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Industry
Risky trading practices that caused huge losses for J.P. Morgan went undetected by U.S. regulators, sparking Congressional hearings at which SEC officials have been taken to task and one top official admitted some red flags went unheeded.
By Philip Porado |June 12, 2012
3 min read
Economic Indicators
Oil prices critically affect the North American economy, so what if they went down? Craig Porter, Front Street Capital, says it's a fine line; companies can explore and profit at lower prices, but if the drop is too steep, growth will be stunted.
By Martha Porado |June 12, 2012
2 min read
Given global economic uncertainties, there are no good places for clients to invest. This affects all Canadian investors, especially retirees who require low-risk, long-term income from portfolio growth.
By Vikram Barhat |June 12, 2012
Last week, every major central bank had something to say. As a result, macroeconomics and monetary policy drove markets.
By Gareth Watson |June 11, 2012
5 min read
Canada is a resource-rich nation, and such stocks make up about half the S&P/TSX Index. Yet “resources are only really meant to be 5%-to-10% of your portfolio,” says Craig Porter, a fund manager at Front Street Capital.
By Martha Porado |June 7, 2012
Minerals used in consumer electronics could sabotage portfolios.
By Doug Watt |June 6, 2012
Market Insights
Just because an investor can throw $150,000 at an investment doesn’t mean they’re sophisticated and don’t need to look at a prospectus.
By Richard E. Austin |June 5, 2012
The best way to achieve results in unstable markets is to intensify individual equity analysis, says David Graham, vice president and portfolio manager at CIBC Asset Management.
By Martha Porado |June 5, 2012
Most clients would love to get Warren Buffett’s returns. Here's how to design portfolios that imitate his investment style.
By Lorraine Crawford |June 5, 2012
4 min read
People often use logic and statistics to determine where to invest money.
By Dr. Gerd Gigerenzer |June 4, 2012
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