BMO
The Bank of Montreal (TSX:BMO) (NYSE:BMO) delivered a robust start to the 2026 fiscal year, reporting a first-quarter net profit of $2.49 billion. This performance, announced on February 25, 2026, represents a 16% increase from the same period last year and significantly outpaced analyst estimates. The results
Dow Jones
As the financial markets cross the threshold into 2026, investors find themselves navigating a complex landscape defined by "tariff-driven" volatility and a shift toward earnings-justified valuations. After a robust 2025 that saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average (INDEXDJX:.DJI) climb over 13%, the early days of the new
US Government Shutdown
The United States is grappling with the severe economic fallout of a prolonged government shutdown, now stretching through the entire month of October 2025. With federal operations curtailed and hundreds of thousands of workers furloughed, financial institutions like BMO are sounding alarms about a potentially significant and lasting drag on