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The best low-interest credit cards in Canada for 2024 + MORE May 29th
Credit card interest rates aren’t all the same. If you carry a balance on your credit card, or if you expect to take on debt that will take some time to pay off, you might want to consider applying for a low-interest credit card.
The savings could be substantial: while most regular credit card.... More »
What is growth investing? Nov 3rd
If you’re the type of investor who is attracted to stocks that have the potential for outsized returns, then growth investing—whether through individual stocks, ETFs or a combination—might be the right fit for you. Growth investors look for companies with above-average growth prospects in thei.... More »
Going to be painful for Tesla to endure price cuts, says Craig Irwin - CNBC Television Apr 22nd
Going to be painful for Tesla to endure price cuts, says Craig Irwin CNBC TelevisionTesla slides 3% in premarket, Li Auto sinks 8% as EV makers slash prices amid fierce competition CNBCTesla shares drop on price cuts in run-up to earnings Yahoo FinanceTesla cuts pric.... More »
Province Bringing in New Rules for Mortgage Brokers - VOCM + MORE Oct 21st
Province Bringing in New Rules for Mortgage Brokers VOCMNew Regulations Coming for Mortgage Broker Industry NTV News.... More »
Converting mutual funds: The benefits, the risks and the costs Jan 25th
My wife and I have been educating ourselves on the merits of ETF vs traditional mutual funds after deciding to make a switch from our personal financial advisor. We were late starters in saving and we have another 15- to 20-year investment horizon ahead of us before retirement stares at us.
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Making sense of the markets this week: April 26, 2021
– moneysense.ca
Each week, Cut the Crap Investing founder Dale Roberts shares financial headlines and offers context for Canadian investors.
It’s U.S. earnings season, and things are looking up
From Liz Ann Sonders, chief investment strategist at Charles Schwab & Co., here is a fantastic overview of the (early) results of U.S. earnings season.
The summary: We are off to a great start, as expected. And, actually, things are even better than expected.
Sonders opened her post with some key observations:
“With less than 10% of the S&P 500 having reported, results are strong and have boosted the blended consensus for first quarter year-over-year earnings growth to nearly 31% from 25%.
“Both the beat rate, and the percent by which companies have been beating estimates, are well above historical norms.
“The denominator effect of improving earnings (E) is helping ease some valuation concerns; but overall, the market remains historically expensive.”
One of the most important metrics for evaluation stocks is the P/E (price to earnings) ratio…
It’s U.S. earnings season, and things are looking up
From Liz Ann Sonders, chief investment strategist at Charles Schwab & Co., here is a fantastic overview of the (early) results of U.S. earnings season.
The summary: We are off to a great start, as expected. And, actually, things are even better than expected.
Sonders opened her post with some key observations:
“With less than 10% of the S&P 500 having reported, results are strong and have boosted the blended consensus for first quarter year-over-year earnings growth to nearly 31% from 25%.
“Both the beat rate, and the percent by which companies have been beating estimates, are well above historical norms.
“The denominator effect of improving earnings (E) is helping ease some valuation concerns; but overall, the market remains historically expensive.”
One of the most important metrics for evaluation stocks is the P/E (price to earnings) ratio…
4 Cost-Effective Ways to Boost Employee Productivity
– investitwisely.com
Few business leaders have access to the capital they need to carry out all of their plans or strategies. Often, leaders have to make tough decisions regarding their resources and their budget. This means that anything a business leader can do to complete a project without breaking the bank can be incredibly beneficial to their organization as a whole. With that in mind, today we’ll explore four cost-effective ways that business leaders can boost employee productivity. Here’s how to help your team reach new heights without spending a fortune:Remote Capabilities
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have been forced to adopt a remote work setup. While this may have been a change made out of necessity, it can provide numerous benefits to both professionals and businesses alike. A good number of employees prefer working from home, and many find that they are able to get more done outside of the hustle and bustle of the “traditional” office environment. What’s more, businesses can save money on real estate as well as office upkeep expenses if they allow more team members to work from home…
