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U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross denies any wrongdoing in shorting stock Jun 20th
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross made a trade betting that the stock in a shipping company with Russian-government ties would fall, a transaction coming just days after he learned of a possible negative news story about his investment in the company..... More »
The ‘hostile’ takeover offer for cannabis company Aphria is littered with red flags - MarketWatch Dec 31st
The ‘hostile’ takeover offer for cannabis company Aphria is littered with red flags MarketWatchStreetwise newsletter: Best reads of the week and year The Globe and MailAphria wrestles with hostile takeover bid by Ohio-based company Windsor StarAphria says hostile.... More »
Trump administration takes another swipe at 'Obamacare' - Ottawa Citizen + MORE Jul 8th
Charlotte ObserverTrump administration takes another swipe at 'Obamacare'Ottawa CitizenWASHINGTON — The Trump administration is freezing payments under an “Obamacare” program that protects insurers with sicker patients from financial losses, a move expected to add to premium increase.... More »
The best RRSPs in Canada for 2024 + MORE Nov 13th
Why should you open a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)? This account type is often described as “tax-advantaged,” meaning it offers a tax-efficient way for savers and investors to build wealth for the future, usually for retirement. To maximize its potential, it helps to know the differ.... More »
Potash Corp. slashes dividend as earnings fall more than expected + MORE Jan 28th
Low crop prices reduce demand for crop nutrients
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Asian stocks rise after Wall Street’s big week, European banker’s stimulus comments
– canadianbusiness.com
BEIJING, China – Asian stock markets mostly rose Monday following Wall Street’s strong gains last week and the chief European central banker’s comment that the ECB will consider more stimulus.
KEEPING SCORE: Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was little changed at 22,748.63 while Seoul’s Kospi gained 0.8 per cent to 2,004.80. The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.4 per cent to 3,644.70 and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 advanced 0.4 per cent to 5,276.40. Japanese markets were closed for a holiday. Markets rose in Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines while Singapore fell.
EUROPE STIMULUS: Investors were encouraged by comments Friday from the head of the European Central Bank that it “will not hesitate” to expand stimulus if needed to support a recovery. Mario Draghi’s speech at a banking forum in Frankfurt reinforced earlier statements taken by markets as a green light for the bank to take action at the Dec. 3 meeting of its governing council…
KEEPING SCORE: Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was little changed at 22,748.63 while Seoul’s Kospi gained 0.8 per cent to 2,004.80. The Shanghai Composite Index added 0.4 per cent to 3,644.70 and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 advanced 0.4 per cent to 5,276.40. Japanese markets were closed for a holiday. Markets rose in Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines while Singapore fell.
EUROPE STIMULUS: Investors were encouraged by comments Friday from the head of the European Central Bank that it “will not hesitate” to expand stimulus if needed to support a recovery. Mario Draghi’s speech at a banking forum in Frankfurt reinforced earlier statements taken by markets as a green light for the bank to take action at the Dec. 3 meeting of its governing council…
Vancouver mayor buoyed by federal talks about city’s housing problems
– theglobeandmail.com
Gregor Robertson hopes the Trudeau government will soon produce data on level of foreign investment in housing
Three steps to ensure success as a stock market investor
– theglobeandmail.com
Markets have been disappointing in recent years, but investment planning shouldn’t be a short-term proposition
