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The Bank of Canada Carolyn Wilkins: ‘Uncertainty lingers’ + MORE Oct 6th
Carolyn Wilkins. (Photograph by Erin Schaff)
OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada’s senior deputy governor says there’s still uncertainty around the long-hoped-for rebound of the country’s crucial non-resource export sectors.
In prepared remarks of a Quebec speech she was to deliver Thur.... More »
Nvidia’s 2025 fourth quarter earnings analysis: revenue up, production up + MORE Feb 27th
Nvidia on Wednesday reported a surge in fourth-quarter profit and sales as demand for its specialized Blackwell chips, which power artificial intelligence systems, continued to grow, sending the company’s stock higher after hours. For the three months, that ended Jan. 26, the tech giant based .... More »
N.S. premier blasts telecom companies in wake of Fiona, calls on Ottawa to step in with regulation - CBC.ca Sep 28th
N.S. premier blasts telecom companies in wake of Fiona, calls on Ottawa to step in with regulation CBC.caProvince Details Financial Support for Those Affected by Hurricane Fiona VOCMStorm Fiona: Mendicino says Tories pushed ‘false info’ with ArriveCan border questions .... More »
How much income do I need to qualify for a mortgage in Canada? Apr 17th
Buying a home in Canada isn’t for the faint of heart—or light of wallet. Home prices have steadily trended higher over the past decade, coming to a national average of $698,520 in March 2024. That’s a 75% increase compared to January 2014, and it marks a whopping dollar difference of $398,119,.... More »
How to sell an app idea: looking for an investor easily Dec 8th
Most of the articles on the topic of selling app ideas deal with situations where the developer has either an idea or minimal work to do. This is partly understandable: it is believed that if you have a minimum viable product, the MVP, you can handle the rest on your own. But what if you don’t.... More »
Asian stocks rattled as jetliner downed over Ukraine, Israel mounts Gaza ground offensive
– canadianbusiness.com
MUMBAI, India – Asian stock markets fell Friday, unnerved by a ratcheting up of global political tensions after a Malaysian jetliner was shot down over Ukraine and Israel launched a ground offensive in the Gaza Strip.
Oil, meanwhile, has risen more than 2 per cent in 24 hours following the announcement of fresh U.S. sanctions against Russia for what Washington says is its support of separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine.
Tokyo’s Nikkei 225, the regional benchmark, tumbled 1.2 per cent to 15,184.36 and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng slipped 0.4 per cent to 23,423.41. South Korea’s Kospi was down 0.2 per cent at 2,016.48.
Stocks in Taiwan and Australian also were lower, as were most markets in Southeast Asia. China’s Shanghai Composite inched up 0.4 per cent to 2,160.17.
Malaysia’s benchmark stock index was down 0.4 per cent to 1,876.21 after news that a Malaysian Airlines jetliner had been shot down over conflict-wracked Ukraine with 298 people aboard. Shares of Malaysia Airlines plummeted 11 per cent…
Oil, meanwhile, has risen more than 2 per cent in 24 hours following the announcement of fresh U.S. sanctions against Russia for what Washington says is its support of separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine.
Tokyo’s Nikkei 225, the regional benchmark, tumbled 1.2 per cent to 15,184.36 and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng slipped 0.4 per cent to 23,423.41. South Korea’s Kospi was down 0.2 per cent at 2,016.48.
Stocks in Taiwan and Australian also were lower, as were most markets in Southeast Asia. China’s Shanghai Composite inched up 0.4 per cent to 2,160.17.
Malaysia’s benchmark stock index was down 0.4 per cent to 1,876.21 after news that a Malaysian Airlines jetliner had been shot down over conflict-wracked Ukraine with 298 people aboard. Shares of Malaysia Airlines plummeted 11 per cent…
Lego’s blueprint for success, one brick at a time
– theglobeandmail.com
Under the leadership of president Jorgen Vig Knudstorp, Danish company has rebounded from 2003 financial troubles to dominate the construction toy market
Hit by double disasters, Malaysia Airlines may become tainted for travellers, never recover
– canadianbusiness.com
HONG KONG – Hit by two astonishing tragedies in quick succession, the Malaysia Airlines brand may become the airline industry’s equivalent of asbestos or News of the World: toxic to the public and, experts say, impossible to redeem.
Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was downed over eastern Ukraine on Thursday with 298 people aboard by what American intelligence authorities believe was a surface-to-air missile. Just four months earlier, a Malaysia Airlines jetliner carrying 239 people disappeared about an hour after taking off from Kuala Lumpur. The jet has still not been found, a source of profound unease for travellers and the aviation industry.
“I can’t comprehend of anything they can do to save themselves,” said Mohshin Aziz, an aviation analyst at Maybank in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
“Perception-wise it really hits home,” Aziz said. “It’s very challenging. It’s very difficult to fight against negative perception.”
Even before the Flight 370 mystery, state-owned Malaysia Airlines was in serious financial trouble…
Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was downed over eastern Ukraine on Thursday with 298 people aboard by what American intelligence authorities believe was a surface-to-air missile. Just four months earlier, a Malaysia Airlines jetliner carrying 239 people disappeared about an hour after taking off from Kuala Lumpur. The jet has still not been found, a source of profound unease for travellers and the aviation industry.
“I can’t comprehend of anything they can do to save themselves,” said Mohshin Aziz, an aviation analyst at Maybank in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
“Perception-wise it really hits home,” Aziz said. “It’s very challenging. It’s very difficult to fight against negative perception.”
Even before the Flight 370 mystery, state-owned Malaysia Airlines was in serious financial trouble…
Weekend Reading – TSX dogs, insurance and debt, big banks and more
– myownadvisor.ca
Welcome to your Weekend Reading list folks. Earlier this week I shared these articles on my site:
Retirement Numbers and Rules,
Why Staycations Are Worth It,
June 2014 Dividend Income Update.
Enjoy these articles below and see you here next week. Go Ottawa #RedBlacks!
Here are 10 dogs of the TSX, stocks you probably already own directly, in your ETF, or in your pension plan.
LSM Insurance wondered if homeowners are insuring their debt loads enough. I say, not likely.
Sean Cooper on MDJ said to think twice about a mortgage with any big bank.
A warning from Glenn Cooke about buying life insurance online from banks.
MoneySense told us basic cellphone service is up. I suspect telco earnings are up and that means dividends will be up again soon.
Passive Income Earner discussed the Smith Manoeuvre.
Dividend Mantra believes saving is more effective and earning more money.
Read about the margin of safety and more, thanks to Ken Faulkenberry here.
Young & Thrifty wondered if you could live debt-free…
Retirement Numbers and Rules,
Why Staycations Are Worth It,
June 2014 Dividend Income Update.
Enjoy these articles below and see you here next week. Go Ottawa #RedBlacks!
Here are 10 dogs of the TSX, stocks you probably already own directly, in your ETF, or in your pension plan.
LSM Insurance wondered if homeowners are insuring their debt loads enough. I say, not likely.
Sean Cooper on MDJ said to think twice about a mortgage with any big bank.
A warning from Glenn Cooke about buying life insurance online from banks.
MoneySense told us basic cellphone service is up. I suspect telco earnings are up and that means dividends will be up again soon.
Passive Income Earner discussed the Smith Manoeuvre.
Dividend Mantra believes saving is more effective and earning more money.
Read about the margin of safety and more, thanks to Ken Faulkenberry here.
Young & Thrifty wondered if you could live debt-free…
90 days – 1.75%
– ratesupermarket.ca
This GIC rate is offered by Oaken Financial and was updated on 2014-06-06. Click on the link above to get more details or apply online.
