Economy

U.S. tax changes and market valuations

Which types of companies could benefit from the Trump administration’s overhaul

By Mark Burgess |January 11, 2018

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We’re in a ‘classic late cycle,’ says economist

Expect returns to look very different in the coming year

By Mark Burgess |January 11, 2018

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Fourth quarter prices mark ‘Year of the Condo’

Condominium prices rose faster than any other housing type in the fourth quarter of 2017, according to the Royal LePage National House Price Composite. The median condo price rose 14.3% to $420,823 on a year-over-year basis, driven by large gains in Canada’s largest condo markets, especially Toronto and Vancouver. In the GTA, the median price […]

By Staff |January 10, 2018

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Consumers looking beyond banks for advice: CGI report

Consumers are increasingly leaning toward financial service providers that offer value-added services such as advice, rewards and personal finance management, a report from CGI finds. The report, called “Today’s financial consumer: Open for business,” says banks need to innovate and improve services to compete with more nimble competitors. They can also partner with fintech and […]

By Staff |January 10, 2018

2 min read