China’s U.S.-debt divestiture to have major impact
If China sells off its large U.S. Treasury bond holdings, that will have significant consequences in bond markets, including Canada’s
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- December 7, 2009 October 31, 2019
- 15:07
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Fitness equipment manufacturers flex their muscles
Despite falling sales related to the weak economy, companies are targeting new markets in an effort to increase revenue
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- December 7, 2009 October 31, 2019
- 15:07
Readying for a return to “normal” conditions
As interest rates begin to rise, so will yields. Bond prices will plummet, however
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- November 17, 2009 October 31, 2019
- 12:12
Oil market prepares for a major upswing
With oil prices increasing, it may be time to invest in Canadian oil producers — despite the challenges they face
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- November 17, 2009 October 31, 2019
- 12:12
Stable stocks weathered storm better
Stocks with the best long-term price stability had better financial metrics
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- November 17, 2009 October 31, 2019
- 12:12
Corporate bond rally still has legs
But although there’s safety and growth in some investment-grade corporate bonds, you must shop for them with care
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- November 3, 2009 October 31, 2019
- 10:08
StatsCan data reveal the recession is ending
Although Canadian businesses on the whole report stronger results, publicly traded firms are seeing lower earnings
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- November 3, 2009 October 31, 2019
- 10:08
Time is ripe for investing in solid-state drive manufacturers
In just a few years, SSDs will have surpassed hard-disk drives as the main storage medium for data
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- November 3, 2009 October 31, 2019
- 10:08
Outlook remains murky
Data suggest the economic recovery seen in Q2 may lack a good foundation
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- October 20, 2009 October 31, 2019
- 14:16
Are investment-grade bonds solid?
Long corporates provide low prices and an opportunity to lock in high yields
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- October 20, 2009 October 31, 2019
- 14:16
Potential swine flu outbreak likely to fuel drugmakers’ sales
Pharmaceutical giants that produce vaccines to combat H1N1 could see their profits soar, analysts say
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- October 20, 2009 October 31, 2019
- 14:16
Canadian pharmas bet on antidepressants
The growing acceptance of antidepressants has been a boon for certain firms that specialize in reformulating these drugs
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- September 28, 2009 October 31, 2019
- 11:26
Canadian small-cap stocks confirm market rise
But despite the stunning percentage rises in the rally since March, few industries have recovered all their losses
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- August 31, 2009 October 31, 2019
- 14:27
Trending into recovery: Junk bonds take flight
But investors need to stay nimble and keep a close eye on default risks
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- August 31, 2009 October 31, 2019
- 14:27
New Islamic index tracks Canadian large-caps
The S&P/TSX Shariah 60 has matched its source index, despite — or, perhaps, because of — certain key exclusions
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- August 6, 2009 October 31, 2019
- 11:59
Value-oriented clothing retailers hold much appeal
“The recession is changing some people’s purchasing habits,” says an analyst, “and there is a sensitivity to price value that’s very strong”
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- August 6, 2009 October 31, 2019
- 11:59
Consensus favours corporates
With government debt yields at record lows, investors are choosing corporates
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- June 29, 2009 October 31, 2019
- 15:02
Leveraged ETFs are not long-term investments
When you understand how options are priced, the rationale for the performance of Direxion’s bull and bear ETFs becomes apparent
- By: Richard Croft
- June 29, 2009 October 31, 2019
- 15:02
Boom in flat-screen TV sales presents opportunities
Analysts suggest investing in companies that manufacture plasma and LCD panels because of supply and demand dynamics
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- June 29, 2009 October 31, 2019
- 15:02
Looking for price stability
It’s the single most important indicator of a stock’s investment quality
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- June 2, 2009 October 31, 2019
- 08:44
Construction firms await flow of stimulus dollars
Firms will benefit greatly from the increased workload once the $4 billion in federal money comes down the pipeline
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- June 2, 2009 October 31, 2019
- 08:44
Mobile-apps market enters major growth phase
The growth of Apple’s App Store reveals strong demand for smartphone apps, ranging from location-based services to video games
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- May 5, 2009 October 31, 2019
- 09:12
TSX extends delisting reprieve
The extension is intended to help firms maintain their listings
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- May 5, 2009 October 31, 2019
- 09:12