Market Insights

Market Insights

It’s all about sequence

Total returns not the only variables that impact a portfolio’s value.

By James Hymas |September 18, 2012

7 min read

Market Insights

Having their say

Public companies agree to let shareholders vote on executive compensation.

By Doug Watt |September 18, 2012

3 min read

Economic Indicators

Slow and steady U.S. hops over Canada

The days of Canada gloating over its superior performance through and after the global financial crisis may be behind us. As economic growth begins to slow worldwide, moderate growth in the U.S. should overtake that of Canada.

By Vikram Barhat |September 18, 2012

3 min read

Industry

TSX & TSX Venture launch training portal

Both the TSX and TSX Venture have launched an online training portal for issuers and stakeholders.

By Staff |September 17, 2012

1 min read

Economic Indicators

Has QE3 saved the economy?

While it was no surprise that the Fed kept its federal funds rate between 0% and 0.25%, the Committee decided to extend its expectation for exceptionally low interest rates to at least mid-2015 (from late 2014).

By Gareth Watson |September 17, 2012

4 min read

Industry

SEC hits NYSE with $5-million penalty

In its first ever direct action against an exchange, the SEC has penalized the New York Stock Exchange $5 million for giving certain market data users an informational advantage. The Commission asserts NYSE violated of Regulation NMS, which was adopted in 2007 to ensure fair access to markets and market data. Specifically, the SEC says proprietary trading customers were given access to two NYSE data feeds ahead of other public customers.

By Philip Porado |September 14, 2012

2 min read

Market Insights

Push for proper asset allocation: Hughes

Advisors should look for portfolio managers who are asset allocators in light of today's global economy, says Christine Hughes of OtterWood Capital Management.

By Suzanne Sharma |September 13, 2012

2 min read

Industry

How to evaluate corporate equities

There is a strong link between a company’s corporate earnings and its stock. Gary Lisenbee says solid company growth produces positive equity prices over the long term.

September 13, 2012

2 min read

Economic Indicators

Are equities dying?

Fewer investors will own equities over the next decade. Why? A McKinsey Global Institute report finds that in developed economies, aging investors are moving toward balanced and income portfolios.

By Staff |September 12, 2012

1 min read

Economic Indicators

An equity shortfall on way?

The McKinsey Global Institute found as aging investors move to balanced portfolios, few will own equities.

By Staff |September 12, 2012

1 min read

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