Fear drives investors to government bonds
Although corporate bonds are yielding as much as equities in some instances, investors prefer safety of government-issued debt
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- December 22, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 16:18
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Wireless services remain a cash cow
Canada’s Big Three telecommunications companies are counting on wireless services to drive revenue in the near future
- By: James Bagnall
- December 22, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 16:18
Russian banks could experience massive growth
The introduction of loans and credit cards have already been a boon to the ever-risky sector
- By: Olivia Glauberzon
- December 2, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 09:45
Small-cap mining companies could enjoy strong recovery
Although the steep correction of commodities prices has depressed small-cap mining stocks, they soon could be on the way back up
- By: Virginia Heffernan
- December 2, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 09:45
The importance of asset allocation
Studies have shown that at least 85% of overall portfolio returns can be pegged to the asset-mix decision
- By: Richard Croft
- December 2, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 09:45
Major European banks offer food for thought
Although most are expected to emerge from the credit crisis bigger and better, they are still suffering big losses
- By: Catherine Harris
- December 2, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 09:45
Deflationary environment turns bond market on its head
As deflation enters the picture, it presents new challenges and opportunities for bond investors
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- December 2, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 09:45
Are U.S. health-care stocks a sure bet?
An analysis of the sector reveals that these companies are the most stable in the current turbulent markets
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- December 2, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 09:45
Measuring balance sheet strength
Defensive companies’ 12-month change in cash indicates a tightening
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- November 11, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 09:42
Better days ahead for major U.S.-based global banks
Despite the havoc wrought by the credit crisis, four of the major diversified banks appear to have a bright future
- By: Catherine Harris
- November 11, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 09:42
Want growth? Look to emerging markets
Data show that emerging markets have outperformed their developed counterparts in the past five- and 10-year periods
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- November 11, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 09:42
Government debt presents a limited set of choices
Treasury bills and bonds offer little yield in all time horizons, but they do represent safety in very tough times
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- November 11, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 09:42
Bond markets boom as equities markets falter
The unwinding of credit pyramids is engendering massive losses in the value of equities, making government bonds attractive
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- October 28, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 13:14
Canadian banks on solid financial footing
Some analysts have concerns, but Canada’s banks are among the most solid bets in the global financial services sector
- By: Catherine Harris
- October 28, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 13:14
A few tech pearls in a sea of despair
Despite the ever-tumbling markets, there are some tech stocks that are worth a look
- By: James Bagnall
- October 28, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 13:14
Which sectors will lead the next bull market?
Evidence suggests that financials, consumer staples, telecom and health-care stocks are showing relative strength
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- October 28, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 13:14
Market woes expose clients’ real risk tolerance
Despite professing a tolerance for risk during good times, the market downturn reveals that clients need a balanced portfolio
- By: Richard Croft
- October 28, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 13:14
New way to track top dividend payers
The S&P/TSX Canadian dividend aristocrats subindex has outperformed the S&P/TSX composite index in back-testing
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- October 15, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 09:52
Commodities, equities head in opposite directions
There are myriad reasons for the growing gap between the prices of metals and of shares in the companies that mine them
- By: Virginia Heffernan
- October 15, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 09:52
Brookfield to benefit greatly from economic recovery
But opportunities exist in the current market as companies sell the non-core real assets that Brookfield manages
- By: Catherine Harris
- October 15, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 09:52
Tailoring bond strategies in trying times
Although the U.S. restructuring plan is scary, rewards are available for those who are patient and remain calm
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- October 15, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 09:52
Analysts have mixed views on shipping companies
There are valid reasons for — and against — buying into the sector at this time
- By: Catherine Harris
- October 15, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 09:52
Bond markets head for cover
A darkening economy, lower interest rates and declining income alter expectations
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- October 1, 2008 October 31, 2019
- 12:29