Investments

Bedtime stories and market wisdom

Is the sky falling? Or is it just an acorn hitting investors on the head? I have been revisiting children’s fairy tales in recent months – I am blessed with four grandchildren and they are avid listeners at bedtime. Chicken Little is a favorite. You may remember the story. A young chick believes that the […]

By Don Reed |July 18, 2011

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Weekly Pulse: Moody about U.S. debt

As we get closer and closer to the August 2nd deadline for the U.S. Government to raise that country’s debt ceiling, politics enters the fray as expected. Finger pointing and whining from both Republicans and Democrats has become the norm unfortunately. Meanwhile, the markets do not like this uncertainty one bit.

By Gareth Watson |July 18, 2011

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India offers second chance for investors: BMO

As an underinvested and overambitious nation, India continues to emerge as one of the most promising investment destinations in the world. For investors who missed the boat on China, India could provide a second chance for high-growth, said Serge Pepin, head of investments, BMO Investments Inc. “We believe India has a bright future with its […]

By Vikram Barhat |July 18, 2011

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Bullion bounces back with record bull run

Gold on a record-breaking roll! Gold hits record high! Gold Keeps Climbing! Newspapers around the world are running screaming headlines as the fickle yellow metal continues its longest winning streak in modern memory. The timing, therefore, couldn’t be better for some sobering advice to bedazzled gold bugs. Somewhere lost in the rush for gold is […]

By Vikram Barhat |July 14, 2011

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