David Pett
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Hidden gems: Why investors need to dig deeper to find themes
Often, nvestors are too easily caught up in prevailing opinions about the market, while losing sight of ideas that might end up shaping it in the future → Read More
Investors sift through nuances of China’s devalued currency: ‘Don’t make the renminbi your primary reason’
Those with a penchant for resource stocks have a lot to lose from an extended Chinese economic slowdown, but the impact is far more nuanced when it comes to other equity sectors → Read More
Why analysts are gaga about Google Inc’s restructuring under Alphabet Inc
'While there are many details to be worked out, this could lead to a much nimbler and aggressive Google that can take on additional risks to compete with upstarts,' analyst says → Read More
Top 10 market disruptors to watch
The pace of technological change continues to create both higher opportunities and increased risks for investors, says Citigroup Global Markets in its latest Disruptive Innovations report → Read More
Sometimes the old ways are not always the best for investors
Too many conventional tools rely heavily on a bygone era and are no longer relevant, noted investor Laslo Biryani believes. So if standard valuation metrics no longer work, what does? → Read More
WSP Global Inc climbs to the top of the engineering space: ‘The name to own’
Shares in the Montreal-based company formerly known as Genivar have climbed 28 per cent so far in 2015 and, in stark contrast to competitors, continue to flirt with an all-time high → Read More
Hedge funds post best returns in years
Global hedge funds reached the halfway mark in 2015 with some of their best returns in years, but performance cooled off in June from growing losses in Asia Pacific and Europe, said the latest statistics from Preqin, a research firm for the alternative assets industry. → Read More
Banks’ lending rates decoupling from BoC to protect margins
The Bank of Canada's latest 25 basis point rate reduction may not be that bad for Canada's biggest banks, who are attempting to preserve net interest margins by lowering prime lending rates by only 15 basis points on average, says Darko Mihelic, analyst at RBC Capital Markets. → Read More
Investors should dip their toes in US$1T water market
Investors searching for the next big theme to wrap their money around might want to take a closer look at California's ongoing water crisis, says Beijia Ma, a thematic investing strategist at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. → Read More
Why David Wolf says now is not the time to abandon bonds
While many investors are running scared from bond markets, Fidelity Investments' David Wolf doesn't frighten easy and isn't ready to join the fleeing crowd just yet → Read More
TIO’s Softgate buy seen as transformational
TIO Networks Corp.'s announced acquisition of Softgate Systems Inc. won't likely close for a few more months, but it won't hurt if investors in TIO want to start adding to the holdings ahead of time → Read More
Canadian stocks to wobble after Bank of Canada rate cut
Canadian bank stocks might experience some short term weakness after the Bank of Canada announced of another 25 basis point rate cut on Wednesday → Read More
‘Don’t fight the Bank of Canada': stocks may get a boost following rate cut
One area of the market that could benefit from the Bank of Canada's rate cut are Canadian dividend stocks, which have been stuck in neutral for the majority of the year → Read More
Refiners offer safe haven amid oil price plunge
Energy stocks have been selling off so far this month as oil prices dip lower once again, but shares in U.S. refiners continue to show resilience and even strength amidst the ongoing troubles → Read More
Analysts showing appetite for Restaurant Brands International
The $US12 billion merger between Burger King Worldwide Inc. and Tim Hortons Inc. late last year has already paid off nicely for investors who own shares in the new combined entity known as Restaurant Brands International Inc. → Read More
Whistler Blackcomb may weather El Nino impact
El Niño is back and its drought and flood-making potential is expected to impact a number of sectors and companies around the world. → Read More
Investors shrug off economic woes in Greece, China
Global investors resumed their forward push on Monday as share prices went higher after Greece reached a tentative deal with its eurozone creditors → Read More
Why BlackRock is balancing lower-risk plays with upside hedges
Risk is everywhere on capital markets from lofty valuations and uncertainty over Fed tightening to the crisis in Greece and China's equity market blow up, but positive returns are still to be had for those investors who are selective with their holdings, says a new report from the world's largest asset manager. → Read More
CCL Industries’ growth prospects label it a buy
CCL Industries Inc. has been labelled a "great investment opportunity" by Neil Linsdell, analyst at Industrial Alliance Securities. → Read More
How Tiger 21 networking group helps its wealthy members get back on track
Tiger 21, which requires a $30,000 per member yearly fee, aims to help ultra-rich individuals learn new strategies to stay wealthy and improve their net worth → Read More