Investors say market volatility is the “new normal”
Canada's main stock market index has remained very similar in composition since the global financial crisis hit in 2008
Financials poised to perform well in 2014
There is cause for concern, as a group of Canadian stocks with top price stability are dropping in terms of relative strength
Bearish sentiment on the Canadian dollar up dramatically
But perhaps not so great for fixed-income
Earnings growth among S&P/TSX composite index companies forecast to be 13% in 2014
Conservative investors nearing retirement would be prime candidates for this equity investment strategy
There's ample evidence that market swings have become wider since 2000, with higher bull-market highs and lower bear-market lows
U.S multinationals should see strong profit growth