A strong Ontario faces trade concerns
Canada's largest economy is benefiting from public and private spending, but U.S. protectionism may hamper growth
- By: Jade Hemeon
- February 1, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:49
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Is the worst over for Alberta?
Although the energy sector is struggling and unemployment remains high, rising oil prices should bring some relief to Alberta
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 1, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:48
A prosperous outlook for B.C. continues
While home sales are slowing and growth is likely to ease slightly, the outlook for B.C. remains among the country's brightest
- By: Brian Lewis
- February 1, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:47
Quebec looks ahead to better times
After years of high deficits and stalled employment, a shift to balanced books, more investment and rising exports is boosting the province's fortunes
- By: donalee Moulton
- February 1, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:46
Changing places on the Prairies
In a reversal of the recent past, Saskatchewan has been battered by low prices for resources, while Manitoba is posting solid, if not spectacular, gains
- By: Bruce Johnstone
- February 1, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:45
Forecast for the east: Cool and overcast
Plagued by low prices for resources and difficulty in retaining younger workers, most of Atlantic Canada faces slower GDP growth. But an uptick in wages…
- By: donalee Moulton
- February 1, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:43
Looking to a changing frontier
From diamonds to airports and research stations, the North is continuing to grow. But the optimism is uneven, with the Yukon facing a decline in…
- By: donalee Moulton
- February 1, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:40
The risk of accepting dangerous prospects
Ellen Bessner and Dan Richards discuss how to screen out problem prospects before they become clients (Part 1 of 8)
- By: Dan Richards, Ellen Bessner
- January 30, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 06:30
Last year’s returns will be a hard act to follow, managers say
Equity-income managers discuss their holdings in the dividend-rich financial services, real estate, utilities and telecommunications sectors, and their overall expectations for 2017
- By: Sonita Horvitch
- January 27, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 12:00
Keeping clients calm in unpredictable times
Advisors can expect to do a little more handholding in the face of unprecedented disasters, political upsets and stock market gyrations
- By: Beatrice Paez
- January 26, 2017 November 17, 2019
- 11:30
Inside ETFs: Sector-based ETFs can help jazz up returns
Although markets performed well, overall, last year, cyclical stocks vastly outperformed while defensive sectors did not perform so strongly
- By: Jade Hemeon
- January 25, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 12:15
Equity-income managers find attractive values in pipeline stocks
Among their favoured holdings are infrastructure stocks such as pipelines, which are energy-related but less vulnerable to swings in commodity prices
- By: Sonita Horvitch
- January 25, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 10:50
Capturing prospects in the digital realm
These digital communication strategies can help draw more clients to your business in 2017
- By: Beatrice Paez
- January 25, 2017 November 17, 2019
- 09:30
Why it’s time to update your communication strategy
Clients want to hear from you more than you might think — and not only about their investments
- By: Beatrice Paez
- January 24, 2017 November 17, 2019
- 11:15
Responsible investing ETFs are vital to attracting millennials
Surveys show that millennials prefer ETFs to other investments and their portfolios to be managed in a socially responsible manner
- By: Jade Hemeon
- January 24, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 10:00
What investors should look for in dividend-paying stocks
With the very real prospect of further interest-rate increases in 2017, how will rate-sensitive equities such as dividend-rich stocks and real estate investment trusts perform?
- By: Sonita Horvitch
- January 23, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 17:30
Upward trajectory in ETFs’ AUM expected to continue
The next phase of growth in these products is expected to come from smart beta ETFs that go beyond passive index investing
- By: Jade Hemeon
- January 23, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 10:15
Outlook 2017: Watching Trump
Market players assume that Trump’s policies will stimulate growth
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 15, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 01:00
Positive outlook for world’s banks
But a correction could be in the cards if predictions of continuing economic growth around the world don't come true
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- January 15, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:45
Optimism for Colombia
Energy prices and infrastucture projects are expected to fuel the country's economic growth during the next few years, while a peace accord with rebels offers…
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- January 15, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:45
Finding winners in resources
Portfolio managers look for companies whose prospects are tied to growth in commodity volumes rather than in rising underlying prices. Although oil prices are unpredictable,…
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 15, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:45
Looking past the turmoil in Europe
Despite several years of political and social upheaval, many Europe-based companies remain sound investments, with some companies even benefiting from the U.S. administration's plans to…
- By: Tessie Sanci
- January 15, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:45
What will Trump mean to the U.S.?
New U.S. President Donald Trump has made many promises at a time when current economic growth projections are modest and the bullish stock market, which…
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- January 15, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:45
Opportunities on the home front
Although Canada's equities market faces some challenges, portfolio managers are optimistic about its prospects for 2017, especially in sectors that are positioned to benefit from…
- By: Fiona Collie
- January 15, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:45
World building spree
Spending on infrastructure is expected to surge in the years ahead, with many countries, including the U.S., set to funnel billions into hard assets
- By: Jade Hemeon
- January 15, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 00:45