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PowerShares launches ETF

PowerShares Tactical Bond (PTB) is a new diversified fixed-income ETF that provides income and capital growth. PTB invests in a mix of Canadian government, investment-grade corporate and real return bonds, and U.S. high-yield corporate bonds. It employs tactical shifts to take advantage of market opportunities while protecting capital during down turns. “PTB provides the opportunity […]

By Staff |August 24, 2012

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Tech start-ups struggling

Since Facebook’s flop this spring, the tech IPO market has collapsed. By June, not a single company had ventured to go public, compared to 19 IPOs posted by June of last year. Instead, as many as 14 offerings were withdrawn or delayed, says Dealogic. These included Tria Beauty, maker of laser hair removal devices, and […]

August 23, 2012

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Investors capitalize on S&P rally

The benchmark S&P 500 index reached its highest level in more than four years yesterday, reports Financial Times. It hit 1,426.68, its highest intraday rise since 2008. The jump surprised investors, as trading volume is traditionally light during the summer, and very few sessions have seen major moves this month. The rise was driven by […]

By Wire services |August 22, 2012

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Economic Indicators

Vik’s Pick: Find returns in sideways markets

As the Bank of Canada’s latest monetary policy report indicates, we’re in a period of extended anemic growth and low interest rates. That means money managers have to come up with investment strategies that will help investors weather this storm.

By Vikram Barhat |August 21, 2012

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