Trump Said ‘Tariffs Are Easy’ – He’s Discovering the Hard Truth | Trump Tariffs
Trump claimed ‘tariffs are easy’ – he’s learning the hard way that’s not the case | Trump tariffs “Tariffs are easy,” Donald Trump claimed in March. For his administration, and the world, they have proven anything but. Now an obscure New York court has blocked his signature trade policy, setting up a battle that looks […]
How a Financial Influencer Created a Multi-Six-Figure Portfolio
How a financial influencer built a multiple six-figure portfolio ADVERTISEMENT One of the most effective ways to achieve a comfortable lifestyle is by developing multiple streams of income. Recent research by Sage reveals that 32% of 24–44-year-olds have a second job, alongside 28% of those aged 45–54. Meanwhile, 68% of 16–34-year-olds report having multiple income […]
GDP Report Reveals Unexpected Resilience and Growth…
The Canadian economy grew 0.1% in March, an improvement on the FactSet consensus estimate of negative 0.05%, prompting analysts to forecast a continued pause in the Bank of Canada’s interest rate-cutting cycle. At its last meeting in April, the bank held the overnight rate at 2.75%, after cutting it seven consecutive times, including twice this […]
Moody’s Downgrade Emphasizes the Need for a New Perspective on the Bond Market
Moody’s downgrade underscores How we MUST Look at the Bond Market REMEMBER! — To get all my specific portfolio recommendations…sector allocations…”story stocks” and more…you need to be a paid Member. If you aren’t, GO HERE. From the desk of Chris Temple — Monday, May 19, 2025 Greetings Investors! I’ve arrived in The Big Apple for […]
Exploring Upstream Natural Gas Valuations: A Year of Significant Changes
Upstream Natural Gas Valuations: A Big Year The electron precedes the molecule or so the saying goes. Well, that is not really an axiom to my knowledge, but it does seem to fit. Amid the uncertainty in oil markets, for the past year or so, optimism and valuation metrics for natural gas producers have steadily […]
Bank of Nova Scotia Earnings: Canadian Provisions Overview
Editor’s Note: This analysis was originally published as a stock note by Morningstar Equity Research. Bank of Nova Scotia BNS reported slightly disappointing second-quarter results, mostly driven by a provisioning increase for the Canadian segment. Adjusted EPS was C$ 1.52, down 4% from a year ago. Note that the trajectory of the Canadian economy has […]
Could the Bank of Canada Lower Interest Rates?
With a de-escalation in US-Canada trade tensions, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s focus on stimulating the domestic economy, and sticky inflation, the Bank of Canada is seen as holding off on interest-rate cuts at its meeting on June 4, 2025. “Barring a significant downside surprise in Friday’s GDP report, we expect the Bank of Canada will […]
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Earnings Report: Credit Insights
Editor’s Note: This analysis was originally published as a stock note by Morningstar Equity Research. Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce CM reported OK results. Provisioning costs increased 6% from a quarter ago, and adjusted earnings per share of C$ 2.05 declined 7% sequentially. The trajectories of the Canadian and US economies have elevated uncertainty related […]
Introducing Our New Podcast: “The Great Reset”
New Podcast on “The Great Reset” REMEMBER! — To get all my specific portfolio recommendations…sector allocations…”story stocks” and more…you need to be a paid Member. If you aren’t, GO HERE. From the desk of Chris Temple — Tuesday, May 27, 2025 Greetings Investors! First, a reminder: Next Monday, I’ll be anchoring the “Prospecting for Profits […]
Royal Bank of Canada Earnings: Increased Provisions Amid…
Editor’s Note: This analysis was originally published as a stock note by Morningstar Equity Research. Royal Bank of Canada RY reported slightly disappointing second-quarter results, with provisioning costs increasing 36% from a quarter ago. Adjusted earnings per share of C$ 3.12 fell 14% sequentially. This was due in large part to increased tariff-induced uncertainty in […]