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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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A mid-year stock market recap, how to manage your money during market all-time highs and diversification. Get the answers here.

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.

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 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.

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 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!

Inflation is on the rise, prompting investors to watch the markets. Big banks in the U.S. are beginning to report on quarterly earnings. And as the price of oil starts to stabilize, there are a few things to consider. Get the answers!

Tune in to learn more about increasing interest rates and their negative effect on the market, what you should be considering when making updates to your portfolio, and extended lockdowns and the impact it will have on the stock market.

10-year government bond rates are climbing and impacting the markets and borrowing costs. Oil prices have been climbing. Is it time to invest? Investors watching rising markets are wondering about the axiom “what goes up, must come down.” Is that true when it comes to the markets?

Recently, some investors are looking to make much speculative investments, wanting to chase stocks and “high flyers” in the hopes of getting better returns, while straying outside of their baseline investment strategy. Strategies vary from person to person, but this can be a riskier situation.

A surprisingly rapid surge in the 10-year government bond rate in the U.S. & Canada rattled investors in the last week of February 2021. What happened and what could it mean going forward?

What should investors know in order to make the best decisions with their money this week? Investor greed, bitcoin basics, vaccine rollout and the impact on the markets, and more.

News headlines erupted and investors watched with fascination as a David & Goliath story played out when a group of amateur retail Reddit investors went up against Wall Street hedge funds that were looking to short stocks, such as GameStop. Check out my latest video to learn more.

What should investors consider before retiring? Check out my latest video as I provide strategies on how investors should manage their investment portfolio to reach their retirement goals.

As we start 2021, key factors that will affect your investing decisions over the next 10 days include the impact of a new Presidency in the U.S. on investors. What will the markets be looking for him to say? Check out my latest video to learn more.

It is never too early to start investing. A strategy that I use at times for new investors is to start investing in things that you are familiar with. Perhaps invest in the companies that make the products you use. Owning an investment that you can relate to is a great way to start investing.

“What if” scenarios are something investors are faced with everyday. What if COVID-19 cases rise? What if the stock market has gone up too fast? Should investors be worried about possible “what if” scenarios? Have a look at my recent video.

This week’s video focuses on 2020, the Year in Review, looking at Shutdowns, Lessons Learned and The Future.

This week’s video focuses on three things investors should watch for in the week ahead: portfolios & tax-loss selling, market volatility, vaccines & investor confidence.

This week’s video focuses on three things investors should watch for in the week ahead: vaccine rollout and distribution news; U.S. stimulus efforts suddenly emerging, and portfolio investment strategies as year-end approaches.

This week’s video focuses on three things investors should watch for in the week ahead: vaccines and their rollout and distribution; upcoming Canadian bank earning announcements; and positive investor optimism and momentum coming out of November.

We’ve launched a new weekly video series that talks about things investors should watch for in the week ahead. This week, we look at the impact of lockdowns, great news on vaccines, and upcoming bank earning announcements.

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.

Check out my video on dividend investments and why they are so important to an investor’s returns.

The word “safe” regarding investment selection means different things to different people. Check out my most recent video explaining the different risk levels and what investors’ expectations should be.

What is the Allan Small Difference? Why is it important for the average investor?