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The Allan Small Financial Show – What is causing the current market volatility?
What is causing the current market volatility? Jonathan Chevreau joined our show to discuss how rising interest rates continue to affect investors and the stock market.
This Week: Fed Meeting & Rate Hike / Corporate Earnings / Economic Indicators
Was the Fed’s commentary as important as the rate hike itself? What are the latest corporate earnings telling investors? What economic data should investors be focused on this week? Get the answers here.
The Allan Small Financial Show – July 27, 2022
Watch the recent episode of The Allan Small Financial Show with our guest Jonathan Chevreau. On this episode we discussed reasons for market volatility, potential rate cuts in 2023, how to find a sound investment advisor & more.
This Week: Inflation, Economic Data & Oil Prices
How is Inflation impacting central banks? Why are bond rates and GDP important to watch at this time? Why are oil prices slipping lately? Get the answers here.
The Allan Small Financial Show – July 13, 2022
How can investors take advantage of the tough start to the markets? Are there some great bargains for investors to buy into while further strengthening their portfolio? Watch the recent episode of The Allan Small Financial Show.
The Allan Small Financial Show – June 30, 2022
Welcome to the launch episode of the Allan Small Financial Show, a live digital show. Every two weeks, at noon on Wednesday, we will touch on what’s happening in the markets and discuss things we think you might want to consider for the weeks ahead. At the end of each show, we take live questions from the audience on financial matters.
This Week: The Fed, Corporations & Portfolio Mix
How & why is the Fed’s 75 basis point rate hike affecting investors? How are corporations reacting? What 2 steps should worried investors consider? Get the answers here.
This Week: China, Tough Investing & Bear Market
What does China’s reopening progress after lockdowns mean for investors? Is good news being ignored by the markets? What’s a bear market rally & are they important? Get the answers here.
This Week: Fed Speak, Corporate Outlook & Doing Your Homework
What should investors be watching for the Fed to say regarding rate hikes? What are corporations saying about the next few quarters? How do you determine which stocks are the bargains? Get the answers here.
This Week: 10 Year Bond, Corporate Earnings & Why Invest
Why did markets cringe when 10-year U.S. gov’t bond rate went over 3%? Are markets overlooking recent corporate earnings? Is this a good time to invest in the markets? Get the answers here.
This Week: Interest Rates / Resilient Economy? / Corporate Earnings
How are investors responding to potentially rapid U.S. Fed rate hikes? Will the economy hold up with rising rates? What are initial corporate earnings results showing? Get the answers here.
This Week: 10-Year Gov’t Bond Rate, Corporate Earnings & Follow The Money
What do rising 10-year gov’t bonds mean for investors? What to expect as corporate earnings get under way? Follow the money – where will investors focus next? Get the answers here.
This Week: Russia/Ukraine, Federal Reserve & Contrarian Investing
How might stock markets react if the Russia/Ukraine situation is resolved? What are the implications of faster rate hikes? Why is contrarian investing a good strategy in today’s markets? Get the answers here.
This Week: Russia/Ukraine, Federal Reserve & Oil
What does history say about geopolitical events, such as Ukraine situation, and the markets? What should investors look for in this week’s Fed meeting? When could oil prices fall? Get the answers here.
This Week: Russia/Ukraine, Federal Reserve & Canadian Bank Earnings
How has the Ukraine situation impacted the markets and investors? How will markets react to U.S. Fed quarter-point or more rate increase? Are Canadian banks a good investment? Get the answers here.
This Week: Selling Pressure, Buying the Dips & Oil Prices
In recent sell-offs, are individual investors really selling out of their positions? Should investors buy the dips if interest rates rise? Good time to invest in energy with oil over $90/barrel? Get the answers here.
This Week: Market Downturn, Timing The Markets & Corporate Earnings
What has been causing this January market downturn and volatility? If timing the markets usually doesn’t work, what is the alternative? Why is this earnings season so important for individual investors? Get the answers here.
This Week: Corporate Earnings, Government Bond Rate & COVID-19
What to look for in corporate earnings? Are you watching the 10-year government bond rates? Are investors looking beyond COVID-19? Get the answers here.
This Week: COVID-19 Resurgence, Fed Speak & Technology
How should investors react to increasing Omicron COVID variant restrictions? What are Fed tapering & interest rate hike comments telling investors? How should investors react to technology sell-offs? Get the answers here.
This Week: The Rise of Omicron, Tapering Stimulus & Market Timing
Are Omicron COVID variant worries affecting investors? A perspective on Fed tapering & jittery markets. In volatile markets, when is the right time to buy or sell? Get the answers here.
This Week: COVID-19 Resurgence, Bank Stocks & Tech Stocks
How is COVID-19 resurgence impacting investors? What to watch in upcoming Canadian Bank Earnings? Are large tech stocks still worth buying at near all-time high levels? Get the answers here.
This Week: COVID-19 Pill, Federal Reserve Update & Electric Vehicles
What to make of the Pfizer pill announcement? Can markets rise as the Fed tapers? Are Electric Vehicles an investment opportunity? Get the answers here.
This Week: Corporate Earnings, Inflation & The Toronto Stock Exchange
How is the Corporate Earnings season playing out? Will inflation dissipate in 2022? Is the current TSX hot streak an opportunity for investors? Get the answers here.
This Week: Corporate Earnings, Buying Dips & Energy Prices
Don’t miss important investor updates on: What to watch for in upcoming third quarter earnings season; Does the buy the dips mentality still apply today? Is there still a buying opportunity with rising oil prices? Get all the answers here!
This Week: September Pullback, Supply Chains & The Federal Reserve
Extremely choppy September markets create uncertainty for investors – a buying opportunity or a time to be cautious? Supply Chain issues are impacting corporate results – how should investors view what’s happening? U.S. Federal Reserve starting to consider tapering – what does this tell investors? Get the answers here.
This Week: Market Pullback, Diversification & COVID Slowdown
Investor worries about a pullback in September; the importance of a diversified portfolio; some U.S. companies cite softer numbers with rising Delta/COVID-19 cases. Get the answers here.
This Week: Federal Reserve Comments, Benefitting Sectors & Canadian Bank Stocks
Why was the recent speech on bond tapering and interest rates from Fed chair Jerome Powell at Jackson Hole so important? Are there certain sectors that will benefit from Powell’s comments? Are Canadian bank stocks good value? Get the answers here.
This Week: COVID Resurgence, Seasonal Factors & Core Stocks
Is the COVID-19 resurgence affecting the stock market and certain sectors within the markets? Is seasonality a factor for investors where August tends to be softer and September is often more challenging? Should technology stocks be part of your core portfolio? Get the answers here.
This Week: Positives / Negatives of Investing & Chinese Stocks
With markets at all-time highs, why should investors be investing today and what are the pitfalls investors also need to consider? What’s happening with Chinese stocks and should they be part of your portfolio? Get the answers here.
This Week: Inflation, Corporate Earnings & COVID Anxiety
How will inflation affect the markets and the Federal Reserve? What is the expected performance of corporate earnings in the second quarter? And how will rising COVID-19 case numbers affect stock markets around the world? Find out here.
This Week: The First Six Months, Managing Money & Diversification
A mid-year stock market recap, how to manage your money during market all-time highs and diversification. Get the answers here.
This Week: Fed Speak, Buy The Dips & Inflationary Trades
How could news from the U.S. Federal Reserve affect the stock market? Is “buying the dips” still a smart way to invest? And learn how some investors are combating inflation. Get the answers here.
This Week: Jobs Report, Investor Mindset & Tech
Could last week’s disappointing job report actually be a good thing for the stock market? How can investors identify quality stocks? Should you still be investing in tech? Tune in and find out.
This Week: Market Choppiness, Peak Reopening & Bank Earnings
This Week with Allan Small: What is peak re-opening and how will impact the markets? Canadian banks to announce earnings – what does this mean for stocks and how are they managing during the pandemic? And why does the market continue to be choppy? Tune in now.
This Week: Jobs Data, Oil Prices & Market Choppiness
How could disappointing job data reports in the U.S. and Canada impact the markets? Rising oil prices — are we moving into the booming ’20s? Why are the markets choppier? How will this week’s news affect your money?
This Week: Capital Gains Tax, Quarterly Earnings & Vaccines
THIS WEEK with Allan Small: Proposed U.S. capital gains tax, quarterly earning reports and mass vaccinations: how will it impact investors? Tune in to get all the answers!