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Economic Indicators

North American auto market accelerating

The North American auto market is on pace to break the 18-million-unit mark for the first time since 2007, according to a report by BMO Economics.

By Staff |July 24, 2014

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Industry

Most outperforming funds don’t stay on top, says S&P

S&P Dow Jones’ well-known SPIVA reports consistently suggest few active managers outperform the index. The index-provider’s recently released “persistence scorecard” shows the best-performing mutual funds have a hard time keeping their rank.

By Staff |July 24, 2014

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TIGER 21 ups private equity allocation

Private equity investments maintain their appeal for members of TIGER 21, with the category gaining two percentage points from the previous quarter, according to the group’s latest Asset Allocation Report.

By Staff |July 23, 2014

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Canada sees uptick in M&A deals

In 2014, the energy, mining and utilities sector is driving M&A activity.

By Staff |July 23, 2014

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