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Ovintiv to buy oil-rich assets in Canada's Montney shale for $2.38 billion - Reuters + MORE Nov 14th
Ovintiv to buy oil-rich assets in Canada's Montney shale for $2.38 billion ReutersOvintiv consolidates holdings with $3.3-billion Montney buy, $2.8-billion Uinta sale The Globe and MailParamount Resources Ltd. announces $3.325 billion asset sale BOE ReportOvintiv is .... More »
Couche-Tard looks at acquisitions and reports earnings drop Jun 28th
Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. (ATD/TSX) says its net earnings fell by almost a third in its fourth quarter as inflation-squeezed consumers watch their spending.
Couche-Tard reports earnings for Q4
The convenience store giant says net earnings attributable to shareholders totalled $453 millio.... More »
Biden to argue 'Republican obstruction' leading to debt default risk as he convenes business leaders and CEOs - CNN Oct 6th
Biden to argue 'Republican obstruction' leading to debt default risk as he convenes business leaders and CEOs CNNBiden pitches investment plans amid deadlock in US Congress Al Jazeera EnglishAs the debt default looms, the White House warns of financial crisis. The Ne.... More »
Your home sold—now what? + MORE Apr 1st
If you’ve sold your home or are planning to soon, you may have a large amount of cash that needs a temporary parking spot while you prepare for your next move. A regular savings account pays very little interest—so unless you need the money right away, it makes sense to seek higher returns.
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Planning for retirement with little or no savings to draw on Jul 9th
Despite their best intentions some Canadians, facing a variety of financial challenges throughout their working lives, may not be able to save much towards retirement. Yet it’s difficult to know how to manage in those circumstances, as so much of the financial planning advice that’s shared widel.... More »
CIBC to rebrand The PrivateBank as CIBC Bank USA at dozens of locations
– canadianbusiness.com
The Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce is extending its brand across the U.S. by renaming dozens of recently-purchased locations south of the border as CIBC Bank USA.
The Canadian lender closed its acquisition of Chicago-based PrivateBancorp in June.
Today, the bank announced it is replacing the U.S. company’s brand called The PrivateBank with the CIBC name on 36 branches and commercial banking offices.
A soccer field and a theatre in Chicago have also been renamed as the CIBC Fire Pitch and the CIBC Theatre.
CIBC bought the U.S. bank for approximately $5 billion US in a bid to secure its foothold in the country.
The Canadian bank has said it hopes to one day generate a quarter of its earnings in the U.S.
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The Canadian lender closed its acquisition of Chicago-based PrivateBancorp in June.
Today, the bank announced it is replacing the U.S. company’s brand called The PrivateBank with the CIBC name on 36 branches and commercial banking offices.
A soccer field and a theatre in Chicago have also been renamed as the CIBC Fire Pitch and the CIBC Theatre.
CIBC bought the U.S. bank for approximately $5 billion US in a bid to secure its foothold in the country.
The Canadian bank has said it hopes to one day generate a quarter of its earnings in the U.S.
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How investors can make – and lose – money when a stock is added to the TSX composite
– theglobeandmail.com
Three companies felt the thrill – and subsequent coming down – that follows when a firm is added to a benchmark index
Toronto stock index, Wall Street gain ground, as Canadian dollar weakens
– canadianbusiness.com
TORONTO _ Mining companies helped lead the Toronto stock index higher today as the loonie lost ground to the U.S. dollar.
The S&P/TSX composite index was up 63.64 points to 15,236.67, with base metals gains offsetting gold sector losses.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average advanced 63.01 points to 22,331.35. The S&P 500 index edged ahead 3.64 points to 2,503.87 and the Nasdaq composite index was up 6.17 points to 6,454.64.
The Canadian dollar was trading at an average price of 81.71 cents US, down 0.38 of a U.S. cent.
In commodities news, the November crude contract was down nine cents at US$50.35 per barrel while the December gold contract fell $14.40 to US$1,310.80 an ounce.
The December copper contract was up two cents at to US$2.97 a pound and the October natural gas contract gained 12 cents at US$3.15 per mmBTU.
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The S&P/TSX composite index was up 63.64 points to 15,236.67, with base metals gains offsetting gold sector losses.
In New York, the Dow Jones industrial average advanced 63.01 points to 22,331.35. The S&P 500 index edged ahead 3.64 points to 2,503.87 and the Nasdaq composite index was up 6.17 points to 6,454.64.
The Canadian dollar was trading at an average price of 81.71 cents US, down 0.38 of a U.S. cent.
In commodities news, the November crude contract was down nine cents at US$50.35 per barrel while the December gold contract fell $14.40 to US$1,310.80 an ounce.
The December copper contract was up two cents at to US$2.97 a pound and the October natural gas contract gained 12 cents at US$3.15 per mmBTU.
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Foreign investment in Canada boosted by record foreign acquisition of bonds
– canadianbusiness.com
OTTAWA _ Statistics Canada says foreign investment in Canadian securities totalled $24.0 billion in July, led by a record acquisition of Canadian bonds.
The total for the month reversed the sale of $858 million in Canadian securities by foreign investors in June.
Statistics Canada says non-resident investment in Canadian bonds totalled $23.8 billion in July, boosted by new issues of private corporate bonds in foreign markets.
Foreign investors also bought $8.0 billion of federal government bonds and $2.9 billion of provincial government bonds.
Non-resident investors sold $1.5 billion in Canadian money market instruments and increased equity investments by $1.6 billion in July.
Meanwhile, Canadian investors sold $1.8 billion in foreign securities in July as they reduced their holdings in foreign equities by $2.9 billion in July, but acquired $1.1 billion in foreign debt securities.
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The total for the month reversed the sale of $858 million in Canadian securities by foreign investors in June.
Statistics Canada says non-resident investment in Canadian bonds totalled $23.8 billion in July, boosted by new issues of private corporate bonds in foreign markets.
Foreign investors also bought $8.0 billion of federal government bonds and $2.9 billion of provincial government bonds.
Non-resident investors sold $1.5 billion in Canadian money market instruments and increased equity investments by $1.6 billion in July.
Meanwhile, Canadian investors sold $1.8 billion in foreign securities in July as they reduced their holdings in foreign equities by $2.9 billion in July, but acquired $1.1 billion in foreign debt securities.
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Paying taxes on an inheritance
– moneysense.ca
Q: I have a son that is living in the U.S. (for the last 20 years) and married. Would he have to pay taxes in the U.S. when he inherits from his parents? How would the taxes work in this case?
–Alain
A: Alain, generally speaking no, your son will not have to pay any tax on inherited money or property. That being said there are assets that when inherited in the U.S. are taxable to the beneficiary—such as U.S. retirement accounts and U.S. savings bonds.
If the parent is Canadian and the asset has been taxed on their final Canadian tax return, the beneficiary will inherit the account/asset with a basis equal to the fair market value on the date of death.
–Alain
A: Alain, generally speaking no, your son will not have to pay any tax on inherited money or property. That being said there are assets that when inherited in the U.S. are taxable to the beneficiary—such as U.S. retirement accounts and U.S. savings bonds.
If the parent is Canadian and the asset has been taxed on their final Canadian tax return, the beneficiary will inherit the account/asset with a basis equal to the fair market value on the date of death.
Q: I have a question regarding taxes in TFSA investment accounts. Do we have to deal with any tax issues when we purchase U.S. or international ETFs? And if so, what are they?
–Margy
A: The Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) allows eligible Canadians to invest in a variety of investments. The options are only limited by the offerings of the financial institution…
