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TSX Drops Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty and Sobeys' Parent Company Empire Company Limited's Real Estate and Retail Operations.
ByAinvest
Thursday, Jun 19, 2025 4:33 pm ET1min read
The TSX dipped as investors appraised geopolitical risk and saw a pause in the upward trend. Empire Company Limited, a Canadian food retailer, was unaffected by the market's decline, as its focus on e-commerce and retail operations helped it withstand the volatility. The company's investments in Crombie REIT and real estate partnerships also contributed to its stability.
In the wake of geopolitical risks and a pause in market trends, the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) experienced a dip on June 19, 2025. However, Empire Company Limited (TSX:EMP.A), a Canadian food retailer, remained unaffected by the market's volatility. The company's steadfast focus on e-commerce and retail operations, coupled with strategic investments in real estate partnerships and the Crombie REIT, contributed to its stability [1].On June 17, 2025, Empire Company Limited announced a share repurchase program, repurchasing up to 11,500,000 Class A shares, representing approximately 8.61% of its outstanding share capital. The repurchased shares will be cancelled, subject to regulatory approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange. The bid will terminate on July 1, 2026. As of June 17, 2025, the company had 133,524,593 Class A shares outstanding [2].
Meanwhile, Jetking Infotrain Ltd, an IT training firm, has sparked headlines by liquidating its entire real estate portfolio worth $6 million to invest in Bitcoin. The IT firm now holds 21 Bitcoins, purchased at Rs 64.65 lakhs each. This strategic move signals a complete shift in Jetking’s treasury management, marking a bold pivot from education to digital assets. The company's stock has surged by 175% in the past 12 months, reflecting investors' positive response to the corporate shift [3].
References:
[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/EMPIRE-COMPANY-LIMITED-1409876/news/Empire-Company-Limited-TSX-EMP-A-announces-an-Equity-Buyback-for-11-500-000-shares-representing-8-50287077/
[2] https://cryptofrontnews.com/jetking-dumps-real-estate-to-go-all-in-on-bitcoin/
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