Small business confidence falls steeply in May

Small business confidence falls steeply in May

Toronto, May 21, 2026 – Small business confidence dropped 11.7 factors in May, falling to 46.3, finds the Monthly Business Barometer by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). The long-term optimism index dropped considerably this month falling under the 50-point threshold. Every province and each sector posted a decline. Fuel prices remained the highest…

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Canada’s Andreescu falls in French Open qualifying as Galarneau moves on

Canada’s Andreescu falls in French Open qualifying as Galarneau moves on

Bianca Andreescu’s Grand Slam return must wait. The Canadian misplaced her second-round French Open qualifying match 7-6 (2), 4-6, 4-6 in opposition to Slovakia’s Viktoriá Hrunčáková on Wednesday. Andreescu was out-aced 11-8 in the loss, and he or she transformed simply three of 12 break-point alternatives whereas surrendering 5 of 11. The Mississauga, Ont., native…

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Applied Optoelectronics Crashes 14%, Coherent Slides 10%, Lumentum Falls 7% as Optics Trade Cools

Applied Optoelectronics Crashes 14%, Coherent Slides 10%, Lumentum Falls 7% as Optics Trade Cools

© indukas / Getty Images The AI ​​optics commerce is taking a breather. Shares of Applied Optoelectronics (NASDAQ:AAOI) are down 14% in noon buying and selling, whereas Coherent (NYSE:COHR | COHR Price Prediction) is off 10% and Lumentum (NASDAQ:LITE) is sliding 7%. The selloff is sector-wide. Ciena (NYSE:HUNDRED) is decrease by 10% and Fabrinet (NYSE:FN)…

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