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    The Canadian Press

    BetterHelp customers begin receiving refund notices from $7.8M data privacy settlement, FTC says

    NEW YORK (AP) — Many current and former BetterHelp customers have begun receiving refund eligibility notices spanning from a $7.8 million settlement reached with the online therapy provider last year over allegations that it shared sensitive health data with advertisers. In 2023, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission charged California-based BetterHelp with disclosing consumer data it had promised to keep private — including information about mental health challenges — with companies like Facebook a

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    ETFs: Energy to become mega theme on rising US grid demands

    As the world moves towards renewable energy, simultaneously making massive investments in AI infrastructure which demands a gargantuan amount of power to run, certain investment opportunities should be on the radar for investors for the long term. TCW Senior Portfolio Manager Eli Horton joins Wealth! to give insight into why power and energy ETFs may be a smart play for investor portfolios.  "We are really starting to see the beginning of what we consider a mega theme or a transformative investment opportunity in the transformation of our energy system. If you think about it, we are in the very early innings of migrating from using all fossil fuels to 100% renewable power generation, and we are only about 15% of the way there," Horton cements how much of an opportunity these ETFs may be for investors. "There's been a lot of lofty targets that we'll make it by 2050 to a net zero state: We won't. This is a very complex challenge. The world's investing $5 to 6 trillion per year to solve this problem." For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Wealth! This post was written by Nicholas Jacobino

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    Yahoo Finance Video

    Selling your home? These DIY projects may add value

    A recent survey by John Burns Research and Consulting revealed that 99% of real estate agents say they have seen homes for sale that need repairs or updates. Whether you're a homeowner looking to enhance your living space or a seller aiming to boost your home's value, tackling DIY renovations may be necessary. Yahoo Finance contributor Ross Mac offers valuable insights for homeowners embarking on renovation projects, including tips on maximizing impact while minimizing costs. For more expert insight and the latest market action, click here to watch this full episode of Wealth! This post was written by Angel Smith

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    The Canadian Press

    S&P/TSX composite down as shares of Shopify tumble, U.S. stock markets mixed

    TORONTO — Canada's main stock index was down more than 100 points as shares of tech heavyweight Shopify Inc. dropped nearly 20 per cent after it reported a loss in its latest quarter and forecast slower revenue growth. The S&P/TSX composite index was down 130.23 points at 22,160.39. In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average was up 69.93 points at 38,954.19. The S&P 500 index was down 4.40 points at 5,183.30, while the Nasdaq composite was down 41.51 points at 16,291.05. The Canadian dollar t