Commodity-linked bonds ready for the retail market
The market is primed for investments linked to commodity plays; and, as bonds, these won’t pay less than face value
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- October 18, 2005 October 31, 2019
- 14:52
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Will Katrina, Rita curb spending?
Hurricanes katrina and Rita hit at a time when the U.S. economy was particularly vulnerable to a drop in consumer confidence. Both consumer spending and…
- By: Catherine Harris
- October 18, 2005 October 31, 2019
- 14:51
Measuring a company’s growth from its balance sheet
Look deeper than sales and profit to see changes in items such as long-term debt
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- October 18, 2005 October 31, 2019
- 14:50
Auto stocks worth a spin
Analysts say luxury automakers hold some of the best opportunities
- By: Catherine Harris
- October 18, 2005 October 31, 2019
- 14:48
Saxon thrives on discipline
Investment management firm sees positive net sales for 55 consecutive months
- By: Catherine Harris
- September 30, 2005 October 31, 2019
- 09:44
Deals to be had in government bonds and treasury bills
Savvy investors and their advisors can go directly to the source to save fees and spreads
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- September 30, 2005 October 31, 2019
- 09:43
A game plan for convertible hedging
This approach works when option premiums are low, as they are now, to produce positive returns
- By: Richard Croft
- September 30, 2005 October 31, 2019
- 09:42
More than Katrina at work
Soaring oil prices could signal a profound change in the economy
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- September 30, 2005 October 31, 2019
- 09:41
U.S. tech sector is hot; analysts cool on Canada
Only one Canadian large-cap tech stock remains in favour, while several key U.S. firms continue to grow
- By: James Bagnall
- September 30, 2005 October 31, 2019
- 09:39
Exploiting niche markets propels small financial companies
Three lenders with three strategies to grow their businesses — and their share prices
- By: Catherine Harris
- August 31, 2005 October 31, 2019
- 11:50
Probability and risk: what holds the best odds?
Too often, calls are bought on a whim, without consideration of the risk involved
- By: Richard Croft
- August 31, 2005 October 31, 2019
- 11:49
ARMs may be a recipe for disaster
U.S. consumers could be crunched if mortgage rates rise and house prices drop
- By: Catherine Harris
- August 31, 2005 October 31, 2019
- 11:48
Investing in firms that prevent computer attacks
Viruses and spam are becoming more common and more vicious, making stocks in security software firms rise sharply
- By: James Bagnall
- August 31, 2005 October 31, 2019
- 11:47
Step bonds: right for the times?
For the investor wanting to take advantage of impending higher rates, step bonds just might be the answer
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- August 31, 2005 October 31, 2019
- 11:46
The developing potential of Middle East markets
The middle east has the potential to become the newest emerging-market frontier for investors. The region has one of the largest equity markets in the…
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- August 31, 2005 October 31, 2019
- 11:44
Apparent peak could signal end of earnings boom
Three growing sectors — energy, financials and materials — influence the market because of their size
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- August 31, 2005 October 31, 2019
- 11:43
Will synthetic stones undermine natural diamonds?
Just as the diamond industry mops up the mess of blood diamonds sold to finance war efforts in Africa, it faces a new threat: man-made…
- By: Virginia Heffernan
- August 4, 2005 October 31, 2019
- 11:57
Saskatchewan attracting big exploration dollars
Diamond exploration is heating up across the country, and this year the really big money is going to Saskatchewan.Partners De Beers Canada Mining Inc. of…
- By: Virginia Heffernan
- August 4, 2005 October 31, 2019
- 11:37
Former investment banker out to show small mines can work
Peter gillin was working hard on his golf swing when a call came through from Jonathan Goodman, president of Dundee Precious Metals Inc. of Toronto.Goodman…
- By: Virginia Heffernan
- August 4, 2005 October 31, 2019
- 10:59
Secondary diamond industry struggling
Canada’s new diamond mines are proving to be wildly profitable, but government-sponsored factories built to cut and polish the stones are struggling for viability in…
- By: Virginia Heffernan
- August 4, 2005 October 31, 2019
- 10:49
Bypassing the middleman: miners go retail
The suggestion that a Canadian junior mining company would one day own a controlling interest in a legendary diamond jeweller would have seemed preposterous a…
- By: Virginia Heffernan
- August 4, 2005 October 31, 2019
- 10:43
Canada’s diamond potential sparkles
Who will find canada’s next Ekati? Canada’s untapped diamond potential is fuelling an exploration boom that has elevated the search for diamonds to record levels.Global…
- By: Virginia Heffernan
- August 4, 2005 October 31, 2019
- 10:38
Appeal of closed-end bond funds
Funds range from conventional to sophisticated
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- June 28, 2005 October 31, 2019
- 09:29
Are there bargains left among oil stocks?
As you’d expect, many people think energy stocks are fully valued, if not excessively valued, after their big run. The S&P/TSX energy sector has gained…
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- June 28, 2005 October 31, 2019
- 09:26
First quarter profit up strongly at financial institutions
Most banks, life insurers and property and casualty insurers once again posted strong results in the first quarter. But earnings were mixed for mutual fund…
- By: Catherine Harris
- June 28, 2005 October 31, 2019
- 09:17