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DundeeWealth steps into spotlight

Wealth management firm's expansion strategy and Sprott IPO have analysts paying attention


Smoking hot Brazilian ETFs

The easiest way to join the sizzling rally is with exchange traded funds that track the country's largest stocks


Flaherty closes in on new PPN rules

New regulations will make sure investors know what they are buying when they purchase principal protected notes


How to find a hot IPO

Tips on how to assess a new issue coming to market


Globe Investor

Best of the Blogs

The popularity of investment blogging continues to grow. Here are some of our favourites. Who's yours?

Markets

This recovery hasn't been equal opportunity

John Heinzl

Five energy and materials companies accounted for a third of the benchmarks's recent gains


Market Update

Market Blog

The close: Commodities turn hot-cold

AIG plunges nearly 9 per cent


Investing

Number Cruncher Blog

How PEG discounts compare with the composite

Plus: Throwing discounts into our P/E analysis


Globe Investor Magazine

GlobeInvestor Magazine

The Eric Sprott machine

Plus: Bond investors beware

 

Portfolio Management 

Bullish signs seen in markets' about-face

Some technical analysts believe the market is returning to bull mode

Inflation first aid: Gold, oil and real estate

There's concern that soaring prices for oil and food are going to push the cost of living higher than we've seen it in years

A handy guide to preferred shares

These strange critters of the capital markets are often elaborately constructed, tricky to understand and risky to buy

In real estate, foreign holdings show strength

Most REITs are pushing into positive territory

Catching the right Elliott waves

Some analysts insist that markets can be studied similar to how oceanographers track the movements of the sea


Stocks and Funds 

Fertilizer stocks may see growth stunted

All eyes on U.S. agriculture report

Word is out on little-touted value play

Units of Labrador Iron Ore - one of resource sector's better-kept secrets - rack up one-year total return of 89%

A builder with a profitable history

Bird Construction wins converts with regular dividends, reliable earnings

AlarmForce: Secure growth, and the stock may be a steal

Security company's plans are for continued expansion

TSX Group profit slips

Results were hit by a decision to abandon plan to set up a derivatives exchange


Commodities 

Commodity index hits another record high

Unprecedented strength in some commodity sectors sends Bank of Nova Scotia's commodity price increase to third record high in three months

Concern grows over near-term gold outlook

Seasonal drop-off in price of bullion may be exacerbated by intense food inflation around the world, RBC analyst says

Vox: Why high gold prices don't lead to supply

Tokyo Exchange expands its presence in Indian stock market

TSE is eyeing yen-based depositary receipts for the Indian market; Tata expected to be among the first to use the product to raise funds in Japan


International Markets 

'There's going to be a flood of money'

Brazil's credit status raised to investment grade, opening the doors to major international institutional investors

Stocks that play on Asia's infrastructure boom

How to benefit from the region's economic growth

The Hong Kong alternative

'H shares' offer foreigners an affordable way into China's slumping stock market

Brazil's market on the rise

Exchange rides commodities boom, strong economy to ninth biggest in the world


Retirement planning 

GI Magazine: Practical RRSP tips

Gail Vaz-Oxlade on investing moves you can make now

Portfolio Strategy: New tax-free account requires some planning

TFSA will provide a variety of vehicles to avoid tax

Carrick: The Silver 7 for your RRSP

Tips to help you manage the season

Ways to avoid that bunker mentality

There's no need to dive for cover in hostile markets. Now is a good time to pick up funds that have weathered previous downturns, though not all of them have what it takes this time around


Tax 

IPP may give retirement savings a boost

Can accumulate up to 65 per cent more than RRSP

Glitch extends online tax deadline to May 6

Heavy traffic has bogged down the Netfile website, the Canada Revenue Agency said Wednesday

Tax: Last-minute tax tips

Procrastinators take note: This advice could save you some tax dollars

Put dollars in your pocket

When filing your return, avoid these costly mistakes


Financial Facelift 

When you can't see your way to retirement

Boosting cash flow urgent for couple supporting elderly parents, other family members

Woman weighs costs of new job in Britain

Offered sweet deal by her employer, with car and many expenses covered, she must decide whether to sell house

Financial planner urges ‘harsh medicine’ for couple

Given their debts, what will it take to retire in comfort without selling house?

Woman deals with possible financial impact of MS

Planner works with civil servant to plot finances


Education Savings 

Pass this test and your kids will thank you

You've faithfully set money aside for postsecondary schooling. Now how do you make those investments pay off?

Use insurance to help fund your child's education

Another funding solution to consider

Back to school can mean tax savings

Careful management can help achieve some savings

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