An overdue downturn is currently taking place in the stock markets. And by yearend, a clearly established decline will be in place. Yet, it is never too early to be on the hunt for the stocks that potentially will be the leaders when the markets eventually turn up.What leads in one cycle does not lead […]
Commodity price meltdown could stun stocks
As valuations climb, uptrends appear uncertain
U.S. small-cap and Canadian large-cap successes point to lack of homogeneity between the two markets
Three-year market rally accompanied by rise in dividend increases
Although estimating method predicts varied dividend results, it shows energy, financial sector and materials continue to dominate
The market’s most stable stocks still present quality investment opportunities
Trade and fiscal deficits, heavy debt and underfunded pensions expected to contribute to economic problems
Although profitability has improved, the stocks of all the Big Six banks are dropping in value
Standard & Poor’s ranking system identifies stocks that generally hold their value over time — including more Canadian firms