Stock market

Economic Indicators

Black Monday, 1987: Where were you?

It’s been 25 years since the bull-run that defined the go-go ’80s came to a screeching halt.

By Philip Porado |October 19, 2012

1 min read

Industry

Obama victory better for markets

The status quo is better for markets, says Craig Porter of Front Street Capital. In his view, an Obama victory would help reassure investors.

By Melissa Shin |October 4, 2012

1 min read

Industry

Canadian IPO market to see boost in Q4: PwC

The market for IPOs may have fallen quiet in the third quarter of 2012, but there are countless new issues waiting for the right opportunity to enter equity markets.

By Staff |October 2, 2012

2 min read

Market Insights

Industry needs to win back investors

People refuse to acknowledge that financial markets have recovered from the financial crisis.

By Vikram Barhat |September 27, 2012

2 min read

Has QE3 saved the economy?

While it was no surprise that the Fed kept its federal funds rate between 0% and 0.25%, the Committee decided to extend its expectation for exceptionally low interest rates to at least mid-2015 (from late 2014).

By Gareth Watson |September 17, 2012

4 min read

Investors bet against RIM

RIM’s short interest has hit a record high, increasing to 4.2% of shares outstanding on August 24, finds research firm Markit. This is a sign investors are anticipating disappointing earnings as they continue to wait for a new lineup of BlackBerry smartphones, says Hugo Miller of Bloomberg Businessweek. Read: RIM chair defends leadership Investors taking […]

By Staff |September 4, 2012

1 min read

Stock market

Black Monday, 1987: Where were you?

Obama victory better for markets

Canadian IPO market to see boost in Q4: PwC

Industry needs to win back investors

Find yield in down markets

Government policy levers shift investor mood

Has QE3 saved the economy?

Are equities dying?

Investors bet against RIM

August enthusiasm cools