Jason Heath: Savers who ignore the RRSP’s benefits could be making a costly mistake Some of the reasons the RRSP has lost ground over the past generation are obvious. Photo by Chloe Cushman/National Post illustration files Historically, February has been known as “RRSP season,” a time when banks promote RRSP loans and last-minute contributions to… Continue reading The RRSP has fallen from grace, but there are still plenty of good reasons to contribute
Stock Market Today: Russia-Ukraine Escalation Knocks S&P Into Correction | Kiplinger
Stock Market Today The S&P 500 officially is off by more than 10% from its January highs as Russian troops enter Ukraine and world leaders respond with sanctions.Any feelings of relaxation from the long holiday weekend were snuffed out Monday, as the worsening Ukraine-Russia conflict sent the S&P 500 into correction territory for the first… Continue reading Stock Market Today: Russia-Ukraine Escalation Knocks S&P Into Correction | Kiplinger
7 Energy ETFs to Buy | Kiplinger
Energy stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were a popular bet heading into 2022. So far, so good – the sector has been by far and away the best performer in the young year. And thanks to several expected tailwinds, as well as more recent and unexpected drivers, the good times could continue in energy ETFs… Continue reading 7 Energy ETFs to Buy | Kiplinger
How Could the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Affect Your Investments? | Kiplinger
investing A Russian invasion of its neighbor might, at least in the short term, extend 2022’s volatility in the stock and commodity markets.The safety trade could be in full force now that Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered troops into separatist regions of eastern Ukraine. But equity investors would be wise to keep calm and… Continue reading How Could the Russia-Ukraine Conflict Affect Your Investments? | Kiplinger
Dow tumbles 482 points as US and allies announce sanctions after Russia sends troops to Ukraine
The Dow Jones Industrial Average led US stocks lower on Tuesday as the Russia-Ukraine crisis escalated. Russian troops have entered breakaway territories that Moscow recognized as independent. President Joe Biden announced sanctions against Moscow, targeting Russian banks and individuals. Loading Something is loading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average led US stocks lower on Tuesday as… Continue reading Dow tumbles 482 points as US and allies announce sanctions after Russia sends troops to Ukraine
Crypto journalist says she uncovered the identity of the 2016 DAO hacker who stole $11 billion in ether
Author Laura Shin believes she may have solved the mystery of the infamous 2016 hack of TheDAO. Shin detailed her findings in a Forbes article that discussed her new book. A hacker infiltrated TheDAO’s weaknesses in 2016 and siphoned off millions of ether to another fund. Loading Something is loading. A new book may have… Continue reading Crypto journalist says she uncovered the identity of the 2016 DAO hacker who stole $11 billion in ether
The markets have already priced in ‘a lot of the bad news’ from Russia-Ukraine and de-escalation could mean a 5% rally, says Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson
The stock market has already priced in bad news from the Russia-Ukraine crisis, wrote Morgan Stanley. Any relief or de-escalation could lead to a 5% rally, according to analysts led by Mike Wilson. They also noted that a return to fundamentals is coming, and that’s what investors should be focused on now. Loading Something is… Continue reading The markets have already priced in ‘a lot of the bad news’ from Russia-Ukraine and de-escalation could mean a 5% rally, says Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson
Investors should ignore dire stock market predictions and prepare for a risk-on rally this spring, JPMorgan says
Investors should ignore the flood of bearish stock market calls and prepare for a risk-on rally, JPMorgan says.The bank said it doesn’t expect rising geopolitical tensions between Russia and Ukraine to last, and said inflation could be about to peak.”We believe on should look through the widespread ‘slowdown’ calls that are currently in vogue, and… Continue reading Investors should ignore dire stock market predictions and prepare for a risk-on rally this spring, JPMorgan says