Market Overview Analysis & Opinion

In this episode, we start by discussing the Bank of Canada’s final rate announcement of the year. Will it be another 50bps cut, or will they ease up with just 25bps? We break down...

In this episode, we unpack the surprising surge in U.S. job openings and its implications for Canadian investors. With 7.744 million openings but flat hiring, what’s the broader economic...

US equity futures are slightly lower, while European markets are trading higher, led by gains in France. Asian markets ended mostly higher. Cryptocurrencies are surging, with Bitcoin crossing...

yesterday, the VIX index was up slightly, and 10-day realized volatility began to rise from its depressed levels, as the S&P 500 moved by 60 basis points instead of its usual 25 bps. With a Jobs...

VIX signals point to continued market upside, with key technical levels revealing promising opportunities across major indices. Stephen Whiteside analyzes crucial market indicators showing...

The Q3 2024 reporting season was, by one measure, the best in three years Optimism abounds across Wall Street research desks as year-end 2025 S&P 500® forecasts make their rounds Investors...

S&P futures are indicating a higher open, up +0.22% this morning. Asian equities ended mixed on Wednesday while European markets opened mostly higher. In Asia, Political uncertainty in South...

Bond yields are primarily driven by macroeconomic factors such as inflation and economic growth. Given their impact on inflation and the economy, the US dollar and oil prices are frequently well...

VIX signals major market move - don't miss this opportunity! Stephen Whiteside analyzes crucial market dynamics and trading opportunities. Discover key insights on stock index futures,...

In this episode, we dive into Canada’s brewing mortgage war as falling interest rates and a surge of renewals set the stage for fierce competition among banks. Discover why now is the time to...

Josh Finlay of BLD Financial serves mid-sized real estate developers executing projects in the $2M-$10M range in Canada. We discuss CMHC policy impacts, the MLI program's focus on...

Based on early Black Friday sales estimates, sales were strong, but shoppers were much more inclined to take advantage of online sales than go to the malls and stores in person. Mastercard...

S&P futures are indicating a slightly higher open, up +0.05% in premarket trading. Asian equities ended mostly higher on Tuesday, and European markets have opened higher. In Asia, the U.S....

The matrix below highlights the year-to-date percentage performance of each constituent of the S&P 500. The size of the cells is proportional to the market capitalization of each stock. Source:...