
Between Shelves and Sentiment: How Familiar Snacks Learn to Bend Again
PepsiCo lowers prices on select snacks like Cheetos and Doritos, signaling easing costs and a cautious response to consumer price sensitivity.

PepsiCo lowers prices on select snacks like Cheetos and Doritos, signaling easing costs and a cautious response to consumer price sensitivity.

Myer has unveiled a major makeover at Morley Galleria, reflecting Olivia Wirth’s broader strategy to refresh stores nationwide and reassert the role of physical retail in a changing market.

International companies are scaling back or cutting U.S. business ties as intensified ICE enforcement raises concerns over employee safety, mobility, and regulatory uncertainty.
Gold and silver prices rebounded after recent declines, lifting global mining stocks and precious metal ETFs as investors quietly reassessed risk, policy expectations, and safe-haven demand.

China becomes the first country to ban hidden car door handles, citing safety concerns and urging automakers to balance sleek design with visibility and emergency accessibility.

Disney names longtime executive Josh D’Amaro as its next CEO, signaling a turn toward continuity and operational steadiness as the company navigates a shifting media and entertainment landscape.

China will ban concealed EV door handles from 2027, requiring visible mechanical handles on all car doors as part of world-first safety regulations to improve emergency access.

PepsiCo sees improving drink sales as it plans snack price cuts of up to 15% to respond to consumer budgets and revive demand.

Disney appoints Josh D’Amaro as next CEO, succeeding Bob Iger in March 2026, as Dana Walden becomes President and Chief Creative Officer in a planned leadership transition.

Morning rush-hour was disrupted when a GO train was disabled near Union Station, causing widespread delays across multiple lines and modified service plans into the evening.

Toys “R” Us Canada is facing another landlord lawsuit claiming unpaid rent at a Toronto location, part of broader legal claims totaling over $31 million amid shrinking store openings.

U.S. stock futures declined as silver and Bitcoin sell‑offs unsettled investors and uncertainty over AI‑related tech valuations and policy outlooks added to market volatility ahead of trading.

Many millennials worry they started saving for retirement too late, but experts say consistent steps, realistic goals, and flexible planning can still build long-term financial security.

Japan’s manufacturing PMI rose to 51.5 in January 2026, marking the fastest improvement in conditions in nearly three‑and‑a‑half years as output, orders, and hiring expanded.

U.S. stock futures fell after a metals sell-off unsettled markets ahead of key tech earnings and the U.S. jobs report, signaling investor caution this week. (investing.com)

More than $2 billion in federal cheques remain uncashed in Canada, often due to address changes or oversight, with the government confirming the money can still be claimed.

A BMO survey finds that about two‑thirds of Canadians believe saving for retirement is harder now than it was for their parents, with the greatest concern among millennials; most also think retirement will be even tougher for future generations.

SpaceX has acquired xAI in a landmark deal valuing the combined company at about $1.25 trillion, uniting space technology and artificial intelligence ahead of a planned IPO.

A worker died and another was injured after a pipe rolled off a truck at an Alberta oilsands site. Authorities are investigating the incident, and the injured worker was taken to hospital.

Recent economic data — including higher manufacturing PMI readings in the U.S., UK, France and Canada — points to the sector’s expansion after extended contraction, suggesting that manufacturing may be regaining momentum and contributing to broader economic growth.

Federal courts have cleared the way for all five major U.S. offshore wind projects halted in December to resume construction, allowing turbines, cables, and crews to move forward and supporting the nation’s renewable energy ambitions.

Cuba’s tourism industry — once a regional standout — is in steep decline, with international arrivals dropping sharply amid power and fuel shortages stemming from reduced oil imports, service shortcomings, and heightened U.S. policy pressure, contributing to an unprecedented downturn.
The Treasurer has asked ASIC to consider limiting public access to company directors’ home addresses, reopening debate over transparency, privacy, and safety in the digital age.

The Reserve Bank has lifted the cash rate to 3.85 percent, extending pressure on mortgage holders as policymakers continue their cautious fight against inflation.