Investments

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Economic Indicators

What U.S. government shutdown means for GDP, markets

Update on Jan. 22, 2018, at 2 p.m.: A Senate agreement has reopened the U.S. federal government. The U.S. government has been shut down since midnight on Friday—and that could negatively affect growth in Q1, says TD senior economist Leslie Preston in a weekly economics report. The last 16-day shutdown lowered real GDP by 0.3 […]

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |January 22, 2018

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Industry

Advisors bullish on marijuana, financials, emerging markets: survey

Find out what advisors are excited about and cautious on

By Staff |January 19, 2018

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Market Insights

Where to watch U.S. corporates

If you’re looking for U.S. tax cuts to contribute to market outperformance, you might be disappointed, as valuations are already high. Read: U.S. tax changes and market valuations See how Trump’s tax bill has affected two big banks Still, taking a close look at how tax changes affect U.S. corporates could pay off. “Investors need […]

By Staff |January 17, 2018

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Market Insights

Crypto app set to launch as market for digital currencies drops

A cryptocurrency app that allows users to store, transfer and exchange five major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, will soon be available for Apple and Android. deVere Crypto, from deVere Group, will be available “in a matter of weeks,” says a company release. Nigel Green, deVere Group’s CEO, says in the release that three trends […]

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |January 17, 2018

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