Market Insights

When to trim troubled positions

Keep an eye on companies that no longer exhibit the fundamental drivers that led you to purchase them in the first place.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |April 13, 2017

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Economic Indicators

Cannabis stocks fall on Trudeau legislation for legal pot

"Strict legal framework" to be applied to pot production, sale, distribution and possession.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |April 13, 2017

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Economic Indicators

Watch for dividend cuts

Dividends have been harder to come by since 2013. Here’s why.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |April 11, 2017

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Economic Indicators

Canada one of four advanced economies vulnerable to housing

Moody's Investors Service has released a report that identifies Canada as one of four triple-A-rated countries that are exposed to a potential housing market correction.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |April 11, 2017

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Will Trump tax cuts boost U.S. equities?

The minutes of the Fed’s discussion at its March meeting show that several Fed officials believe Trump’s stimulus plans will likely not begin until next year. In fact, the minutes indicate about half the Fed officials hadn’t included any assumptions about Trump’s efforts in their economic forecasts. Read: Look for dividend growers as rates rise […]

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Where is passive investing taking us?

In market speak, if passive ETFs are akin to a dog chasing its tail, for how long can it chase it? And what happens if the dog catches it? The surging popularity of passive ETFs has raised questions for market strategists about the limits of passive ETFs and how much more they can grow. Ten […]

By Simon Doyle |April 3, 2017

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Market Insights

When to trim troubled positions

Cannabis stocks fall on Trudeau legislation for legal pot

Watch for dividend cuts

Canada one of four advanced economies vulnerable to housing

Canada gains 19,400 jobs; U.S. unemployment rate declines

3 reasons to add to portfolio positions

Will Trump tax cuts boost U.S. equities?

Where is passive investing taking us?

Lessons from 2016’s volatile high yield

These 3 provinces will lead in 2017