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
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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
Toronto stock market inches higher
U.S. corporate results outweigh virus risks on Wednesday
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 29, 2020 January 29, 2020
- 16:27
Securities class actions hit record levels in 2019
Canadian firms, particularly cannabis companies, facing higher U.S. class action activity
- By: James Langton
- January 29, 2020 January 29, 2020
- 11:45
Vancouver housing prices revive in Q4
Ottawa was the hottest urban market, while Calgary was the coolest
- By: James Langton
- January 29, 2020 January 29, 2020
- 10:25
North American stock markets partially recover from losses over virus concerns
S&P/TSX composite index closed up 58.36 points on Tuesday
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 28, 2020 January 28, 2020
- 16:31
Top earners could benefit from Liberals’ income tax cut, PBO says
Canadians earning between about $160,000 and $227,500 will, on average, save about $257 a year
- By: Jordan Press
- January 28, 2020 January 28, 2020
- 15:06
Majority of Canadian boards had no female members in 2016 and 2017: StatsCan
Only 18.1% of director seats were held by women in 2017
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 28, 2020 January 28, 2020
- 12:17
Climate risk reporting needs data standards, survey finds
Most banks in developed markets are using TCFD principles, but adoption is lower in emerging markets
- By: James Langton
- January 28, 2020 January 28, 2020
- 12:11
Life expectancy for Canadian men stagnant: StatsCan
Increased death due to opioids in B.C. and Ontario are likely to blame
- By: James Langton
- January 28, 2020 January 28, 2020
- 11:04
TSX has worst day in nearly four months on concerns about coronavirus impact
S&P/TSX composite index closed down 122.82 points on Monday
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 27, 2020 January 27, 2020
- 16:24
Global liquidity improves, BIS reports
Foreign credit in both U.S. dollars and euros expanded strongly
- By: James Langton
- January 27, 2020 January 27, 2020
- 12:33
ETF trends to watch in 2020
A global industry survey sheds light on what investors are looking for
- By: Mark Burgess
- January 27, 2020 January 27, 2020
- 12:25
BMO’s latest fintech acquisition a positive, Moody’s says
The bank's buyout of a U.S. algo firm demonstrates its commitment to fintech
- By: James Langton
- January 27, 2020 January 27, 2020
- 12:05
Many Canadians clueless about how TFSAs, RRSPs work
Almost a quarter of survey respondents think TFSAs will reduce their taxable income
- By: IE Staff
- January 27, 2020 January 27, 2020
- 11:31
Fear is chief risk from virus outbreak: Scotia
If coronavirus is SARS 2.0, direct economic impact will likely be small
- By: James Langton
- January 27, 2020 January 27, 2020
- 10:53
TSX has worst performance of the week
U.S. markets were also down on virus anxiety
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 24, 2020 January 24, 2020
- 16:27
Statistics Canada says retail sales rose 0.9% in November
Sales beat expectations, according to Refinitiv
- By: The Canadian Press
- January 24, 2020 January 24, 2020
- 09:56
Canadian business leaders apprehensive about economy: survey
Half of respondents to a CPA Canada survey were confident about their own businesses
- By: Maddie Johnson
- January 23, 2020 January 23, 2020
- 13:23
Refinancing risk for Canadian companies drops
The quantity of debt maturing in the next two years is down, Moody's reports
- By: James Langton
- January 23, 2020 January 23, 2020
- 13:02
Growth gap may widen between emerging and developed regions
A panel of RBC experts explored the opportunities and risks tied to emerging economies during a webinar
- By: Katie Keir
- January 22, 2020 January 23, 2020
- 13:35