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Mortgage broker says banks aren't giving Canadians the interest savings they ... - CBC.ca + MORE Jul 16th
CBC.caMortgage broker says banks aren't giving Canadians the interest savings they ...CBC.caBank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz responds to a question on the banks interest rate cut decision during a news conference in Ottawa, Wednesday July 15, 2015. (Photo: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld) (.... More »
4.5 year - 2.50% + MORE Jan 9th
This GIC rate is offered by DUCA Financial Services and was updated on 2014-06-13. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online..... More »
Women need to take more investment risk: Roseman + MORE Mar 9th
Only one in five women feels comfortable investing in stocks, says a recent survey. They need to get more confident with risk because they live longer than men..... More »
TransCanada reports Q3 profit climbs to $481M, funds from operations top $1B + MORE Nov 5th
CALGARY – TransCanada Corp. (TSX:TRP) says its third-quarter profits rose to $481 million from $369 million in the same quarter last year as revenues topped $1 billion.
The earnings attributable to shareholders amounted to 68 cents per share, up from 52 cents per share last year. Funds from op.... More »
China bans private cars from ride-hailing apps in move that could hurt Uber expansion + MORE Jan 9th
BEIJING, China – Chinese regulators have banned drivers of private cars from offering services through ride-hailing apps, adding a new legal hurdle to Uber Technologies Ltd.’s global expansion.
The Ministry of Transport said only licensed taxis and limousines may use ride-hailing apps, w.... More »
4.5 year – 2.45%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by Outlook Financial and was updated on 2013-03-14. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
Cheap U.S. stocks with low price earnings ratios
– myownadvisor.ca
Although not a perfect financial indicator, a low price earnings (P/E) ratio can signal a good company is undervalued. Today’s post will highlight a few companies trading with a low P/E, companies you might want to consider for your dividend stock portfolio. First up though a quick refresher about P/E ratios.
Price Earnings Ratio = Stock Price per Share / Earnings per Share
Expert opinions will differ on this but history tells us the average P/E ratio for the broad equity market is a number between 15-20. This implies anything less than 15 might signal value and anything significantly higher than 20 might signal pricy. Be mindful though industries have their own benchmarks for P/E ratios. A P/E ratio in the technology sector is MUCH different than this ratio is the real estate sector. However, within the industry itself when comparing apples with other apples, low P/E ratios can signal value and thus a buying opportunity, especially if a company has a strong balance sheet and good cash flow…
Price Earnings Ratio = Stock Price per Share / Earnings per Share
Expert opinions will differ on this but history tells us the average P/E ratio for the broad equity market is a number between 15-20. This implies anything less than 15 might signal value and anything significantly higher than 20 might signal pricy. Be mindful though industries have their own benchmarks for P/E ratios. A P/E ratio in the technology sector is MUCH different than this ratio is the real estate sector. However, within the industry itself when comparing apples with other apples, low P/E ratios can signal value and thus a buying opportunity, especially if a company has a strong balance sheet and good cash flow…
Mutual funds and ETFs a good way to get into equities
– thestar.com
Wondering if you should get into equities? ETFs and mutual funds are a good way to go.5.5 year – 2.70%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by Outlook Financial and was updated on 2013-03-14. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
Train in Quebec derailment headed by Chicago rail veteran
– theglobeandmail.com
Edward A. Burkhardt’s Rail World Inc is a privately held rail management and investment firm based outside Chicago
