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Markets did not have a cow today when trading started. That was interesting. Because, as you know, everything is weird.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khrushchevka# Khrushchevkas are a type of low-cost, concrete-paneled or brick three- to five-storied apartment buildings (and apartments in these buildings) which were ...
VTB’s are a good idea as long as they’re documented properly, and they are likely to become very common. When things are difficult to sell, vendor financing is a great solution. Small business sales ...
Canada’s biggest producer is Teck Resources. Its stock was sent on a wild ride, first as copper prices jumped, then as the tariff reality set in. Once again, the White House has proven its capricious ...
Twenty-one years ago the prime minister was Paul Martin (remember him?), Canada had a federal budget surplus of more than a billion dollars (this year the red ink will surpass $70 billion) and the ...
It’s been a decent first half for the equity markets despite all the headline risks and uncertainty (e.g., Trump tariffs, ...
Individual stocks are a pain in the ass. Cherry picking requires attention. This can lead to burn out and sleepless nights especially when markets take a dump. Anxiety runs high and fear clouds one’s ...
Well, the pandemic ends tomorrow. Canada Day marks not only a time for haters to harass me about my flag (an update below), but also the time when provinces like BC, Alberta, Ontario and NS dump most ...
That’s when Bank of Canada boss Stephen Poloz will release the latest ‘Monetary Report’ and make the big announcement to a press theatre full of reporters. The betting is for a quarter point jump this ...
“An average growth rate of only around one per cent for the first half of the year as a whole, and weak momentum heading into ...
Nirvana decidedly Eastern lotus position philosophy. Try Western Valhalla as in: You’re a good Dad Garth showing The Kids there are other places to live where homes are affordable. * Especially in ...