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The article reports that investors are shifting attention from AI infrastructure builders to companies demonstrably using AI to improve efficiency and earnings, and that smaller-cap firms are attracting renewed interest as markets seek clearer payoffs from heavy AI spending.

Gold reached a record US$5,100 an ounce on Monday, and the article reports that shares of several gold and silver miners rose in morning trading.

The U.S. dollar has weakened recently as investors reassess U.S. policy moves and rising geopolitical risk, prompting a notable multi-day slide; Federal Reserve leadership changes and anticipated rate cuts are also cited as factors.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Canadian Groceries and Essentials Benefit, which includes an increase to the GST credit that returns part of the federal sales tax to lower-income Canadians.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit to raise GST rebate payments for eligible low- and modest-income Canadians, and the government said it will provide funding to support food supply capacity and local food programs.

As Parliament reopens, the House leader urged Conservatives to support Prime Minister Mark Carney's affordability 'Carney plan', and the prime minister is set to announce an increase to the GST credit aimed at easing grocery costs.

Zijin Gold agreed to acquire Allied Gold for $5.5-billion in cash, paying $44 per share; the transaction will face Canadian national security and net benefit reviews.

A bellwether trial opens in Los Angeles County after a 19-year-old plaintiff alleges Meta, TikTok and YouTube products contributed to her depression and suicidal thoughts. Mark Zuckerberg is expected to testify and Snap has settled the case.

The article reports that Charli xcx premiered the A24 mockumentary The Moment at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, where she portrays a heightened version of herself, and notes the film opens in U.S. theaters on January 30, 2026.

Researchers used networks of seismometers to record sonic shock waves from the Shenzhou-15 orbital module's 2024 reentry and reconstructed its path, finding the seismic trajectory about 40 kilometres north of the official prediction.

A University of Strathclyde study led by Dr Vassilis Inglezakis compares technologies for recovering Martian water and reports subsurface ice as the most promising long-term source, while soil heating and atmospheric harvesting have higher energy or time costs.

The Zayed Sustainability Prize has opened its global submissions for the 2027 cycle. H.E. Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber said the prize is guided by Sheikh Zayed's humanitarian values and champions innovation, including community-led approaches and AI, to deliver measurable impact and reach the most vulnerable.

A three-hour hands-on demo ahead of the February 27 release showed two distinct playstyles: action-oriented sequences with Leon and slower, survival-focused segments with Grace.

Pope Leo XIV met senior mining and energy executives at the Vatican to press for more ethical approaches to resource extraction, and the meeting was part of the Vatican's Building Bridges Initiative focusing on social and environmental justice.

Israel's military said it recovered and identified the remains of the last hostage in Gaza and that the remains will be returned for burial; officials linked the recovery to a condition of the first phase of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and to reopening the Rafah crossing.

A parent recounts her young daughters playing with makeup and skincare while reporting views from other parents and a psychologist who says such play can be self-expression but social-media comparison can harm self-esteem.

Israel announced it has recovered and identified the remains of the last hostage in Gaza and said there are no more hostages in the enclave; officials linked the development to preparations for the ceasefire's next phase, including a likely reopening of the Rafah crossing.

The Federal Reserve is under political pressure, but markets and policymakers expect a pause at this week's FOMC meeting; the Supreme Court recently warned that moves to remove a governor could weaken Fed independence.

Nvidia invested US$2-billion in CoreWeave at US$87.20 per share, nearly doubling its stake, the article reports. The funding is intended to help CoreWeave speed procurement of land and power as it aims to build more than 5 gigawatts of AI data-centre capacity by 2030.

Officials said recent Abu Dhabi talks involving envoys from Ukraine, Russia and the United States were constructive, but no major breakthrough was reported and negotiators are set to meet again on Feb. 1.

India's High Commissioner said Prime Minister Mark Carney will likely visit India in the first week of March and is expected to sign agreements on energy, minerals and technology; formal negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement are also expected to begin in March.

Many U.S. pediatricians and several states are using the American Academy of Pediatrics' vaccine guidance instead of a recently revised CDC childhood vaccine schedule; the AAP update keeps broader routine immunizations and includes a new RSV immunization.

A major winter storm prompted widespread school and service closures across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area on Monday; multiple school boards and postsecondary institutions reported full closures or delayed openings, and some secondary exams were postponed or rescheduled.

Titan Mining's release outlines plans for the Kilbourne natural graphite project and highlights a targeted 40,000-tonne-per-year profile; it also notes an expected update on a $120 million letter of interest with EXIM and lists a range of risks and assumptions.

The AIR MILES Rewards Program will transition to Blue Rewards in summer 2026, and existing Miles will automatically convert to Blue Points with no loss of value; the publisher states 1,500 Blue Points will equal $10 toward e-giftcards and in-lane redemptions.

A St. Stephen resident says rising electricity bills have doubled his home costs and put his reptiles' heat-dependent habitats at risk; N.B. Power has asked regulators for a 4.75% rate increase and says colder weather raises customer bills.

Edmundston aims to approve a project of three buildings with eight units each by the end of February, with rents capped at 30% of tenants' income.

Canadian ETFs manage about $739 billion in assets, and discretionary active ETFs represent roughly 32.6% of Canadian ETF AUM.

A University of Michigan student from Myanmar was stranded in Singapore after President Trump's travel ban on 12 countries, including Myanmar, interrupted his attempt to renew a U.S. student visa.

Algonquin College has proposed cutting more than 30 programs, including its paralegal and law clerk programs; the board of governors will decide on the recommendations on Feb. 23.