Canada’s TSX rose as higher oil prices offset an AI-driven technology sell-off. This week, I’m watching Alberta’s referendum, Canadian inflation, business sentiment and major U.S. earnings. Here’s what last week’s market split means for Canadian investors, and why valuations, cash flow and diversification still matter when headlines suddenly turn dramatic.
Low risk means different things depending on when you need your money. Compare cash ETFs, Treasury bills, short-term bonds and conservative portfolios through CASH, CBIL, VSB and VCNS. This guide explains their different jobs, costs and remaining risks, helping Canadians assess investments without confusing lower volatility with guaranteed capital protection.
Low-Risk ETFs in Canada: Cash, Bonds and Conservative Portfolios Read Post »
Five companies recently moved from the TSX Venture Exchange to the TSX. Did shareholders benefit? We compare Tiny, Versamet, Volatus, HIVE and Hemlo using graduation-day closing prices, current returns, financial progress and financing activity. The results show why a senior listing deserves scrutiny rather than an automatic vote of confidence.
5 Recent TSX Graduates: Did Moving to the Big Board Reward Shareholders? Read Post »
Canada’s job market weakened again, yet the TSX rallied as interest rate expectations shifted. Meanwhile, high oil prices, trade uncertainty and elevated borrowing costs continue shaping the investing landscape. Here’s what mattered this week, why it matters to Canadian investors, and the key developments worth watching October 12–16, 2026.
Canadian Market Outlook: Weak Jobs, High Oil & Rate Uncertainty — October 12–16, 2026 Read Post »
Explore three Canadian ETF portfolio examples built around a broadly comparable stock-and-bond mix. See how one fund, two funds or three funds change your control, costs and maintenance responsibilities. This practical guide compares allocations and overlap so you can understand the structure before choosing investments for your own financial goals.
Canadian ETF Portfolio Examples: One-Fund, Two-Fund and Three-Fund Approaches Read Post »
AI data centres need enormous amounts of electricity, creating opportunities far beyond traditional technology stocks. From power generation and natural gas infrastructure to transformers and construction, these five Canadian companies are positioned to benefit from the buildout. Here’s why Pembina, Aecon, Capital Power, Hammond Power Solutions and Enerflex made my list.
Top 5 Canadian Stocks Benefiting From the AI Data Centre Power Boom Read Post »
Bond yields surged, the Canadian dollar weakened and a soft U.S. jobs report changed interest-rate expectations last week. Here’s what mattered for the TSX, why Canada’s mixed economic picture deserves attention, and the key employment, trade and Federal Reserve developments Canadian investors should watch in the week ahead.
Canadian Market Outlook: Bond Yields Take Control — Week of Oct. 5 Read Post »
Before you start investing in Canada, there are a few things worth understanding beyond which stock or ETF to buy. From TFSAs and RRSPs to fees, diversification, risk and investor behaviour, these 10 lessons can help Canadian beginners build a stronger foundation before putting their money into the market.
10 Things to Know Before You Start Investing in Canada (2026) Read Post »
Uranium is back in focus as nuclear power, AI data centres and energy security drive electricity demand higher. I rank five Canadian uranium stocks for 2026, from speculative developers to established producer Cameco, and explain what I like, what I’m watching and how I’d approach each one today as an investor.
Top 5 Canadian Uranium Stocks to Buy in 2026 Read Post »
The TSX barely moved this week, but Canadian investors had plenty to watch beneath the surface. Slower growth, high oil prices, rising bond yields and a weaker loonie are pulling in different directions. Here’s what mattered, why it matters, and what I’m watching heading into the new week.
Canadian Market Outlook: Growth, Oil & Rates This Week — Sept. 28–Oct. 2, 2026 Read Post »
