Inside Aritzia, the Canadian retailer that’s the hottest fashion chain in the U.S.

Canada’s Aritzia is winning over Gen Z with ‘everyday luxury,’ with U.S. sales surging 80% over past year Author of the article: Bloomberg News Olivia Rockeman Published Jan 13, 2023  •  5 minute read Join the conversation A shopper exits an Aritzia store in New York. Photo by Nina Westervelt/Bloomberg Aritzia Inc. is winning over… Continue reading Inside Aritzia, the Canadian retailer that’s the hottest fashion chain in the U.S.

FP Answers: Is there any advantage to continuing CPP contributions after age 60?

The simple answer is you don’t have a choice If you’re under age 65 and earning an income, you must contribute to CPP. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press By Julie Cazzin with Allan Norman Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Q: I am 60 years old and… Continue reading FP Answers: Is there any advantage to continuing CPP contributions after age 60?

5 current investing themes and what the opposite trade looks like

Peter Hodson: Contrarian investors who take the opposing view to the crowd can often make big investment returns Asset bubbles have popped everywhere, but they’ll be back. Photo by Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press One thing I love about the stock market is that there are millions of debates every day. That stock you love and… Continue reading 5 current investing themes and what the opposite trade looks like

Top 6 ways to improve your finances this year

If you’re bound and determined to make 2023 the year you get a better handle on your finances, these steps should help A good budget should include room for all your expenses, debt repayments and savings. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphoto By Sandra Fry Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues… Continue reading Top 6 ways to improve your finances this year

Stock Market Today: Stocks Swing Higher After Consumer Sentiment Data

It looked like the market’s luck was going to run out Friday as fourth-quarter earnings season kicked off. Stocks opened deep in negative territory after several big banks reported Q4 results. However, the major benchmarks reversed course thanks to a solid reading on consumer sentiment, extending their daily win streaks.  JPMorgan Chase (JPM (opens in… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Stocks Swing Higher After Consumer Sentiment Data

Jay-Z and TPCO Restructure Partnership: This Week in Cannabis Investing

Green shoots come in different contexts in cannabis – and recent news from TPCO Holding (GRAMF (opens in new tab)) and Jay-Z, its chief visionary officer, is just one example.  We typically note the state level action, but there are plenty of opportunities for businesses to make good strides. We have seen wholesale price compression… Continue reading Jay-Z and TPCO Restructure Partnership: This Week in Cannabis Investing

5 Investing Alternatives for Conservative Investors

The year 2022 was a bit of a doozy for both stock and bond investors, with both stocks and bonds experiencing double-digit losses for the year, something that is incredibly rare. While maintaining a diversified portfolio and staying the course is critical for a long-term investor’s success, the following five investing alternatives could help those… Continue reading 5 Investing Alternatives for Conservative Investors

US stocks rise to finish best week since November as major banks warn of tough times ahead

Jennifer Sor Goldman Sach’s gives its list of high Sharpe ratio stocks. Andrew Kelly/Reuters US stocks rose on Friday and finished off their best week since November. All three indexes gained despite warnings from major banks of tough times ahead. JPMorgan, Citigroup, and Bank of America have forecast a mild recession to hit the economy… Continue reading US stocks rise to finish best week since November as major banks warn of tough times ahead