By Stan Heller, Consultant, VectorVest Canada The Bank of Canada maintained its key interest rate today as it credited global economic conditions and its January cut for helping the country weather the bruising oil slump. Easier financial conditions across the yield curve and including a weaker Canadian dollar will spur non-energy exports and investment, the bank […]
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Canada Colour Guard Report Video for Feb. 18, 2015
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By Stan Heller, Consultant, VectorVest Canada Markets on both sides of the border reacted positively to news that Federal Reserve members expressed concern last month that raising interest rates could pour cold water on the US economic recovery. However, the markets pulled back in the last hour. The CA TSX Composite finished the day down […]
» Read MoreFeb 11 2015 Colour Guard Report Video
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Ballard Power (BLD) was the top price gainer in Canada today, lifting the Energy Sector higher. Ballard gapped up 50% at the open after announcing an $80 million deal with Volkswagen at about 7:00 p.m. EST. After initially falling back slightly, it tacked on another 14% or so in the afternoon session. Click on the […]
» Read MoreCanada Colour Guard Report for Feb 4
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By Stan Heller, Consultant, VectorVest Canada With the price of crude oil falling 4% in a complete reverse of yesterday, Canadian and US broad markets closed lower today. The TSX fell about 69 points or 4.6% while in the US, the SPY fell about .4%. For a complete review of the market including today’s top […]
» Read MoreJan 28 CA Colour Guard Report
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By Stan Heller, Consultant, VectorVest Canada Jan 28, 2015 Comments from the FOMC sparked a strong sell-off on both Canada and US markets today. What could they have said to create such negative sentiment? Just that it won’t be long before there will be the need to raise interest rates. The TSX fell 231 […]
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