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Caracal joins forces with TransGlobe to create Africa-focused explorer + MORE Mar 17th
CALGARY – Shares in TransGlobe Energy Corp. (TSX:TGL) were up in the first day of trading after it announced plans to join forces with Caracal Energy Inc. to create an African-focused oil explorer worth $1.8 billion.
The combined company will carry on under the Caracal Energy name and will be .... More »
The Growth Dividend for Workers Nov 3rd
The October jobs report shows the shared gains of a stronger economy..... More »
US ATM maker Diebold offering to buy Germany’s Wincor Nixdorf in deal worth $1.9 billion Oct 17th
BERLIN – ATM maker Diebold Inc. is offering to take over Wincor Nixdorf of Germany in a deal that would value the German company at more than 1.7 billion euros ($1.9 billion).
The companies said Saturday that they entered a non-binding term sheet agreement on “the key parameters of a pot.... More »
Questrade vs Wealthsimple 2023 Update: Breaking Down the Differences for Canadian Investor + MORE Jan 11th
Investing can be overwhelming and confusing, with a plethora of options and platforms to choose from. Two of the most popular online investment platforms in Canada are Questrade and Wealthsimple. Each platform offers its own unique features, benefits and drawbacks, and choosing between the two ca.... More »
How to start an emergency fund Oct 29th
Emergency fund. You’ve heard or read those two words countless times since the COVID-19 pandemic landed with an impact that’s been financially challenging, and even devastating, for many Canadians. You know you should have an emergency fund to dip into in case of job loss, illness, or another ur.... More »
Investing advice that never goes out of style
– myownadvisor.ca
Over the last week, I found myself thinking about what a new investor might want to know or be mindful of as they start their financial freedom journey. Considering I haven’t reached financial freedom yet, I thought I would list some investing advice I’m taking to heart, advice that never seems to go out of style. Hopefully the advice below helps you, words of wisdom you’ll consider adopting if you haven’t already done so. Let me know what rings true to you in a comment below.
It doesn’t matter whether you make a return of 2 percent, 5 percent or 10 percent on your investments if you have nothing to invest – Burton Malkiel and Charles Ellis, financial authors and legendary academics on investing.
There is always more to learn about the final financial frontier: yourself – Jason Zweig.
Before you can really start setting financial goals, you need to determine where you stand financially – David Bach.
You get recessions, you have stock market declines. If you don’t understand that’s going to happen, then you’re not ready, you won’t do well in the markets – Peter Lynch…
It doesn’t matter whether you make a return of 2 percent, 5 percent or 10 percent on your investments if you have nothing to invest – Burton Malkiel and Charles Ellis, financial authors and legendary academics on investing.
There is always more to learn about the final financial frontier: yourself – Jason Zweig.
Before you can really start setting financial goals, you need to determine where you stand financially – David Bach.
You get recessions, you have stock market declines. If you don’t understand that’s going to happen, then you’re not ready, you won’t do well in the markets – Peter Lynch…
Traders hope for solid start to holiday shopping, look to economic growth data
– canadianbusiness.com
TORONTO – North American stock markets could be in for a slower than usual week amid concerns about when the Federal Reserve might start to cut back on stimulus measures while winding down for the Thanksgiving holiday.
But things will pick up at the end of the week when markets start to find out how enthusiastic shoppers were at the unofficial start to the U.S. holiday shopping season, Black Friday.
As well, Statistics Canada issues its gross domestic product readings for September and the third quarter on Friday, and that may help the Canadian dollar as the data is expected to show the Canadian economy put in a better than expected performance.
“The signs are, aided by a rebound from both the flood effects and the Quebec construction strike in June, the Canadian economy looks set to turn in a fairly decent performance in Q3,” said Peter Buchanan, senior economist with CIBC World Markets.
“Or at least what passes for fairly healthy given the somewhat tepid growth that we have had over the last year or two,” Buchanan added…
But things will pick up at the end of the week when markets start to find out how enthusiastic shoppers were at the unofficial start to the U.S. holiday shopping season, Black Friday.
As well, Statistics Canada issues its gross domestic product readings for September and the third quarter on Friday, and that may help the Canadian dollar as the data is expected to show the Canadian economy put in a better than expected performance.
“The signs are, aided by a rebound from both the flood effects and the Quebec construction strike in June, the Canadian economy looks set to turn in a fairly decent performance in Q3,” said Peter Buchanan, senior economist with CIBC World Markets.
“Or at least what passes for fairly healthy given the somewhat tepid growth that we have had over the last year or two,” Buchanan added…
Traders look for signs from FCC and … holiday shoppers
– macleans.ca
TORONTO – North American stock markets could be in for a slower than usual…
5.5 year – 2.35%
– ratesupermarket.ca
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