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Shopify Just Pushed the TSX to a Record — Should You Be Buying, or Is It Too Late?

  Published August 6, 2026 If you glanced at the markets on Wednesday and saw the TSX hit another record high, there's a good chance one company did most of the heavy lifting: Shopify. The S&P/TSX Composite closed up 344.83 points, or 1%, at 36,146.42 on August 5 — its second straight record close. Shopify shares jumped 16.5%, their biggest one-day move in a year, after the Ottawa-based e-commerce company beat earnings expectations and issued a stronger-than-expected outlook for the rest of the year. Gold miners added to the rally too, as bullion prices climbed. What It Means for You: If you own a Canadian equity index fund or ETF in your RRSP or TFSA, you almost certainly own a slice of this move already — whether you meant to or not. What actually happened Shopify reported second-quarter revenue of $3.58 billion (U.S.), up 34% from a year earlier and well ahead of the roughly $3.45 billion analysts expected. Adjusted earnings came in at $0.42 a share versus the $0.40 expecte...

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Massive Fish Die-Off Strikes Greek Tourist Port

 

In a shocking environmental event, the picturesque port city of Volos in central Greece has been inundated with thousands of dead fish. The mass die-off, which has left the waters and shores littered with rotting fish, is believed to be a consequence of recent extreme weather fluctuations.

Authorities have reported that over 100 tons of dead fish have been collected from the port and surrounding areas. The fish, primarily freshwater species, were displaced from their natural habitats by severe flooding and subsequently exposed to the salty waters of the port, leading to their demise.

The sight and stench of the decaying fish have dealt a significant blow to the local tourism industry, which relies heavily on the pristine condition of its coastal waters. Cleanup efforts are underway, with officials working tirelessly to restore the area to its former beauty.

Scientists have linked this environmental disaster to the broader impacts of climate change, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable practices to mitigate such occurrences in the future.


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