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Weekly Update – January 26, 2018

January 26, 2018
Frank's Update
Frank Manzo

“There is a very easy way to return from a casino with a small fortune: go there with a large one” – Jack Yelton TSX Down for the Week The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index rose on Friday by 35.21 points (0.22 per cent) and finished at 16,239.22. The financials sector was the lone… Read More

14 Charts to Kick Off 2018

January 24, 2018
Anthony's Update
Anthony Sabti

As we enter 2018, we would like to provide you with an overview of financial market results from the past 12 months, and to offer insights into some of the investment themes that may influence your investment portfolio over the coming year. Several inquiries have come in concerning the current valuations of markets, where we… Read More

The deadline to make an RRSP contribution for the 2017 tax year is March 1, 2018. Most of you are familiar with the basic mechanics of the RRSP and its use as a long-term retirement vehicle. You are also likely aware of the RRSP Homebuyer’s Plan (HBP) which allows you to withdraw up to $25,000… Read More

“I am proud to be paying taxes in the United States. The only thing is I could be just as proud for half of the money” – Arthur Godfrey TSX Rises for 6th Straight Week The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index rose by 39.22 points (0.25%) on the day to close at 15,857.22. This… Read More

Weekly Update – October 13, 2017

October 13, 2017
Weekly Update
Frank Manzo

“Try not to become a (wo)man of success. Rather become a (wo)man of value” – Albert Einstein TSX Hits 7-1/2-Month High on Rising Commodity Prices The Toronto Stock Exchange’s S&P/TSX composite index rose by 64.97 points (0.41%) on the day to close at 15,807.17. This represents a gain of 78.85 points (0.50%) over last week’s… Read More