Not only would they not pay for much, they would also damage America’s competitiveness by making it the highest tax jurisdiction in the OECD Published Apr 16, 2021 • Last updated Apr 16, 2021 • 4 minute read U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration has proposed to amend corporate tax law in an effort to raise… Continue reading David Rosenberg: Raising money to support pandemic spending is critical, but corporate tax hikes would be a fool’s errand
Five winning traits investors should look for while navigating the small and mid-cap minefield
Peter Hodson: Sure smaller companies are riskier, but they also tend to grow faster and can provide bigger returns Published Apr 15, 2021 • 5 minute read You just have to be careful, and know what to watch out for in small and mid-cap stocks. Photo by Reuters/Kai Pfaffenbach On a professional basis, I have… Continue reading Five winning traits investors should look for while navigating the small and mid-cap minefield
David Rosenberg: I haven’t been this excited about going against the herd in years
These days the economist who called the U.S. housing crash is getting the same gut check Published Apr 14, 2021 • 6 minute read David Rosenberg in a trading room in 2000. When he turned bearish on tech at the height of the dotcom bubble back in 2000, his partners at the time thought he… Continue reading David Rosenberg: I haven’t been this excited about going against the herd in years
‘Fear is contagious’: Warren Buffett warns you can’t run an economy when people worry if their money is safe in banks
Sage of Omaha slams handling of banking turmoil and warns debt ceiling showdown could bring ‘turmoil’ Author of the article: Reuters Jonathan Stempel and Carolina Mandl and John Mccrank Published May 06, 2023 • Last updated May 08, 2023 • 4 minute read Speaking at Berkshire Hathaway Inc’s annual shareholder meeting, Warren Buffett criticized how… Continue reading ‘Fear is contagious’: Warren Buffett warns you can’t run an economy when people worry if their money is safe in banks
If you missed the reopening trade the first time around, you are about to get a second chance
Martin Pelletier: While new market highs are making headlines, not all sectors are moving in lockstep, with some still providing opportunities for investors Published Apr 23, 2021 • 4 minute read Don’t despair, a second opportunity is emerging for those who missed out on repositioning into the post-pandemic trade, writes Martin Pelletier. Photo by Reuters/Carlo… Continue reading If you missed the reopening trade the first time around, you are about to get a second chance
Don’t let portfolio creep catch you unprepared
Tom Bradley: When market trends persist for a long time, portfolios tend to drift toward what’s in vogue — bringing a higher level of risk Published Apr 23, 2021 • Last updated Apr 23, 2021 • 4 minute read Recently portfolios have been creeping towards technology and higher-risk investments such as unprofitable disruptor companies, biotech,… Continue reading Don’t let portfolio creep catch you unprepared
Netflix misses expectations for paid subscriber additions, shares slump
Added 3.98 million paid subscribers in the quarter ended March 31; analysts had expected 6.25 million Author of the article: Published Apr 20, 2021 • 1 minute read Signage outside the Netflix Inc. office building on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Bing Guan/Bloomberg Netflix Inc. added fewer-than-expected paid subscribers in the first… Continue reading Netflix misses expectations for paid subscriber additions, shares slump
Central banks and government out of touch with Main Street when it comes to rising cost of living
Martin Pelletier: Income levels are stagnating and asset prices are surging Published Apr 19, 2021 • 4 minute read The most glaring problem with surging asset prices is housing affordability, as home prices have skyrocketed well beyond the reach of the average person. Photo by Mark Blinch/Reuters files Nothing makes our central bankers, academics and… Continue reading Central banks and government out of touch with Main Street when it comes to rising cost of living