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‘I eat these things every night:’ Doug Ford backs Chapman’s ice cream bars as he announces $27M investment - CTV News Sep 19th
‘I eat these things every night:’ Doug Ford backs Chapman’s ice cream bars as he announces $27M investment CTV NewsCanadian ice cream giant announces plans to redevelop Ontario facility, add jobs Global NewsOntario sweetens deal for Chapman’s Ice Cream with $200M invest.... More »
Planning to use your home equity in retirement Jun 3rd
How much of your net worth is wrapped up in your home? According to Statistics Canada, the median net worth for senior families in 2023 was $1,109,700. The most common type of asset for Canadians was a family home, with a median value of $500,000.
Since home equity makes up such a significant all.... More »
Bank of America reaches record $17B settlement with U.S. + MORE Aug 21st
Bank of America has reached a record $17 billion settlement to resolve an investigation into its role in the sale of mortgage-backed securities before the 2008 financial crisis, officials directly familiar with the matter said Wednesday..... More »
Amid deep cuts, Quebec mulls pay hikes for provincial politicians + MORE Dec 27th
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MONTREAL — The Quebec government is considering a bill that could see members of the legislature get a substantial increase in their base salary and make them the country’s best-paid provincial politicians.
The proposal is essentially the result of recommendations in a r.... More »
Now here’s a surprise: Notes of optimism for 2016 Dec 26th
Despite ‘significant skepticism’ from clients, bank investment strategists predict Canadian stocks will surprise with better-than-expected performances
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Observing consumer behaviour can be key to savvy stock-picking
– theglobeandmail.com
When selecting stocks, look at how the population behaves, not at what people say about the products
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4.5 year – 2.45%
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CPP Investment Board earns 1.1 per cent return in its first quarter
– canadianbusiness.com
TORONTO – The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board said Friday it earned a return of 1.1 per cent for the first quarter of its current financial year.
The fund managed by the CPP Investment Board totalled $188.9 billion at June 30, up from $183.3 billion at the end of the previous quarter.
The gain included $1.9 billion in net investment income and $3.7 billion in net CPP contributions made by Canadian employees and employers.
The fund held $93.5 billion in equity investments such as stocks, $63.4 billion in fixed income such as bonds and $31.9 billion in real estate and infrastructure investments.
The CPP Investment Board invests money not needed by the Canada Pension Plan to pay benefits for current retired contributors.
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The fund managed by the CPP Investment Board totalled $188.9 billion at June 30, up from $183.3 billion at the end of the previous quarter.
The gain included $1.9 billion in net investment income and $3.7 billion in net CPP contributions made by Canadian employees and employers.
The fund held $93.5 billion in equity investments such as stocks, $63.4 billion in fixed income such as bonds and $31.9 billion in real estate and infrastructure investments.
The CPP Investment Board invests money not needed by the Canada Pension Plan to pay benefits for current retired contributors.
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At glance at familiar names among small-company stocks in the Russell 2000
– canadianbusiness.com
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The majority of small companies in the Russell 2000 aren’t well known. But here are five familiar names and their year-to-date performance:
Barnes & Noble: up 22 %
Papa John’s: up 29 %
Revlon: up 70 %
Smith & Wesson: up 45 %
Yelp: up 175 %
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Source: Russell Investment; FactSet.
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Barnes & Noble: up 22 %
Papa John’s: up 29 %
Revlon: up 70 %
Smith & Wesson: up 45 %
Yelp: up 175 %
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Source: Russell Investment; FactSet.
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