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Consumer confidence remains consistent

After beginning the year at 75.3 in the first quarter of 2012, Canadian consumer confidence held steady at 79.1 and 79.0 in August and November, respectively.

By Staff |December 28, 2012

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5 reasons why stock picking is dead

Successful investors focus on global macro for portfolio returns, rather than on stock picking.

By Suzanne Sharma |December 28, 2012

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Android sn-app-ing at Apple’s heels

Google’s Android system is fast closing the gap on Apple as developers intensify their efforts for creating apps for the former’s smartphone platform. Apple’s app store, one of tech giant’s key edge over rivals, has come under threat from the burgeoning app store on Google smartphones, according to this FT report. For long it’s been […]

By Staff |December 27, 2012

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How to make up for big fat holiday splurge

While some people try to shed a few pounds gained over the holidays, Canadians should also start the new year making sound financial resolutions. According to the 2012 BMO Holiday Spending Outlook, 12% of Canadians plan to borrow during this period and indicate this is the only time of the year where they spend beyond […]

By Staff |December 27, 2012

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