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Social media stock pickers

Investors are repeatedly warned against trying to read markets based on headlines and trends. But what about using social media?

By Wire services |October 23, 2012

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Banks, telcos are good buys

Take advantage of the yields in these two sectors, says David Graham, vice president of equities at CIBC Asset Management.

October 18, 2012

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Planning and Advice

Lunchtime takeaway: When recognition works

In Chicago and Munich, researchers asked 360 pedestrians and 160 finance and economic grad students which stocks from the S&P 500 and DAX they knew.

By Staff |September 19, 2012

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How to evaluate corporate equities

There is a strong link between a company’s corporate earnings and its stock. Gary Lisenbee says solid company growth produces positive equity prices over the long term.

September 13, 2012

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Economic Indicators

QE3 still on the table

If it weren’t for the Federal Reserve, nobody would know about the existence of the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Jackson, Wyoming. But since 2009, the market has focused its attention on this very small place in the hopes of hearing some very big monetary policy announcements.

By Gareth Watson |September 4, 2012

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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

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Economic Indicators

India more promising than China over long term

Every time China and India are pitted against each other, experts tend to lean towards China as an investment destination of choice. Not this time.

By Staff |August 30, 2012

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CIBC income jumps 42% in Q3

CIBC, the country’s fifth largest bank, reported Q3 profit of $841 million, up from $591 million for the same period last year. The bank also hiked its quarterly dividend by 4 cents to 4.4% per share and made public its intention to purchase approximately 2% of its outstanding common shares, subject to the approval of […]

By Staff |August 30, 2012

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Investors capitalize on S&P rally

The benchmark S&P 500 index reached its highest level in more than four years yesterday, reports Financial Times. It hit 1,426.68, its highest intraday rise since 2008. The jump surprised investors, as trading volume is traditionally light during the summer, and very few sessions have seen major moves this month. The rise was driven by […]

By Wire services |August 22, 2012

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Facebook shares freefall after lock-up lifted

Facebook has struggled since its IPO in May, and its uphill battle is far from over. The company’s shares plunged to all-time lows following the expiration of its stock lock-up period. It seems early investors and insiders are taking the opportunity to exit, with the stock falling 7% to $19.71 in early trading. If it […]

By Wire services |August 16, 2012

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