Increase in IPO activity sets stage for tech comeback
Analysts are confident the high-tech sector will outperform all others in 2007, but they’re not sure which companies will do best
- By: James Bagnall
- January 22, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 14:14
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Widow’s future and estate goals still achievable
Despite her husband’s premature death, this woman should be able to leave a substantial sum for her children
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 22, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 14:14
Will Canadian small-cap stocks rebound?
Although small-caps have led the way globally, large-cap stocks have been the best performers in Canada
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- January 22, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 14:14
Global government bonds will be tops this year
Canadian government issues will be less desirable, while global slowdown will result in deterioration of corporate bonds
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- January 22, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 14:14
Canada’s two tech titans merit a closer look
For the past year, can-ada’s two technology titans — Waterloo, Ont.-based Research in Motion Ltd. and Brampton, Ont.-based Nortel Networks Corp. — have been on…
- By: James Bagnall
- January 3, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 14:20
Good opportunities exist in high-yield bonds
Dealers in high-yield bonds would rather people not refer to their product as “junk.” But despite this mostly warranted name, bonds with credit ratings below…
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- January 3, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 14:20
Soft-drink companies face significant challenges
Consumers in the industrialized world are shifting their food and beverage preferences toward healthier choices, drinking more water and health drinks in the process. That…
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 3, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 14:20
The benefits of reinvesting dividends
Concern about a market downturn coupled with the slaughter of income trusts is turning investor attention more and more toward dividend-paying stocks.And this can only…
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- January 3, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 14:20
Nortel CEO aims to get “right people on bus”
An expression you’ll hear repeatedly at Nortel Networks Corp. these days — and a vital clue about what is happening at what used to be…
- By: James Bagnall
- January 3, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 14:20
A systematic approach to managing client assets
Achieving synergies between assets in a portfolio is the only way to ensure solid returns
- By: Richard Croft
- January 3, 2007 October 31, 2019
- 14:20
Rare birds on the roost of Canadian government bonds
Canadian municipal bonds offer investors yield boosts and good security
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- December 5, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 14:35
Dividend-paying stocks regain their appeal
Dividends’ long-term effect on stock prices, and the new tax on income trusts, makes dividend-paying stocks attractive
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- December 5, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 14:35
Covered call writing for income-seekers
This income strategy works well because interest rates are not the only determining factor in its success
- By: Richard Croft
- December 5, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 14:35
Couple needs growth to reach estate goals
Various asset-allocation options need to be examined in order to leave self-sufficient children with a $5-million estate
- By: Catherine Harris
- December 5, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 14:27
Canadian mining scene shifts to mid-tier firms
Sale of Inco and Falconbridge to foreign firms opens market to mid-tier companies aiming to become major global players
- By: Virginia Heffernan
- December 5, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 14:08
Central, eastern European countries turning the corner
But these newer entrants into the European Union still face significant challenges in converging with developed Europe
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- December 5, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 14:08
Traders, keep your eyes on those options
It is critical for options traders to keep their eye on the ball — from the inception until the very end of every position they…
- By: Richard Croft
- November 13, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 16:09
Resources remain critical
It’s a known fact that ca-nada has plenty of natural resources, but how important are they to our economy? And how big a role do…
- By: Catherine Harris
- November 13, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 16:07
Solid management, hot products serve up success
Although these food companies have different strategies and products, they are all worth considering
- By: Catherine Harris
- November 13, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 16:03
Mass retirements to shape capital markets
Greater elderly components of populations will force governments to borrow from future generations
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- November 13, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 15:57
Six stocks show classic signs of posting further gains
A close look at the fundamentals shows the shares of these companies are probably going to head higher
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- November 13, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 15:48
Top software firms upbeat on 2007
Microsoft is expected to lead the pack with a major product launch
- By: James Bagnall
- November 13, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 15:05
Measurement still a solid indicator
Hedge funds employ huge arrays of computers using elaborate and arcane mathematics to measure stocks and markets. But does this give them an unfair advantage…
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- November 1, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 15:31
Singapore’s economy poised to take off
Myriad factors are making Singapore an attractive destination for investors who are seeking long-term value
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- November 1, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 15:31
Corporate deposit growth to slow
The past few years have been very good for corporations in the industrialized world, and Canadian companies are no exception.This success has allowed companies to…
- By: Catherine Harris
- November 1, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 15:31