Venture fund joins with UBS to invest in women-led companies
The target companies also need to address major social and environmental issues
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2017 March 8, 2017
- 17:35
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Nasdaq launches new service for alternative funds
The goal is to widen access for investors by improving liquidity
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2017 March 8, 2017
- 17:05
Lower oil prices pull down TSX
The loonie fell to US74.11¢, its lowest level in 2017 as a result of the price of oil dropping to US$50.28 a barrel
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 8, 2017 March 8, 2017
- 16:35
NAFTA will see big changes: U.S. commerce secretary
Negotiations to rework the free-trade agreement will begin later in 2017 and take about a year, leading to a major reworking
- By: Alexander Panetta
- March 8, 2017 March 8, 2017
- 16:15
Workplace pension plans saw rise in market value in Q3 2016
Despite the market gains, pension fund net income declined during Q3 as both revenue and expenditures dropped, StatsCan reports
- By: James Langton
- March 8, 2017 March 8, 2017
- 15:30
Pace of new home construction picks up in February: CMHC
Much of the increase stemmed from single detached homes started in urban areas in Ontario
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 8, 2017 March 8, 2017
- 09:45
TSX, Wall Street finish lower
Weak commodities, Trump tweet on drug prices drive North American stock markets lower on Tuesday
- By: Linda Nguyen
- March 7, 2017 March 7, 2017
- 16:40
Feds to release budget on March 22
The budget follows a series of stronger-than-expected economic indicators in recent weeks
- By: Andy Blatchford
- March 7, 2017 March 7, 2017
- 15:00
Canada delivers third straight monthly trade surplus
Exports reached a record high of $46.5 billion in January as Canada’s merchandise trade balance with the world rose to $807 million
- By: Andy Blatchford
- March 7, 2017 March 7, 2017
- 13:30
Trump the greatest risk to global markets, survey finds
The U.S. president trumps cybersecurity, China, European elections, Brexit and cybersecurity among alternative investment industry professionals
- By: James Langton
- March 7, 2017 March 7, 2017
- 12:45
SHARE steps up efforts on improving diversity
The group and its clients are filing shareholder proposals calling on Canadian companies without any female directors to develop clear plans to change that
- By: James Langton
- March 7, 2017 March 7, 2017
- 12:20
OECD raises Canada’s economic growth outlook to 2.4% for 2017
The U.S. and Canada are expected to lead the G7 in economic growth this year and next, but red flags remain about the rapid increase…
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 7, 2017 March 7, 2017
- 06:30
Position fixed-income portfolios for success in 2017
- By: Alfred Lee
- March 7, 2017 December 15, 2017
- 06:25
TSX closes in positive for second straight day
While Bay Street remained in positive territory, Wall Street fell moderately
- By: David Hodges
- March 6, 2017 March 6, 2017
- 17:00
The wealthy can help empower women: UBS report
Investors can position their equities “toward companies that have a greater proportion of senior female managers,” the report recommends
- By: James Langton
- March 6, 2017 March 6, 2017
- 15:40
Fitch Ratings improves global economic growth outlook
The credit-rating agency expects synchronized improvements for advanced economies and emerging markets in 2017 and ahead
- By: James Langton
- March 6, 2017 March 6, 2017
- 12:30
Manulife survey finds increased enthusiasm for balanced funds
Investors are also more confident in stocks and home ownership while less confident in investment properties, cash and fixed-income
- By: Beatrice Paez
- March 6, 2017 March 6, 2017
- 11:40
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world this week
Will Canada’s two-month trade surplus streak continue?
- By: The Canadian Press
- March 5, 2017 March 5, 2017
- 21:40
TSX posts solid gain
U.S. markets hit pause amid latest Fed comments
- By: David Hodges
- March 3, 2017 March 3, 2017
- 17:30
TSX steps back after large gain
Canadian dollar continues slide
- By: David Hodges
- March 2, 2017 March 2, 2017
- 17:25
Shift to lower carbon economy a major structural change: Bank of Canada
The introduction of carbon-pricing programs are expected to have only one-off impacts on inflation rates
- By: Andy Blatchford
- March 2, 2017 March 2, 2017
- 15:05
Households help economy beat expectations with 2.6% GDP growth in Q4
Overall, the Canadian economy expanded by 1.4% in 2016
- By: Andy Blatchford
- March 2, 2017 March 2, 2017
- 12:50
Fewer corporate defaults expected in 2017: Moody’s
U.S. speculative-grade companies continue to benefit from investors’ hunt for yield in a continued low interest rate environment
- By: James Langton
- March 2, 2017 February 26, 2019
- 12:40
TSX gains 200 points
Wall Street hits new records bolstered by Trump optimism
- By: Linda Nguyen
- March 1, 2017 March 1, 2017
- 17:30
Bank of Canada holds interest rate, warns of “significant uncertainties”
The central bank used slightly stronger language when referring to U.S. uncertainties
- By: Andy Blatchford
- March 1, 2017 March 1, 2017
- 14:30