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Many global strategists and portfolio managers think resources are entering a new phase in which demand will grow, albeit not at the frenetic pace that kept pushing energy and mining share prices higher in the past decade. That doesn’t mean commodity prices will drop significantly, but it does suggest that we may not see sustained […]

  • January 15, 2013 November 6, 2019
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Reaction to the "fiscal cliff" deal worked out on New Year's Eve will influence the global outlook. Will U.S. companies reinvest in their businesses or sit on their mountains of cash?

  • January 15, 2013 November 6, 2019
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Analysts are bullish on Canadian autoparts manufacturers Linamar and Magna

  • January 15, 2013 October 31, 2019
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Anemic growth is on the menu, with a big helping of uncertainty

  • January 15, 2013 November 6, 2019
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The world's favourite precious metal remains a solid investment. The key, some fund portfolio managers say, is to invest in bullion and buy shares in only a few outperforming gold-mining companies

  • January 15, 2013 November 6, 2019
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Two of North America's Big Three automakers are selling fewer cars but are benefiting from being more efficient

  • December 14, 2012 October 31, 2019
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At first blush, returns look good overall. But they hide the fact that only the banks are on really solid footing

  • December 14, 2012 October 30, 2019
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Canadian economy burdened by high consumer debt

  • December 14, 2012 October 19, 2019
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A couple in Vancouver say they have suffered enough by investing in equities and would like to fund their retirement with safe investments. One advisor says that’s achievable; another says it would be difficult without some equities exposure

  • December 4, 2012 November 6, 2019
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Some clients may have children with ambitions of becoming professional athletes. Here are the costs — both financial and otherwise — that you should help them understand and prepare for

  • December 4, 2012 November 6, 2019
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