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RBC Capital Markets Poaches UBS Head of U.S. Sponsors + MORE Oct 2nd
RBC Capital Markets has shuffled the leadership of its team of bankers that advise private-equity firms, poaching UBS AG's U.S. head of financial sponsors, Matthew Stopnik, to become joint head of sponsors at the Canadian investment bank, according to people familiar with the matter..... More »
Toronto stock index advances on energy as the price of oil nears US$50 + MORE Aug 2nd
Canada’s main stock index advanced Wednesday, led primarily by gains from oil and gas producers as the price of crude edged back closer to the US$50 mark.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up by 63.53 points to 15,265.63, with the energy sector among key advancers.
The September crude oil c.... More »
Donald Trump's tariffs cement costly recovery from Hurricane Florence - Toronto Star Sep 17th
Toronto StarDonald Trump's tariffs cement costly recovery from Hurricane FlorenceToronto StarWASHINGTON—The tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump has slapped on imports from China, Canada and other countries —as well as new tariffs he is expected to announce late Monday —are almost certain .... More »
CANADA STOCKS-TSX ends barely higher for a 6th straight gain - Reuters + MORE Aug 5th
The Globe and MailCANADA STOCKS-TSX ends barely higher for a 6th straight gainReutersTORONTO Aug 5 Canada's main stock index eked out a small gain on Wednesday, its sixth straight rise, as investors bought into banks and consumer names and pulled back from resource companies. The Toronto Stock .... More »
Canadian Securities Administrators Ignore Rule #1 about Rules + MORE Apr 30th
What's rule #1? A rule is not a rule unless it's enforced. Any two year old knows that if the parents say to do or not do something, unless there is a sanction that is actually applied, you can behave as you want. The rule doesn't actually exist in any practical sense. And they do.The CSA is exactly.... 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.
