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Stocks solidly lower following weak jobs report + MORE Feb 5th
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The stock market is moving lower after the government reported that job creation in the U.S. slowed down last month.
Technology stocks had some of the biggest declines Friday.
LinkedIn plunged 40 per cent after the social media company released a weak forecast for 2016.
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The RRSP deadline is coming soon — here’s how to make your contribution work harder this year Feb 24th
Contributing to an RRSP allows your retirement savings to grow tax-sheltered and can reduce the amount of tax you pay this year, writes Lesley-Anne Scorgie..... More »
Should you do options trading? + MORE Nov 8th
Options trading has found its place in the do-it-yourself world of young investors, opening possibilities of cashing in on high returns in short order. But it can be a risky game, experts say. Wider access to options trading on DIY platforms has democratized an area of the market once cornered by fi.... More »
Who reports capital gains if a stock is owned jointly? + MORE Apr 8th
Q. My question is regarding stock capital gains, specifically in a joint account with my wife at TD Waterhouse. We had a capital gain of $30,000 this year in our non-registered account. At 50% each, our capital gain for tax purposes is $15,000. Do we each have to report a gain of $7,500? Or, does.... More »
HISAs vs. bonds and GICs: Where should Canadians hold their cash? + MORE Dec 18th
“Bonds are back,” you may have read on a financial news site or heard a financial advisor say recently. True enough, money is flowing into these fixed-income investments at the highest rate in years, and for good reasons.
In fact, Canadian savers have an abundance of good choices right now f.... More »
Before the Bell: Stocks at risk of losing gains for the week
– theglobeandmail.com
Jennifer Dowty, Chartered Financial Analyst, looks ahead to the market trading day
BlackBerry Q3 loss less than anticipated, revenue above estimates
– canadianbusiness.com
WATERLOO, Ont. – BlackBerry (TSX:BB) is reporting higher revenue and a smaller loss than analysts were expecting.
The smartphone company’s revenue was US$557 million, which is $64 million above the general estimate and up from US$548 million a year ago.
The company’s net loss was US$89 million or 17 cents per share under standard accounting rules. After adjustments, BlackBerry’s loss was US$15 million or three cents per share — far less than estimates.
Analysts projected that BlackBerry would report a loss of 14 cents per share and US$489 million of revenue for the quarter, according to Thomson Reuters.
Chief executive John Chen says the company saw higher revenue across all areas of its focus, including software, and it will increase spending on the launch of the newest BlackBerry smartphone — the first with an Android operating system.
Initial stock market reaction to the quarterly report was positive, with the pre-market price rising by eight per cent from Thursday’s close…
The smartphone company’s revenue was US$557 million, which is $64 million above the general estimate and up from US$548 million a year ago.
The company’s net loss was US$89 million or 17 cents per share under standard accounting rules. After adjustments, BlackBerry’s loss was US$15 million or three cents per share — far less than estimates.
Analysts projected that BlackBerry would report a loss of 14 cents per share and US$489 million of revenue for the quarter, according to Thomson Reuters.
Chief executive John Chen says the company saw higher revenue across all areas of its focus, including software, and it will increase spending on the launch of the newest BlackBerry smartphone — the first with an Android operating system.
Initial stock market reaction to the quarterly report was positive, with the pre-market price rising by eight per cent from Thursday’s close…
Female CFOs gain in pay, prevalence and prominence at US companies and they now out-earn men
– canadianbusiness.com
Women may be badly outnumbered in the top ranks of corporate America, but at least they aren’t underpaid.
Compensation for female chief financial officers at S&P 500 companies last year outpaced that of their male counterparts, according to an analysis by executive compensation firm Equilar and the Associated Press. It follows a similar trend seen with female CEOs in recent years.
The median pay for female CFOs last year rose nearly 11 per cent to $3.32 million. Male CFO pay rose 7 per cent, to $3.3 million. This follows several years of steady gains for both sexes.
The gains, for both men and women, are in part a result of the expansion of the CFO role to include far more responsibility and visibility.
“The CFO is no longer a bean counter,” said Josh Crist, managing director at executive search firm Crist Kolder Associates.
Companies and shareholders became more focused on financial security and regulation after the financial crisis, and corporate finance began to play a bigger role in company strategy, according to Gregg Passin, a compensation expert at consulting firm Mercer…
Compensation for female chief financial officers at S&P 500 companies last year outpaced that of their male counterparts, according to an analysis by executive compensation firm Equilar and the Associated Press. It follows a similar trend seen with female CEOs in recent years.
The median pay for female CFOs last year rose nearly 11 per cent to $3.32 million. Male CFO pay rose 7 per cent, to $3.3 million. This follows several years of steady gains for both sexes.
The gains, for both men and women, are in part a result of the expansion of the CFO role to include far more responsibility and visibility.
“The CFO is no longer a bean counter,” said Josh Crist, managing director at executive search firm Crist Kolder Associates.
Companies and shareholders became more focused on financial security and regulation after the financial crisis, and corporate finance began to play a bigger role in company strategy, according to Gregg Passin, a compensation expert at consulting firm Mercer…
BlackBerry loss narrower than forecasts, revenue higher – CBC.ca
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