North American stock markets fall
Coronavirus concerns overshadowed job gains on Friday
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 7, 2020 February 7, 2020
- 16:34
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Statistics Canada says economy added 34,500 jobs in January, unemployment down
The job growth was powered by the goods-producing sector
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Global M&A cooled in Q4
North America saw sizeable declines in deal value and volume
- By: James Langton
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- 10:43
North American stock markets set record highs after Chinese cut tariffs in half
The S&P/TSX composite index had a record close of 17,757.49
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 6, 2020 February 6, 2020
- 16:25
Homes became less affordable in Q4
But affordability in Vancouver improved for the fourth straight quarter
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- February 6, 2020 February 6, 2020
- 15:40
More people have RRSPs, says BMO
But the majority of Canadians still struggle to define their retirement goals
- By: Maddie Johnson
- February 6, 2020 February 6, 2020
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ESG material to most investors: NBF survey
Asset valuation and asset allocation are the top uses for ESG research
- By: James Langton
- February 6, 2020 February 6, 2020
- 12:35
Retail bank customers keen to receive advice digitally: study
BMO received the highest customer satisfaction marks in J.D. Power's survey
- By: Maddie Johnson
- February 6, 2020 February 6, 2020
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After trailing market, factor ETFs may shine in a low-return environment
Experts at Inside ETFs in Florida broke down the strategies and the due diligence required
- By: Melissa Shin
- February 5, 2020 February 5, 2020
- 14:49
Canadian ETFs start the decade strong
Twenty-five ETFs launched last month, with one new provider joining the market
- By: Maddie Johnson
- February 5, 2020 February 5, 2020
- 12:17
MSCI launches Climate VaR
The new metric aims to provide insight into climate-driven risks and opportunities
- By: James Langton
- February 5, 2020 February 5, 2020
- 11:07
North American stock markets surge on liquidity injection from central banks
S&P/TSX composite index closed up 132.97 points on Tuesday
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 4, 2020 February 4, 2020
- 16:29
Coronavirus weighing on global outlook: DBRS
Early optimism has been dimmed by an array of downside risks
- By: James Langton
- February 4, 2020 February 4, 2020
- 10:39
Tighten rules on shadow banks, C.D. Howe says
Growth in the non-traditional sector heightens financial sector vulnerabilities
- By: James Langton
- February 4, 2020 February 3, 2020
- 09:00
Canadian households vulnerable: DBRS
Insolvencies rising amid higher debt loads, lower savings
- By: James Langton
- February 3, 2020 February 3, 2020
- 16:46
North American stock markets bounce back
Oil moved into a bear market territory on Monday
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 3, 2020 February 3, 2020
- 16:22
Canada could soon see a new structure for tax-advantaged investing
Direct indexing allows investors to hold all or some of the securities in an index through a separately managed account
- By: Melissa Shin
- February 3, 2020 February 3, 2020
- 13:26
Small dealers facing consolidation: IIAC
Despite overall record results, some small firms struggle
- By: James Langton
- February 3, 2020 February 3, 2020
- 12:57
Sustainable bond issuance to reach new highs this year: Moody’s
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- By: James Langton
- February 3, 2020 February 3, 2020
- 12:28
Household credit continued to grow in December
Mortgage credit growth was down, but consumer credit surged
- By: Maddie Johnson
- February 3, 2020 February 3, 2020
- 12:23
Canadian pension plans post positive returns in Q4
All equity segments posted gains in the fourth quarter
- By: Maddie Johnson
- February 3, 2020 February 3, 2020
- 11:09
North American stock markets have worst day in months on virus worries
S&P/TSX composite index closed down 172.07 points on Friday
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 31, 2020 January 31, 2020
- 16:29
Vanguard research points to productivity gains
A proprietary tool shows there's reason for optimism in the next wave of economic growth
- By: Melissa Shin
- January 31, 2020 January 31, 2020
- 11:03
Industry group forecasts $2 billion rise in oil and gas spending this year
CAPP estimates the extra spending will create or sustain about 11,800 jobs across Canada, with 8,100 in Alberta
- By: Dan Healing
- January 30, 2020 January 30, 2020
- 15:41
U.S. economy grew at moderate 2.1% rate in fourth quarter
Growth was supported by solid but slower consumer spending and an improvement in the trade deficit
- By: Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
- January 30, 2020 January 30, 2020
- 10:26