Commodities

Case Study: Accredited couple plays niche commodities

Client profile Marc Maisonneuve* is the CEO of a large, TSX-listed firm in the industrials sector. A portion of his compensation is stock options; his salary is $5 million. His wife, Julie Lapierre, is president of a top university, so she’s also making seven figures. They qualify as accredited investors and take advantage of the […]

By Dean DiSpalatro |April 8, 2016

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Economic Indicators

High correlation between oil and risk assets

The level of volatility and fear in markets has amplified the correlation between oil and risk assets.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |March 24, 2016

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Economic Indicators

Loonie will continue to strengthen: Shenfeld

Exporters should account for the fact that the loonie may continue to gain.

By Staff |March 21, 2016

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Industry

Europe and Japan poised for growth: BMO

Over the next three to five years, expect global economic growth—currently centred in the U.S.—to broaden to other geographies, especially Europe and Japan.

By Staff |March 17, 2016

2 min read