The “Big Five” Canadian banks offer investment funds and include Royal Bank of Canada, Toronto Dominion Bank (TD Canada Trust), Bank of Nova Scotia, Bank of Montreal and Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC). Let’s explore the best place for you to invest.
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South Dakota rancher pleads guilty to falsely claiming 129 cattle died in 2013 autumn blizzard + MORE Nov 21st
RAPID CITY, S.D. – A South Dakota rancher has pleaded guilty in federal court to falsely claiming he lost more than a hundred cattle during the autumn blizzard of 2013 that left ranchers in the state reeling with financial losses.
Karl Knutson pleaded guilty Friday as part of a deal with prose.... More »
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Nvidia by the numbers: $5 trillion market cap and soaring stock Nov 21st
Nvidia reported more eye-catching numbers for its fiscal third quarter Wednesday, with net income jumping 65% and revenue increasing 62% from a year earlier. Last month, Nvidia became the first public company to reach a market capitalization of $5 trillion. The ravenous appetite for the Silicon Vall.... More »
US housing starts fall in notably cold and snowy January + MORE Feb 17th
WASHINGTON – Cold winter weather appears to have cut into homebuilding in the Midwest and Northeast, causing the pace of construction to tumble in January.
Housing starts slipped 3.8 per cent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.1 million homes, the Commerce Department said Wed.... More »
Two ways to lower risk in your investment portfolio with ETFs Nov 8th
With U.S. equity indices like the S&P 500 hitting all-time highs repeatedly this year, the investment atmosphere is charged, especially post the recent U.S. presidential election. The victory by Donald Trump has injected volatility into the markets, given the uncertainty of what his administrati.... More »
Waiting for Work: Canadian retail workers face volatility of on-call shifts
– canadianbusiness.com
TORONTO – The rise of so-called precarious employment in Canada — mainly work in the services and retail sectors — has brought with it some questionable employer practices that have employees stressed out and labour activists fuming.
They’re calling for the elimination of “on-call” shifts, a practice where management schedules shifts for part-time employees each week, but then requires them to call in ahead of their start time to find out if they’re actually working.
“It’s really quite troubling from a ‘good jobs’ perspective because it sometimes forces people into financial turmoil,” said Andrew Langille, a labour lawyer based in Toronto.
“This is a growing problem for young workers in their 20s and 30s who make up a significant chunk of retail and service workers. I’ve seen pretty high rates of mental health issues among this group of workers. It also drives stress and anxiety to a pretty high degree.”
In recent months, lawmakers in the United States have taken notice of a growing discontent with volatile workplace schedules…
They’re calling for the elimination of “on-call” shifts, a practice where management schedules shifts for part-time employees each week, but then requires them to call in ahead of their start time to find out if they’re actually working.
“It’s really quite troubling from a ‘good jobs’ perspective because it sometimes forces people into financial turmoil,” said Andrew Langille, a labour lawyer based in Toronto.
“This is a growing problem for young workers in their 20s and 30s who make up a significant chunk of retail and service workers. I’ve seen pretty high rates of mental health issues among this group of workers. It also drives stress and anxiety to a pretty high degree.”
In recent months, lawmakers in the United States have taken notice of a growing discontent with volatile workplace schedules…
American owners of English football club Derby sell to businessman behind ‘Candy Crush’ game
– canadianbusiness.com
DERBY, England – Derby’s American owners have sold the English second-tier club to a local businessman who made a fortune through the “Candy Crush Saga” mobile game.
Former Detroit Pistons executive Andy Appleby fronted the takeover seven years ago by a group of Americans, including investors in baseball, basketball and hockey franchises.
Within months of their takeover, Derby was relegated from the Premier League and the team has stayed in the Championship since 2008.
Now life-long Derby fan Mel Morris, who bought a 22 per cent stake in the team earlier this year, has become the sole owner. Morris stepped down last year as chairman of King Digital, the New York Stock Exchange-listed company which created “Candy Crush.”
The annual “Rich List” published by the London-based Sunday Times estimates that Morris is worth 400 million pounds ($610 million).
Five Premier League teams are owned by Americans: Arsenal, Aston Villa, Liverpool, Manchester United and Sunderland…
Former Detroit Pistons executive Andy Appleby fronted the takeover seven years ago by a group of Americans, including investors in baseball, basketball and hockey franchises.
Within months of their takeover, Derby was relegated from the Premier League and the team has stayed in the Championship since 2008.
Now life-long Derby fan Mel Morris, who bought a 22 per cent stake in the team earlier this year, has become the sole owner. Morris stepped down last year as chairman of King Digital, the New York Stock Exchange-listed company which created “Candy Crush.”
The annual “Rich List” published by the London-based Sunday Times estimates that Morris is worth 400 million pounds ($610 million).
Five Premier League teams are owned by Americans: Arsenal, Aston Villa, Liverpool, Manchester United and Sunderland…
Before the Bell: Markets positive, pullback a time to buy
– theglobeandmail.com
Our equities analyst looks ahead to the investment day
At military parade, Chinese president says nation will cut 300000 troops – Los Angeles Times
– news.google.ca
Los Angeles TimesAt military parade, Chinese president says nation will cut 300000 troopsLos Angeles TimesPresident Xi Jinping announced Thursday that China will cut its military by 300,000 troops, a significant reduction in one of the largest militaries in the world and a move that the Chinese leader called a gesture of peace. "The great renewal of the …Military Parade in China Gives Xi Jinping a Platform to Show Grip on PowerNew York TimesChina Flexes Its Military Muscle at World War II ParadeWall Street JournalChina's muscle depends on the world economyThe Australian Financial ReviewFox News Latino -The Indian Express -Economic Timesall 2,172 news articles »
Educate yourself to become a better investor and understand your portfolio
– canadianbusiness.com
OTTAWA – As students head back to class next week, shell-shocked investors looking for a little peace of mind may also want to hit the books to beef up their financial know-how and soothe their frazzled nerves.
The stock market is currently taking investors on a rollercoaster ride, meaning there’s never been a better time to ensure they have appropriate financial plans and the right investments in their portfolios.
Tyler Fleming, director of the Office of Investor Policy, Education and Outreach at Ontario Securities Commission, says it’s never too early — or too late — to improve your financial smarts.
“An informed investor makes for a better investor,” he said.
The OSC runs the GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca website to promote investor education.
The site includes tools and guides for both investing and financial planning, ranging from the basics of opening a bank account and building a budget to information about complex investments such as flow-through shares and hedge funds…
The stock market is currently taking investors on a rollercoaster ride, meaning there’s never been a better time to ensure they have appropriate financial plans and the right investments in their portfolios.
Tyler Fleming, director of the Office of Investor Policy, Education and Outreach at Ontario Securities Commission, says it’s never too early — or too late — to improve your financial smarts.
“An informed investor makes for a better investor,” he said.
The OSC runs the GetSmarterAboutMoney.ca website to promote investor education.
The site includes tools and guides for both investing and financial planning, ranging from the basics of opening a bank account and building a budget to information about complex investments such as flow-through shares and hedge funds…
