Outlook 2008: Japanese companies showing more strength
Following years of struggle, profits and dividend payouts are rising
- By: Clare O’Hara
- January 22, 2008 January 22, 2008
- 10:18
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Outlook 2008: China not the only booming Asian economy
India, South Korea, Singapore and others have seen a surge in economic activity
- By: Jade Hemeon
- January 22, 2008 January 22, 2008
- 10:18
Outlook 2008: Bargain times for bonds by solid issuers
Strange times in the markets are creating opportunities for astute buyers
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- January 22, 2008 January 22, 2008
- 10:18
Outlook 2008: Strong commodity prices expected to support growth
Clouds on the horizon include a slowdown in the U.S. economy and the global credit crunch
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- January 22, 2008 January 22, 2008
- 10:18
Outook 2008: Financial services to drive European markets
Companies are realizing the benefits of restructuring, such as outsourcing to emerging economies
- By: Laura Bobak
- January 22, 2008 January 22, 2008
- 10:18
Outlook 2008: Asian giant goes from strength to strength
China is adjusting to U.S. slowdown by increasing its exports to Europe and other Asian countries
- By: Jade Hemeon
- January 22, 2008 January 22, 2008
- 10:18
Outlook 2008: Caution, careful timing are key to profiting from bonds
Although the global credit crisis hammered bonds last year, things could turn around in 2008
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- January 22, 2008 January 22, 2008
- 10:18
Outlook 2008: Recession fears hang over U.S. markets
Factors such as consumer spending, value of US$ will continue to determine economy’s direction
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- January 22, 2008 January 22, 2008
- 10:18
Outlook 2008: Resources stocks may slump in 2008
But the future is brightened by strong demand fuelled by industrialization in emerging markets
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 22, 2008 January 22, 2008
- 10:15
Outlook 2008: Forecasters mixed on dollar predictions
No consensus on loonie, but most analysts see greenback falling against Asian currencies
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 22, 2008 January 22, 2008
- 09:56
Outlook 2008: Slump or recession for 2008?
With the U.S. on the edge of recession, not all economists are pessimistic
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 22, 2008 January 22, 2008
- 09:56
Outlook 2008: Sectors key to diversification
With more companies doing business globally, head office location plays smaller role
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 22, 2008 January 22, 2008
- 09:56
Outlook 2008: Small-cap prices could tumble
With the exception of some companies caught up in the commodities boom, small-cap stock prices have dropped from a year ago, when they were looking…
- By: Gavin Adamson
- January 22, 2008 January 22, 2008
- 09:56
Outlook 2008: The search for companies that can weather the C$
With a U.S. recession a major risk, finding Canadian stocks that will retain value
- By: Gavin Adamson
- January 22, 2008 January 22, 2008
- 09:56
Outlook 2008: Banks will be buffeted by ABCP boondoggle, global crunch
Life insurers may be better positioned than the banks, with little or no exposure to credit problems. Plus they are well managed
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- January 22, 2008 January 22, 2008
- 09:56
HIV-positive clients should plan for long term
New therapies mean patients are living longer, but many face financial challenges
- By: Laura Bobak
- January 3, 2008 January 3, 2008
- 16:25
Lessons learned
Chris Robinson had grown his home-based financial advisory business over the past 18 months. But there were signs he had outgrown his domestic location. He…
- By: George Hartman
- January 3, 2008 January 3, 2008
- 15:44
RetireWare takes a personal approach
Software considers all the variables to create retirement projections
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- January 3, 2008 January 3, 2008
- 15:44
Widow is wealthy but overweighted in technology
She wants to pay for grandchildren’s education but she must start by diversifying
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 3, 2008 January 3, 2008
- 15:44
It’s all about excellence
“I’m just an average guy doing my job,” says Kevin Cochrane, a financial advisor with Assante Financial Management Ltd. in Dartmouth, N.S. There is, however,…
- By: donalee Moulton
- January 3, 2008 January 3, 2008
- 15:44
Twelve resolutions for the New Year
Strategies to boost business in 2008 with new and existing clients
- By: Dan Richards
- January 3, 2008 January 3, 2008
- 15:44
Your information package
A well-crafted kit can help establish credibility with new clients
- By: Monica Joseph-McIntyre
- January 3, 2008 January 3, 2008
- 15:44
Advisor builds security for families
Assante’s Kevin Cochrane of Dartmouth, N.S., aims to make his clients as rich as they need to be, with minimal risk
- By: donalee Moulton
- January 3, 2008 January 3, 2008
- 15:44
Software lets you into your computer wherever you are
With remote PC access software you can access files on your office computer from home, the cottage, even on a cellphone
- By: Danny Bradbury
- January 3, 2008 January 3, 2008
- 15:44
Clients should take a hard look at spending habits
With retirement looming, higher debt and a taste for lattes, boomers need to focus on saving
- By: Rosemary McCracken
- January 3, 2008 January 3, 2008
- 15:44