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Trudeau Coasted on Progressive Vibes, But Served the Interests of Corporations

Canada's corporate wealth is surging despite political turmoil and increasing inequality, evidenced by record profits and CEO pay, amid a housing crisis.

'We are essentially in a new Gilded Age': As workers get laid off, CEOs and shareholders gobble up hundreds of billions in profits

Corporate profits are increasingly concentrated among wealthy shareholders and CEOs, raising concerns about economic inequality and the impact of corporate lobbying.

Trudeau Coasted on Progressive Vibes, But Served the Interests of Corporations

Canada's corporate wealth is surging despite political turmoil and increasing inequality, evidenced by record profits and CEO pay, amid a housing crisis.

'We are essentially in a new Gilded Age': As workers get laid off, CEOs and shareholders gobble up hundreds of billions in profits

Corporate profits are increasingly concentrated among wealthy shareholders and CEOs, raising concerns about economic inequality and the impact of corporate lobbying.
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'We are essentially in a new Gilded Age': As workers get laid off, CEOs and shareholders gobble up hundreds of billions in profits

Shareholders and CEOs are reaping record profits while employee compensation lags, highlighting income inequality in the post-pandemic economy.

The CEO-to-worker pay gap is still enormous but a new report says it narrowed slightly in 2023 | CBC News

Canada's top-paid CEOs made 210 times more than average workers in 2023, indicating a slight narrowing of the wage gap.
The average wage for Canadian workers increased by 6.6% in 2023, slightly reducing the gap with CEO pay.

'We are essentially in a new Gilded Age': As workers get laid off, CEOs and shareholders gobble up hundreds of billions in profits

Shareholders and CEOs are reaping record profits while employee compensation lags, highlighting income inequality in the post-pandemic economy.

The CEO-to-worker pay gap is still enormous but a new report says it narrowed slightly in 2023 | CBC News

Canada's top-paid CEOs made 210 times more than average workers in 2023, indicating a slight narrowing of the wage gap.
The average wage for Canadian workers increased by 6.6% in 2023, slightly reducing the gap with CEO pay.
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#financial-markets

Will the Markets Check Trump's Power?

The financial markets may influence presidential decision-making, especially with fewer political checks on Trump's administration.

Money doesn't fear geopolitical shocks: Markets are ignoring the global instability

Financial markets show dissonance between geopolitical instability and strong stock performance.

Will the Markets Check Trump's Power?

The financial markets may influence presidential decision-making, especially with fewer political checks on Trump's administration.

Money doesn't fear geopolitical shocks: Markets are ignoring the global instability

Financial markets show dissonance between geopolitical instability and strong stock performance.
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How will Trump's return to the White House impact Wall Street?

Wall Street executives anticipate business-friendly regulations and a boost in corporate profits under a potential second Trump presidency.
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Can the Stock Market Keep Going Up? Market Watchers Think So.

The stock market is optimistic following recent Fed rate cuts, which are expected to enhance corporate profits and reduce recession fears.

The yen is finally strengthening. That could be bad for corporate Japan's record profits

Japanese companies face sustainability challenges for earnings growth following record profits amid fluctuating yen and weak international demand.

Global tech glitch sinks Wall Street as S&P 500 logs worst week since April

U.S. stocks closed lower, influenced by a global technology outage impacting various sectors and cybersecurity concerns.

Can the Stock Market Keep Going Up? Market Watchers Think So.

The stock market is optimistic following recent Fed rate cuts, which are expected to enhance corporate profits and reduce recession fears.

The yen is finally strengthening. That could be bad for corporate Japan's record profits

Japanese companies face sustainability challenges for earnings growth following record profits amid fluctuating yen and weak international demand.

Global tech glitch sinks Wall Street as S&P 500 logs worst week since April

U.S. stocks closed lower, influenced by a global technology outage impacting various sectors and cybersecurity concerns.
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Bank of America survey predicts massive AI lift to corporate profits

Generative AI is transitioning in enterprise settings, potentially increasing corporate profit margins significantly over the next five years.

Air Canada says some operations will be affected today as pilot talks near deadline | CBC News

Air Canada warns of potential disruptions due to labor dispute with pilots, urging government intervention to prevent shutdown.
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Everything you always wanted to know about inflation (but were afraid to ask)

Inflation's impact continues to confuse many Americans, particularly regarding corporate profit strategies and consumer responses.

What Kamala Harris Doesn't Get About Food Costs

Federal laws supporting corporate interests contribute to high food prices, distracting from effective policies that could actually help reduce them.

Are greedy companies to blame for grocery inflation? We looked at the data

Greedy corporate pricing strategies contribute significantly to rising grocery prices, affecting consumers amid the ongoing inflation crisis.

Companies are using inflation to price-gouge Americans and making it worse | Robert Reich

The Consumer Price Index rose by 3.5% in March, posing a challenge for central bankers in deciding on interest rate cuts.

Everything you always wanted to know about inflation (but were afraid to ask)

Inflation's impact continues to confuse many Americans, particularly regarding corporate profit strategies and consumer responses.

What Kamala Harris Doesn't Get About Food Costs

Federal laws supporting corporate interests contribute to high food prices, distracting from effective policies that could actually help reduce them.

Are greedy companies to blame for grocery inflation? We looked at the data

Greedy corporate pricing strategies contribute significantly to rising grocery prices, affecting consumers amid the ongoing inflation crisis.

Companies are using inflation to price-gouge Americans and making it worse | Robert Reich

The Consumer Price Index rose by 3.5% in March, posing a challenge for central bankers in deciding on interest rate cuts.
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Report: Companies With Lowest Worker Wages Spent Half a Trillion on Stock Buybacks in Last 5 Years

Low-wage companies in the S&P 500 spent $522 billion on stock buybacks from 2019 to 2023, prioritizing shareholders over employee wages.

If This Company Distributed Profits Among its Employees, They'd All Be Millionaires Many Times Over

Net income per employee is an important measure of efficiency and productivity in the corporate world.

Stock market today: Dow tops 40,000 for the first time as Wall Street drifts higher | amNewYork

Dow Jones Industrial Average surpasses 40,000 points amidst positive market performance.

Report: Average US Taxpayer Paid Over $5,000 Toward Militarism in 2023

Average American income taxes funded militarism and supporting projects totaling over $5,000 in 2023.
Lockheed Martin received $249 from the average taxpayer, profiting from Israel's genocide, more than weekly food expenses.

Why is Trump cozying up to America's most powerful business leaders? | Robert Reich

The Business Roundtable plans to invest heavily in protecting and strengthening tax reform initiated by Donald Trump's 2017 tax cuts.
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