April 2025 saw global stock markets enter a strange phase of declines when the newly reelected US President, Donald Trump, announced new tariffs. Trump did not spare any country from tariffs, including Canada and Mexico. Among the targets for new tariffs was China which, in turn, applied tariffs on US goods as well. That followed…
There is always value to be found in the stock market, even when the broader market has a bullish trend. As of this writing, the S&P/TSX Composite Index, which is the benchmark for the Canadian stock market, is nearing new all-time highs. The index is up by almost 17% from its low on April 8,…
Stock market investing can be an excellent way to use any savings you have to get good returns. Sure, parking all the extra funds in a high-interest savings account will grow your wealth through interest income. However, interest rates offered by even the best accounts pale in comparison to growing inflation. Over time, the money…
Canadians have plenty of taxes to contend with, making it incredibly difficult to get the best use out of any savings they have to contribute to their retirement plans or any short- or long-term financial goals. Fortunately, the Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) has been a big blessing for Canadians since the account type was introduced in…
The tariff war and ensuing trade tensions worldwide has weighed on several top TSX stocks, regardless of the industry they operate in. Stock market volatility makes it difficult to put money into the stock market due to potential losses. However, experienced investors treat these periods of difficulty as opportunities. Many investors willing to invest during…
There’s never a one-size-fits-all trick that you can use to achieve your financial goals as a stock market investor. You can explore several strategies to generate the kind of returns you have in mind. As long as you manage to keep a well-balanced portfolio and a long investment horizon without taking unnecessary risks, any number…
After the U.S. started several different trade wars, including one with Canada, the much-feared impact on the global economy is taking shape. As of this writing, the S&P 500 Index is down by 13.74%. The benchmark index for the U.S. stock market has company in terms of the ongoing decline. Stock markets worldwide are plummeting…
All the newbie investors are probably looking at the pullback across global stock markets right now as a reason to panic and take all their money out of the markets. However, seasoned contrarian investors know this is as good a time as any to invest heavily in the stock market. Market volatility provides the perfect opportunity…
Enbridge‘s. (TSX:ENB) share price has climbed by 7.4% between February 24 and March 28, showing signs of yet another rally for the top energy stock. As of this writing, Enbridge stock trades for $63.62 per share, hovering around its all-time high levels. Solid dividend stocks like Enbridge have the potential to help investors generate reliable…
The Canadian stock market is going through it right now, with the trade tensions caused by tariffs taking their toll on the economy. The Canadian government is responding to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods exported to the country by implementing its own tariffs on U.S. goods imported to Canada. In recent weeks, the market has…