Here’s what it was like at the New York Stock Exchange the day Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, according to Wall Street’s most famous trader

Peter Tuchman has been at the New York Stock Exchange for almost 38 years and is the most-photographed trader on Wall Street. Stocks plunged last week on concerns of contagion from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. “We’ve never seen the volatility that we’re seeing here. The intraday madness,” Tuchman said. Loading Something is loading.… Continue reading Here’s what it was like at the New York Stock Exchange the day Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, according to Wall Street’s most famous trader

Brace for a ‘crash landing’ as the US economy barrels toward recession, top economist David Rosenberg warns

David Rosenberg has warned the US economy is headed for a “crash landing” or major downturn. The veteran economist cited the Philly Fed’s manufacturing survey, a proven recession indicator. Rosenberg told Insider in February that the S&P 500 could plunge 25% from its current level. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your… Continue reading Brace for a ‘crash landing’ as the US economy barrels toward recession, top economist David Rosenberg warns

FP Answers: I’m 73 and newly widowed so how should I best organize my finances and investments?

Keep in mind the three wealth destroyers as your analyze your new financial situation Published Mar 17, 2023  •  Last updated 20 hours ago  •  4 minute read There are costs that will reduce your overall wealth when you invest or borrow money. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphoto By Julie Cazzin and Allan Norman Advertisement 2 This… Continue reading FP Answers: I’m 73 and newly widowed so how should I best organize my finances and investments?

This retired Ontario man has been living on cash savings — but that’s a mistake, experts say

While living off cash sounds logical, the reality is you end up with less money in the long run than from equity investing Published Mar 17, 2023  •  Last updated 20 hours ago  •  5 minute read An Ontario man is currently living off of his savings and has yet to touch an $800,000-plus defined benefits… Continue reading This retired Ontario man has been living on cash savings — but that’s a mistake, experts say

Banks traded at low multiples with a howling wind at their backs, so what happens now?

Canadian banks’ supercycle is coming to an end Published Mar 16, 2023  •  Last updated 1 day ago  •  4 minute read Bank buildings in Toronto’s financial district. Photo by TIJANA MARTIN/THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES If I told you about a company that is highly profitable, has a strong balance sheet, has grown steadily by expanding… Continue reading Banks traded at low multiples with a howling wind at their backs, so what happens now?

Jack Mintz: Deficit spending is the root of today’s bank failures

Three lessons that should be learned from this week’s bank failures Published Mar 16, 2023  •  Last updated 1 day ago  •  4 minute read A Silicon Valley Bank office in Tempe, Arizona. Photo by REBECCA NOBLE/AFP via Getty Images files We all know the old expression, “waiting for the other shoe to drop.” Well, the… Continue reading Jack Mintz: Deficit spending is the root of today’s bank failures

‘This number needs a serious update’: Calls to raise deposit insurance limit in Canada mount in wake of SVB crisis

Canada’s $100,000 per account cap leaves seniors especially vulnerable, advocacy group says Published Mar 15, 2023  •  Last updated 1 day ago  •  4 minute read The U.S. deposit insurance limit is US$250,000 — more than triple the Canadian cap. Photo by Getty Images A Canadian seniors advocacy group and at least two economists believe the… Continue reading ‘This number needs a serious update’: Calls to raise deposit insurance limit in Canada mount in wake of SVB crisis

Stock Market Today: Stocks Fall After First Republic Bank Suspends Dividend

This week has been all about the banking industry, so it seems fitting that a key driver of the market Friday was news that a beaten-down bank suspended its dividend.  This was the latest sign of instability in the embattled financial sector – and follows the failures of several U.S. regional lenders, including Silicon Valley… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Fall After First Republic Bank Suspends Dividend