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Source: BNN Bloomberg April 30, 2022

U.S. stocks tank as Amazon endures worst day since 2006

Technology stocks extended losses Friday as shares of what were once market darlings at the height of the pandemic headed for their worst monthly drop since the global financial crisis. Amazon.com Inc. led the decline with a 14 per cent drop, the worst sin...

Personal Finance Source: BNN Bloomberg April 30, 2022

Higher rates could encourage Canadians to 'save differently,' but not more

There are early signs that interest rate hikes from the Bank of Canada are starting to feed through to the return rates of certain savings accounts. But the question remains on whether these higher returns will encourage Canadians to save more – especially co...

Market Call Source: BNN Bloomberg April 30, 2022

Greg Newman's Top Picks: April 29, 2022

Greg Newman, senior wealth advisor and portfolio manager, Scotia Wealth Management FOCUS: North American stocks MARKET OUTLOOK: Central banks will likely continue to attack inflation by raising rates and shrinking their balance sheets. The multiple...

Source: BNN Bloomberg April 30, 2022

Amazon’s biggest drop since 2006 caps miserable month for tech

Amazon.com Inc. shares collapsed on Friday, with a loss in market value that ranks as one of the worst in Wall Street history after it gave an outlook that was seen as disappointing. The stock sank 14 per cent in its biggest one-day drop since July 2006, w...

Source: BNN Bloomberg April 30, 2022

The Week Ahead: Shopify earnings, jobs data due and U.S. Fed decision

Monday, May 2 Notable data: US ISM Manufacturing PMI, US Construction Spending Notable earnings: Cargojet, Nutrien, TMX Group, MEG Energy Tuesday, May 3 Notable data: US Factor Orders Notable earnings: Restaurant Brands, Calfrac Well Serv...

Source: BNN Bloomberg April 29, 2022

Shopify’s downtrodden stock faces new test as analysts turn sour

Shopify Inc. faces a wall of worry heading into its earnings release next week. Once a pandemic-era darling, shares in the e-commerce company have plunged nearly 70 per cent this year, the worst performance on Canada’s benchmark index, as a broader tech ro...

Market Call Source: BNN Bloomberg April 29, 2022

Andrew Moffs' Top Picks: April 28, 2022

Andrew Moffs, senior vice president and portfolio manager, Vision Capital FOCUS: Real estate stocks MARKET OUTLOOK: Investor sentiment has been adversely impacted by the war in Ukraine, escalating geopolitical tensions and resulting in the weaponiz...

Source: BNN Bloomberg April 29, 2022

U.S. stocks surge by most in 7 weeks on earnings optimism

U.S. stocks rallied the most in seven weeks on the back of strong earnings, continuing a stretch of volatility that’s gripped markets virtually all year. Tech shares plunged in late trading after Amazon.com Inc.’s results sent its shares down 10 per cent....

Market Call Source: BNN Bloomberg April 29, 2022

West Fraser Q1 profit surges 64% despite significant winter transportation woes

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. says its net profit soared 64 per cent from a year ago to US$1.09 billion in its latest quarter on higher revenues despite significant transportation and mill challenges in B.C. The Vancouver-based company, which reports in U.S....

Source: Bankofcanada April 29, 2022

The Bank of Canada Museum is reopening

The Bank of Canada Museum will reopen on May 12, 2022, after being closed for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.   Offering a free, fun and interactiv...