Home Prices and Shrinkage Up, AI Revolution Coming - What's in Store for Canada's Housing, Retail, and Tech Sectors

Home prices in Canada could reach peak levels in 2023 and set new highs in 2026 according to a CMHC report
Dollarama reported increased profits as it attracts budget-conscious shoppers, but shrinkage has increased though may be plateauing
Alphabet's AI investments could be "revolutionary," particularly for YouTube, and help them emerge as "winners" in the AI revolution
Costco and Sesame launched a personalized weight loss program for Costco members, optionally including GLP-1 prescription drugs
Toronto area home sales down 4.5% in March 2022 year-over-year, but competition pushed prices up moderately