Connor Hughes

The province of Ontario has formally terminated its partnership with Starlink, the satellite internet provider run by Elon Musk's SpaceX, in what authorities are calling a necessary reaction to the growing trade tensions between Canada and the United States. The announcement, made at the end of July, is being seen as a component of Canada’s wider economic plan to counteract the persistent U.S. tariff measures that have increasingly put pressure on cross-border dealings.Ontario’s Ministry of Infrastructure, which earlier had pledged to utilize Starlink’s low-orbit satellite network to increase the reach of high-speed internet in underserved rural locales, announced the cancellation…

U.S. stocks experienced a modest pullback after recently reaching all-time highs, as investors navigated a busy week filled with corporate earnings, economic updates, and ongoing speculation about future interest rate moves. The slight retreat reflects a natural pause in the market’s upward trajectory, with traders adjusting positions amid a blend of optimism and caution.The main indexes, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, stepped back from their record levels, though the decline was far from dramatic. Analysts described the movement as part of a broader recalibration, not a shift in sentiment. While investor confidence remains largely intact, this week’s economic…

Automotive giant Stellantis has officially updated its financial guidance following a significant $1.7 billion impact from new tariffs, signaling a recalibration of its global strategy. While the company remains optimistic about its performance in the second half of the year, executives have acknowledged the necessity of making difficult operational decisions to mitigate long-term risks and maintain profitability.The notification is issued as a reaction to increasing trade disagreements and growing tariff actions, especially those impacting parts and raw materials for electric vehicles (EV). Stellantis, the company behind significant brands like Jeep, Dodge, Peugeot, and Fiat, is one of the car manufacturers…