Market Insights

Feds take a swing at stapled securities

The federal government has announced amendments to the Income Tax Act, to ensure that the spirit of its Tax Fairness Plan is followed. The Tax Fairness Plan was introduced in 2006 to stem the proliferation of income trusts, essentially treating their profits in the same way as corporate profits. “These proposed measures will ensure that […]

By Staff |July 20, 2011

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Market Insights

Bedtime stories and market wisdom

Is the sky falling? Or is it just an acorn hitting investors on the head? I have been revisiting children’s fairy tales in recent months – I am blessed with four grandchildren and they are avid listeners at bedtime. Chicken Little is a favorite. You may remember the story. A young chick believes that the […]

By Don Reed |July 18, 2011

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Market Insights

Weekly Pulse: Moody about U.S. debt

As we get closer and closer to the August 2nd deadline for the U.S. Government to raise that country’s debt ceiling, politics enters the fray as expected. Finger pointing and whining from both Republicans and Democrats has become the norm unfortunately. Meanwhile, the markets do not like this uncertainty one bit.

By Gareth Watson |July 18, 2011

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Industry

India offers second chance for investors: BMO

As an underinvested and overambitious nation, India continues to emerge as one of the most promising investment destinations in the world. For investors who missed the boat on China, India could provide a second chance for high-growth, said Serge Pepin, head of investments, BMO Investments Inc. “We believe India has a bright future with its […]

By Vikram Barhat |July 18, 2011

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Bullion bounces back with record bull run

Gold on a record-breaking roll! Gold hits record high! Gold Keeps Climbing! Newspapers around the world are running screaming headlines as the fickle yellow metal continues its longest winning streak in modern memory. The timing, therefore, couldn’t be better for some sobering advice to bedazzled gold bugs. Somewhere lost in the rush for gold is […]

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Despite debt, U.S. stocks look good

While all eyes are focused on the political battle over the U.S. debt, it’s understandable that investors may be reluctant to invest in the American markets. But there are also ample reasons to add exposure to U.S. equities. Back in May, Republican Congressman Kevin Brady tabled a bill that would encourage U.S. corporations to repatriate […]

By Staff |July 13, 2011

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Weekly Pulse: Employment data ruins the party

Believe it or not, we just finished a week where Greece did not dominate the headlines. Instead, focus turned towards U.S. economics and monetary policy in a number of countries, including China. Canadian markets started with positive momentum thanks to a much better than expected U.S. ISM Manufacturing Index print that was posted while we were all celebrating Canada Day last week.

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Mackenzie offers absolute return fund

Mackenzie Financial Corporation today introduced Mackenzie Universal Canadian Shield Fund, a Canadian equity fund that seeks to generate risk-adjusted absolute returns in Canadian dollars and to preserve its capital in all market environments. The fund aims to achieve these objectives by investing in an actively managed portfolio consisting mainly of Canadian equity and fixed income […]

By Staff |July 11, 2011

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Emerging markets headed for soft landing

Economic growth across emerging markets slipped to its lowest rate in two years, according to the HSBC Emerging Markets Index (EMI) for the second quarter. Decelerating growth, in the face of global economic fragility, the Japanese tsunami and amid the recent impact of strong inflation, suggests that world trade growth may have peaked in the […]

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