFSA holders eyeing healthcare innovation now have fresh catalyst data to evaluate after Design Therapeutics reported positive trial results that could shift sector rotation away from pure AI names.
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Canadian TFSA holders eyeing healthcare innovation now have fresh catalyst data to evaluate after Design Therapeutics reported positive trial results that could shift sector rotation away from pure AI names.
Market Pulse: Markets opened lower with the S&P 500 at 7,408 (-1.2%), NASDAQ Composite at 26,2
Ep 47: Oil shocks and today's StatCan inflation print could lift input costs for consumer names, giving TFSA holders a narrow window to rotate into names with pricing power before margins compress further.
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Oil shocks and today's StatCan inflation print could lift input costs for consumer names, giving TFSA holders a narrow window to rotate into names with pricing power before margins compress further.
Market Pulse: Markets opened mixed with the S&P 500 at 7,403 (-0.1%), NASDAQ Composite at 26,091 (-0.5%
Ep 48: Canadian investors holding heavy TFSA positions in growth names should watch the 10-year Treasury yield at 4.69% because it is already repricing long-duration assets faster than earnings can offset.
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Canadian investors holding heavy TFSA positions in growth names should watch the 10-year Treasury yield at 4.69% because it is already repricing long-duration assets faster than earnings can offset.
Market Pulse: Markets closed lower with the S&P 500 at 7,354 (-0.7%), NASDAQ Composite at 25,871 (-0.8%
Ep 49: Nvidia topping expectations hands Canadian TFSA holders in AI names a potential re-entry window, but only if volume confirms the move before broader rotation hits.
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Nvidia topping expectations hands Canadian TFSA holders in AI names a potential re-entry window, but only if volume confirms the move before broader rotation hits.
Market Pulse: U.S. equities slipped as higher oil prices lifted bond yields, with the S&P 500 closing at 7,404 (-0.4%) and the NASDAQ Comp
Ep 50: Canadian investors holding rail or dividend-growth names should watch CNR closely after its lengthy bear-market slump created an unusually attractive entry point for long-term compounding.
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Canadian investors holding rail or dividend-growth names should watch CNR closely after its lengthy bear-market slump created an unusually attractive entry point for long-term compounding.
Market Pulse: Markets opened modestly higher with the S&P 500 at 7,446 (+0.2%), NASDAQ Composite at 26,293 (+0.1%
Ep 51: Bitcoin index options are coming to Nasdaq, giving Canadian investors in TFSA accounts a new listed vehicle to express views on crypto without holding the underlying coins directly.
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Bitcoin index options are coming to Nasdaq, giving Canadian investors in TFSA accounts a new listed vehicle to express views on crypto without holding the underlying coins directly.
Market Pulse: Markets opened modestly higher with the S&P 500 at 7,473 (+0.4%), NASDAQ Composite at 26,344 (+0.2%), and
Ep 52: Looking back at 6 episodes from 2026-05-18 to 2026-05-24 — the stories that mattered, what we learned, and what to watch next.
Modern Investing Techniques — Weekly Recap
Looking back at 6 episodes from 2026-05-18 to 2026-05-24 — the stories that mattered, what we learned, and what to watch next.
This Week's Top Stories
From Ep 46 (2026-05-18): Modern Investing Techniques
Market Pulse: Markets opened lower with the S&P 500 at 7,408 (-1.2%), NASDAQ Composite at 26,225 (-1.5%), and TSX Composite at 33,833 (-1.3%). ...
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Ep 53: Oil price drops could ease energy costs for Canadian portfolios as U.S.-Iran talks progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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Oil price drops could ease energy costs for Canadian portfolios as U.S.-Iran talks progress toward reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Market Pulse: Markets rose modestly with the S&P 500 at 7,473 (+0.4%), NASDAQ Composite at 26,344 (+0.2%), and TSX Composite at 34,471 (+0.2%). Sentiment lifted on U.S.-Ir
Ep 54: Canadian investors holding bank stocks got a double signal today as BMO and Scotiabank both raised dividends after beating earnings, highlighting capital-markets strength that could support further sector rotation into financials.
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Canadian investors holding bank stocks got a double signal today as BMO and Scotiabank both raised dividends after beating earnings, highlighting capital-markets strength that could support further sector rotation into financials.
Market Pulse: North American markets showed divergence with the S&P 500
Ep 55: Rising US inflation and energy costs from Iran tensions could pressure consumer discretionary names, making selective bank dividend plays worth screening in TFSA accounts today.
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Rising US inflation and energy costs from Iran tensions could pressure consumer discretionary names, making selective bank dividend plays worth screening in TFSA accounts today.
Market Pulse: Markets opened mixed with the S&P 500 at 7,520 (+0.0%), NASDAQ Composite at 26,675 (+0.1%), and TSX Composite
Ep 56: Oil prices jumping over 2% on renewed Iran tensions means Canadian energy exposure in a TFSA could face sudden volatility this week.
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Oil prices jumping over 2% on renewed Iran tensions means Canadian energy exposure in a TFSA could face sudden volatility this week.
Market Pulse: U.S. stocks held near records with the S&P 500 at 7,511 (-0.1%) and NASDAQ at 26,617 (-0.2%), while the TSX Composite slipped to 34,299 (-0.3%). Fresh U.S.
Ep 57: Canada’s Q1 stall into technical recession tightens the lens on consumer discretionary names already guiding lower, while AI infrastructure demand keeps select tech names in focus for Canadian investors seeking growth outside broad indices.
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Canada’s Q1 stall into technical recession tightens the lens on consumer discretionary names already guiding lower, while AI infrastructure demand keeps select tech names in focus for Canadian investors seeking growth outside broad indices.
Market Pulse: S&P 500 closed at 7,564 (+0.6%), NASDAQ Composi
Ep 58: Record 10-day Bitcoin ETF outflows totaling nearly $3 billion create a potential contrarian entry point for crypto allocation inside a TFSA.
Modern Investing Techniques
💰 Modern Investing Techniques — AI-Powered Daily Market Intelligence
Record 10-day Bitcoin ETF outflows totaling nearly $3 billion create a potential contrarian entry point for crypto allocation inside a TFSA.
Market Pulse: Markets closed modestly higher with the S&P 500 at 7,580 (+0.2%), NASDAQ Composite at 26,973 (+0.2%), and TSX Composite at 34,769 (+0.7%). ...
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Ep 59: SpaceX has no announced IPO, yet the mechanics of how retail investors actually access or approach any future listing are worth mastering now.
SpaceX has no announced IPO, yet the mechanics of how retail investors actually access or approach any future listing are worth mastering now.
Segment 1 — The Open
SpaceX continues to operate as a private company with a valuation shaped by tender offers rather than public markets, yet the question of how ordinary investors might one day participate remains relevant. ...
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Ep 60: SpaceX filed its S-1 on May 20 targeting a June 12 Nasdaq listing at roughly $1.8 trillion valuation; this episode gives retail investors a concrete plan across three time horizons.
SpaceX filed its S-1 on May 20 targeting a June 12 Nasdaq listing at roughly $1.8 trillion valuation; this episode gives retail investors a concrete plan across three time horizons.
Segment 1 — The Open
On May 20, 2026, Space Exploration Technologies Corp. filed its public S-1 registration statement with the SEC, converting months of draft-stage speculation into a concrete timeline that points to
Ep 61: Looking back at 8 episodes from 2026-05-25 to 2026-05-31 — the stories that mattered, what we learned, and what to watch next.
Modern Investing Techniques — Weekly Recap
Looking back at 8 episodes from 2026-05-25 to 2026-05-31 — the stories that mattered, what we learned, and what to watch next.
This Week's Top Stories
From Ep 53 (2026-05-25): Modern Investing Techniques
Market Pulse: Markets rose modestly with the S&P 500 at 7,473 (+0.4%), NASDAQ Composite at 26,344 (+0.2%), and TSX Composite at 34,471 (+0.2%). Sentim
Ep 62: Canadian steel names could see fresh defense demand after Hanwha selected Algoma material for armoured vehicles built in Canada.
Modern Investing Techniques
💰 Modern Investing Techniques — AI-Powered Daily Market Intelligence
Canadian steel names could see fresh defense demand after Hanwha selected Algoma material for armoured vehicles built in Canada.
Market Pulse: Markets opened mixed with the S&P 500 at 7,581 (flat), NASDAQ Composite at 27,018 (+0.2%), and TSX Composite at 34,677 (-0.3%). Oil climbed on renewed Iran ten
Ep 63: Canadian investors holding healthcare platforms now have a concrete acquisition catalyst to evaluate after Hims & Hers closed its Eucalyptus deal, accelerating generic semaglutide access and whole-body care offerings north of the border.
Modern Investing Techniques
💰 Modern Investing Techniques — AI-Powered Daily Market Intelligence
Canadian investors holding healthcare platforms now have a concrete acquisition catalyst to evaluate after Hims & Hers closed its Eucalyptus deal, accelerating generic semaglutide access and whole-body care offerings north of the border.
Market Pulse: Markets opened with the S&P 500 at 7,599 (-0.0%),
Ep 64: American buyers are flooding Canadian real estate searches, creating a potential tailwind for TFSA holders eyeing cross-border property exposure.
Modern Investing Techniques
💰 Modern Investing Techniques — AI-Powered Daily Market Intelligence
American buyers are flooding Canadian real estate searches, creating a potential tailwind for TFSA holders eyeing cross-border property exposure.
Market Pulse: Markets opened mixed with the S&P 500 at 7,610 (+0.1%), NASDAQ Composite at 27,094 (+0.0%), and TSX Composite at 35,170 (+1.3%). Sentiment is
Ep 65: Canadian investors holding energy names face renewed pressure as oil climbs toward $100 amid fresh tariff and supply disruption risks.
Modern Investing Techniques
💰 Modern Investing Techniques — AI-Powered Daily Market Intelligence
Canadian investors holding energy names face renewed pressure as oil climbs toward $100 amid fresh tariff and supply disruption risks.
Market Pulse: Markets opened softer with the S&P 500 at 7,575 (-0.5%), NASDAQ Composite at 26,939 (-0.6%), and TSX Composite at 35,062 (-0.3%). ...
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Ep 66: Rising U.S. jobless claims to 225K signal potential Fed easing that could lift Canadian dividend payers in your RRSP this quarter.
Modern Investing Techniques
💰 Modern Investing Techniques — AI-Powered Daily Market Intelligence
Rising U.S. jobless claims to 225K signal potential Fed easing that could lift Canadian dividend payers in your RRSP this quarter.
Market Pulse: Markets closed lower with the S&P 500 at 7,554 (-0.7%), NASDAQ Composite at 26,854 (-0.9%), and TSX Composite at 34,802 (-1.0%). Sentiment turned cautious af
Ep 67: Stronger-than-expected U.S. hiring data raises the odds that rate-cut hopes fade, so Canadian investors holding rate-sensitive dividend payers in TFSAs should review duration exposure this week.
Modern Investing Techniques
💰 Modern Investing Techniques — AI-Powered Daily Market Intelligence
Stronger-than-expected U.S. hiring data raises the odds that rate-cut hopes fade, so Canadian investors holding rate-sensitive dividend payers in TFSAs should review duration exposure this week.
Market Pulse: S&P 500 closed at 7,584 (+0.4%), NASDAQ Composite at 26,831 (-0.1%), and TSX Composite at 35,
Ep 68: Canadian investors holding U.S. index exposure just saw the S&P 500 post its worst day of 2026, so re-checking stop levels and sector weights before Monday’s open is the immediate priority.
Modern Investing Techniques
💰 Modern Investing Techniques — AI-Powered Daily Market Intelligence
Canadian investors holding U.S. index exposure just saw the S&P 500 post its worst day of 2026, so re-checking stop levels and sector weights before Monday’s open is the immediate priority.
Market Pulse: Markets closed sharply lower with the S&P 500 at 7,384 (–2.6%), NASDAQ Composite at 25,709 (–4.2%)
Ep 69: Looking back at 7 episodes from 2026-06-01 to 2026-06-07 — the stories that mattered, what we learned, and what to watch next.
Modern Investing Techniques — Weekly Recap
Looking back at 7 episodes from 2026-06-01 to 2026-06-07 — the stories that mattered, what we learned, and what to watch next.
This Week's Top Stories
From Ep 62 (2026-06-01): Modern Investing Techniques
Market Pulse: Markets opened mixed with the S&P 500 at 7,581 (flat), NASDAQ Composite at 27,018 (+0.2%), and TSX Composite at 34,677 (-0.3%). Oil clim
Ep 70: AI-exposed TFSA holdings could rebound faster than broad indexes as chip and software names recover Monday's premarket losses.
Modern Investing Techniques
💰 Modern Investing Techniques — AI-Powered Daily Market Intelligence
AI-exposed TFSA holdings could rebound faster than broad indexes as chip and software names recover Monday's premarket losses.
Market Pulse: Markets opened higher with the S&P 500 at 7,425 (+0.6%), NASDAQ Composite at 25,932 (+0.9%), and TSX Composite at 34,603 (+0.6%). ...
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Ep 71: Canadian investors holding housing-related assets should reassess exposure after insolvency volumes hit their highest level since 2009.
Modern Investing Techniques
💰 Modern Investing Techniques — AI-Powered Daily Market Intelligence
Canadian investors holding housing-related assets should reassess exposure after insolvency volumes hit their highest level since 2009.
Market Pulse: Markets closed higher with the S&P 500 at 7,406 (+0.3%), NASDAQ Composite at 25,930 (+0.9%), and TSX Composite at 34,479 (+0.2%). ...
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Ep 72: Canadian investors holding energy or rate-sensitive holdings face direct pressure today as U.S. inflation hit a three-year high on gas prices, coinciding with the Bank of Canada’s expected hold.
Modern Investing Techniques
💰 Modern Investing Techniques — AI-Powered Daily Market Intelligence
Canadian investors holding energy or rate-sensitive holdings face direct pressure today as U.S. inflation hit a three-year high on gas prices, coinciding with the Bank of Canada’s expected hold.
Market Pulse: Markets opened mixed as U.S. CPI climbed 4.2% year-over-year, the highest since early 2023, d
Ep 73: Bank of Canada holding at 2.25% means Canadian mortgage shoppers and TFSA dividend investors face the same steady-rate environment for at least another six weeks.
Modern Investing Techniques
💰 Modern Investing Techniques — AI-Powered Daily Market Intelligence
Bank of Canada holding at 2.25% means Canadian mortgage shoppers and TFSA dividend investors face the same steady-rate environment for at least another six weeks.
Market Pulse: S&P 500 closed at 7,296 (+0.4%), NASDAQ Composite at 25,170 (-2.0%), and TSX Composite at 34,379 (+0.7%). ...
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Ep 74: Bank stocks stand to gain trading revenue from SpaceX and other mega-IPOs, creating a rotation opportunity inside TFSA accounts today.
Modern Investing Techniques
💰 Modern Investing Techniques — AI-Powered Daily Market Intelligence
Bank stocks stand to gain trading revenue from SpaceX and other mega-IPOs, creating a rotation opportunity inside TFSA accounts today.
Market Pulse: S&P 500 closed at 7,394 (+1.8%), NASDAQ Composite at 25,810 (+2.5%), and TSX Composite at 34,672 (+1.5%). ...
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