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Making sense of the markets this week: May 31, 2021 May 29th
Each week, Cut the Crap Investing founder Dale Roberts shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
Canadian banks attract investors—and criticism
The Canadian banks have started reporting first quarter earnings, and they’re off to a roaring start.
At the same time, th.... More »
CN Rail boosts earnings and spending outlook on robust demand and strong quarter Jul 25th
Canadian National Railway Co. has increased its earnings outlook and capital program for the year following a quarter that saw its net income increase 27 per cent in the last quarter compared with last year..... More »
How to make a spousal RRSP work for you + MORE Oct 30th
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James and Claudia Williams are in an envious position. The’ve paid off their home, they’re debt free and they have healthy savings in RRSPs, TFSAs, and other accounts. They’ve also just welcomed their first child and are already talking abo.... More »
Reddit is preparing to sell shares to the public Mar 13th
Reddit, that vast, lively and sometimes chaotic repository of internet discussion, projected Monday a price for its initial public offering (IPO) stock that values the 18-year-old social media platform at up to $6.4 billion.
The offering also makes Reddit one of the first online companies to offe.... More »
Pandemic living is driving some Canadians to save money — and many are coming out ahead Oct 4th
Quick to point out they’re among “the lucky” ones, those who’ve continued to earn a decent income during COVID-19 are seeing their wealth grow and investing in their futures..... More »
2017 Predictions
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Save, invest, prosper with My Own Advisor.
Well, here we are…another year gone and new one begins.
For the last couple of years, just for kicks, I made some financial predictions by looking into my cloudy crystal ball.
Here is what I thought would happen in previous years including what predictions I got correct.
2013 recap
2014 recap
2015 recap
2016 recap
What might happen in 2017? How will Trump-economics change things? How will I invest with Trump now in office?
Here are my 2017 predictions…
Well, here we are…another year gone and new one begins.
For the last couple of years, just for kicks, I made some financial predictions by looking into my cloudy crystal ball.
Here is what I thought would happen in previous years including what predictions I got correct.
2013 recap
2014 recap
2015 recap
2016 recap
What might happen in 2017? How will Trump-economics change things? How will I invest with Trump now in office?
Here are my 2017 predictions…
The Ottawa Senators will make the playoffs. Why not right? Let’s go boys.
The Washington Capitals will The Stanley Cup.
BCE will increase their dividend by at least 3%.
The Dow will finish the year at 21,200.
The TSX will finish the year at 17,100.
Bank of Nova Scotia will increase their dividend by at least 3%.
Gold will be worth $1,200.
Canadian Utilities will increase their dividend by at least 3%. I should have posted this article a few weeks ago like I planned! On January 12, 2017 CU hiked its dividend by 10%…
Investors look to earnings as President Trump enters first week on the job
– theglobeandmail.com
Early signs point to growth for fourth-quarter results, but expectations are running high as big companies report
Study examines what Canada needs to win automotive investment
– theglobeandmail.com
Study looks into the variables in attracting auto makers to Canada
Toronto StarKathleen Wynne blasts Tory leadership hopeful Kevin O'LearyToronto StarPremier Kathleen Wynne posted an open letter on Facebook Sunday attacking television personality Kevin O'Leary for erroneously claiming Ontario attracts lower auto investment than Michigan. Kevin O'Leary, who has joined the Conservative leadership …Premier Kathleen Wynne targets Conservative leadership hopeful Kevin O'LearyToronto SunOntario Premier Kathleen Wynne pens open letter to Kevin O'Leary640 Toronto NewsWynne writes open letter criticizing Kevin O'Leary's policies, comments680 Newsall 8 news articles »
