THREE CHARTS TO START YOUR WEEK

The cross-border jobs gapThe unemployment rate in Canada has been rising of late while falling sharply in the United States. But Canadians shouldn't conclude that we're in any imminent danger of being surpassed by our southern neighbour. Mon, Feb. 13, 2012

Investors don't give Barrick the respect it deserves

savery@globeandmail.comGold prices continue to draw strength from Europe's sovereign debt crisis, but the established companies that actually produce the largest amounts of bullion are struggling to get investors' respect. Mon, Feb. 13, 2012

Dos and don'ts of buying top performers

INVESTMENT FUNDS REPORTERAs the deadline looms at the end of this month for registered retirement saving plan contributions, investors will see more companies boast about their award-winning mutual funds. Fri, Feb. 10, 2012

Greece cuts deep to get bailout

Greece's high-speed plunge toward bankruptcy and probable exodus from the euro zone was halted by the government's last-minute agreement to commit to intense austerity measures in exchange for a second bailout in two years. Fri, Feb. 10, 2012