Investments

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Economic Indicators

Elections shake up EU economic plans

The dream of a closely integrated European economy appears to be fading. Over the weekend, voters in France and Greece booted out the leaders who have struggled to contain the European sovereign debt crisis and end the Eurozone recession.

By Staff |May 7, 2012

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Market Insights

Sell in May and go away 2012?

The old Wall Street mantra has worked pretty well in the last couple of years but the jury is still out if you go back a few more years.

By David Andrews |May 4, 2012

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Industry

Rebuttal: Long-term investing alive and well

Last week, advisor.ca ran an article called “Long-Term Investing is Dead.” It contained a logical and well-reasoned argument with supporting evidence. My response? “Ridiculous."

By Brad Brain |May 3, 2012

4 min read

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Industry

Fund returns sour in April

April was a rough month for equity mutual funds, with only four of Morningstar’s 22 Canadian equity-based fund indices gaining ground. Fortunately, the most widely held category—balanced funds—were only slightly negative.

By Staff |May 2, 2012

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