New high in Canadian oil exports
Although U.S. oil production has surged as a result of the discovery of shale oil, that’s not having an impact on Canada’s oil exports. Indeed,…
- By: Catherine Harris
- May 22, 2014 October 31, 2019
- 23:00
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Shopping for risk in a low-yield market
Persistent low bond yield rates in developed economies have pushed bond investors to look at bonds from Third World nations
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- May 22, 2014 October 31, 2019
- 23:00
Italy’s economy is on the road to recovery
Although there are some long-standing structural issues in Italy's economy, there are also interesting opportunities
- By: Catherine Harris
- April 27, 2014 October 31, 2019
- 23:00
StatsCan data highlight discrepancy
There's suspicion about the stock market's valuation of businesses, as their profitability has not yet recovered
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- April 27, 2014 October 31, 2019
- 23:00
Make nice profits from bond trading
Buying an investment-grade corporate bond and selling a government bond of the same term could work well for clients
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- March 31, 2014 October 31, 2019
- 23:00
Turmoil shows bonds are far from dead
Not only has the drop in bond prices not occurred, but yields are rising as investors take shelter in U.S. and Canadian bonds
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- March 1, 2014 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Generating alpha with call options
Investors write options if they believe the implied volatility is too high but buy options when implied volatility is understating future risk
- By: Richard Croft
- March 1, 2014 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Lessons from previous bear markets
Income-producing stocks resist bear markets well but may not be the best to own when markets turn upward
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- March 1, 2014 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Healthy outlook for data-storage makers
A notable change in the PC industry, combined with the growth of smartphones and tablets, is good news for certain firms
- By: Catherine Harris
- March 1, 2014 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Little has changed for Canada in bull market
Canada's main stock market index has remained very similar in composition since the global financial crisis hit in 2008
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- February 15, 2014 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
No more rain for stocks in Spain?
Now is an opportune time to invest in some strong companies based in Spain, as they're bound to benefit from growth
- By: Catherine Harris
- February 15, 2014 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Disinflation worries boosting bonds
Rising risks due to disinflation - and, in some cases, deflation - concerns are giving new life to staid government bonds
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- February 15, 2014 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Are markets sending a “sell” signal?
There is cause for concern, as a group of Canadian stocks with top price stability are dropping in terms of relative strength
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- February 1, 2014 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Are “CoCos” a good fit for your clients?
A new breed of hybrid, contingent convertibles are bonds that behave like equities but pay interest like bonds
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- February 1, 2014 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Vast differences in spending patterns
Significant disparities exist between American and Canadian consumers and how they spend their money
- By: Catherine Harris
- February 1, 2014 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Clear skies ahead for global airlines
Although global airline stocks were once viewed as pariahs, they now are worth considering for clients' portfolios
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 15, 2014 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Bull market behaviour changing
There's ample evidence that market swings have become wider since 2000, with higher bull-market highs and lower bear-market lows
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- December 16, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Are airlines on the verge of taking off?
Continued increases in demand, more cost-cutting and new growth initiatives could bode well for Air Canada and WestJet
- By: Catherine Harris
- December 16, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Junk bond market is soaring
Returns in the high-yield debt market have been spectacular this year based on the increased appetite for junk bonds
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- December 16, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Understanding of volatility is needed
Assessing future volatility helps to determine the appropriate strategy
- By: Richard Croft
- December 1, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Growing technology sector has potential
But prospects differ, depending on the geographical region tech is thriving in certain places but depressed in others
- By: Dwarka Lakhan
- December 1, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Cement firms have solid foundations
An improving economy and new environmental standards in the U.S. present opportunities for cement stocks
- By: Catherine Harris
- November 29, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
There’s potential for gains in Germany
An increase in consumer spending, combined with a pickup in exports, will help to drive Germany’s economy in 2014
- By: Catherine Harris
- November 13, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 12:27
Looking beyond U.S. government debt
The financial crisis has brought up the issue of the U.S.’s willingness to cover its debts. Now may be the time to look elsewhere for…
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- November 13, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 12:16