Pete Hofstra with a quick update on North American equities as of August 4, 2025. July brought all-time highs for the S&P and TSX, fuelled by strong results from Microsoft, Alphabet, and ongoing AI investment momentum. But mixed signals from Amazon, softer labour data, and looming market volatility as we head into September and October mean a balanced portfolio approach is key. Let’s break it all down.

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