Stock market:  current trends in 4 charts

Stock market: current trends in 4 charts

This section features four charts that shed light on the current major market trends, in terms of equity markets by sector, commodities, currency and investment styles. Over the first half of 2022,...
Our Logo January 17, 2022 at 10:56 am EST
Stocks slump, Treasury yields rise on fear of a faster Fed pullback

Stocks slump, Treasury yields rise on fear of a faster Fed pullback

U.S. stocks slid and Treasury yields jumped on Wednesday after meeting minutes released by the Federal Reserve indicated that it might not only raise interest rates sooner than expected but could also...
January 05, 2022 at 04:33 pm EST
Wall St falls as Omicron's spread stokes fears of tighter curbs

Wall St falls as Omicron's spread stokes fears of tighter curbs

U.S. stock indexes fell more than 1% on Monday, dragged by concerns about the impact of tighter COVID-19 curbs on the global economy, and a potentially devastating setback to President Joe Biden's...
December 20, 2021 at 10:10 am EST
DCA:  Not always a good idea

DCA: Not always a good idea

Often presented as a miracle solutions to new investors, DCA combines simplicity, performance and risk minimization. But like any methodology, there are some limitations. DCA is a simple investment...
Our Logo November 26, 2021 at 09:51 am EST
S&P, Nasdaq hit record closing highs on earnings bullishness

S&P, Nasdaq hit record closing highs on earnings bullishness

Wall Street closed higher on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq boasting record closing levels thanks partly to gains in Apple and Amazon, while solid results from companies including Caterpillar...
October 28, 2021 at 05:34 pm EDT
An ETF with just gold and bonds?

An ETF with just gold and bonds?

On equity markets, the outlook is getting more and more uncertain. Catalysts are lacking. Recent gas shortages, hawkish turns from central banks and news from China force investors to find news ways...
Our Logo September 29, 2021 at 11:28 am EDT
North American Morning Briefing :  Stock Futures Waver With GDP Data in Focus

North American Morning Briefing : Stock Futures Waver With GDP Data in Focus

MARKET WRAPS Watch For: 2Q GDP estimate; Weekly Jobless Claims; Toronto-Dominion Bank 3Q earnings Opening Call: Stock futures wavered Thursday ahead of economic data that could provide fresh...
August 26, 2021 at 06:03 am EDT
ETFs overview :  Small caps Value and share buybacks

ETFs overview : Small caps Value and share buybacks

This week's ETF roundup includes an ETF exposed to US small cap value stocks, which historically outperform the S&P 500. Let's also take a look at a so-called Buy Back ETF that replicates the Nasdaq...
Our Logo July 29, 2021 at 10:35 am EDT
ETF roundup:  A protection against inflation

ETF roundup: A protection against inflation

There's a tracker which can help investors position themselves on the megatrend of the ageing population. Let's also look at an ETF that can protect against inflation.
Our Logo May 12, 2021 at 10:52 am EDT
ETF overview :  Travel, biotechs and pets

ETF overview : Travel, biotechs and pets

This week in the ETF round-up, we take a trip and dream of a post-Covid world. We will continue with an ETF designed to invest on the trend of pets. We will finish our overview with an ETF on...
Our Logo May 05, 2021 at 10:28 am EDT
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NIKKEI 225 : Mixed climate

Japanese equities start the new decade with some volatility, after a good 2019 vintage. The Nikkei has fallen by 0.34% in a mixed climate, between the optimism about international trade and the...
Our Logo January 07, 2020 at 09:56 am EST
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S&P/ASX 200 : Within the index, exceptional career paths

At the other end of the planet, the Australian Enlarged Index, the S&P/ASX 200, achieved a good 2019 vintage, accumulating more than 19.7% since the beginning of the year. The 200 stocks in the...
Our Logo November 12, 2019 at 10:13 am EST
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STOXX EUROPE 600 (EUR) : Inflexible ascension

The lull in world trade has boosted European values in a context where monetary relaxation is an additional pillar of market support The components of the Stoxx 600 globally validate upward...
Our Logo November 12, 2019 at 07:50 am EST
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NIKKEI 225 : An exceptional month

Japanese stocks had one of their best months ever, with a 9% increase. The relaxation on international trade has a direct impact on Japanese values. The winners of this monthly sequence prove it....
Our Logo November 07, 2019 at 06:01 am EST
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BRAZIL IBOVESPA : Reforms boost the stock market

The Brazilian stock market maintains excellent momentum, thanks to the retirement reform that drives buying initiatives. Investment bank Banco BTG Pactual achieved the best performance over the...
Our Logo November 06, 2019 at 08:35 am EST