Energy

Economic Indicators

The story behind oil market volatility

In March, there was a lot of volatility around the price of oil. Why?

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |April 18, 2017

3 min read

Industry

Oil and gas sector set for more M&A activity

In early February, a study highlighted increased expectations for M&A activity in Canada in 2017. And now, a new study puts the spotlight on the oil and gas industry. Executives and bankers in that industry expect a robust year for M&A activity, finds a survey by Torys LLP. It says more than half (67%) of […]

By Staff |March 9, 2017

2 min read

Economic Indicators

Currency winners and losers for 2017

What to expect for the loonie, greenback, and more.

By Katie Keir |March 7, 2017

2 min read

Economic Indicators

Oil industry finds sweet spot for job cuts

The oil and gas industry has struggled to make changes to improve the bottom line, and that has included cutting jobs.

By Staff |February 23, 2017

1 min read

Is Canadian business confidence on shaky ground?

The Ontario economy grew 2.6% on average between 2000 and 2007, reveals an economic report from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC). Although that level of growth might sound good in today’s global environment, it’s cause for concern. That’s because wealth from the production of goods and services dropped 12% in that time period, reveals […]

By Staff |February 9, 2017

3 min read

Advisors bullish on equities: survey

Canadian advisors expect Canadian and U.S. equities to continue breaking record highs in the first quarter of 2017, reveals a survey by Horizons ETFs. Read: Were they right? Geopolitical fears derail market call Bullish calls The highest bullish sentiment was for the S&P/TSX 60, with 69% bullish on broad Canadian equities going into the fourth […]

By Staff |February 1, 2017

3 min read

Energy

The story behind oil market volatility

Oil and gas sector set for more M&A activity

Currency winners and losers for 2017

Oil industry finds sweet spot for job cuts

Is Canadian business confidence on shaky ground?

Tackling infrastructure investment, part one

Advisors bullish on equities: survey

Alberta less attractive for oil and gas investors: survey

Where Canadian oil will be 10 years from now

Buffett drops rest of Suncor Energy shares