Doom and gloom dominates, but there are options out there for investors who look beyond the noise

Not all banks are facing a liquidity crisis, although some may be trading like they are Published Mar 27, 2023  •  Last updated 21 hours ago  •  3 minute read Traders working on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images files Everybody loves a good story, and the more extreme… Continue reading Doom and gloom dominates, but there are options out there for investors who look beyond the noise

Budget 2023: Industry lining up for carrots as Ottawa prepares to accelerate the green transition

Will Ottawa’s budget disappoint or impress? Published Mar 27, 2023  •  Last updated 19 hours ago  •  7 minute read Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland awaiting an address from U.S. President Joe Biden at the Canadian Parliament in Ottawa. Photo by Mandel Ngan/Pool via REUTERS Financial Post writers went back to their notebooks to set the scene… Continue reading Budget 2023: Industry lining up for carrots as Ottawa prepares to accelerate the green transition

Millennials dominate insolvencies as credit card, student loan, CERB tax debts add up

‘CERB was the final straw that broke the camel’s back’ Author of the article: The Canadian Press Darryl Greer Published Mar 26, 2023  •  Last updated 15 hours ago  •  4 minute read Insolvent millennials owed an average of $47,283 in unsecured debt. Photo by Ryan Remiorz/THE CANADIAN PRESS files Insolvency trustee Doug Hoyes encounters a… Continue reading Millennials dominate insolvencies as credit card, student loan, CERB tax debts add up

ETF Funds for Anti-ESG Investors

There’s a new wrinkle in the growing controversies over the rise of investment funds that promise to address environmental, social or corporate governance concerns. Amid investigations into allegations of “greenwashing,” or false promises of environmental improvements, and opposition to ESG measures from conservative political leaders, individual investors are gaining new opportunities to direct their money… Continue reading ETF Funds for Anti-ESG Investors

Stock Market Today: Stocks Finish Mostly Higher After First Citizens Buys SVB Assets

A weekend absent any disruptive bank headlines helped stocks open higher Monday.  The one bit of financial sector news that hit the wires – specifically, that First Citizens BancShares (FCNCA (opens in new tab)) is buying a large amount of assets from failed Silicon Valley Bank – only served to calm investors’ fears. Still, only… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Finish Mostly Higher After First Citizens Buys SVB Assets

International Stocks: Time to Explore Investments Abroad

International stocks: Why bother? For the greater part of the past decade, it hasn’t paid to invest abroad. U.S. stocks beat their overseas counterparts in eight of the past 10 calendar years. It’s little wonder that many investors now avoid foreign stock markets.  “Our clients see international investing as a greater risk,” ignoring any diversification… Continue reading International Stocks: Time to Explore Investments Abroad

The downside risk to the stock market is the highest it’s been in a year as earnings face pressure, Morgan Stanley’s chief stock strategist says

Stocks are still set to see earnings pressure, and investors shouldn’t be fooled by the tech rally, Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson said. Wilson said stocks now faced the highest downside risk in a year following the collapse of SVB. Previously, he predicted the worst earnings recession since 2008 to strike the market. Loading Something is… Continue reading The downside risk to the stock market is the highest it’s been in a year as earnings face pressure, Morgan Stanley’s chief stock strategist says

The stock market rally is over as commercial real estate risks begin to compound, JPMorgan’s chief market strategist says

The stock market rally is nearing its end as risks related to commercial real estate begin to rise, according to JPMorgan.The bank believes the highs for the stock market have been made in 2023, with further downside ahead.”CRE stresses appear to be compounding, amplified by banking shocks that could complicate their debt roll,” JPMorgan said.… Continue reading The stock market rally is over as commercial real estate risks begin to compound, JPMorgan’s chief market strategist says