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Or sign-in if you have an account.Space Exploration Technologies Corp. president Gwynne Shotwell celebrates with family and other employees at the Nasdaq Marketsite in Times Square during the launch of the SpaceX initial public offering on the Nasdaq Friday. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty ImagesIt’s Friday, June 12. Here are the top stories we’re following today.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorThere’s an old adage on Wall Street that investors should “sell in May and go away,” but this summer, many stock market watchers have other ideas. After North American indices surged to record highs in the first half of the year on the back of soaring interest in artificial intelligence technology, stocks are now poised to have one of their most eventful summers in recent memory. A string of properties on Toronto’s Bloor Street stands empty after the businesses left because the area was going to be redeveloped. Photo by Peter Power/Postmedia NewsGet the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againSwathes of retail space in Canada’s largest city are sitting empty after tenants were evicted or left, only for development projects to be put on hold amid a chill in the condominium market. Canadian households added $243 billion to their collective wealth, a 1.3 per cent increase from the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Statistics Canada. Photo by BRUNSWICK NEWS ARCHIVESCanadian households continued to get wealthier overall in the first quarter of 2026 reaching just over $18.6 trillion in the 10th consecutive quarterly increase. U.S. President Donald Trump speaks before signing a proclamation in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on June 11. Photo by Kent NISHIMURA/AFP via Getty ImagesA U.S. president celebrating a three-year high in Consumer Price Index growth signals zero fiscal or political urgency to fight it, writes Robert McLister. Canada’s corporate governance framework is becoming increasingly sophisticated. Photo by Rahman - stock.adobe.comThe biggest threat to Canadian companies exists in the boardroom. Board-level governance failures can destroy billions in shareholder value, ruin reputations and trigger crises that were entirely preventable, writes Howard Levitt. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.