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Investors could be disappointed by equities in 2018: report

Find out what could negatively affect corporate profits

By Staff |December 19, 2017

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U.S. bull market lures Canadian investors

2017 holdings rise substantially so far over previous year

By Staff |December 18, 2017

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Canadians’ risk appetite edges higher

Canadian investors are embracing well-balanced asset allocation as equities climb. Read: How Canadian investors show discipline Risk appetite for equities edged higher in October relative to September, but continues to be well-balanced over all periods, reveals Vanguard’s risk speedometers. In October, risk was rated slightly above average, while in September, it was rated slightly below. […]

By Staff |December 13, 2017

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What’s more important for equities than U.S. tax reform

U.S. tax cuts have been on the agenda since President Trump was elected. Now, with both House and Senate bills passed, tax reform might soon be a reality. (For differences between the two bills, read this BMO report.) The anticipation of tax reform has helped fuel the recent bull charge in equities on the Dow […]

By Staff |December 4, 2017

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The case for Japanese equities

Global growth continues to drive markets, and Japan is no exception. “Against all odds, the [Japanese] economy is surprising on the upside,” says CIBC deputy chief economist Benjamin Tal in a weekly economics report. “Against the odds,” he says, because Japan has an aging population. Read: Looking at real estate? Go global However, an influx […]

By Staff |December 4, 2017

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Economic data and market action to watch this week

Expect a relatively heavy week of economic news. In Canada, GDP and employment data will be released on Friday, notes Prab Sagoo, associate director at Nasdaq Advisory Services, in his weekly market analysis. GDP data will be released in the U.S. as well, along with Federal Reserve testimony and confirmation hearings. “We also have an […]

By Staff |November 27, 2017

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Loonie and dollar face headwinds

It’s been a great year for the loonie. In fact, “over the past six months, the C$ has been the best performing major currency,” note CIBC economists Andrew Grantham and Royce Mendes in a weekly economics report. The loonie’s strength coincides with Canada’s hot GDP streak. However, Canada’s growth is slowing, while that of other […]

By Staff |November 20, 2017

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Where to find growth now

Global growth provides upside for equity investors — if they know where to look. “The global economic expansion is finally filtering through to the bottom lines of companies in Japan, Europe and [emerging markets],” says Richard Turnill, BlackRock’s global chief investment strategist, in a weekly report. In fact, “the earnings pickup unfolded in Europe and […]

By Staff |November 13, 2017

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Canadian equities drive pension returns in Q3

Canadian defined-benefit pension plans, buoyed by rebounding Canadian equity returns, posted Q3 2017 returns of 0.4%, says RBC Investor and Treasury Services All Plan Universe. This marks the sixth-straight quarter of growth for Canadian pension plans. Q2 total returns were 1.4%. Read: RRSP, pension limits are outdated, report says Canadian equity returns reverted to positive […]

By Staff |November 8, 2017

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Brexit risk underlies U.K. investment strategy

As a result, here's how to position U.K. investments

By Staff |October 30, 2017

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