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Financial Post
March 10, 2025

Brian Madden: How we approach investment decision-making in these heated times

There are five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Through the disastrous breakdown of Pax Americana generally and ...

The Canadian Press
January 20, 2025

S&P/TSX composite, loonie climb Monday as Trump sworn in

Canada's main stock index rose more than 100 points and the loonie climbed on Monday as U.S. media reported that Donald Trump would likely hold off ...

Investment Executive
January 6, 2025

Canadian equities set to grow in 2025, but at slower pace as political turmoil swirls

Brian Madden, chief investment officer with First Avenue Investment Counsel, said it is “extremely important” to have a diversified portfolio in ...

Richmond News
Dec 11, 2024

S&P/TSX composite up more than 150 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

Canada's main stock index gained more than 150 points Wednesday after the Bank of Canada cut interest rates, while U.S. stock markets were mixed, led ...

MSN
November 8, 2024

What Trump's election could mean for interest rates in Canada

Experts say Donald Trump’s election victory could shift interest rate policy in the U.S. as his promised policies risk higher inflation, which ...

BIV
November 7, 2024

S&P/TSX composite index up more than 200 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index gained more than 200 points Thursday, led higher by technology and base metals, while U.S. stock markets were ...

Toronto Star
October 23, 2024

S&P/TSX composite closes down along with U.S. markets on Wednesday

TORONTO — Canada's main stock index closed down Wednesday as the Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate by half a percentage point, while U.S. ...

BNN Bloomberg
October 10, 2024

Lagging UK Stock Market Falling Behind Canada in Value Ranks

The UK stock market is falling behind Canada in value of listed companies, dealing yet another blow to London’s meandering equity market, which has ...

The Globe and Mail
September 26, 2024

TSX closes above 24,000 on China stimulus hopes, S&P 500 also scores fresh record high

Canada’s commodity-linked main stock index closed above the 24,000 threshold for the first time on Thursday as China’s assurance of more stimulus ...

Canadian Family Offices
September 30, 2024

What It Takes To Be Best

In this feature by Canadian Family Offices, our Founder and CEO, Kash Pashootan, CIM, shares his inspiring story, which led him to create First ...

Toronto Star
Sept. 23, 2024

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain, U.S. markets also higher

Canada’s main stock index posted a small gain on Monday, helped higher by energy and base metal stocks, while U.S. markets also eked out gains, ...

Reuters
September 19, 2024

TSX notches record high as Fed easing boosts liquidity prospects

Canada's main stock index climbed to a record high on Thursday, led by technology and commodity-linked stocks, as investors bet that the Federal ...

The Globe and Mail
August 20, 2024

Business Brief: Couche-Tard takes its shot

On Monday, Couche-Tard confirmed that it had approached Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd., the Japanese parent of 7-Eleven, with a non-hostile takeover ...

CityNews, Ottawa
July 31, 2024

S&P/TSX up almost 300 points as oil prices rise; Wall St. rallies and Fed holds rates

TORONTO — Gains in energy stocks and base metals led Canada’s main stock index up almost 300 points in a broad-based rally Wednesday, while major ...

Toronto Star
July 17, 2024

S&P/TSX composite closes down on broad losses led by tech, U.S. markets mixed

TORONTO - Canada’s main stock index closed down Wednesday in broad-based losses led by technology and base metals while U.S. stock markets were ...

Reuters
July 17, 2024

TSX retreats from record high as tech rout hits Wall Street

Canada's main stock index ended its record-setting run on Wednesday as metal mining and technology shares fell, with the latter tracking a sharp ...

Canadian Family Offices
June 20, 2024

How the interest rate cut affects wealthy clients

Two experts look at the effects, from bonds to real assets, private investments and business owners looking to sell...

Toronto Star
April 19, 2024

S&P/TSX composite closes up nearly 100 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

TORONTO - Canada’s main stock index closed up nearly 100 points Friday, helped by strength in energy and financial stocks, while U.S. markets were ...

Global News
April 5, 2024

Canadian, U.S. markets rally after differing labour market reports

Canadian and American markets moved higher on Friday, with the TSX posting a new all-time closing high, even as jobs reports in both countries ...

Investing.com
March 01, 2024

As succession questions swirl at Canada’s TD, CEO says plans are in place

TORONTO (Reuters) - From a U.S. money-laundering probe and the cancelled acquisition of First Horizon (NYSE:FHN) Corp in May, Canada’s TD Bank has ...

Toronto Star
February 29, 2024

TSX gains more than 100 points, U.S. stock markets rise to new records

TORONTO - Canada’s main stock index gained more than 100 points Thursday, boosted by gains in energy stocks, while U.S. markets also rose.

The Chronicle Journal
January 25, 2024

S&P/TSX composite rises, U.S. stock markets also gain after strong GDP report

TORONTO - Strength in energy and utilities helped Canada’s main stock index post a modest gain Thursday, while U.S. markets also moved higher ...

Global News
January 2, 2024

Stock markets weak on first trading day of year, but investors still hopeful for 2024

The new year began with a whimper on its first trading day, but many investors remain hopeful that 2024 will bring modest gains for stock markets as ...

Global News
December 18, 2023

Energy stocks help S&P/TSX composite rise almost 100 points, U.S. markets move higher

Strength in energy stocks helped Canada’s main stock index gain almost 100 points Monday, while U.S. markets were also higher.

The Canadian Press
September 20, 2023

U.S. stocks slump Wednesday afternoon following rate decision.

TORONTO - Weakness in energy and mining stocks outweighed strength elsewhere on Canada’s main stock index Wednesday, which lost just a handful of ...

Investing.com
September 01, 2023

Canadian banks see dip in 30 year-plus mortgages, but risks remain

TORONTO (Reuters) - After a sharp rise in mortgage repayment terms over the past few quarters, Canadian banks' home loans past 30 years have edged ...

Investing.com
August 31, 2023

CIBC to focus less on US office real estate after profit miss

(Reuters) - Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) said on Thursday it would reduce its focus on U.S. office real estate due to weakness in that ...

The Canadian Press
August 31, 2023

S&P/TSX composite down despite boost from Shopify, U.S. stock markets mixed

Strength in technology stocks led by Shopify Inc. after its deal to help merchants integrate with Amazon.com Inc. wasn't enough to prevent a small ...

Global News
May 9, 2023

S&P/TSX Composite Closes Flat While U.S. Markets Move Lower

Our Associate Portfolio Manager, Ian Chong, speaks to The Canadian Press for a daily market review.

Cantech Letter
April 21, 2023

Talking Canadian Telco Stock

Our Chief Investment Officer, Brian Madden, speaks about Canadian Teclo Companies and which rank highest.

Reuters
April 26, 2023

TSX Subdued as Mixed Earnings Roll In

Our CIO, Brian Madden, speaks to Reuters about the latest market update.

Global News
March 30, 2023

S&P/TSX composite gains more than 100 points, U.S. markets also rise

Our Associate Portfolio Manager, Ian Chong, joins Global News for a market update.

The Globe & Mail
Mar 14, 2023

Silicon Valley Bank collapse shows Canada’s concentrated banking sector is a good thing

People often criticize Canada for its concentrated banking sector – but the Silicon Valley Bank saga shows what the alternative is.

Reuters
Feb 24, 2023

Energy, consumer weigh on Toronto stocks ahead of BoC decision

Energy and consumer discretionary stocks dragged the index lower ahead of the Bank of Canada's interest rate decision.

Canadian Press
Jan 20, 2023

S&P/TSX composite posts gain Friday; U.S. markets rally on tech

Canada's main stock index was up more than 150 points Friday on broad-based gains, while U.S. markets also rose with an end-of-week rally driven by ...

Yahoo! Finance
Jan 18, 2023

Taking advantage of higher interest rates (GICs, ETFs)

Market data show investors are flocking to Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs) and High Interest Savings ETFs, among other fixed income ...

Motley Fool
December 21, 2022

2 Stocks to Double Up on While They’re Insanely Cheap

The market has favoured energy stocks this year, but not Parex Resources (TSX:PXT). The energy sector, using iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF ...

Wealth Professional
December 19, 2022

How tough life lessons can be an asset in UHNW relationships

Jason Hunt has learned a lot of life lessons and he’s found that sharing these can help his high- and ultra-hight-net-worth clients better navigate ...

Global News
December 16, 2022

S&P/TSX composite slides again as hopes for ‘Santa Claus rally’ fade

Investor hopes for a “Santa Claus rally” this December were dampened yet again Friday, as broad-based declines capped a week of losses on North ...

Reuters
December 02, 2022

No sacred cows' as pipeline company TC Energy prepares for C$5 bln asset sales

As TC Energy Corp (TRP.TO) prepares to unload C$5 billion ($3.7 billion) in assets next year, investors and analysts say the North American pipeline ...

The Toronto Star
November 26, 2022

Photos from Hold’em for Life Charity Challenge

The gambling paid off at the Fairmont Royal York on Oct. 13 at the 16th annual Hold’em for Life Charity Challenge, where Toronto business and real ...

Brian Madden: How we approach investment decision-making in these heated times

S&P/TSX composite, loonie climb Monday as Trump sworn in

Canadian equities set to grow in 2025, but at slower pace as political turmoil swirls

S&P/TSX composite up more than 150 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

What Trump's election could mean for interest rates in Canada

S&P/TSX composite index up more than 200 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX composite closes down along with U.S. markets on Wednesday

Lagging UK Stock Market Falling Behind Canada in Value Ranks

TSX closes above 24,000 on China stimulus hopes, S&P 500 also scores fresh record high

What It Takes To Be Best

S&P/TSX composite posts small gain, U.S. markets also higher

TSX notches record high as Fed easing boosts liquidity prospects

Business Brief: Couche-Tard takes its shot

S&P/TSX up almost 300 points as oil prices rise; Wall St. rallies and Fed holds rates

S&P/TSX composite closes down on broad losses led by tech, U.S. markets mixed

TSX retreats from record high as tech rout hits Wall Street

How the interest rate cut affects wealthy clients

S&P/TSX composite closes up nearly 100 points, U.S. stock markets mixed

Canadian, U.S. markets rally after differing labour market reports

As succession questions swirl at Canada’s TD, CEO says plans are in place

TSX gains more than 100 points, U.S. stock markets rise to new records

S&P/TSX composite rises, U.S. stock markets also gain after strong GDP report

Stock markets weak on first trading day of year, but investors still hopeful for 2024

Energy stocks help S&P/TSX composite rise almost 100 points, U.S. markets move higher

U.S. stocks slump Wednesday afternoon following rate decision.

Canadian banks see dip in 30 year-plus mortgages, but risks remain

CIBC to focus less on US office real estate after profit miss

S&P/TSX composite down despite boost from Shopify, U.S. stock markets mixed

S&P/TSX Composite Closes Flat While U.S. Markets Move Lower

Talking Canadian Telco Stock

TSX Subdued as Mixed Earnings Roll In

S&P/TSX composite gains more than 100 points, U.S. markets also rise

Silicon Valley Bank collapse shows Canada’s concentrated banking sector is a good thing

Energy, consumer weigh on Toronto stocks ahead of BoC decision

S&P/TSX composite posts gain Friday; U.S. markets rally on tech

Taking advantage of higher interest rates (GICs, ETFs)

2 Stocks to Double Up on While They’re Insanely Cheap

How tough life lessons can be an asset in UHNW relationships

S&P/TSX composite slides again as hopes for ‘Santa Claus rally’ fade

No sacred cows' as pipeline company TC Energy prepares for C$5 bln asset sales

Photos from Hold’em for Life Charity Challenge

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