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THE BIGGEST DOG GENERAL MOTORS There's little left in auto maker's tankAfter a year of bad news, job cuts and junk status can anything save GM? OMAR EL AKKAD reports
Pair will see cash crunch unless they focus on investment -- not debt reduction, ANDREW ALLENTUCK writes
They have become imbedded in many investment vehicles, ROB CARRICK writes
Jumping on this bandwagon now is a risky manoeuvre because of how far the Japanese market has come, ROB CARRICK writes
What conservative, income-seeking investors may not have realized yet is that these issues are a better bet than they were, ROB CARRICK writes
Income trusts have had the upper hand, but stock dividends have come on strong thanks to Ottawa, ROB CARRICK writes
The past year hasn't been kind to these mutual funds, which means you've got an ideal price entry point, ROB CARRICK writes
Retired executive plays markets with energy, discipline, TONY MARTIN finds
Property investment they can't afford leaves pair at risk from rate hikes
Past few years show you will need to be patient to get decent results, ROB CARRICK writes
Risky assets can be found in almost every portfolio, DALE JACKSON writes. Geopolitical uncertainty is a fact of life
They've been in their employer's pension plan for just 15 years, but there's much they can do to hit retirement goals
ROB CARRICK talks to three strategists and gets three subtly different takes on how to protect yourself from market hobgoblins
The key, ROB CARRICK writes, is rising distributions over the long term. Not only are they good for your portfolio, but they will allow the fund to more easily absorb any grief Ottawa brings
Bullion is on the march again, writes ROB CARRICK, and now could be the time to invest in the precious metal
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September and October are especially worth watching this year because equities are still cooking. But as bull cycles go, this one's starting to look well done. ROB CARRICK talks to four analysts
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In his annual survey, ROB CARRICK assessed 12 brokers using revamped criteria, and handed InvestorLine first place once more
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In Saskatchewan, a couple we'll call Greg and Nicole are raising three small children and trying to plan for the time when the kids will have left home and become financially independent.
A profile of an investor who does in-depth share analysis through a website to play price expectations.
The classic definition of a hedge is an investment that offsets the risk in another security, ROB CARRICK writes
One reason not to be tempted by hot small rivals is they may soon expend their Warholian 15 minutes of fame, ROB CARRICK writes
Tony Martin profiles an investor who knows the value of research and a plan
Sam and Agatha still have time to fix some weak investment choices
In complex times like these, the smart investor considers all points of view, not just those of the mainstream, ROB CARRICK writes
Beaten-down trusts are risky in general, but some can provide high income and rebound potential. ROB CARRICK takes a look at five to consider
Our pundits have different takes on what lies ahead for the markets, CAROLYN LEITCH finds
ROB CARRICK gives three reasons why investing at home is the right thing to do right now
Mary and Jack always spend a lot less than they make
Retirement at 60 and careful planning key to mid-career pair's ambitious goals
This market is growing in complexity, ROB CARRICK writes. Mistakes can be made, so a smart fund manager can be a real help
Indexers and active managers each claim to be the one true path, ROB CARRICK writes. Maybe it's time to call a truce
Looking to benefit from the boom in energy? What's best for you depends on what your goals are, ROB CARRICK writes
Looking to benefit from the boom in energy? What's best for you depends on what your goals are, ROB CARRICK writes
ROB CARRICK asked an expert to assess fees for three investment options, plus the old, reliable DIY method
They want to make the right plans for Emily's education and their retirement
There are a number of things to keep in mind for next year, TIM CESTNICK writes
Dare to be different -- check out a closed-end fund today. Closed-end funds are the not-ready-for-prime-time cousin of the mutual fund. There's not much information available for researching them, plus they're idiosyncratic and demand some finesse from an investor. You also need a brokerage account to buy them because they trade like stocks.
Tax expert TIM CESTNICK lists the key tax changes that took place for 2004. Some changes will help you when filing your 2004 tax return, but some will hurt. One thing's for sure: These are changes you shouldn't ignore.
If you think bank stocks are a buy right now or that General Motors shares are a value investor's dream, then you really need to talk to someone. On-line investing forums are the perfect medium for this sort of conversation. Sign in and you're immediately connected with people who can help you avoid both mistakes and missed opportunities.
The second annual spring correction in the income trust sector is under way, but the price markdowns are nothing to get excited about unless you're open to some contrarian thinking.
If you're smart and can abide setbacks, it remains attractive, ROB CARRICK writes. But making sense of the outlook isn't easy amid the hype and uncertainty
Other similar exchange-traded funds on the market have much higher performance, ROB CARRICK finds
Other similar exchange-traded funds on the market have much higher performance, ROB CARRICK finds
Almost 2,000 people participated in our second annual Globe and Mail investor sentiment poll; the majority of them were experienced do-it-yourselfers.
Almost 2,000 people participated in our second annual Globe and Mail investor sentiment poll; the majority of them were experienced do-it-yourselfers.
Guidance on saving and investing depends on when you plan to retire, but financial planners offer different strategies on how to manage your assets
Derek Foster, not yet 35, has retired -- and he doesn't even own an RRSP, JOHN HEINZL writes
On-line brokers offer a home for RRSP investors who have yet to save substantial assets in their plans, ROB CARRICK writes
About this time next year, Diane Rogowski will be moving out of her rental apartment and into her own two-storey condominium with a view of Lake Ontario. And with that first real estate transaction, Ms. Rogowski hopes she is well on her way to becoming financially secure -- perhaps even well off.
Investors who had visions of conquering the world have been disappointed, ROB CARRICK writes. A Smart Money analysis finds 11 of 20 funds lost money in the past five years
Uh oh, the ''check engine'' light's gone on in your stock portfolio. One of your stocks is malfunctioning and you've got to diagnose the problem in much the same way as a mechanic does when that incredibly annoying ''check engine'' light on your car flashes red.
It looks like 2005 could shape up as the year of the dividend. Major investment dealers say in forecast after forecast that investors should look to dividend stocks this year as a way of playing defence in what is widely expected to be a soft year for stocks. Strategists like the classic safe sectors such as utilities, telecom, financials and consumer staples, but maybe you'd like to take a somewhat more aggressive stance.
Planet alignment leads one market analyst to predict equity gloom. Other experts have more conventional approaches, ANGELA BARNES and CAROLYN LEITCH report
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Wednesday, March 01 at 04:54 AMMoves above 88 cents (U.S.) for the first time since December, 1991; welcome news for Canadian travellers on the eve of March break
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