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Tech is changing how we shop, and trade policy is changing how we build. Investors, take note, the next big opportunity might just be one click (or policy) away.Stay sharp with B-TV’s latest feature.
This week, commerce and competition are taking a digital twist. Shopify is teaming up with OpenAI to bring retail directly into ChatGPT, turning conversations into checkout carts — and possibly reshaping e-commerce in the process. Meanwhile, Canada is flexing its industrial muscles with new steel tariffs aimed at defending domestic production from a flood of cheap global imports.
The message? Tech is changing how we shop, and trade policy is changing how we build. Investors, take note, the next big opportunity might just be one click (or policy) away.
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Here's how some major markets/indexes performed in the last 5-days:
- Dow Jones: 44,275 (-0.16%)
- Nasdaq 100: 23,048 (1.18%)
- TSX: 27,294 (0.96%)
- BTC: 117,614 (-1.12%)
- Ethereum: 3,601 (21.32%)
(USD)
As of 07/18/2025 at 11:00AM PST
Canada Fortifies Steel Sector with New Tariffs
Canada is laying down some serious reinforcement — and not just in rebar. In response to a flood of low-cost foreign steel, Ottawa has introduced new tariffs aimed at protecting domestic producers. The move targets countries like China, Turkey, and Vietnam, which have been accused of dumping underpriced steel into the Canadian market and undercutting local mills.
Why it matters:
The tariffs could help level the playing field for Canadian steelmakers, who’ve long warned that cheap imports threaten jobs and competitiveness. For investors, it signals stronger policy support for the manufacturing sector, especially in key regions like Ontario and Quebec.
Zoom out:
While these measures are clearly defensive, they also send a message globally: Canada is ready to play hardball when it comes to preserving its industrial backbone — even if it means trade tensions might flare with certain partners.
Targa Exploration (CSE: TEX, OTCQB: TRGEF) shifts from lithium to gold after uncovering promising signs of a hidden system beneath Quebec’s remote terrain.
With gold and copper at historic highs, U.S. Gold (NASDAQ: USAU) is preparing to develop its fully permitted asset in Wyoming while also progressing exploration-stage opportunities in Nevada and Idaho.
ChatGPT x Shopify: The Checkout Revolution
OpenAI and Shopify are teaming up to turn your casual product searches into seamless purchases — all without leaving ChatGPT. The AI giant is building a checkout feature directly into its chatbot, enabling users to browse and buy Shopify-listed products in just a few clicks. OpenAI would take a small slice of each transaction, while merchants stand to gain access to the platform’s massive user base.
Why it matters:
This move could reshape the future of e-commerce, shifting purchase decisions from search engines and social media to AI assistants. With nearly 800 million users chatting away (many for free), commissions from these transactions could mark a major revenue channel for OpenAI. For Shopify, it’s a gateway to frictionless sales and high-intent buyers.
Big picture:
The rise of AI-driven commerce is setting the stage for a new kind of digital marketing arms race — one where optimizing for chatbot recommendations may soon matter just as much as traditional SEO.
Hive Digital Technologies (NASDAQ: HIVE, TSX.V: HIVE) is ramping up operations in 2025 to claim a larger share of the bitcoin network—powered by surplus green energy.
📢  This Week's Selected Company News:
Substack Closes $100M Series C to Boost Creator Economy
Substack, the newsletter platform powering thousands of independent creators, has secured $100 million in Series C funding, pushing its valuation north of $1.1 billion. Backed by big names like Andreessen Horowitz and The Chernin Group, the company plans to double down on creator support with better tools, wider reach, and expanded infrastructure. With over five million paid subscriptions and a growing roster of high-profile journalists turning to the platform, Substack is reinforcing its role as a central player in the creator economy.
E3 Lithium Advances Clearwater Project With Demo Facility Milestone
E3 Lithium has announced the arrival of key equipment at its Clearwater Project site, marking a major milestone in the development of its demonstration facility. The components, essential for testing the company’s proprietary Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology, will enable E3 to validate large-scale lithium production from Alberta’s brine resources. This step reinforces E3’s momentum toward establishing Canada as a competitive player in the global lithium supply chain, supporting the clean energy transition and domestic EV battery production.
Apple and MP Materials Forge Rare Earth Deal to Bolster U.S. Supply Chain
Apple has partnered with MP Materials in a long-term supply agreement aimed at producing rare earth magnets in the U.S. for Apple’s in-house devices, including iPhones and Macs. The deal comes amid intensifying efforts by American companies to reduce dependence on Chinese supply chains. MP Materials will supply Apple with components sourced from its California facility, with a focus on scaling domestic magnet production. This move supports both companies’ sustainability goals and advances U.S. efforts to secure critical minerals for the tech industry.
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