Market Mayhem
The MoneyLetter •2014-05-05 •
Worries over emerging markets continue, but North America looks poised for a recovery
The stock market has been in quite a funk these last few weeks.
Expectations of a reduction in stimulus Read More
The MoneyLetter •2014-05-05 •
Worries over emerging markets continue, but North America looks poised for a recovery
The stock market has been in quite a funk these last few weeks.
Expectations of a reduction in stimulus Read More
The Investment Reporter •2014-05-01 •
When you buy stocks in sectors and sub-sectors of the market, keep your goals in mind. If you’re a conservative, income-seeking investor, focus on utilities, financial stocks and consumer goods Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •2014-04-29 •
Acquisition and reserves update lift target price
Mr. Parkin updated his model for Primero Mining Corp. (P-TSX, $7.10) after the precious metals producer made a pair of announcements: the acquisition of Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •2014-04-22 •
Canadian Natural Resources hikes payout twice in five months
Tyler Reardon and Jeff Martin help cover Canada’s oil and gas industry for Calgary-based Peters & Co.
And they’re nothing if not enthusiastic Read More
The Investment Reporter •2014-04-11 •
This $99,516 portfolio for income shows how you can buy stocks and trusts to receive a regular paycheque. Seven stocks pay dividends at different times of the year. Cycle 1 Read More
The Investment Reporter •2014-04-07 •
It’s best to diversify across the five main sectors of the economy: finance, utilities, consumer products and services, manufacturing and resources. Each of these broad sectors is made up of Read More
The Investment Reporter •2014-04-04 •
Our Investment Planning Committee believes the stocks in the column below have little appeal and should underperform the market over the next six months. We view them as holds or Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •2014-04-03 •
As 2014 continues to unfold, both gold and silver are starting to perform impressively.
Both metals appear to have made major bottoms following gold’s plunge to US$1,180 an ounce at the Read More
Money Reporter •2014-03-31 •
The Toronto market is up in peaceful fashion.
Please note the below data is to February 21, and the Toronto market has risen since then,
We are far enough into the New Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •2014-03-27 •
Just when folks are told to steer clear of certain investments, the trend changes. But that’s typical, is it not?
At the start of this year, the market mavens told investors Read More
The MoneyLetter •2014-03-07 •
– John Stephenson, CFA
After the banner finish to the market last year, the price action on the S&P 500 has so far been somewhat dismal with stocks consolidating and digesting Read More
Money Reporter •2014-03-05 •
Now shipping on behalf of customers.
Recently, TransCanada Corporation (TSX:TRP), the oil and gas / energy infrastructure giant, announced the startup of commercial operation of what is called the Gulf Coast Read More
The Investment Reporter •2014-03-04 •
Gold exploration stocks are highly speculative because there’s less chance of success. Since it often takes three years or more before an exploration property becomes a producing mine—if it happens Read More
The MoneyLetter •2014-02-27 •
– Ken Norquay, CMT
Is there an economic indicator that can help the average investor sort out the long-term ups and downs of the financial markets?
In my book, Beyond the Bull, Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •2014-02-21 •
– John Embry
If you’ve always suspected the world’s central banks of keeping gold prices down, Dimitri Speck’s investigation will come as no surprise
As we head into February, gold and silver Read More
The MoneyLetter •2014-02-11 •
– Marc Johnson, CFA
Here’s a quick and easy way to spot a possible takeover candidate.
First, add the company’s total debt plus other obligations that an acquiror would have to assume. Read More
Canadian Mutual Fund Adviser •2014-01-31 •
Canadian Mutual Fund Adviser, MPL Communications Inc.
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Most investment strategies stress one of two approaches. One of these is to chase after the action; Read More
Money Reporter •2014-01-30 •
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VERESEN INC.
Veresen is the former Fort Chicago Energy Partners L.P., and is principally invested in the energy Read More
Money Reporter •2014-01-22 •
Money Reporter, MPL Communications Inc.
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What to do about common stocks
We experienced a nice little year-end rally in Canadian stocks. Over the past Read More
The Investment Reporter •2014-01-17 •
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THE MARKET THIS MONTH: January is in the best six-month period for stocks. The strengthening U.S. and global Read More
The MoneyLetter •2014-01-16 •
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– Keith Richards
As we begin the New Year, many of us find ourselves reflecting on past decisions we’ve made Read More
Money Reporter •2014-01-14 •
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U.S. investors made out like bandits
The final numbers are now in, and it turns out that the S&P/TSX Composite Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •2014-01-10 •
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The TSX Composite Index turned in a good performance in Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •2014-01-09 •
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Tyler Reardon and Jeff Martin think the world of Canadian Natural Resources Inc. (CNQ-TSX, $34.58). Both gents Read More
Canadian Mutual Fund Adviser •2014-01-07 •
Canadian Mutual Fund Adviser, MPL Communications Inc.
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Among resource issues, energy stocks have held up relatively well this year. That may reflect the Read More
The Investment Reporter •2013-12-27 •
Since we published ourJuly 12 issue, the 10 stocks in the table below are up by an average of 14.4 per cent. This beats the 10.3 per cent rise in Read More
Canadian Mutual Fund Adviser •2013-12-19 •
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Among resource issues, oil and gas and energy stocks overall have held up relatively well this year. Read More
The MoneyLetter •2013-12-12 •
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According to Keith Richards (Portfolio Manager at Value Trend), the major U.S. markets have entered into a new mega-year Read More
Money Reporter •2013-12-10 •
Money Reporter, MPL Communications Inc.
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Canadian equities are gradually improving, according to recent growth in the S&P/TSX Composite Index. The only way to sustain Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •2013-12-06 •
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– Edited from an article by Peter Pham
As strange as it might now seem, big oil these Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •2013-11-27 •
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– Edited from an article by Michael Smedley
The black gold of the 21st Century. That’s how Kiril Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •2013-11-12 •
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– Edited from an article by Keith Richards By this time, you already know America isn’t going to Read More
The MoneyLetter •2013-11-08 •
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The S&P/TSX Composite Index, including reinvested dividends, recently turned positive compared to the market’s peak prior to the onset Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •2013-11-01 •
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In the months leading up to the October ’87 Read More
The MoneyLetter •2013-10-29 •
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With financial markets focused on recent events in Washington – specifically the federal government slowdown and looming debt ceiling Read More
Money Reporter •2013-10-25 •
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We sometimes don’t fully appreciate all the hard work that is done on our behalf
On page four of Read More
The Investment Reporter •2013-10-24 •
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Key stock Finning International generated higher earnings and cash flow on slightly lower revenue in the first half Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •2013-10-23 •
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Investors who follow seasonal trends know that the best-six- month strategy begins in late October or early Read More
Investor's Digest of Canada •2013-09-18 •
Are we in the middle of a “veritable U.S. energy renaissance?” Editor Richard Stavros seems to think so. He cites all the cheap natural gas from the bountiful shale plays Read More