Canadian Economy Stalls in Second Quarter as Higher Interest Rates Bite

Rising Tensions between Employers and Employees on this Year’s Labour Day Introduction Labour Day, which is celebrated on the first Monday of September every year, traditionally marks a day of recognition and appreciation for the contributions of workers in Canada. However, this year’s observance of Labour Day arrives amidst rising tensions between employers and employees. […]

Hydro-Québec’s Second Quarter Profits Take a Steep Dive

Hydro-Québec’s Profits Take a Steep Dive in the Second Quarter Overview Hydro-Québec, the state-owned electricity company, experienced a significant drop in profits during the second quarter of 2023, largely due to a decline in its export business. The company’s net profit fell by 32.9%, amounting to $456 million, compared to $680 million in the same […]

Hydro-Québec’s Second Quarter Profits Hit by Sharp Decline

Hydro-Québec’s Profits Decline in Second Quarter due to Sharp Drop in Exports Introduction Hydro-Québec, the state-owned electricity company of Quebec, has experienced a significant decline in profits in the second quarter of 2023. The company’s net profit amounted to $456 million, a decrease of $224 million compared to the same period last year. One of […]

Alphabet Stocks Soar as Second-Quarter Profits Surpass Expectations

Alphabet Stocks Rise After Second-Quarter Profits Exceed Expectations A Sunny Report for Alphabet After a challenging year in 2022 and significant job cuts, Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has shown signs of a continued rebound with its second-quarter profits surpassing expectations. The news has been well-received by investors, resulting in an increase in Alphabet’s […]