Record M&A activity in Q1, Crosbie & Co. says
Tech sector was hot, and cross-border deals were robust
- By: James Langton
- June 9, 2021 June 9, 2021
- 12:30
Tech sector was hot, and cross-border deals were robust
More than 80% of directors among Fortune 500 company boards are white, according to the Board Diversity Census
The largest increases in consumer debt were in British Columbia and Ontario
New data from StatsCan reveals the shifting, uneven impact of Covid-19
Russell Investments study highlights the evolving role of advisors and why behavioural coaching is crucial
The unemployment rate was 8.2% in May, little changed from 8.1% in April
Many companies are struggling to find enough workers, even as the economy rapidly recovers
Home prices continue to rise, however, despite the dip in sales
U.S. jobless claims declined for the fifth week in a row to 385,000
Growth in April and May accelerated despite supply disruptions
New research from DBRS Morningstar highlights how growing ESG interest is playing out in the insurance space
Visible minorities and Indigenous people were more likely to receive the benefit
Sources of inflation will likely prove temporary as the economy reopens and finds its footing
The rebound will be thanks to reduced Covid-19 restrictions in the second half of the year
Lower-paid female workers are at greatest risk of losing jobs to automation in response to Covid-19
Both the goods and services sectors had a surplus, and foreign investment also rose
Fees, liquidity and high valuations present hurdles for investors chasing themes
One-fifth of businesses are worried they may face layoffs in the next 12 months
All households saw income rise in 2020, with lower-income groups gaining most
That's a pullback from the 4.7% spending surge in March, but the drop was expected
Bonds and equities continued to offset each other during recent market volatility
Housing markets in advanced economies lead the way, with prices up 27% on average since the financial crisis