From Wild West to Launchpad: The Story of the TSXV
A few weeks ago, I took a look at the history of Canada’s premier stock market – the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) [link to Nov. 28]. Also known as the big board, it’s the top rung on the TSX ladder. I also mentioned its junior counterpart, the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV). This week, I thought I’d follow up with a closer look at this often overlooked but essential part of Canada’s market ecosystem. So, without further ado, in the words of Daenerys Stormborn – “Let’s begin.”
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Weekly Update for the week ending December 13, 2024
How Economic Indicators Influence the Stock Market
Ever wonder how the broader economy ties into your investments? Economic indicators like Gross Domestic Product (GDP), unemployment rates, and inflation serve as the heartbeat of the economy, giving us a window into its health and influencing stock market movements. Understanding these metrics can feel like unlocking a cheat code – helping you spot trends, anticipate changes, and make decisions with confidence. Let us explore these key indicators and their influence on your investments.
Key Economic Data Reports
When I initially began reporting on Canadian and US economic news, I found myself overwhelmed by the sheer volume of inflation-related data. To streamline my coverage, I made the strategic decision to concentrate solely on the key indicators scrutinized by the Bank of Canada (BoC) and the US Federal Reserve (Fed).
The week ending October 14, 2022
Items that may only interest me …. For some analysts, semiconductor (chips) manufacturers are considered a proxy for economic growth. That is not good news as lately chipmakers have issued ominous warnings about the economy. Last week, AMD and Samsung both revealed that demand for their chips has plunged — a bad omen for the entire […]
The week ending October 7, 2022
Fractional shares…. With the start of a new quarter, comes an update of all three Portfolios as of September 30. Check out the latest holdings and gains for Portfolio 1, Portfolio 2, and Portfolio 3. After a terrible third quarter, investor sentiment is definitely bearish. However, with very low expectations its possible the fourth quarter […]
The week ending April 29, 2022
Atrox mensis For those not up on their Latin, that is ‘a terrible month’, or so Google tells me. And indeed, it was. Coming into April, I had such high hopes for the markets. So much for history. April has historically been the best performing month for stocks but this year the S&P 500 Index […]