After a volatile July, the US markets got off to a positive start in August, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) setting a record closing high on the first trading day. It would set two more records during the month, while the S&P 500 Index (S&P) established three of its own. The Nasdaq Composite Index (Nasdaq), despite being the top-performing index in August, remained below its June record. The Canadian market joined in, with the Toronto Stock Exchange Composite Index (TSX) setting four new record closing highs before ending the month just below its peak. Better yet, all three of my portfolios also finished the month higher than they started! š
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Weekly Update for the week ending August 7, 2026
The AI Revolution: Understanding the Technology Behind the Investment Boom
Artificial intelligence (AI) may seem like software running in the cloud, but behind every AI-generated response is a vast physical infrastructure. From Nvidia’s powerful AI chips to advanced memory, high-speed networking, massive data centres, and enormous amounts of electricity, today’s AI systems depend on some of the most sophisticated technology ever built.
In Part 3 of The AI Revolution: Understanding the Technology Behind the Investment Boom, we explore the infrastructure that makes AI possible and explain why companies across multiple industriesānot just technology firmsāare benefiting from the AI revolution.
Monthly Portfolio Update April 2026
While March ended as one of the toughest months in years, April delivered a strong rebound. All four major indexes recovered sharply, erasing losses and posting one of their best monthly performances since the pandemic rebound in 2020.
Weekly Update for the week ending April 17, 2026
When I got back into investing, one of the most common terms I heard was valuation. I knew what value was ā one always wants to get good value for their money, or not overpay for an item. But the term āvaluationā seemed a bit different, although I could never quite put my finger on why it felt separate from simply āgetting good value for your money.ā The difference, I eventually realized, is that in investing, price and value donāt always move together ā and that gap between the two is where a lot of opportunity (and risk) tends to show up. This week, Iāll break down what valuation actually means and why it matters when youāre trying to get good value for your money in the stock market.
Weekly Update for the week ending April 11, 2025
The sell-off at the start of the week wiped out the past 12 months of gains, with stocks edging closer to bear market territory. Since the previous Thursday, US markets saw their steepest three-day decline since 1987 ā and before that, not since World War II. Meanwhile, Canadaās TSX Composite Index (TSX) experienced its sharpest drop since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. This time, though, the damage was self-inflictedāand, frankly, far from fun. ā¹
Weekly Update for the week ending February 14, 2025
When it comes to investing, putting all your money into one industry is like relying on a single star player to carry your hockey team. Sure, they might put up big numbers in some games, but if they hit a slump, run into tough opponent or get injured, your team (or portfolio) could struggle. Thatās where sector diversification comes in. Just like a championship team needs a mix of scorers, grinders, defenders, and a rock-solid goalie, a strong portfolio benefits from investments across multiple sectors. This strategy helps balance risk and improve long-term performance, no matter what the markets throw your way. Letās take a closer look.