Economy

Why value investing is back in fashion

The prospect of higher U.S. growth this year has reignited interest in value stocks over growth investing. The past decade’s low-growth, low-yield environment led investors to seek growth stocks that stood out among general economic weakness. Given that stronger economic growth is expected to lift more company earnings across the board, asset managers are retreating […]

By Simon Doyle |January 16, 2017

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Canadian CEOs confident despite uncertainty

More than a third (38%) of Canadian CEOs are confident of their company’s growth in the next 12 months, reveals PwC’s annual CEO survey. And 79% of that growth is expected to come from the U.S. — despite concerns about the new U.S. administration and its effect on business. Read: Another year of challenges, or […]

By Staff |January 16, 2017

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Economic momentum not enough for BoC action

Here's what to expect from the Bank of Canada next week and in the year to come.

By Staff |January 13, 2017

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U.S. retail sales lifted by boosts in pay, confidence

Americans stepped up their auto buying and online shopping in December, reflecting a boost in confidence after the election and a solid increase in pay. Retail sales rose a seasonally adjusted 0.6%, following a small 0.2% gain in November, the Commerce Department said Friday. Auto sales jumped 2.4% in December, the biggest gain since April. […]

By Staff, with files from The Associated Press |January 13, 2017

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