Oil price plunge creates opportunities
Care is required in this environment, with good margins and strong balance sheets among the key considerations
- By: Catherine Harris
- September 17, 2015 October 31, 2019
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Bonds rally as Bank of Canada cuts rates
The aging Canadian bond bull remains alive and well
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- August 20, 2015 October 31, 2019
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Putting China in context
A drop in Chinese equities in June and July alarmed a lot of investors who were already worried about a slowing in China’s economy. However,…
- By: Catherine Harris
- August 20, 2015 October 31, 2019
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Volatility ETFs untested
Volatility-related ETFs purport to offer exposure to daily changes in the value of the CBOE VIX cash index
- By: Richard Croft
- July 26, 2015 October 31, 2019
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Profits set to rise at global banks?
Global banks have been slow to recover from the financial crisis, but rising rates - and confidence - may boost growth
- By: Catherine Harris
- July 26, 2015 October 31, 2019
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The transportation bull may be ending
Transportation stocks, which rose strongly from 2000 onward, have started to decline despite solid corporate results
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- June 18, 2015 October 31, 2019
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A time for bond buyers to play it safe
As the world awaits the next Fed move, bond managers share their strategies
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- June 18, 2015 October 31, 2019
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What to do when U.S. interest rates rise
Finding shelter when the bond bull market ends is a priority. Some suggest the place to be is Government of Canada bonds
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- May 21, 2015 October 31, 2019
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Biotech may still have life
The biotech industry has had a strong run. Although some stocks may start slowing, others still have potential upside
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- May 21, 2015 October 31, 2019
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Mixed outlook for commodities
Although growth in the U.S. looks positive, many variables could keep prices for commodities, including oil, low
- By: Catherine Harris
- May 21, 2015 October 31, 2019
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Indirect exposure to emerging markets
Clients who consider emerging markets to be too risky can benefit by investing in firms that do business in these regions
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- April 23, 2015 October 31, 2019
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Dividend payments rose in 2014
Of the 358 dividend-paying companies listed on the TSX, 179 increased their payouts - some through an extra dividend - in 2014
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- March 31, 2015 October 31, 2019
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What does the “January indicator” say?
After the stock market gyrations of late 2014, what happened in stock markets this January may be particularly significant
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- February 27, 2015 October 31, 2019
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GTA market is healthy
There have been concerns that there are too many condominium buildings going up in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), which potentially could lead to a…
- By: Catherine Harris
- February 27, 2015 October 31, 2019
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A new world in bonds
Negative interest rates on short-term bonds means investors are buying in for bond price appreciation instead of yield
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- February 27, 2015 October 31, 2019
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Energy bonds move into “junk” territory
Plunging oil prices have added to the default risk of energy issues, meaning potential payouts could be impressive
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- February 15, 2015 October 31, 2019
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India looks poised for sustained growth
The leading stock market in India performed admirably in 2014 - and more is expected in the years ahead
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- February 15, 2015 October 31, 2019
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Time for stock-picking in two regions
There's no consensus on the prospects for Latin America and eastern Europe, but there are certain stocks worth a good look
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- February 1, 2015 October 31, 2019
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Traditional defensive stocks are faltering
There may be defensive opportunities in parts of the real estate sector and in integrated oil stocks if oil prices stabilize soon
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- February 1, 2015 October 31, 2019
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A hedge against deflation
If deflation spreads, Canadian federal bonds and U.S. treasuries would soar in value, as their guarantees of payment trump all other debt
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- January 15, 2015 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
An options play for volatile stocks
A covered-call strategy is an ideal approach for Twitter's stock
- By: Richard Croft
- January 15, 2015 October 31, 2019
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