The US Department of Commerce has set final duties on lumber imports from Canada. This is likely to hurt the profits of some Canadian lumber producers. But a stronger economy   Read More

Four times a year The Investment Reporter reviews its outlook for the economy’s five main sectors—financial, utilities, manufacturing, consumer and resources. Its guiding rule is that investors keep at least   Read More

When you buy stocks in sectors and sub-sectors of the market, keep your portfolio balance goals in mind. If you’re a conservative, income-seeking investor, focus on utilities, financial and consumer   Read More

The U.S. has slapped duties on lumber imports from Canada—yet again. These duties average almost 20 per cent. Worse, the duties apply retroactively from January 28 to April 27. This   Read More

The U.S. presidential election has increased protectionist sentiment. This could crimp exports of forestry products to that critical market. This and slower global economic growth are two challenges Canadian lumber   Read More

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 stocks.   Read More

Most forest stocks should do better in 2016. The U.S. and British economies are growing the fastest of the Group of Seven industrial countries. With so many exports going there,   Read More

Your best long term strategic investment plan is to balance your portfolio across the five main sectors of the economy: finance, utilities, consumer products and services, manufacturing and resources. Each   Read More

The U.S. economy is expected to grow by 2.5 per cent this year. That’s tied with Britain for the fastest economic growth of the Group of Seven industrial countries. With   Read More