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Should you pay off a personal loan early? Mar 12th
With bonus and tax refund season underway, the same question tends to resurface: is it worthwhile to make a lump sum payment toward your personal loan, or could that money be better used elsewhere?
In many cases, early repayment reduces interest and removes a monthly obligation. But the decision .... More »
Montreal’s real estate market sizzled in 2017 with sales hitting 10 year high + MORE Jan 9th
Montreal was one of Canada’s hottest real estate markets last year as low unemployment and economic growth translated into the area’s best sales growth in a decade.
Total sales in the Greater Montreal Area increased eight per cent to 44,448 on the strength of condominium sales and good o.... More »
Financial planning in your 70s Oct 7th
When most people think about financial planning, they think about saving and investing for retirement. That is certainly a part of it, but financial planning is much more holistic.
Here are a few financial planning strategies for those approaching or into their 70s. If you are not there yet, bookmar.... More »
How to Attract Top Talent—and Keep Them + MORE Jun 9th
It’s no secret. After a banner year for tech company investment, a push to digitize businesses in response to the pandemic and the so-called Great Resignation, employers are scrambling to hire and retain skilled tech employees. A recent KPMG Business Outlook Poll suggests that nearly 80 per cent o.... More »
My Favourite Canadian Dividend Stocks + MORE Jul 11th
Save, invest, prosper with My Own Advisor.
My Favourite Canadian Dividend Stocks This is a guest contribution by Nick McCullum of Sure Dividend. Sure Dividend uses The 8 Rules of Dividend Investing to systematically identify high-quality dividend stocks suitable for long-term investment. Sure Divi.... More »
Toronto housing sales remain strong in August while supply dwindles
– theglobeandmail.com
Ripple effects from B.C.’s foreign-buyers tax are still unclear, but analysts agree that foreign investment plays a role in the region
Apple and Delta rise; Sprouts and General Mills fall
– canadianbusiness.com
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily on Wednesday:
Apple Inc., up 66 cents to $108.36
The tech giant showed off its newest iPhones, updated smart watch, and other gadgets at its annual fall product launch.
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Inc., down $1.34 to $44.93
The restaurant and arcade chain reported disappointing revenue at older locations and trimmed its forecast for those sales.
Western Digital Corp., up $5.75 to $53.30
The hard drive maker raised its first-quarter outlook.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., up $24.38 to $438.45
Bill Ackman’s investment firm Pershing Square took 9.9 per cent stake in the struggling Mexican food chain.
Apache Corp., up $3.46 to $55.13
The oil and gas company said it discovered a major oil field in Texas.
Sprouts Farmers Markets Inc., down $3.13 to $19.68
The healthy grocery store chain cut its guidance because of falling food prices and growing discounts.
Delta Air Lines Inc., up $2.08 to $38.90
The airline lowered some of its third-quarter projections after a computer outage in August, but investors appeared to expect worse…
Apple Inc., up 66 cents to $108.36
The tech giant showed off its newest iPhones, updated smart watch, and other gadgets at its annual fall product launch.
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment Inc., down $1.34 to $44.93
The restaurant and arcade chain reported disappointing revenue at older locations and trimmed its forecast for those sales.
Western Digital Corp., up $5.75 to $53.30
The hard drive maker raised its first-quarter outlook.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc., up $24.38 to $438.45
Bill Ackman’s investment firm Pershing Square took 9.9 per cent stake in the struggling Mexican food chain.
Apache Corp., up $3.46 to $55.13
The oil and gas company said it discovered a major oil field in Texas.
Sprouts Farmers Markets Inc., down $3.13 to $19.68
The healthy grocery store chain cut its guidance because of falling food prices and growing discounts.
Delta Air Lines Inc., up $2.08 to $38.90
The airline lowered some of its third-quarter projections after a computer outage in August, but investors appeared to expect worse…
Toronto home sales, average prices soar in August
– moneysense.ca
TORONTO – A record number of homes were sold in the Greater Toronto Area last month as listings continued to dwindle, the city’s real estate board said Wednesday.The Toronto Real Estate Board said its members had 9,813 sales in August, a 23.5 per cent increase from the same month last year, though there were two more working days this year.
Still, even adjusting for an equal number of days, last month’s sales volume in the Greater Toronto Area was up about 13 per cent from August 2015.
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“The conditions underlying strong demand for … housing remained in place, including a relatively strong regional economy, growth in average earnings and low borrowing costs,” Larry Cerqua, president of the Toronto Real Estate Board, said in a statement.
“Unfortunately, we did not see any relief on the listings front, with the number of new listings down compared to last year…
Most actively traded companies on the TSX
– canadianbusiness.com
Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:
Toronto Stock Exchange (14,796.75, down 16.27 points):
B2Gold Corp. (TSX:BTO). Miner. Down three cents, or 0.79 per cent, to $3.78 on 6.4-million shares.
Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI). Miner. Down three cents, or 0.48 per cent, to $6.25 on six-million shares.
Eldorado Gold Corp. (TSX:ELD). Miner. Up eight cents, or 1.69 per cent, to $4.82 on 5.8-million shares.
Kinross Gold Corp. (TSX:K). Miner. Down four cents, or 0.68 per cent, to $5.85 on 5.4-million shares.
Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B). Miner. Down 93 cents, or 4.04 per cent, to $22.07 on 5.1-million shares.
Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA). Oil and gas. Up 37 cents, or 2.90 per cent, to $13.15 on five-million shares.
Companies reporting major news:
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B). Convenience stores. Down $1.59, or 2.34 per cent, to $66.35 on 1.1-million shares. Alimentation Couche-Tard has agreed to sell two gasoline stations in Ontario and Quebec to resolve Competition Bureau concerns about the convenience store chain’s purchase of nearly 300 Esso locations from Imperial Oil for about $1…
Toronto Stock Exchange (14,796.75, down 16.27 points):
B2Gold Corp. (TSX:BTO). Miner. Down three cents, or 0.79 per cent, to $3.78 on 6.4-million shares.
Yamana Gold Inc. (TSX:YRI). Miner. Down three cents, or 0.48 per cent, to $6.25 on six-million shares.
Eldorado Gold Corp. (TSX:ELD). Miner. Up eight cents, or 1.69 per cent, to $4.82 on 5.8-million shares.
Kinross Gold Corp. (TSX:K). Miner. Down four cents, or 0.68 per cent, to $5.85 on 5.4-million shares.
Teck Resources Ltd. (TSX:TCK.B). Miner. Down 93 cents, or 4.04 per cent, to $22.07 on 5.1-million shares.
Encana Corp. (TSX:ECA). Oil and gas. Up 37 cents, or 2.90 per cent, to $13.15 on five-million shares.
Companies reporting major news:
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (TSX:ATD.B). Convenience stores. Down $1.59, or 2.34 per cent, to $66.35 on 1.1-million shares. Alimentation Couche-Tard has agreed to sell two gasoline stations in Ontario and Quebec to resolve Competition Bureau concerns about the convenience store chain’s purchase of nearly 300 Esso locations from Imperial Oil for about $1…
An open house can work to your benefit
– moneysense.ca
Is it still worthwhile to hold an open house if you’re selling your home? Some argue no. What with the proliferation of the Internet, there are so many online sites and apps that would-be buyers not only find homes for sale, but can easily book appointments and view pictures, all with the click of a mouse or a swipe of a finger.
These days, the biggest argument against doing an open house is that it’s actually far more beneficial to the listing realtor, than to you, the seller.
Still, there are advantages to holding an open house as former Deputy Editor, Sarah Efron points out. (And if you’re a prospective buyer you should definitely consider going to every open house when shopping for a home.)
Tips for a better open house »
Ask a Real Estate Expert: Ask our experts your property or real estate question »
These days, the biggest argument against doing an open house is that it’s actually far more beneficial to the listing realtor, than to you, the seller.
Still, there are advantages to holding an open house as former Deputy Editor, Sarah Efron points out. (And if you’re a prospective buyer you should definitely consider going to every open house when shopping for a home.)
Tips for a better open house »
Ask a Real Estate Expert: Ask our experts your property or real estate question »
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