Canada’s largest pharmacy chain and the provider of a blockchain program for tracking medical pot believe their partnership will act as a model for U.S. drug stores like CVS Health Corp. and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.
— Read on www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-17/pot-tracking-blockchain-system-could-be-used-by-cvs-walgreens
A Gummy Conundrum for Canada’s Pot Producers: Cannabis Weekly – Bloomberg
Call it the gummy conundrum.
— Read on www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-16/a-gummy-conundrum-for-canada-s-pot-producers-cannabis-weekly
Ripple Buys Stake in MoneyGram (MGI), Shares Double – Bloomberg
MoneyGram International Inc. soared in extended trading on Monday after blockchain-technology company Ripple purchased a stake and entered a partnership for international money transfers.
— Read on www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-17/moneygram-doubles-after-blockchain-startup-ripple-buys-stake
Infographic: The World’s 100 Most Valuable Brands in 2019
Technology brands account for 20 of the world’s 100 most valuable brands in 2019, combining for a whopping 43% of total brand value.
— Read on www.visualcapitalist.com/the-worlds-100-most-valuable-brands-in-2019/
A ‘shock to markets around the world’ could trigger next financial crisis, says Roubini – MarketWatch
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to strike a dovish chord when it meets this week, clearing the way for a July rate cut — the first in more than a…
— Read on www.marketwatch.com/story/a-shock-to-markets-around-the-world-could-trigger-next-financial-crisis-says-roubini-2019-06-17
Treasury Department says student-debt crisis is so bad that financial education should be mandatory for college students – MarketWatch
The recommendation comes as student-loan borrowers cope with $1.5 trillion in debt.
— Read on www.marketwatch.com/story/treasury-dept-says-student-debt-crisis-is-so-bad-that-financial-education-should-be-mandatory-for-college-students-2019-06-17
Best Canadian Bank Today: TD Bank (TSX:TD) or CIBC (TSX:CM)?
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (TSX:CM)(NYSE:CM) offers investors a juicy dividend yield of 5.43%, but Toronto-Dominion Bank (TSX:TD)(NYSE:TD) has the better track record and the better positioning for the future.
— Read on ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/best-canadian-bank-today-td-161043552.html
$5 and Under Stock Bargains to Buy Right Now
Birchcliff Energy Limited (TSX:BIR) and Crescent Point Energy Corp. (TSX:CPG)(NYSE:CPG) are currently trading at dirt-cheap prices. At less than $5 per share, the potential gains could be enormous.
— Read on ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/5-under-stock-bargains-buy-131502650.html
Saudi Crown Prince Says Aramco’s Planned IPO Is On Track
The world’s top crude exporter aims to offer Aramco stock on its domestic exchange and at least one international bourse, with the prince projecting the company’s value at about $2 trillion. Aramco’s financial performance, revealed in April, indicated a valuation closer to $1.2 trillion if investors
— Read on ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/saudi-crown-prince-expects-aramco-004033907.html
Bitcoin price climbs above $9,000 amid Facebook crypto talk
Bitcoin leapt across the $9,000 mark on Sunday, boosted by reports that Facebook is soon set to launch its own cryptocurrency.
— Read on www.cnbc.com/2019/06/17/bitcoin-price-climbs-above-9000-amid-facebook-crypto-talk.html