Wash trading accounts for 70% of trades on some crypto exchanges, a study found. The practice of firms trading with themselves to boost prices artificially may lure inexperienced investors. Three experts dive into the practice and what it means for the crypto market. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics… Continue reading What is wash trading, the fraudulent practice that some experts say accounts for 70% of transactions on crypto exchanges?
Two things to watch ahead of the Bank of Canada’s next rate decision
Readings on inflation and inflation expectations ‘could make the decision a closer call’ Economists expect food inflation to ease in 2023. Photo by James Park/Postmedia Two important readings come out early this week ahead of the Bank of Canada‘s interest rate decision on Jan. 25. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your… Continue reading Two things to watch ahead of the Bank of Canada’s next rate decision
Questions to ask yourself when allocating money to debt repayments, savings and investments
As interest rates go up, it’s time to reassess how much debt your household can carry With interest rates rising, it’s a good time to renew interest in how you allocate capital between debt repayments, savings and investments. Photo by Getty Images Have you made up your 2023 intentions? If not, one of the key… Continue reading Questions to ask yourself when allocating money to debt repayments, savings and investments
4 strategies to beat Blue Monday, and get your finances back to black
Don’t miss: This cash back app pays actual cash A low credit score can cost you thousands in interest — here’s how you can prevent that 5 mistakes Canadian parents are making with their life insurance Take account of your accounts The three key factors you need to look at when examining your debt are… Continue reading 4 strategies to beat Blue Monday, and get your finances back to black
Tsunami of small business owners planning to exit, putting $2 trillion on the line
Three in four small business owners plan to exit their companies in the next decade Seventy-six per cent of owners plan to exit their businesses within 10 years, CFIB says. Photo by Lyle Aspinall/Postmedia Network More than three-quarters of small- and medium-sized business owners plan to exit their companies in the next decade, adding urgency… Continue reading Tsunami of small business owners planning to exit, putting $2 trillion on the line
Amazon, Salesforce job cuts are warning signs for stock prices
‘It can’t be good circumstances if you’re getting rid of 10,000 people’ Author of the article: Bloomberg News Ryan Vlastelica Published Jan 10, 2023 • 3 minute read Join the conversation An Amazon.com Inc. delivery worker pulls a delivery cart full of packages in New York City, U.S. Photo by Brendan McDermid/Reuters/File Photo Tens of… Continue reading Amazon, Salesforce job cuts are warning signs for stock prices
Warren Buffett once counted World Book among his best businesses. Here’s why the publisher became his ‘most difficult problem.’
World Book, once one of Warren Buffett’s favorite businesses, became his “most difficult problem.” The encyclopedia maker, which Buffett bought in 1986, was disrupted by online learning tools. “It is not the business it was five years ago,” Buffett told investors in 1996. Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics… Continue reading Warren Buffett once counted World Book among his best businesses. Here’s why the publisher became his ‘most difficult problem.’
Recession is imminent, the market believes — but Jeremy Siegel, Ed Yardeni, Tom Lee and other top analysts still see gains ahead for stocks. Here’s why, and what they’re saying.
Stocks are poised to see some upside this year despite recession fears, according to some market pundits. Cooling inflation, China’s reopening and low unemployment are among factors supporting such optimism. Here’s what 6 market experts, including Jeremy Siegel and Ed Yardeni, have said about a stock market rally playing out this year. Loading Something is… Continue reading Recession is imminent, the market believes — but Jeremy Siegel, Ed Yardeni, Tom Lee and other top analysts still see gains ahead for stocks. Here’s why, and what they’re saying.