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On business tax, Liberals need to catch up to the U.S. + MORE Dec 18th
Finance Minister Bill Morneau speaks to members of the media as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on at a press conference on tax reforms in Stouffville, Ont., on Monday, October 16, 2017. (Nathan Denette/CP)
If you disliked the sight of your majority government bending the knee for the small-busi.... More »
Warren Buffett says U.S. shouldn’t use ‘trade as a weapon’ as Berkshire Hathaway holds meeting - The Globe and Mail May 3rd
Warren Buffett says U.S. shouldn’t use ‘trade as a weapon’ as Berkshire Hathaway holds meeting The Globe and MailWarren Buffett says ‘trade should not be a weapon’ at annual Berkshire meeting CNNLive: Berkshire Hathaway Earnings and Annual Meeting Bloomberg.... More »
Business Highlights + MORE Feb 16th
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The Big Uh-Oh: Global economy shaky and cavalry may not come
WASHINGTON (AP) — Eight years after the financial crisis, the world is coming to grips with an unpleasant realization: serious weaknesses still plague the global economy, and emergency help may not be on the way.
Sinking stock prices.... More »
CIBC, National Bank ask employees to work remotely as Omicron worries grow - CTV News + MORE Dec 15th
CIBC, National Bank ask employees to work remotely as Omicron worries grow CTV NewsNational Bank latest financial institution to delay return to office plans Yahoo Canada FinanceCity of Ottawa pauses return-to-office plan for employees CTV News OttawaCOVID-19 variant.... More »
Real estate: Three experts, one night, zero agreement + MORE Apr 29th
Jeff Rubin, author of The Carbon Bubble. Photographed on May 13, 2015. (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star/Getty Images)
When Jeff Rubin gave advice on Toronto real estate this week, the only thing polished was his shoes. Waving his fist clenched around a paper he wrote in 1989 as evidence, he chided the Ba.... More »
AP FACT CHECK: Dems in New Hampshire
– canadianbusiness.com
WASHINGTON – Hillary Clinton cast the financial industry as an adversary in her presidential campaign — despite the money that industry has poured into her White House effort. Bernie Sanders once again mischaracterized the share of the wealth taken by the very richest Americans.
A look at some of the claims in their latest Democratic presidential debate:
CLINTON on Wall Street: “They are trying to beat me in this primary.”
THE FACTS: Wall Street is not the anti-Clinton monolith she implied. People in the securities and investment industry gave more than $17 million last year to super political action committees supporting her presidential run and nearly $3 million directly to her campaign, according to OpenSecrets.org, a campaign-finance watchdog. Wall Street is the top industry donating to her effort, ahead of the legal profession, non-profit institutions and others.
Clinton is taking heat from Sanders over her Wall Street ties, which go back decades.
The Washington Post reported Thursday that Clinton has brought in more money from the financial sector during her four federal campaigns — for Senate and president — than her husband, Bill Clinton, did in his quarter-century political career…
A look at some of the claims in their latest Democratic presidential debate:
CLINTON on Wall Street: “They are trying to beat me in this primary.”
THE FACTS: Wall Street is not the anti-Clinton monolith she implied. People in the securities and investment industry gave more than $17 million last year to super political action committees supporting her presidential run and nearly $3 million directly to her campaign, according to OpenSecrets.org, a campaign-finance watchdog. Wall Street is the top industry donating to her effort, ahead of the legal profession, non-profit institutions and others.
Clinton is taking heat from Sanders over her Wall Street ties, which go back decades.
The Washington Post reported Thursday that Clinton has brought in more money from the financial sector during her four federal campaigns — for Senate and president — than her husband, Bill Clinton, did in his quarter-century political career…
Toronto council supports CRTC ruling on Internet access
– theglobeandmail.com
BCE argues that if the decision stands, it will affect the company’s investment decisions
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Welcome to my Weekend Reading roundup friends. At the time of this post, I just got home after watching my Sens lose 7-2 to McDavid’s Oilers. It was one of the worst efforts I’ve seen from the Senators this year. I wonder what changes for this team are coming with the NHL trade deadline looming – I suspect there are a few. At least the beer at the game was cold…
Earlier this week I shared some resolutions for dividend investors like me and I listed some new ETFs (from TD Bank) and SmartFolios (from BMO) for your portfolio.
Enjoy these articles from the week that was and see you here again next week.
Here are four mortgage trends to watch in 2016 from my friend and mortgage pro Rob McLister.
Ben Carlson wrote about the incredible growing dividend. He wrote: “For those investors who still have plenty of time to save and invest, this analysis gives you a sense of the potential compound interest you can earn from a continuous reinvestment of dividends over time…
Welcome to my Weekend Reading roundup friends. At the time of this post, I just got home after watching my Sens lose 7-2 to McDavid’s Oilers. It was one of the worst efforts I’ve seen from the Senators this year. I wonder what changes for this team are coming with the NHL trade deadline looming – I suspect there are a few. At least the beer at the game was cold…
Earlier this week I shared some resolutions for dividend investors like me and I listed some new ETFs (from TD Bank) and SmartFolios (from BMO) for your portfolio.
Enjoy these articles from the week that was and see you here again next week.
Here are four mortgage trends to watch in 2016 from my friend and mortgage pro Rob McLister.
Ben Carlson wrote about the incredible growing dividend. He wrote: “For those investors who still have plenty of time to save and invest, this analysis gives you a sense of the potential compound interest you can earn from a continuous reinvestment of dividends over time…
Kingsway Financial posts 4th-quarter loss of $2.2 million
– canadianbusiness.com
TORONTO – TORONTO (AP) _ Kingsway Financial Services Inc. (KFS) on Thursday reported a fourth-quarter loss of $2.2 million, after reporting a profit in the same period a year earlier.
On a per-share basis, the Toronto-based company said it had a loss of 12 cents.
The merchant bank posted revenue of $38.2 million in the period.
For the year, the company reported net income of $1.1 million, or 4 cents per share, swinging to a profit in the period. Revenue was reported as $160 million.
In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, the company’s shares hit $4.47. A year ago, they were trading at $5.85.
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On a per-share basis, the Toronto-based company said it had a loss of 12 cents.
The merchant bank posted revenue of $38.2 million in the period.
For the year, the company reported net income of $1.1 million, or 4 cents per share, swinging to a profit in the period. Revenue was reported as $160 million.
In the final minutes of trading on Thursday, the company’s shares hit $4.47. A year ago, they were trading at $5.85.
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LNG Canada delay marks new blow to BC hopes – The Globe and Mail
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The Globe and MailLNG Canada delay marks new blow to BC hopesThe Globe and MailBritish Columbia's plan to become a major exporter of liquefied natural gas is facing mounting setbacks as energy companies grapple with weak prices and regulatory uncertainty. Royal Dutch Shell PLC disclosed on Thursday that the LNG Canada joint …Clark to face BC election without LNG dollarsVancouver SunShell puts off decision on LNG megaproject in B.C. for another year as it grapples with plummeting oil prices and …Financial PostShell postpones LNG Canada final investment decision as profits plungeCalgary HeraldCBC.ca -Digital Journalall 85 news articles »
