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Introducing the MD Physician Council

The MD Physician Council will be made up of a diverse group of family physicians, specialists and other key influencers at different stages of their careers, representing all regions of the country.

5 Real-life market insights from a holiday in China

Returning home to Canada after a vacation in China, an MD investment manager shares market insights drawn from the country’s growing urban middle class.

Staying patient: Why interest rates won't move in 2019

Canadian equities: Hitching a ride on a strong U.S. economy and a rebounding China

Canadian equities climbed to new highs shrugging off recent negative news. After being underweight for 21 months, Rachael Moir, Quantitative Investment Analyst, explains what we think about equities.

U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Powell: There isn't a strong case to move interest rates

The U.S. Federal Reserve kept its key target rate the same and lowered expectations of a rate change in the future. Markets react negatively to the news.

Canadian real estate: A tale of two

We look at current real estate conditions in Canada and the different ways you can add this alternative asset class to your portfolio. Beyond public Canadian real estate investments, global private co

Stocks and popcorn: A night out at the movies

Avengers: Endgame is due out next week, and fans couldn't be more excited. More blockbusters like Star Wars and Toy Story are on the way later this year. Here's a look at some stocks set to benefit fr

The Bank of Canada is unlikely to raise rates any time soon

As expected, the Bank of Canada didn’t raise interest rates this week and have indicated that they won’t be raising any time soon. We take a look at the BoCs rationale and its latest Monetary Policy.

The role of IPOs: Why we chose not to ride with Lyft

Ride sharing company Lyft can teach us about the importance of initial public offerings (IPOs) and the challenges to assessing and investing in IPOs.

Shut down the border! What a U.S.-Mexico border closure could mean

Donald Trump is threatening to close the U.S.-Mexico border if Mexico doesn't do something about migrants travelling through on their way to the U.S. Here's a look at what a border shutdown would look

Chinese growth has slowed and the rest of the world with it

While China isn't at risk of losing its leading position among global economies, Chinese growth is slowing down. As policymakers in China address the slowdown, other countries are also feeling the eff

Maximum employment and 2% inflation: The Fed holds rates steady

As expected, the U.S. Federal Reserve did not raise interest rates this week and have indicated that they won’t be raising them in 2019. They site solid labour markets, slowing economic conditions and

What do emerging markets and medical students have in common? They may need a loan

As med students transition from school to practice, they acquire assets, pay bills and build credit history, improving credit worthiness. Eventually borrowing becomes easier and more affordable.

Your tax return: How to claim the home accessibility credit

The home accessibility tax credit helps make homes safer and more accessible for people with disabilities and the elderly. Claim up to $10,000 each year for a tax savings of $1,500.]

Sticking with the U.S.

As the current bout of U.S. economic expansion approaches the longest in history, Marija Majdoub analyses whether U.S. equities will continue to deliver going forward. Spoiler alert: It is.