Gold bull market expected to continue in 2007
But continued volatility is also expected as a result of the slowing U.S. economy
- By: Virginia Heffernan
- November 1, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 15:31
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Shifting food trends boost firms’ prospects
Consumers are shifting their food preferences to healthier foods and snacks, prepared foods, and snacks that are eaten in smaller portions, more frequently and “on…
- By: Catherine Harris
- November 1, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 15:31
Searching for yield in a time of constrained returns
With the yield curve flat, what options exist for an interest-seeking investor?
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- November 1, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 15:31
Protect your practice from options litigation
Brokerages must ensure that all facets of an options trade recommendation be documented
- By: Richard Croft
- November 1, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 15:31
Couple aims to leave a significant estate
But leaving $5 million behind could be a challenge if they spend more than they currently expect
- By: Catherine Harris
- October 16, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 12:54
Income trust inclusion inflates dividend payouts in 2006
And the energy sector has become the second-largest source of Canadian dividend payouts, by a significant margin
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- October 16, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 12:54
Fibre-optic market worth a look
By 2011, 85 million North American homes will be connected to fibre optics
- By: James Bagnall
- October 16, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 12:54
Reading corporate bond covenants a judicious exercise
Investors have to look at covenants to determine where they really stand if there are problems at the issuing company
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- October 16, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 12:54
Neutral strategy depends on dramatic movements
With option premiums currently low, now is a good time to buy straddles
- By: Richard Croft
- October 16, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 12:54
Mixed opinions on downturn
U.S. house prices, interest rates are key factors in future economy
- By: Catherine Harris
- October 3, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 11:02
Agricultural sector offers defensive investing possibilities
Archer Daniels Midland Co. and Tate & Lyle PLC are sound firms, but vulnerable to commodity price swings
- By: Catherine Harris
- October 3, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 11:02
Do seasonal trades make sense for option traders?
Seasonal trades depend on the calendar for entry and exit points, not on thorough technical analyses
- By: Richard Croft
- October 3, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 11:02
No sign of let-up for strong uranium bull market
TSX-listed companies holding uranium resources may see great success over the next several years
- By: Virginia Heffernan
- October 3, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 11:02
How much longer will corporate earnings rise?
Three key trends show stock market still rising, corporate earnings at new high, interest rates down from 1981
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- October 3, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 11:02
HSBC pushes forth with aggressive growth strategy
The foreign bank counts its global expertise and co-operative management style among its key competitive advantages
- By: Catherine Harris
- October 3, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 11:02
Flat yield curve turns investors away from long bonds
Domestic bond investors now face the choice of finding income in alternatives or buying into a rate drop
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- October 3, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 11:02
Measuring the mood of the Canadian market
The MX implied volatility index will become a very useful indicator of investor sentiment over the long term
- By: Richard Croft
- August 31, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 10:28
Bond markets cool down as Mideast conflicts heat up
Investors are staying away from the bond market, which has traditionally been considered a safe haven in tumultuous times
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- August 30, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 15:04
Strategies for maximizing dividend returns differ
But weighting stocks on the basis of their total dividend payments is the most basic approach
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- August 30, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 15:02
Prospects excellent for luxury automakers
Sales are surging in emerging markets and continue to remain strong in the developed world
- By: Catherine Harris
- August 30, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 14:51
History may not be the best guide for future financial projections
The rate of return you use in financial projections for clients is critical. So, do you use historical figures? Or an estimate based on future…
- By: Catherine Harris
- August 30, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 14:49
Couple’s financial situation is a “tricky one”
Education expenses for their four children could put a damper on this couple’s near-term finances
- By: Catherine Harris
- August 30, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 14:46
Strong recovery in Argentina
But experts question whether it will be sustainable over the long term
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- August 30, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 14:44
Markets beware: earnings growth loses momentum
But energy, banks, insurance, real estate and transportation continue to rise
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- August 4, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 15:10
U.S. inflation pressures could increase recession risks
Potential inflation concerns also exist in Europe and China, but Canada’s situation is well under control
- By: Catherine Harris
- August 4, 2006 October 31, 2019
- 15:10