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Canadian inflation fuelled by gas prices

A surge in gasoline prices helped push Canada's annual inflation rate well beyond expectations in January to 2.1%.

By Staff, with files from The Canadian Press |February 24, 2017

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Industry

Tougher road ahead for telecoms

The telecom sector has long been an outperformer in Canada, compared to the broader TSX. But that’s likely to change.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |February 23, 2017

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In an uncertain world, Japan remains safe haven

If it seems like rising global unrest is unavoidable, you might take comfort in the stability offered by Japan, despite the yen’s weakness against the U.S. dollar. Read: Here’s what global experts are worried about Increasing expectations for U.S. inflation help the U.S. dollar appreciate against other major currencies, say Royce Mendes and Andrew Grantham […]

By Staff |February 22, 2017

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Energy and financials still most attractive in U.S.

The U.S. market has surprised to the upside. Still, stay focused on companies with normalized earnings potential.

By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |February 21, 2017

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