Investors flocking to short term bonds
The market for clean energy grew to US$77 billion in 2007, and it’s expected to triple again over the next 10 years, according to according to a new report from research firm Clean Edge.Revenues in four benchmark sectors — biofuels, wind power, solar photovoltaics, and fuel cells –were up 40% from US$55 billion in 2006 […]
But lower share prices present an opportunity to invest in the subsector
Although income trust earnings have dropped quite heavily in the past year, those of equities are mainly flat
The recent turmoil has been profitable for bonds, but now is the time to position your clients for the market’s recovery
There are better survival tactics than taking refuge in cash
Investors seeing potential in exploration and development, says Pwc
After a 22% drop in profits last year, Canada’s residential construction industry can expect profitability to decline further in 2008, according to the Conference Board’s Canadian Industrial Outlook: Canada’s Residential Construction Industry – Winter 2008.“With a growing inventory of new homes, declining housing starts and weaker price growth, builders’ profits are expected to shrink over […]
But the trick is to walk a tightrope, picking up gains as rates fall and avoiding falling off when the rates start to rise
Despite the strength of the major international players, an Ottawa-based firm is one of the more intriguing plays