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Canada is considered a developed country with a stable and friendly environment for investors. Assets denominated in Canadian dollars are largely riding the wave of Canada's neighbourhood with the United States. This is also matched by the return on investment in technology companies, which have been the top performers on the Toronto Stock Exchange over the past five years.

Something extraordinary happened on the European markets this week as STOXX 600 and other European indices reached their all-time high. Economic growth in Europe is faster than expected, and with strong financial performances by companies across sectors and the prospect of a June interest rate cut by the European Central Bank (ECB), a new market rally reigns on the old continent.

Legendary British luxury car manufacturer, Aston Martin, announced its results for the first quarter of 2024, which brought an unpleasant surprise. In fact, the stock has been in the red since it went public. After the announcement that the company's losses had doubled, the stock plummeted even further.* However, hope for change comes from a new CEO.

Meta’s financial results for the Q1 of 2024 exceeded expectations, however, the announced increase in artificial intelligence spending made investors worried about its possible impact on the profitability of the Facebook’s creator in the short term. Technological giants are currently in a big AI race, and they pour considerable number of resources into the development of this technology.

The former dominant player in the world of electric cars is suffering from poor sales of its vehicles and reports massive layoffs. Weakening demand for electric cars and increasingly fierce competition is forcing the manufacturer to cut prices. Tesla's troubles are mounting, and its stock has fallen to 15-month low, with some analysts downgrading its rating. * What can be expected in the future from an EV company that not long ago seemed unstoppable?