News of the day: A $500 billion opportunity, RBC earnings, CIBC sells Caribbean division, selling ‘used’ homes, economic resilience and more

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Jim BalsillieBlackBerry Ltd. co-chief executive Jim Balsillie says those who thrive in today’s economy own and control intangible assets such as data, artificial intelligence and intellectual property. Photo by Tyler Anderson / National Post

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Canada can capture a $500-billion economic opportunity if it overhauls its policies to mirror those of the United States, says former BlackBerry Ltd. co-chief executive Jim Balsillie.

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RBC Royal Bank of Canada reported earnings on Thursday. Photo by Peter J. Thompson/National Post

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Canada’s largest bank topped analysts’ second-quarter earnings expectations on Thursday as it posted higher profits in each of its business segments and kept aside a lower amount of money to tackle potentially bad loans.

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CIBC Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce reported earnings on Thursday. Photo by Annie Sakkab/Bloomberg

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Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is selling its Caribbean division for US$1.6-billion in a move that will allow it to “reallocate significant capital” toward growing its North American business, the bank’s chief executive said Thursday.

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A Re/Max advertisement in front of condos in Toronto. A Remax advertisement in front of condos in Toronto. Photo by Peter J Thompson/National Post files

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The harmonized sales tax break on new homes worth up to $1 million has dramatically narrowed the gap between buying new and buying resale.

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flags Canada’s flag and provincial flags fly outside of Toronto City Hall. Photo by Peter J Thompson/National Post

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Canada’s financial system remained resilient despite United States tariffs and trade uncertainty, but a highly volatile global situation could cause a sharp drop in investor confidence, says the Bank of Canada.

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