Hypnosis taps into the subconscious mind
Modern applications include dealing with addictions, kicking smoking habit and reducing the pain of medical procedures
- By: Jade Hemeon
- February 5, 2007 February 5, 2007
- 11:38
Latest news in Building Your Business
Not good enough
That’s the opinion of full-service brokerage TD Waterhouse Private Investment Advice when it comes to the number of women working in the investment advisory field.…
- By: Wendy Cuthbert
- February 5, 2007 February 5, 2007
- 11:38
Executor must be up to the task
Being an executor of an estate is a demanding job, with a lot of responsibility
- By: Rosemary McCracken
- February 5, 2007 February 5, 2007
- 11:38
Introduce a new level of income
Ask top clients for in-person introductions — and condition your satisfied new clients to expect a similar request
- By: George Hartman
- February 5, 2007 February 5, 2007
- 11:38
Meet face to face with your clients
Reduce the likelihood of defection and open the door to new business
- By: Dan Richards
- February 5, 2007 February 5, 2007
- 11:34
Small-caps not immune to risk
Small-cap stocks still look promising. Balance sheets are strong, interest rates are relatively low and trending lower, and earnings should show mid- to high single-digit…
- By: Gavin Adamson
- January 22, 2007 January 22, 2007
- 12:27
Memo to bond investors: find the right balance
With economic growth slowing in Canada and the U.S., managers recommend a shift to longer durations
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- January 22, 2007 January 22, 2007
- 12:27
Housing threatens U.S. bonanza
The slump in housing prices could undermine consumer spending
- By: Cynthia Innes
- January 22, 2007 January 22, 2007
- 12:27
US$ expected to fall further
Prospects for C$ clouded, but resources will be key to its performance
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 22, 2007 January 22, 2007
- 12:27
Fundamentals keep financial services firms well positioned
Even if the economy experiences a major slowdown, experts say, the fallout would probably be limited
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- January 22, 2007 January 22, 2007
- 12:27
What the experts recommend
Here’s a summary of what the 12 global investment managers and strategists interviewed for this report recommend for 2007:> Equities VS Fixed-Income And Cash. Most…
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 22, 2007 January 22, 2007
- 12:27
Slow U.S. economy and high rates will keep Europe sluggish
Still, some experts say regional opportunities and low valuations present some compelling investment opportunities
- By: Lara Hertel
- January 22, 2007 January 22, 2007
- 12:27
China roars toward domination of the world’s economy
Exports move up the value chain, from low-end goods such as textiles to higher-end products such as electronic components
- By: Jade Hemeon
- January 22, 2007 January 22, 2007
- 12:27
High-yield bonds come with higher risks
Investment-grade debt is attractive right now, but many big corporations face big problems
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- January 22, 2007 January 22, 2007
- 12:27
Hedge funds: be careful how you use them
While investment firms make alternatives available to retail clients, managers are divided on whether they add or lower risk
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 22, 2007 January 22, 2007
- 12:27
Domestic consumption drives 5.2% growth forecast
Brazil, Mexico and Russia are expected to lead emerging markets in 2007, while Egypt and Turkey also find favour
- By: Maureen Halushak
- January 22, 2007 January 22, 2007
- 12:27
Consumerism grows as Asia’s middle class blossoms
Equity prices are expected to benefit from growth in revenue and profitability — in addition to lowering of risk premiums
- By: Jade Hemeon
- January 22, 2007 January 22, 2007
- 12:27
Stronger foundations support Japanese growth
Return on equity is at a 20-year high, Japan’s Topix index has outperformed the S&P 500 by 57%
- By: Cynthia Innes
- January 22, 2007 January 22, 2007
- 12:27
Dividend tax credit benefits preferred shareholders
Preferreds can also play an important role in dividend and balanced funds
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 22, 2007 January 22, 2007
- 12:27
Managers gird themselves for slower growth
Rich prices in defensive sectors make it hard to find safe places to invest
- By: Gavin Adamson
- January 22, 2007 January 22, 2007
- 12:27
Base metals to hold fast; oil more slippery
With commodity prices expected to soften in the face of the slowing U.S. and global economies, resources stocks probably won’t be on a tear this…
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 22, 2007 January 22, 2007
- 12:27
What’s in store for the world’s economy
With housing down, will U.S. consumers be able to keep the U.S. economy out of recession?
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 22, 2007 January 22, 2007
- 12:17
Nice guys can finish first
Mark Newsome says the common thread shared by the members of his team at CIBC Wood Gundy — besides an unbending adherence to the merits…
- By: Wendy Cuthbert
- January 4, 2007 January 4, 2007
- 12:00
E&O insurance for firms on its way
One of the most interesting developments to occur recently on the E&O scene is the evolution of policies for firms. Both the Independent Financial Brokers…
- By: Stewart Lewis
- January 4, 2007 January 4, 2007
- 12:00
Transition to retirement is easier with preparation
Retirement isn’t what it used to be. Changes in society and the workplace — from the prevalence of contract work and the trend toward changing…
- By: Wendy Cuthbert
- January 3, 2007 January 3, 2007
- 11:15