The Allan Small Financial Show

In this exclusive interview, Dan Kelly, President and CEO of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), joins us to discuss how tariffs, taxes, and economic uncertainty are affecting Canadian small businesses in 2025.

In This Week’s Top 3, we break down the top 3 market-moving stories you must watch before making investment decisions. From major tariff announcements by the Trump administration to volatile U.S. bond yields and fresh corporate earnings reports, here’s everything you need to know to stay informed and ahead.

Watch the full show as I discussed the latest stock market action, provided my insight on the markets and the overall economy.

In this video, I discuss economist David Rosenberg’s controversial suggestion: Canada should become a tax haven. What would that actually look like? Could it help Canadians and businesses without triggering a trade war? I discuss the pros, cons, and political reactions surrounding this bold idea.

In this video, I address three of the most common questions I have been receiving from investors today. From retirement concerns to market timing anxiety, I share my insights on how to stay the course, why fear-based selling rarely works, and how to align your portfolio with your personal goals.

In this episode, I break down the top 3 market stories investors need to know before making their next move. From the new U.S. tariffs announcement to inflation fears and the surprising downturn in big tech, I offer actionable advice to help you navigate the current market environment.

Watch the full show as I discussed the latest stock market action, provided my insight on the markets and the overall economy.

In this episode, we sat down with Trevor Tombe – Economist & Director of Fiscal & Economic Policy at the School of Public Policy. We discussed how much reducing Canada’s internal trade barriers could offset the negative effects of US tariffs, what industries would benefit the most from reduced interprovincial trade barriers, and whether removing internal trade barriers will spur more foreign investment in Canada.

As we approach April, investors need to stay alert to major market-moving events. In this episode, we discuss the top three factors every investor should consider before making their next move. What’s coming on April 2nd? How U.S. reciprocal tariffs could impact markets and businesses? Watch this video to learn more.

Watch the full show as I discussed the latest stock market action, provided my insight on the markets and the overall economy.

The auto industry is facing major challenges as new tariffs threaten jobs, pricing, and production across Canada and the U.S. In this episode, we sit down with Baris Akyurek, Vice President of Insights & Intelligence at AutoTrader.ca, to discuss the current state of the automotive market, the impact of tariffs on car prices, and what it means for consumers, dealerships, and manufacturers.

In this video, we discuss how fear-based trading can hurt your portfolio, why certain tech and bank stocks are trading at deep discounts, and how upcoming job reports in the U.S. and Canada could influence inflation and interest rates.