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So you want success without the mess? Not happening today, boss. With Mars and Pluto in a spicy square, tension is in the air—but that just means the pressure is perfect for breakthroughs.

Trade wars, tech tools, loan rate cuts, and e-commerce updates—today’s top 5 stories reveal fresh opportunities and risks for small businesses worldwide.

Markets erupted after Trump paused most tariffs. U.S. stocks added $3T in value, while Canada’s TSX rebounded nearly 5%, joining the North American rally.

Pierre Poilievre’s capital gains tax deferral plan could reshape how Canadian investors build wealth by rewarding reinvestment in domestic assets. What if the best investment is a tax break?

Explore key milestones in small business history from April 9—IBM’s first business software, Intel's founding, and the rise of e-commerce with eBay’s IPO.

Wall Street’s weird, the markets are jittery, and your group chat won’t shut up about a recession. Block it all out. The Moon is trining Jupiter, Mercury is finally behaving, and today’s celestial setup is surprisingly ripe for big ideas, bold moves, and divine timing.

China slaps 84% tariffs on U.S. goods. Canada braces for ripple effects amid escalating U.S.-China trade war. Exporters watch closely.

From auto tariffs and platform seller struggles to nationwide retail shutdowns and pricing upheavals, today’s headlines show how shifting global policies are squeezing small businesses from every direction.