S&P/TSX rises. Canada’s main equity index inches closer to its all-time high set in August 2014 as the TSX gained with the recent surge in equities and continued accommodation by the world’s central banks. On the close, the TSX Composite gained 518 points, or 3.7%, to end at 14,583. Continue Reading!
Market developments Equities: On Friday the U.S. market gave back some of the weekly gains as major banks put restrictions on trading with Credit Suisse and First Republic dragging the regional banking sector index lower. First Republic got a show of support from the...
Fully informing the tax strategy for your portfolio You harnessed your spending habits to set aside savings. You researched the investments you deemed worthy of your hard-earned dollars. And now, as you admire your accumulating wealth, there’s a dark cloud ahead...
Markets fatigued in February The sizzling rally in January may have gone too far and markets began to cool in February in response to signals that the economy remains too hot. Central banks may not be done in tightening just yet. Recent surprise in labour market data...
Market developments Equities: The S&P500 finished the week down over -4.5%, the Nasdaq down -4.7% and the TSX around -4% as the turmoil caused by SVB Financial Group created concern within the banking sector and led to a spike in market volatility as the VIX hit...
Market developments Equities: The U.S. market bounced back after a difficult week last week as investors speculate that the Fed won’t raise rates above the peak rates that are currently being priced in. The S&P finished the week up nearly 2% and the Nasdaq around...
Spending and saving in helpful harmony Other than those who work in the tax preparation business, no one looks forward to preparing an income tax return – that is, unless you’re expecting a refund! If you’re particularly keen and prepared, the Canada Revenue Agency...