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The Sunday Money Show – July 26, 2020
How have the markets responded positively to the latest news on COVID-19 vaccines? Listen to my latest podcast as we discuss the latest updates. We also answered your questions on how much technology stocks played a role in the rebound of the S&P 500 and more.
Opening the economy means learning to live with COVID-19
Health experts have made it clear – there is no way to eradicate or even prevent every new case of COVID-19. Opening the economy and reducing federal debt means achieving a delicate balance. More in my latest blog post.
The Canadian Press – TSX climbs to highest close since March on COVID-19 vaccine hopes
TSX rallied to its highest close since March due to hopes for COVID-19 vaccine. How will this affect the stock market going forward? Check out my interview with Canadian Press as we cover this story.
The Sunday Money Show – July 12, 2020
Is Ontario ready for Stage 3 of the re-opening? How will this affect your investment decisions? Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the latest stock market action amid pandemic. We also answered your questions on preferred shares, gold, Tesla and more.
Teaching kids about money – yes, please
Ontario’s new math curriculum will help elementary school students build an understanding of the value of money, how interest works, & how to budget. Check out my latest blog post as I discuss more on this story.
BNN Bloomberg – Stock market investors are fearful and greedy
Is it possible for investors to be both fearful and greedy during the current investment environment? Should you still consider buying tech names even after their big move higher? Watch my interview with Jon Erlichman on BNN Bloomberg.
The Canadian Press – TSX has best quarter in more than a decade as gold hits nine-year high
TSX logs its best quarter in more than a decade. Will the stock market continue its upward climb towards new highs despite the pandemic? Read my latest interview with The Canadian Press.
The Sunday Money Show – June 28, 2020
Almost all of Ontario reopened to Stage 2 last week. How will this affect the stock market going forward? Listen to my podcast as we discuss why should investors use caution when buying based on what they see on the news.
The Night Side with Barb DiGiulio – Air Canada raises $1.23 billion more
Air Canada has raised an additional $1.23 billion to deal with COVID-19 impact. Listen to my interview with Barb as we discuss more on this story.
The Canadian Press – Apple move to close some U.S. stores over virus infections spooks stock markets
Apple is closing some of its stores in certain states due to a rise in COVID-19 cases. How does the persistent coronavirus continue to affect the economy? Check out my latest interview with The Canadian Press.
The Sunday Money Show – June 14, 2020
Listen to my latest podcast as I discussed why investors at this time are being both fearful and greedy and the importance of understanding your risk tolerance in building portfolios. We also discussed the volatile airline sector and much more!
Why is the stock market surging when a recession seems inevitable?
How to make sense out of why stock markets can move significantly higher when unemployment levels are so high? Check out my latest blog post as I discuss how to navigate the current market volatility.
The Sunday Money Show – May 31, 2020
Are the recent COVID-19 headlines confusing for investors? Listen to my latest podcast as I answer your questions on the market recovery, potential COVID-19 vaccine initiatives, Canadian bank earnings, and more.
How To Choose A Financial Advisor?
Many ask the question, how do you find a good investment advisor? In this video, I discussed the things you should ask an investment advisor to make an informed decision.
The Sunday Money Show – May 17, 2020
What are some of the issues investors and small business owners are facing as the economy opens up? Why are stock markets rising despite the weak economic data? Listen to my podcast as I answered your questions on COVID-19 and the latest market action.
Timing the market is risky business – don’t do it
Why timing the market is a risky business? Read my latest blog on the importance of staying invested versus cashing out until the market “recovers”.
Toronto Sun – Time to shift focus from relief spending to funding growth
Read my op-ed in the Toronto Sun on the impact of COVID-19 and what the economy needs to succeed.
The Sunday Money Show – May 3, 2020
How has the talk around COVID-19 changed since the early days of the pandemic? Listen to my podcast as I answered your questions on COVID-19. We also discussed Gilead’s drug Remdesivir, the Canadian dollar, and more.
770 CHQR – Finding the right balance between social distancing vs economic costs
Check out my interview with Danielle Smith on social distancing versus economic costs, government subsidies and more.
Are dividend stocks worth it?
Check out my video on dividend investments and why they are so important to an investor’s returns.
What COVID-19 means for seniors and their portfolios?
What should retirees keep in mind while investing in the current market environment? Read my latest blog as I discuss the importance of a properly balanced portfolio for seniors.
CityNews – Global economy projected to suffer worst year since the Depression
Watch my interview with Richard Southern of CityNews, as we discuss how we should be dealing with the effects of the Coronavirus.
The Sunday Money Show – April 19, 2020
Should you consider investing in pharmaceutical stocks? Listen to my podcast as we discuss Gilead’s new drug Remdesivir and answered your questions on the Canadian dollar, buying American stocks, technology, and bank stocks.
The Canadian Press – TSX and most U.S. stock markets fall ahead of start to earnings season
How will the stock market recover from COVID-19? Check out my interview with The Canadian Press as we discuss the latest stock market and oil price action.