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How Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn Are Informing How We Invest
It's no secret that social media has become a critical tool in how we choose to communicate. Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn have very quickly become the preferred channels for people to get information about anything and everything, from news and weather reports to...
BNN Interview – Why Retail Is A Tough Sector To Invest In?
Last Friday, I was on BNN with Michael Hainsworth to discuss the effect Amazon has on the way people shop. We also discussed what some Canadian grocers are doing to compete with Amazon in the grocery space. Click here to watch the video >
Newstalk 1010 Ask The Experts Show
Last Saturday, I joined Iain Grant on AM1010 Ask The Experts show to discuss various topics including: How social media affects your investment decisions? How can you protect your investment portfolio in volatile times? The pros & cons of robo-advisors and more......
Zoomer Radio – What Should Investors Do In Times Of Market Uncertainty?
Last Wednesday, I joined Libby Znaimer from Zoomer Radio to discuss how to navigate the uncertainties in the market. How to deal with fluctuation in Canadian dollar? Where I stand on the U.S. stock market? Is it over priced? We answered these questions and more. Click...
BNN Interview – Loonie Falls Back To July Levels
Last Tuesday, I spoke with BNN's Michael Hainsworth to discuss what investors should do as Canadian dollar gets weaker. Click here to watch the video >
Money Minutes: What Are The Most Common Investor Mistakes?
Making the right investment decisions can be difficult without any guidance from an expert. The following are the common mistakes I see investors make most often. Subscribe to Allan Small's YouTube Channel
Zoomer Radio – How To Deal With Rising Interest Rates?
I spoke with Libby Znaimer from Zoomer Radio to discuss how and does the increase in interest rates affect investors and what you should do. We also answered questions from callers: Can rising interest rate lead into recession? Should you start withdrawing money out...
Money Minutes: 3 Things To Look For In A Good Investment Advisor
How well do you know your investment advisor? Although there is no simple test that can determine whether your advisor is the right fit for you, there are a few things to keep in mind to help you find the right advisor. In this video, I...
Canadian Press – Toronto Stock Index Dips, Loonie Down, As Wall Street Nudges To Record High
Is the market getting expensive? Read my recent interview by David Hodges from The Canadian Press. Click here to read the full article >
BNN Interview – How The Amazon Effect Is Impacting Retail?
Last Friday, I spoke with BNN's Michael Hainsworth to discuss the changes happening in the Canadian retail industry now that Sears Canada is closing after 65 years in the business. We also discussed the rise of online retail and how Amazon is affecting the market. Is...
Will The Markets Keep Rising?
Minus a few blips along the way, stock markets have gone steadily up since the depths of the financial crisis in March 2009. This has some investors worried. After all, what goes up must come down. However, while that's typically true, the fact is the markets have...
Canadian Press – Lacklustre Trade Deficit Data Weakens Canadian Dollar, Toronto Stock Index Up
With Canadian exports down for 3 months in a row will interest rates rise again? Check out my interview with David Hodges from The Canadian Press. Click here to read the full article >
The Impact of Rising Interest Rates on Investors
Good news for the economy isn't so good for investors. That's at the crux of the flat returns many Canadian investors have experienced so far this year. If we dig a little deeper, we can see the domino effect of healthy early economic performance numbers and rising...
Canadian Press – Rising Energy Stocks Lift TSX
Yesterday, I spoke with David Hodges from The Canadian Press to discuss the market's reaction on the tension between Washington and North Korea. Click here to read the full article: http://bit.ly/2whLyZe
Money Minutes: What Makes Investors Nervous?
In this video, I discussed what causes investors to feel nervous in today's stock market and how they can protect their investment portfolio in volatile times. Subscribe to Allan Small's YouTube Channel
Canadian Press – Loonie At Highest Level In More Than 2 Years
Check out my interview with David Hodges from The Canadian Press. In this article, I discussed what does the Canadian dollar increase signify for Canadian companies and markets. Click here to read the full article >
Canadian Press – Loonie Breaks 80 Cents US
Last Friday, I had an interview with Aleksandra Sagan from The Canadian Press where I talk about events that can potentially happen in US and Canadian stock markets. Click here to read the full article >
BNN Interview – Canadian Banks
This afternoon I was on BNN with Greg Bonnell to discuss Canadian Banks and why CIBC is a solid choice for growth and income investors. Click here to watch the video >
Canadian Money Saver – Have You Got Your Money Working For You?
In this article, I talked about how you can maximize your surplus cash without paying extra tax by investing in an account under your corporation. Click here to read the full article >
BNN Interview – Do You Really Need $1 Million To Retire?
I joined Paul Bagnell and Pattie Lovett-Reid on BNN Friday to discuss retirement, investments, and market volatility. Click the following links to watch: 1) Do you really need $1 million to retire? > http://bit.ly/2vVMw0P 2) How to protect your portfolio amid...
BNN Interview – Losses Deepen As Tensions Rise
This morning I was on BNN with Paul Bagnell and Craig Erlam to discuss the European stock market. Click here to watch the video >
BNN Interview – U.S. Market Rally
Last Friday, I had an interview with BNN's Michael Hainsworth. We discussed the U.S. market rally, the Canadian dollar, and more. Click here to watch the video >
Canadian Press – Rising Energy Shares Push Toronto Stock Market To Higher Close
Should we expect low oil prices for the rest of the year? Check out my interview with Linda Nguyen from The Canadian Press. Click here to read the full article >
Reuters – Toronto Stock Exchange Rises
Yesteday, I spoke with Alastair Sharp from Reuters to discuss the recent TSX rise and the price of oil. Click here to read the article >