News and resources for Canada's top financial advisors
Economic Indicators
Across North America, infrastructure investment is a hot topic. Here’s what to watch.
By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |February 9, 2017
3 min read
Industry
Looking for strong yields and dividend growth? Consider telecoms.
By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |February 7, 2017
2 min read
Canadian defined benefit pension plans closed out 2016 with an annual return of 6.8%, up from 5.4% in 2015.
By Staff |February 7, 2017
Freshii Inc.’s initial public offering tapped into the rapidly growing fast-casual restaurant sector, an area expected to see more startups acquired and further IPOs over the next couple of years. The IPO raised more than expected for Freshii, as its initial plan to sell shares for $8.50 to $10 each was revised up to $11.50 […]
By Simon Doyle |February 6, 2017
4 min read
This week will bring more domestic earnings, says Prab Sagoo, associate director at Nasdaq Advisory Services, in his latest weekly highlight.
By Staff |February 6, 2017
When it comes to government bonds, it’s best to shop local this year.
By Katie Keir |February 2, 2017
Market Insights
Canadian advisors expect Canadian and U.S. equities to continue breaking record highs in the first quarter of 2017, reveals a survey by Horizons ETFs. Read: Were they right? Geopolitical fears derail market call Bullish calls The highest bullish sentiment was for the S&P/TSX 60, with 69% bullish on broad Canadian equities going into the fourth […]
By Staff |February 1, 2017
Despite the political and economic upheaval of 2016, merger and acquisitions (M&A) activity in Canada was strong. Think Enbridge’s US$43-billion acquisition of Spectra Energy and Fortis’s US$11.3-billion purchase of ITC Holdings. Expect the wheeling and dealing to continue in 2017, with about two-thirds (66%) of M&A practitioners predicting a rise in Canadian mergers and acquisitions, […]
Major Canadian banks are positioned for growth in 2017, thanks to a strengthening economy and increased investor optimism.
By Sarah Cunningham-Scharf |January 31, 2017
A global recession has been incorrectly predicted many times.
By Katie Keir |January 31, 2017
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