An alluring strategy
Low-volatility stocks have become the market’s hot sellers. In fact, there are now exchange-traded funds full of stocks with good relative price stability and market…
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- April 30, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 23:00
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Bonds at the heart of Cypriot disaster
The solution that's been adopted, which dishonours senior bonds and large deposits, is likely to raise red flags
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- April 26, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 11:00
Turkey’s economy is set for strong growth
There are many sectors worth exploring in this emerging market, including banking, aviation and consumer durables
- By: Catherine Harris
- April 26, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 11:00
An alluring strategy
40 stocks with the best price stability in Canada
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- April 26, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 11:00
S&P case could disrupt bond markets
But issuers paying third-party agencies for credit ratings can't stop, some say, until there is a better model for rating bond issues
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- March 31, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 23:00
Base metals are a solid long-term bet
Inventories for aluminum, copper, nickel and zinc are relatively high, but are expected to drop in a few years
- By: Catherine Harris
- March 31, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 23:00
Global sovereigns offer hearty yields
Clients who want to sustain yield have to accept the credit risk in bond markets in which interest rates are higher
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- March 1, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
U.S. energy stocks leading the way
Sectors expected to perform strongly, such as consumer discretionary, IT and telecoms, have not yet delivered this year
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- March 1, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Wireless a key driver for Big Three
BCE, Rogers and Telus all face moderate overall growth - but cost-cutting measures can protect and enhance margins
- By: Catherine Harris
- March 1, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Seniors’ debt levels are rising
The average debt per Canadian household rose by only 0.3% in 2012, as most Canadians slowed or stopped their borrowing. Seniors were the exception, as…
- By: Catherine Harris
- March 1, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
A tale of two markets
Canadian and U.S. housing markets moving in opposite directions
- By: Catherine Harris
- February 15, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Case for bull market grows stronger
Stocks of small- and mid-cap companies are rising faster than the large-caps, a clear sign that better times are on the way
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- February 15, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Sin stocks have much allure
Growing middle classes in emerging markets and barriers to entry are good omens for the purveyors of guns and guilty pleasures
- By: Catherine Harris
- February 15, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Are long bonds safe for your clients?
More and more forecasts say government bonds should start producing positive real returns soon. That means the prices of existing bonds will tumble
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- February 15, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
A preferred long-term investment
Investing in the stocks of Canada's Big Six banks has much appeal
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- February 1, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
New phase for bond market
Political stability is sure to have an impact on interest rates, and thus also affect bond prices and yields
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- February 1, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Reach of SRI screening is expanding
Although SRI excludes sectors and companies with impact that is deemed to be harmful, most stocks pass the eligibility test
- By: Catherine Harris
- February 1, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Is 2013 the year for provincials?
Provincial bonds have been overlooked in the past few years, but they offer healthy returns combined with a low risk of default
- By: Andrew Allentuck
- January 15, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Five key sectors point the way
Financials, industrials, telecoms, and consumer discretionary and staples account for 51% of the S&P/TSX composite index
- By: Carlyle Dunbar
- January 15, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 00:00
Autoparts firms have room for growth
Analysts are bullish on Canadian autoparts manufacturers Linamar and Magna
- By: Catherine Harris
- January 15, 2013 October 31, 2019
- 00:00