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Portuguese authorities put up $6.6 billion to save ailing major bank, separate toxic assets + MORE Aug 4th
LISBON, Portugal – Portuguese authorities are providing 4.9 billion euros ($6.6 billion) in an emergency rescue to prevent the collapse of ailing bank Banco Espirito Santo, one of the eurozone country’s oldest and biggest financial institutions
Bank of Portugal governor Carlos Costa said.... More »
Podcast 5: Master Class with the Millionaire Teacher + MORE Feb 8th
My newest podcast features an interview with Andrew Hallam, author of Millionaire Teacher, a compelling introduction to building wealth through smart saving and disciplined investing.
Andrew grew up in Canada, but he’s a citizen of the world. He spent several years as a teacher at the Singapore A.... More »
Bank of Montreal U.S. operations drive better-than-expected Q3 results Aug 29th
BMO Financial Group's expansion south of the border appears to be paying off as its U.S. operations boosted the bank's third-quarter results that topped analyst expectations..... More »
Uber says review it commissioned shows data safe, private for people using it to book rides + MORE Jan 31st
SAN FRANCISCO – Uber Technologies says that if you catch a ride with one of its drivers, your personal and financial data are safe — from Uber itself.
The ride-booking company on Friday used a blog post to release the results of what it described as a thorough outside examination of its priv.... More »
Most actively traded companies on the TSX + MORE May 25th
Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange:
Toronto Stock Exchange (14,053.74, up 100.89 points):
Kinross Gold Corp. (TSX:K). Miner. Up three cents, or 0.53 per cent, to $5.74 on 10 million shares.
Baytex Energy Corp. (TSX:BTE). Oil and gas. Up 28 cents, or 4.64.... 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.
Hazel McCallion calls out political rival as conflict of interest complaint dismissed – Toronto Star
– news.google.ca
Toronto StarHazel McCallion calls out political rival as conflict of interest complaint dismissedToronto StarHazel McCallion was defiant in victory Friday after a judge dismissed an allegation of conflict of interest against the Mississauga mayor over a controversial real estate deal involving her son. Elias Hazineh, a Mississauga resident, had alleged that McCallion …Hazel McCallion conflict-of-interest case dismissedToronto SunMississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion to stay in office after conflict of interest case …National PostHazel McCallion cleared on conflict of interest chargesCBC.caCTV News -Mississauga -Victoria Times Colonistall 31 news articles »
Rent or buy?
– moneysense.ca
Canadian homes are not overvalued, especially when compared to rental costs, BMO said Friday citing Vancouver as the exception. The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recently claimed that Canadian home prices are 64% overvalued. “We can confidently dispel the notion that Canadian home prices are egregiously overvalued versus rents, but they’re not cheap either,” said BMO’s Robert Kavcic in a release. Generally speaking, renting Toronto condo for instance is best suited for those a with a shorter time horizon, Kavcic said. “Young families with a longer time horizon in the detached market should not be deterred from buying, but also shouldn’t expect wealth gains like those of the past decade.”
Canadian banks starting raising their 5-year fixed-rate mortgages this past week. According to Canadian Business blogger Larry MacDonald, the data suggests the changes won’t sink the housing market.
In the market for a value health care stock? Cigna may be one of the best deals around, says Bryan Borzykowski…
Canadian banks starting raising their 5-year fixed-rate mortgages this past week. According to Canadian Business blogger Larry MacDonald, the data suggests the changes won’t sink the housing market.
In the market for a value health care stock? Cigna may be one of the best deals around, says Bryan Borzykowski…
The owner of a real estate consulting firm in Ontario has been charged with fraud and violating the Competition Act in connection with the alleged rigging of bids for federal real estate consulting work.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.
