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Source: BNN Bloomberg June 22, 2023

U.S. tech stocks on edge as Powell stays on message

U.S. stocks slid after a renewed warning from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell that higher rates would be needed to combat inflation, thwarting bets that the U.S. central bank was nearing the end of its tightening cycle. The Nasdaq 100 has slumped more...

Market Call Source: BNN Bloomberg June 22, 2023

Barry Schwartz's Top Picks: June 21, 2023

Barry Schwartz, chief investment officer and portfolio manager, Baskin Wealth Management FOCUS: North American large-cap stocks  MARKET OUTLOOK: The significant divergence between the performances of the Nasdaq Composite and the S&P 500 Index versu...

Source: Financialpost June 22, 2023

Canada Bread settles years-long price-fixing allegations, to pay $50-million fine

Regulators contend bread price-fixing scheme began in 2001 and spanned at least 14 years Get the latest from Barbara Shecter straight to your inbox Sign Up A key player in a bread price-fixing scandal that rocked Canadian supermarket...

Source: Financialpost June 22, 2023

Posthaste: Retirement crisis brewing as baby boomers near end of working lives with little, if any, savings

Close to half of those aged 55 to 64 only have $5,000 or less put aside for retirement, HOOPP survey says We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from ou...

Economy Source: Financialpost June 22, 2023

IMF urges Canada to bring back debt anchor and keep fiscal policy tight

Target used now has kept door open for elevated expenditures and added billions in new spending without need to lower debt The International Monetary Fund says Canada’s government should consider bringing back a debt anchor. THIS CONTEN...

Economy Source: Financialpost June 22, 2023

Rising retail sales strengthen case for Bank of Canada rate hike in July

Canadians are still spending despite high inflation and interest rates Sales at retail stores are on the rise after two months of declines, suggesting Canadians’ spending power remains resilient despite tightening economic conditions. T...

Economy Source: Financialpost June 22, 2023

Bank of Canada almost waited until July to hike interest rates

Hot economic data convinced Governing Council higher rates were needed sooner to cool inflation OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada’s Governing Council considered waiting until July to raise interest rates, but ultimately decided to act sooner in the f...

Source: BNN Bloomberg June 21, 2023

Morgan Stanley strategist says stock bulls face rude awakening

One of Wall Street’s most bearish strategists isn’t giving in to the bullish about-turn in equities, saying investors may be in for “a rude awakening.” Morgan Stanley’s Michael Wilson, whose outlook for a market slump in 2023 has yet to materialize, said f...

Source: BNN Bloomberg June 21, 2023

Portfolio manager suggests '40/30/30’ portfolio amid inflation

A Canadian portfolio manager says the traditional “60/40” portfolio made up of equities and bonds is not working amid elevated inflation, and he has a new framework to suggest for investors. Robert Wilson, head of portfolio construction consultation servic...

Market Call Source: BNN Bloomberg June 21, 2023

Brett Girard's Top Picks: June 20, 2023

Brett Girard, chief financial officer and portfolio manager, Liberty International Investment Management  FOCUS: North American and global stocks  MARKET OUTLOOK: The lagging effects of higher interest rates are not evenly distributed. This is caus...