Market Insights

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Investor protections keep crumbling

Livent case casts doubt on shareholder rights

By Al and Mark Rosen |May 11, 2018

3 min read

Economic Indicators

How to invest amid Canada’s pipeline problems

The ongoing pipeline situation in Canada is uncertain and complex, and is weighing on the energy sector

By Katie Keir |May 10, 2018

3 min read

Economic Indicators

Why the TSX looks attractive

A look at what's driving the TSX and what to expect

By Sharon Ho |May 8, 2018

3 min read

Market Insights

Investing during tough times for trade

If investors are concerned about Canada’s competitiveness in the face of U.S. fiscal stimulus and tax reform—as well as trade protectionism—they’re in good company. The Bank of Canada noted in its April monetary policy report that U.S. GDP growth, and weaker investment and exports are among risks to its inflation outlook. In a weekly financial […]

By Staff |May 7, 2018

5 min read

Does your client understand these risks?

Your client probably understands that stocks are risky; however, risk doesn’t stop there. Focusing exclusively on equity market risk while ignoring other types can have negative consequences for portfolios. “Investments that are lower in equity market risk can often have higher risk from other factors or exposures,” says a market insight report from Richardson GMP. […]

By Staff |May 7, 2018

4 min read

Amid rising rates, most Canadians don’t plan to stress-test their mortgages

The potential for rising interest rates doesn’t seem to be dampening Canadians’ homebuying plans. Nearly one-quarter (23%) of Canadians surveyed say they still plan to buy a home as their primary residence in the next year, for an average expected price of $474,000, says a BMO report. That price rises for the big markets of […]

By Staff |May 3, 2018

3 min read

Market Insights

Investor protections keep crumbling

How to invest amid Canada’s pipeline problems

Why the TSX looks attractive

Investing during tough times for trade

Does your client understand these risks?

U.S. unemployment dips to 3.9% as 164,000 jobs added

Higher prices mean it’s time for ‘torquier’ oil names

Amid rising rates, most Canadians don’t plan to stress-test their mortgages

How disruption can lead to undervaluations

Why rising yields and market volatility are good signs