Market Insights - Jobless Claims at Pandemic Low

Macroeconomic and Market Developments: Equity markets in North America were positive this week. In the US, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.94% and the S&P 500 Index increased 1.16%. In Canada, the S&P/TSX Composite Index was up a strong 1.7...

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Market Insights: The Tortoise & The Hare

Macroeconomic and Market Developments: North American markets were mixed this week. In Canada, the S&P/TSX Composite was up 0.43%. In the US, the Dow Jones Industrials was down 0.51% and the S&P 500 Index declined 0.43%. The Canadian dollar was up...

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Retiring Abroad: Using Social Media to Plan Your Retirement Abroad

Technology and the internet have become an integral part of our lives, and with that has come the emergence of social media. Whether a person views social media positively or negatively, it can be quite useful in many ways. One example of this is for...

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Market Insights: 'Buybacks Bonanza' & Dr. Copper

Macroeconomic and Market Developments: Equity markets in North America were lower this week. In Canada, the S&P/TSX Composite was down 0.24%. In the US, the Dow Jones Industrials Average declined 1.13% and the S&P 500 Index fell 1.37%. The Canadian...

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Wealth Strategies: Federal Budget Legislation Moves Forward - Stock Options & Annuities in Registered Plans

New Federal legislation is moving forward and will adopt several measures from the prior proposals drafted in June 2019, as these were stalled due to the onset of the pandemic last spring. The bill will specifically implement changes to the Income...

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Market Insights: Canadian Equity Valuations Remain Attractive

Macroeconomic and Market Developments: North American stock markets were positive this week. In the US, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 2.65% and the S&P 500 Index advanced 1.22%. In Canada, the S&P/TSX Composite increased 1.60%. The Canadian...

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