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The US dollar gained in value and reached a six-month high vis-à-vis euro on concerns that the policy makers in Europe are failing to tackle the debt crisis in the European region.
In recent times, Canadian dollar saw the biggest weekly decline in a month against the US dollar. The Canadian dollar has almost reached parity [...]

Panic selling” is easy to understand and recognize: Investors rush to sell from the fear of loss. No more explanation necessary.

On the other hand, “panic buying” is not easy to see for what it is. The phrase seems to clash with itself. People commonly assume that “buying” involves rational choices by investors, who assess risk, calculate entry points, establish stops, etc.

Happy New Year!  We wish everyone a prosperous and successful 2011!
Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. launches Asian Growth fund for Canadians
This week, we are excited to share with you the launch of Templeton Asian Growth Corporate Class.  While it is new to Canadians, the original SICAV version of the fund has celebrated 20 years of outstanding [...]

Robert Prechter of Elliott Wave International and Don Luskin of Trend Macro share their opposing market views with CNBC host Larry Kudlow. (Note: Prechter’s interview starts about four minutes into the interview).

Indexes such as Dow-Jones Index, Index Nasdaq, S&P 500 Index (Standard and Poor 500) and others are known as economic indicators and reflect the total shares’ value of all companies in the index (one share from each company). The indexes of the securities market were “invented”  by Mr. Doe, a successful investor of the end [...]

Money is never too much or out of place. However, if you still acquire spare money, it’s a good rule to invest it – to convert from a “money” condition into other states: stocks, bonds, precious metals, feedstock, real estate, investment trust stocks and other forms of sophisticated financial instruments.
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As part of the effort to put together a complete portfolio that best meets your specific needs, I am constantly searching for products that can help you realize your investment goals.  The most important aspect of any investment made on your behalf is ensuring I understand what the product is designed to [...]

Vancouver – Western Premiers are taking the first step to a new strategy to conserve and manage Canada’s valuable fresh water supplies.
 
“Decreasing glaciers and snowpack, flood threats, and manageable water supplies do not stop at provincial and territorial borders,” said British Columbia Premier Gordon Campbell, chair of the 2010 Western Premiers’ Conference. “This work will [...]

West Vancouver – Premier Gordon Campbell was joined by representatives of VANOC and the Government of Canada today to unveil the route for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay, which will begin and end here in British Columbia.

Dear clients, Recent market volatility emphasizes the importance of prudent investing. The IA Clarington Canadian Dividend Fund remains focussed on the preservation and enhancement of capital by investing primarily in Canadian equities.

Oct. 17 — Warren Buffett said he’s buying U.S. stocks and, if prices stay attractive, his personal investments, as distinct from his stake in Berkshire Hathaway Inc., will soon be wholly in American equities.

I am writing to provide you with a brief comment on the situation in the financial markets. The fallout from the U.S. credit crunch has deepened, spreading beyond financial services to other sectors and to the broader economy. The result has been unprecedented volatility on global stock markets.

Phillips, Hager & North Investment Management joins forces with RBC. Clients to benefit from combination of two asset management leaders. TORONTO and VANCOUVER, February 21, 2008 — Royal Bank of Canada (RY on TSX and NYSE) today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Phillips, Hager & North Investment Management Ltd. (PH&N). The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions and is expected to close on or about April 30, 2008.

Hong Kong, China – Alumni of B.C. post-secondary institutions living abroad have been invited by Premier Gordon Campbell to become Ambassadors for British Columbia, helping to further strengthen ties with emerging overseas markets.