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University of Winnipeg reconsidering investment in fossil fuel companies + MORE Mar 10th
The university says it will study the pros and cons of not investing in companies that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions
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B.C. Green Leader Andrew Weaver calls NDP government's LNG legislation a "generational sellout" - Straight.com Mar 26th
B.C. Green Leader Andrew Weaver calls NDP government's LNG legislation a "generational sellout" Straight.comB.C. government hoping to pass LNG legislation without support of the B.C. Greens Global NewsB.C. government announces new tax credit for LNG projects CBC.caB..... More »
New York judge denies Argentina’s request for delay in paying $1.65 billion to US hedge funds + MORE Jun 26th
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A New York judge has denied Argentina’s request to extend deadlines to repay a debt to bondholders, which the country claims could lead it into a catastrophic default.
Federal Judge Thomas Griesa rejected Argentina’s request in an order Thursday.
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How does a U.S.-dollar TFSA work? May 21st
Ask MoneySense
I just set up an American dollar TFSA to complement my existing TFSA. I do not know how the contribution gets calculated, and the goal is to not overcontribute with the sum of these.
—Michelle
An investor can open more than one tax-free savings account (TFSA). There are no r.... More »
7 Questions to ask your financial advisor Feb 19th
Most financial advisors are good people. But too many are squeezed between a desire to serve clients and the requirement to reach revenue targets and sell their firm’s products. Therefore, when you’re evaluating a current or prospective advisor, a healthy dose of “caveat emptor” (buyer bewar.... More »
Money fund assets increase $1.14 billion to $2.669 trillion for the week
– canadianbusiness.com
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Total U.S. money market mutual fund assets rose $1.14 billion to $2.669 trillion for the week that ended Wednesday, according to the Investment Company Institute.
Assets in the nation’s retail money market mutual funds fell $8.06 billion to $920.10 billion, the Washington-based mutual fund trade group said Thursday. Assets of taxable money market funds in the retail category fell $7.19 billion to $727.67 billion. Tax-exempt retail fund assets fell $870 million to $192.43 billion.
Assets in institutional money market funds rose $9.2 billion to $1.749 trillion. Among institutional funds, taxable money market fund assets rose $9.58 billion to $1.679 trillion. Assets of tax-exempt funds fell $370 million to $70.14 billion.
The 7-day average yield on money market mutual funds was unchanged at 0.01 per cent from the previous week, according to Money Fund Report, a service of iMoneyNet Inc. in Westborough, Mass. The 7-day compounded yield was flat at 0.01 per cent…
Assets in the nation’s retail money market mutual funds fell $8.06 billion to $920.10 billion, the Washington-based mutual fund trade group said Thursday. Assets of taxable money market funds in the retail category fell $7.19 billion to $727.67 billion. Tax-exempt retail fund assets fell $870 million to $192.43 billion.
Assets in institutional money market funds rose $9.2 billion to $1.749 trillion. Among institutional funds, taxable money market fund assets rose $9.58 billion to $1.679 trillion. Assets of tax-exempt funds fell $370 million to $70.14 billion.
The 7-day average yield on money market mutual funds was unchanged at 0.01 per cent from the previous week, according to Money Fund Report, a service of iMoneyNet Inc. in Westborough, Mass. The 7-day compounded yield was flat at 0.01 per cent…
5.5 year – 3.00%
– ratesupermarket.ca
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Avon, Weight Watchers, Expedia, Sequenom and Ariad are big market movers
– canadianbusiness.com
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Stocks that moved substantially or traded heavily Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq Stock Market:
NYSE
Avon Products Inc., down $4.90 to $17.50
Struggles continue for the beauty products company, which posted a quarterly loss on weak sales, both at home and overseas.
Weight Watchers International Inc., down $7.81 to $32.11
Fewer people are signing up for programs offered by the weight-loss company, which warned that next year will be challenging.
Marathon Petroleum Corp. down 50 cents to $35.26
Earnings plunged almost 90 per cent during the refiner’s third quarter due to volatile crude prices and weak energy demand.
Nasdaq
Expedia Inc., up $9.01 to $58.97
The online travel site topped Wall Street expectations for profit and revenue despite increasing competition.
Sequenom Inc., down 56 cents to $1.92
A court invalidated a patent claim by the molecular testing company related to fetal cell technology.
Kraft Foods Group Inc., down $1.06 to $54…
NYSE
Avon Products Inc., down $4.90 to $17.50
Struggles continue for the beauty products company, which posted a quarterly loss on weak sales, both at home and overseas.
Weight Watchers International Inc., down $7.81 to $32.11
Fewer people are signing up for programs offered by the weight-loss company, which warned that next year will be challenging.
Marathon Petroleum Corp. down 50 cents to $35.26
Earnings plunged almost 90 per cent during the refiner’s third quarter due to volatile crude prices and weak energy demand.
Nasdaq
Expedia Inc., up $9.01 to $58.97
The online travel site topped Wall Street expectations for profit and revenue despite increasing competition.
Sequenom Inc., down 56 cents to $1.92
A court invalidated a patent claim by the molecular testing company related to fetal cell technology.
Kraft Foods Group Inc., down $1.06 to $54…
Welcome to your Weekend Reading list. I hope you enjoy these articles as you finish off any leftover Halloween candy and goodies this weekend. I’ll be back next week. :)
In case you missed it, I wrote about our 2013 financial goals and announced a new series I will be working on in support of financial literacy month.
Sandi Martin keeps her portfolio super simple, with TD efunds.
The Dividend Guy says dividend growth is the only metric that really matters.
Prairie EcoThrifter offered some ideas to exercise your brain.
The Loonie Bin announced some great monthly dividend income.
Invest It Wisely shared the differences between saving and investing.
Melissa Leong covered funeral expenses.
The third edition of The MoneySense Guide to the Perfect Portfolio is now available in ebook format, a solid guide for any investor.
The Passive Income Earner wondered if it’s worth comparing your portfolio with an index.
MDJ surpassed a huge milestone building his net worth.
A new website called RateSpy…
In case you missed it, I wrote about our 2013 financial goals and announced a new series I will be working on in support of financial literacy month.
Sandi Martin keeps her portfolio super simple, with TD efunds.
The Dividend Guy says dividend growth is the only metric that really matters.
Prairie EcoThrifter offered some ideas to exercise your brain.
The Loonie Bin announced some great monthly dividend income.
Invest It Wisely shared the differences between saving and investing.
Melissa Leong covered funeral expenses.
The third edition of The MoneySense Guide to the Perfect Portfolio is now available in ebook format, a solid guide for any investor.
The Passive Income Earner wondered if it’s worth comparing your portfolio with an index.
MDJ surpassed a huge milestone building his net worth.
A new website called RateSpy…
Preparing for the inevitable
– canoe.ca
If you were to die today, would your spouse and other beneficiaries know where you keep all of your accounts? Would they know how the bills are paid and where the insurance policies are kept? Who is the executor of your will (if you have one) and does that person know who your financial adviser is? If you are not the member of your household who ha
