Alberta's climate change regulatory system, which was due to expire at the end of June, 2015, was extended to 2017, as an interim measure by the newly-elected NDP government.
Changes in the European telecom industry has benefited the big players, turning them from purported losers into clear winners - and McLean & Partners' International Strategy holds two of the biggest beneficiaries of this transformation.
Over the weekend, news poured in regarding the intensification of the crisis in Greece, and the headlines have continued into this week. EU-Greece talks were called off on Friday when the Greek Prime Minister, Alexis Tsipras, abruptly announced that a national referendum will be held on Sunday, July 5th to decide whether Greece should accept the terms of the new bailout program.
CWB McLean & Partners Tactical Monthly Income (TMI) Strategy celebrates its third birthday this month. This strategy has provided investors with a solid foundation geared towards lowering volatility. With a diversified portfolio of Global Equity and Fixed Income securities, TMI has provided stability for Canadian investors during this difficult time surrounding the large scale correction in the energy market.
When considering wealth management options and the resources available, it's important to note that only one portion of the plan deals with asset investment. The big picture ties in other areas that provide you with peace of mind when it comes to your family's well-being, and in addition provides individuals numerous advantages when considering the options available.
Looking back to the beginning of Q3 2014, investors had basked in an incredible run in the U.S. markets and were being rewarded locally due to triple-digit oil prices and substantial movement within the energy sector; but what did investors do with those earning?
Over the past three and five year periods, the international markets have considerably outperformed the Canadian market; and as a result, investors who took advantage of this notion benefited in the face of depressed commodity prices, a large correction in the energy sector, and a substantially weakened Canadian dollar.
This month we wanted to highlight one of our Canadian companies. We discuss why we decided to buy their stock for our portfolios and why we continue to own it today. This low-key company is not a household name, but almost every adult in Canada.
Kraft announced a merger with H.J. Heinz Co., which is owned by 3G Capital and Berkshire Hathaway. This new company, called Kraft Heinz Co., is the fifth-largest food and beverage company. As a result of this development, Kraft’s stock price went up by over 30%.
As part of the National People's Congress (NPC) meetings, it was announced that the Chinese government will allow local governments to swap as much as CNY 1 trillion in high yielding debt into government bonds.