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Source: BNN Bloomberg January 06, 2023

TSX recap: Index finishes 0.42% lower despite gains in energy stocks

Canada's main stock index closed with losses Thursday, buoyed by strength in energy and metals, while U.S. markets lost more than a per cent amid continued strength in the job market. Sign up to get breaking news email alerts sent directly to your inbox...

Source: BNN Bloomberg January 06, 2023

Don't neglect bonds this year despite tough 2022, experts say

Bond portfolios took a beating in 2022 as interest rates climbed, but experts say investors shouldn't neglect bonds this year as the Bank of Canada nears the end of its rate hike cycle. Christine Tan, assistant vice-president portfolio management at SLGI A...

Market Call Source: BNN Bloomberg January 06, 2023

Javed Mirza's Top Picks: January 5, 2023

Javed Mirza, technical analyst, Canaccord Genuity FOCUS: Technical analysis  Javed Mirza is a technical analyst and not a portfolio manager. The stocks referenced here are ones he is monitoring closely.  MARKET OUTLOOK: Although a permanent shif...

Source: Financialpost January 06, 2023

Canada slips into surprise trade deficit in ominous sign that demand is weakening

Most export groups declined, led by energy products Canada’s trade balance unexpectedly swung into deficit in November, as the country’s energy producers shipped less product amid a drop in prices. We apologize, but thi...

Source: Financialpost January 06, 2023

Joe Oliver: What progressives are really trying to do and why

Can progressives’ momentum be halted and even reversed? It would be comforting to provide an uplifting message for the New Year. But Canadians need to be aware of a multifaceted project underway to transform our economy, the nature of our socie...

Source: Financialpost January 06, 2023

Massive TFSA recontribution mistake puts taxpayer in CRA's crosshairs

Jamie Golombek: What was 'simply an honest mistake' caused an overcontribution to the tune of $112,000 Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases ma...

Source: Financialpost January 06, 2023

Your TFSA investing strategies will need a rethink in 2023

Jason Heath: A changed financial landscape means these four strategies might require a rethink Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made throu...

Source: BNN Bloomberg January 05, 2023

TSX recap: Index closed higher amid gains in technology and financials

  Canada's main stock index gained almost 150 points on Wednesday, buoyed by strength in the financial and technology sectors despite weakness in energy stocks, while U.S. markets also rose. The S&P/TSX Composite Index was up 145.06 points, or 0.75 per...

Market Call Source: BNN Bloomberg January 05, 2023

Barry Schwartz's Top Picks: January 4, 2023

Barry Schwartz, chief investment officer and portfolio manager, Baskin Wealth Management FOCUS: North American large-cap stocks  MARKET OUTLOOK: 2023 is offering investors a myriad of attractive investment opportunities both short and long term. Shor...

Source: BNN Bloomberg January 05, 2023

U.S. stocks snap two days of losses; bonds end mixed

  U.S. stocks ended Wednesday’s session with gains as traders weighed the concerns Federal Reserve officials voiced during their last policy meeting against key data showing the U.S. economy is slowing.   The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 snapped two da...