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10/08/2026

Stocks finished the third quarter mixed. The S&P 500 gained 2.03%, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.47%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 2.70%. Halloween is next on the calendar, with U.S. consumers expected to spend \$13.5 billion USD this year and 6.26 million Canadian children in their trick-or-treating years.

09/30/2026

Lately, we have noticed an interesting shift in our introductory meetings. Clients and prospective clients are increasingly coming into our offices with financial strategies, portfolio ideas, or checklists that are printouts of...

09/04/2026

Markets pushed higher in August as AI-driven optimism helped investors look past softer economic data. The S&P 500 gained 2.62% and the S&P/TSX Composite rose 2.96%, even as softening retail sales kept consumer spending in focus. Back-to-school season adds another data point to that story, with spending expected to reach \$146.8 billion in the U.S. and \$4.5 billion in Canada this year.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 2.62 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 3.93 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged, adding 1.34 percent. The S&P/TSX rose 2.96 percent.1,2

08/31/2026

It should come as no surprise to hear that politics can play a role in a person’s economic outlook. Take inflation. Republicans, as a group, expect prices to rise 2.4 percent over the next 12 months. Democrats expect 4.7 percent....

08/14/2026

Wishing you a peaceful and restorative National Relaxation Day!

08/07/2026

Markets navigated mixed signals in July. Inflation eased, tech faced pressure, and energy surged. Meanwhile, Americans are planning record travel spending in 2026: \$1.37 trillion. What's shaping your household budget this summer?

Stocks were mixed in July as investors navigated a cross-current of news on the outlook for AI spending and Q2 corporate reports.

07/30/2026

August is the month when many families take their final summer vacation. It's also when back-to-school preparations start and football season comes into focus. But August has a more unsettling side for investors. It's historically...

07/08/2026

Markets posted solid second-quarter gains as investors responded to upbeat economic reports, continued diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, and strong first-quarter corporate numbers. The S&P 500 rose 14.87%, the Nasdaq gained 21.41%, and the Dow picked up 12.90%, while Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite added 6.37%. Looking ahead, markets may continue to react to Middle East updates, oil prices, inflation trends, and the pace of global commerce through the Strait of Hormuz. From U.S. home price growth to Canadian housing forecasts, this quarter’s by-the-numbers highlights the data behind one of North America’s most closely watched markets.

Stocks saw solid gains in the second quarter, riding a wave of enthusiasm over upbeat economic reports, ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, and strong first-quarter corporate numbers.

07/02/2026

The Fourth of July is nearly here, one of the high points of summer in America.

All of us will have the chance to celebrate our democracy, our diversity, our personal freedom, and our liberty to pursue our goals and dreams.

Enjoy the Fourth, and the fireworks and fun that the day brings!

06/30/2026

When investors hear the words "initial public offering,” it’s easy to imagine they are buying a piece of a dream. Consider the most celebrated IPO in recent history, which started trading in early June. Some assumed that when this...

When investors hear the words