Investments

Greece: A frustrating game of hot potato

What a bizarre week. Bizarre is not a word I use that often but I’m struggling to find the right description for a week where higher futures lead to lower closes, and lower futures result in market rallies.

By Gareth Watson |February 21, 2012

5 min read

Greek drama not over yet

Greece has narrowly escaped the possibility of bankruptcy this spring, when it faces the repayment of €14.5 billion of debt. The reprieve comes from an agreement on a new bailout package reached Tuesday.

February 21, 2012

4 min read

Market confidence on the rise

The probability of U.S. stocks achieving double-digit growth, receding eurozone fears and a positive outlook for Canadian equities, have renewed optimism for financial markets.

By Vikram Barhat |February 21, 2012

2 min read

Group pushes for mandatory SRI question

Concerned that advisors aren’t talking to their clients about socially responsible investing, the Social Investment Organization will push for rules mandating advisors to ask about a client’s interest in SRI.

By Doug Watt |February 21, 2012

3 min read