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What to expect for GICs in 2024 + MORE Nov 20th
In late 2020, major banks were offering 5-year guaranteed investment certificates (GICs) with rates of less than 1%. Now, just three years later, bank GIC rates for 5-year terms are over 4%. Some credit unions and trust companies are offering rates over 6% for short-term GICs, though 4- and 5-ye.... More »
The Crippling Cost of 70% Tax Rates Jan 22nd
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s proposal would smother investment and innovation, leaving America poorer..... More »
BlackBerry shares slip on lower enterprise revenue Jun 22nd
BlackBerry Ltd. shares sank more than nine per cent on Friday, despite beating analysts' estimates and reporting a solid start to its 2019 financial year..... More »
What to do when financial advisors doesn’t live up to their promises + MORE Mar 29th
Q. My husband and I had a combined investment portfolio of about $750,000. We agreed to a 0.75% fee to our advisor, which amounted to $5,600 last year. Despite that cost, our portfolio is now worth $732,120. This advisor claimed that 4% was his expected gain for us, and he has fallen far short. Any .... More »
South Africa, Zimbabwe look for mining revival under new leaders + MORE Feb 26th
The downfall of former presidents Jacob Zuma and Robert Mugabe is seen as the best opportunity in many years to remove the steep barriers to investment in both countries.
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The GuardianTrump tax bill drives world markets to record highs – business liveThe GuardianThe US stock market has gained over 20% this year, rather embarrassing the experts who claimed a Donald Trump victory would sent shares sliding. The president himself hasn't been shy about taking credit for the rally. And in a new series of tweets, he …House Republicans unveil $81-billion disaster aid packageThe Globe and MailRepublicans plan early tax vote; Democrats plan challengesBNNThe day Republicans have been looking for arrives: Voting begins on tax planCNNThe Atlantic -ABC News -CNBC -Atlanta Journal Constitutionall 1,080 news articles »
