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Bond portfolios took a beating in 2022 as interest rates climbed, but experts say investors shouldn't neglect bonds this year as the Bank of Canada nears the end of its rate hike cycle. Christine Tan, assistant vice-president portfolio management at SLGI A...

Javed Mirza, technical analyst, Canaccord Genuity FOCUS: Technical analysis  Javed Mirza is a technical analyst and not a portfolio manager. The stocks referenced here are ones he is monitoring closely.  MARKET OUTLOOK: Although a permanent shif...

Most export groups declined, led by energy products Canada’s trade balance unexpectedly swung into deficit in November, as the country’s energy producers shipped less product amid a drop in prices. We apologize, but thi...

Can progressives’ momentum be halted and even reversed? It would be comforting to provide an uplifting message for the New Year. But Canadians need to be aware of a multifaceted project underway to transform our economy, the nature of our socie...

Jamie Golombek: What was 'simply an honest mistake' caused an overcontribution to the tune of $112,000 Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases ma...

Jason Heath: A changed financial landscape means these four strategies might require a rethink Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made throu...

  Canada's main stock index gained almost 150 points on Wednesday, buoyed by strength in the financial and technology sectors despite weakness in energy stocks, while U.S. markets also rose. The S&P/TSX Composite Index was up 145.06 points, or 0.75 per...

Barry Schwartz, chief investment officer and portfolio manager, Baskin Wealth Management FOCUS: North American large-cap stocks  MARKET OUTLOOK: 2023 is offering investors a myriad of attractive investment opportunities both short and long term. Shor...

  U.S. stocks ended Wednesday’s session with gains as traders weighed the concerns Federal Reserve officials voiced during their last policy meeting against key data showing the U.S. economy is slowing.   The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 snapped two da...

Equity investors hoping for a reprieve in the new year after a brutal 2022 are likely to be disappointed, according to Michael Kantrowitz at Piper Sandler & Co. The strategist, ranked No. 3 in the last year’s Institutional Investor survey, predicts that th...