September 1, 2011
in Canadian, Canadian economy, Q3, S&P/TSX, TD, TSX, banks, dividends, earnings, income, market reports
Not so long ago we were still wondering when the Canadian banks would raise their dividends again, if ever (it seemed) after the 2008-2009 crisis.
Then National Bank led the way, quickly followed by TD.
It’s earnings week for Canadian banks this week, and TD (Toronto Dominion Group) just posted a 23% gain in profits, while raising [...]
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June 7, 2011
in BRIC, CAD, Canadian, China, ETF(s), India, Middle East, emerging markets, foreign investment, frontier markets, international stock market, investing
When it comes to investing in emerging markets, that’s one area in which you really should play it safe. Not only are you not familiar with any (or most) of the companies, but precisely because some of them may be operating in more politically and geographically unpredictable regions, risk is a higher factor.
With the added [...]
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February 13, 2011 · 1 comment
in Canadian, S&P/TSX, TSX, commodities, energy, exports, investing, metals, mining, resources, stocks, unconventional energy, uranium
Canadian uranium stocks run the gamut from junior uranium start ups to senior uranium dividend-payers. In a previous post I wrote about the largest Canadian uranium stocks by market capitalization (that was back in September 2009). It’s worth an update now, because Canada’s uranium stocks have grown quite significantly since then.
List of Canadian energy and [...]
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February 10, 2011 · 4 comments
in British Columbia, CAD, Canadian, Canadian economy, S&P/TSX, Scotiabank, TSX, commodities, energy, exports, gold, inflation, natural gas, oil, peak oil, precious metals, rare metals, resources, sectors, silver, stock picks, yield
Canadian dividend stocks are the cream of the crop. No matter what reasoning you here (from “it’s a fluke” to “it’s just because of the stable banking sector”), the Canadian stock market is set to continue to outperform over the next decade.
Here’s a list of some of the best Canadian dividend stocks – including the [...]
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The best Canadian energy stocks are well-known large caps, but there are a few lesser-known names in there, too. Energy’s going to be a big theme in 2011 as commodity prices rise and the energy sector as a whole is due for a comeback after lagging in 2010.
Here are my top picks for Canadian energy [...]
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December 29, 2010 · 1 comment
in 2011, Canadian, Canadian economy, TSX, commodities, distributions, energy, income, income trusts, news and updates, oil, resources
Pengrowth Energy Trust (TSX: PGF.UN) will be making the conversion to a corporate structure effective January 1, 2011.
Pengrowth will trade under the symbol “PGF” on the TSX and under the name “Pengrowth Corporation.” On the NYSE, Pengrowth will likely trade under the ticker “PGH.”
Should You Sell Your Trusts Before 2011?
Pengrowth New Monthly Dividends
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From the trust’s [...]
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December 28, 2010
in 2011, Canadian, Canadian economy, TSX, distributions, entertainment, income, income trusts, news and updates, special dates
Most income trusts held meetings for unitholders to vote on proposals to convert from a Fund structure into a corporate structure some time around the beginning of December, 2010 (at least, those income trusts who had not already done so – see this list of some of the popular trusts that waited before converting).
Cineplex Galaxy [...]
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