In These Cities, Traffic Got Worse Since the Pandemic

In one city in Florida, traffic increased by a whopping 2,741% In one city in Florida, traffic increased by a whopping 2,741% Less traffic congestion is always nice: it means drivers save time and money on gas and wear and tear on the car.  One of the benefits of living outside the big U.S. cities… Continue reading In These Cities, Traffic Got Worse Since the Pandemic

‘Investors will see better outcomes’: OSC to hold firms to account on new client-first rules, Vingoe says

The client-focused reforms mandate that advisors put their clients’ interests ahead of their own and those of their firm Author of the article: Barbara Shecter Grant Vingoe, Chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Ontario Securities Commission, at Toronto’s Park Hyatt Hotel. Photo by Peter J Thompson/Financial Post files Investment firms are going to be… Continue reading ‘Investors will see better outcomes’: OSC to hold firms to account on new client-first rules, Vingoe says

Outlook 2022: Time to take risk off the table, says David Rosenberg

Watch: Economist gives his outlook for markets, commodities, the loonie and gold Author of the article: Larysa Harapyn The outlook for stocks could be rocky. Photo by Reuters/Brendan McDermid David Rosenberg of Rosenberg Research talks with Financial Post’s Larysa Harapyn about the outlook for markets, commodities, the loonie and gold, and gives his tips on… Continue reading Outlook 2022: Time to take risk off the table, says David Rosenberg

What portfolio managers are looking at heading into 2022

More COVID-19 uncertainty, inflation, interest rate hikes, shifting economic backdrop could make it an interesting year Author of the article: Stephanie Hughes A monitor displays stock market information on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo by Michael Nagle/Bloomberg Volatility continues to whipsaw across the markets as COVID-19 uncertainty keeps investors on edge,… Continue reading What portfolio managers are looking at heading into 2022

Looking for opportunities amidst the Omicron noise and policy-makers’ nosiness

Martin Pelletier: We are seeing tremendous opportunities in sectors most impacted by Omicron concerns Author of the article: Martin Pelletier Markets, which for the most part have been willing to look past the pandemic, are now showing signs of weakness on concerns over the latest variant. Photo by Getty Images/iStockphoto files You can feel the… Continue reading Looking for opportunities amidst the Omicron noise and policy-makers’ nosiness

David Rosenberg: If you receive kindness, remember to also give some in return

David Rosenberg shares a profoundly personal story about an act of kindness that has affected him to this day Author of the article: David Rosenberg Publishing date: Dec 24, 2021  •  December 24, 2021  •  6 minute read  •  9 Comments A sushi restaurant owner’s kindness won’t soon by forgotten by David Rosenberg and his… Continue reading David Rosenberg: If you receive kindness, remember to also give some in return

The ‘Bividend’: What’s Up With BTCS’s Bitcoin Dividend? | Kiplinger

Investing for Income A blockchain company’s first dividend paid in bitcoin might raise some eyebrows … but it’s also unlikely to be the last.Apparently “bividends” are going to be a thing now.  BTCS (BTCS, $4.36), a self-proclaimed blockchain technology-focused company, on Wednesday announced the first-ever dividend payable in bitcoin by a Nasdaq-listed company.  And while… Continue reading The ‘Bividend’: What’s Up With BTCS’s Bitcoin Dividend? | Kiplinger