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Investors cheer good news…and bad

It’s an oft-quotes curse: May you live in interesting times. While the Canadian equity market seems far from cursed lately, it is going through “interesting times”—and the curse could be just around the corner.

By Staff |February 29, 2012

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“Risk-on” rally won’t last: report

The recent rally in global equity markets can't last, according to an op-ed piece by Richard Bernstein, published on FT.com.

By Staff |February 29, 2012

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Greece headed for “managed” default

The €130 billion rescue package extended to Greece last week forestalled a debt default by the troubled Mediterranean nation. While the deal stabilized the global financial system, it is doubtful Greece can avoid a default.

By Staff |February 28, 2012

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Greece in default: S&P

Thirteen years after the advent of the European common currency, the Eurozone has seen its first credit default by a member. The long-term and short-term debt of Greece was downgraded to “selective default” by Standard & Poor's Ratings Services today.

By Staff |February 28, 2012

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Apple pushed to reform governance

Apple granted shareholders greater influence over the election of directors yesterday—finally giving in to investor pressure that has persisted for over a year. The company had overlooked a shareholder vote at last year’s annual meeting calling for the change, but faced renewed pressure from pension giant CalPERS, which owns 0.26% of the company, to introduce […]

February 24, 2012

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Fitch downgrades Australian banks

For the most part, Australia has skated through the global financial crisis unscathed, with its banks propped up by a strong resource sector. Until recently, the country has been a sort of antipodean Canada.

By Staff |February 24, 2012

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Small caps roar into 2012

The January Effect is one of the more predictable occurrences in the equity market—provided the right circumstances. All it takes is an otherwise crummy year with investors running out of reasons to sell.

By Staff |February 23, 2012

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Investors cheer good news…and bad

“Risk-on” rally won’t last: report

Greece headed for “managed” default

Greece in default: S&P

Investor confidence falls

Apple pushed to reform governance

U.S. investors buying in Europe

Marathons, home sales and $4 gasoline

Fitch downgrades Australian banks

Small caps roar into 2012