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Goodbye 2011…Bring on 2012! Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Goodbye 2011…Bring on 2012!

Any thoughts of a Santa Claus rally going into the holiday season quickly faded this week for the TSX Index as investors witnessed four successive days of losses. While the TSX Index did manage to post a gain on Friday, it was little consolation for a market that was down over 3% by the time the week finished.

By Gareth Watson |December 16, 2011

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Home bias not such a bad idea Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Home bias not such a bad idea

As the rest of the world struggles to stave off economic hardships—recession in Europe, inflation in the emerging markets—one market has remained relatively safe: Canada. Not only do investors avoid currency risk, but the domestic market continues to benefit from resource demand.

By Staff |December 15, 2011

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Biggest investment scams Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Biggest investment scams

Scam artists looking to ensnare investors are taking advantage of those troubled by economic uncertainty and volatile markets, says The Canadian Securities Administrators.

By John Powell |December 9, 2011

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Scotia names new real estate pool manager Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Scotia names new real estate pool manager

Scotia Asset Management has named CBRE Clarion Securities, LLC as portfolio advisor on its Scotia Private Global Real Estate Pool, effective on or about December 28, 2011.

By Staff |December 6, 2011

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