Why are precious metal prices rising so sharply? For three weeks now, prices for gold and silver have been soaring. On Wednesday, the price of gold reached a record high of US$2,795. The price is being driven by speculation about falling interest rates and the unc...
André Will-Laudien
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5 days ago
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Hallowe’en is always a spooky season, between next week’s U.S. election, the spreading battles across the globe, and the cost of living … there is plenty to be scared about. Even so, your stock portfolio need not be one of those things. ...
Jonathon Brown
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5 days ago
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This week has been challenging for the TSX , which had seen a downturn after reaching new highs last week. The market’s performance has been influenced by the Bank of Canada’s decision to cut its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points,...
Jonathon Brown
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12 days ago
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This week, the TSX experienced a roller-coaster of wins and losses, yet managed to break a record high. In the face of this dynamic trading environment, three companies have stood out for their notable achievements and promising outlooks. When the Clevela...
Jonathon Brown
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October 17, 2024
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This week, the TSX endured fluctuations but ultimately achieved a new high in intraday trading. The tech sector has been a significant driver of these gains, thanks to a solid performance among top stocks in the sector. One of Canada’s leading te...
Jonathon Brown
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October 10, 2024
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This week, the TSX reached a record high, reflecting investor optimism. However, the market stepped back slightly as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified, particularly between Israel, Lebanon, and Iran. These events have significantly impacted the energy...
Jonathon Brown
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October 3, 2024
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The TSX experienced a dynamic week. It opened flat on Monday, but saw a significant jump on Tuesday, driven by a global increase in commodity prices following new monetary stimulus measures in China. However, the energy sector’s decline led to a breather...
Jonathon Brown
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September 26, 2024
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September has continued to deliver surprises for investors on Bay Street and Wall Street. Canada’s main stock index, the TSX , reached a couple of record highs earlier this week as investors eagerly anticipated the U.S. Federal Reserve&CloseCurlyQuote...
Jonathon Brown
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September 19, 2024
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The TSX began the week on a high note, buoyed by strength in the financial and industrial sectors. However, by Tuesday, the market had slipped into the red, as investor caution took hold ahead of the upcoming U.S. inflation data. Luckily for investors, things rebounded si...
Jonathon Brown
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September 12, 2024
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Canadian markets started this holiday-shortened week on a lower note but showed signs of recovery after the Bank of Canada delivered another interest rate cut, trimming the rate to 4.25 per cent at this week’s policy meeting. This move aimed to stimulate...
Jonathon Brown
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September 5, 2024
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