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Forecast: Commercial real estate fundamentals are strong

Clients looking for yield would do well to consider options in commercial real-estate investing – everything from REITs to private ventures that produce income streams from a portfolio of tenanted buildings.

By Staff |July 26, 2012

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Choose China over India

China is leading the recent economic deceleration in emerging markets.

By Martha Porado |July 25, 2012

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Droughts propel commodities to food-riot prices

Grain prices have surged over the past six weeks as drought-like conditions have raised concerns about the health of the summer crop.

By David Andrews |July 23, 2012

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Canadian foreign deals up 191%

Canadian companies closed $15.1 billion in deals in Europe in Q2, a post-crisis quarterly high.

By Staff |July 19, 2012

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Insurers pare product shelves

Long-term interest rates have remained at historic lows for several years.

By Staff |July 18, 2012

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Invest in boring companies

Forget the leading edge. When it comes to investing, predictable companies will produce better returns, says David Winters, CEO of Wintergreen Advisors in Milwaukee, WI, and manager of the Renaissance Global Markets Fund.

By Melissa Shin |July 18, 2012

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Markets to focus on corporate earnings this week

There were few strong economic reports last week. Perhaps the most impressive print was the U.S. Initial Jobless Claims, which fell to 350,000, but the bounce from this data was tepid at best.

By Gareth Watson |July 16, 2012

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Will Americans spend on summer holidays?

In the U.S., domestic consumption has historically been a large contributor to economic growth, so the country is more likely to see a decline in holidays spending due to current economic conditions.

By Gareth Watson |July 16, 2012

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