Market Insights: U.S. Online Sales Shatter Record

Macroeconomic and Market Developments: North American stock markets were positive this week. In the US, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 2.21% and the S&P 500 index was up 2.28%. In Canada, the TSX Composite index was up 2.22% and is now in...

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Market Insights: Milestone Recession Risk™ Composite Update

Macroeconomic and Market Developments: Equity markets in North America were mixed this week. The TSX Composite index in Canada was up 2.06%, however US markets were slightly lower with the Dow Jones down 0.74% and the S&P500 index down 0.78%...

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Retiring Abroad - Snowbirding in the Time of COVID

It is November 2020, and normally Canadian snowbirds would be planning to travel somewhere warm for the winter. However, COVID-19 has changed a lot of things for a lot of people this year, and this winter’s travel season is no exception. Whether a...

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Market Insights: Smokestacks, Stuff & Piggy Banks

Macroeconomic and Market Developments: North American stock markets moved higher again this week. In Canada, the TSX Composite index was up 2.41% and in the US, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 4.09% and the S&P500 index was up 2.17%....

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Market Insights: Performance Post U.S. Elections

Macroeconomic and Market Developments: Equity markets in North America reversed last week’s losses this week. The TSX Composite in Canada was up 4.51% and in the US, the S&P500 jumped 7.31% and the Dow rose 6.86%. Similarly, the Canadian dollar also...

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