Examining Oil and Gas Advertisements: How Accurate Are They?
Drilling into oil and gas ads — how accurate are they? You may have noticed a lot of oil and gas advertising recently, mainly driven by the Government of Alberta and Cenovus Energy. In October, Alberta launched its $7-million “Scrap the Cap” campaign in five provinces opposing the federal government’s emissions cap on oil and gas. Cenovus […]
Royal Bank of Canada Reports Impressive Earnings Finish for…
Key Morningstar Metrics for Royal Bank of Canada Royal Bank of Canada RY reported decent fiscal fourth-quarter earnings, delivering strong growth in net interest income, wealth management, and capital markets. Net revenue increased 19% from C$15.1 billion a year ago, and 3% from a quarter ago. Adjusted earnings of C$4.4 billion were up 18% year […]
Top 10 US Companies to Invest in Today
Investors have endured a lot of stock market volatility during the past few years. Given ongoing uncertainty about interest rates and the economy, investors may be wondering which stocks to buy now against this backdrop. Regardless of where interest rates and the economy are headed, investors may want to own companies that offer some sense […]
Clean Power Alliance Honored for Excellence in Renewable Energy Financing
Clean Power Alliance Recognized for Renewable Energy Financing Excellence Green financing award from The Bond Buyer magazine lauds CPA’s prepay bond issued in August 2024 as the largest renewable energy prepayment financing in history bringing record customer savings; CPA bond program reaches $34 million in annual customer savings Los Angeles, California, Dec. 04, 2024 (GLOBE […]
Gold Price Rises Amid Political Turmoil and U.S. Employment Data
Gold moved little on Tuesday after South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made a surprise declaration of martial law, before rescinding the decree just hours later. Opposition parties have since submitted a motion calling for his impeachment. In France, President Emmanuel Macron called on lawmakers to reject a vote that would topple the government, sending […]
Fifth Third’s CIO focuses on buying rather than building tech to stay competitive against banking giants
Why Fifth Third’s CIO mostly buys rather than builds tech in the race to compete against banking giants Fifth Third Bancorp ranks No. 17 among the top 20 U.S. banks, with operations stretching from the upper Midwest to the lower Southeast. But even with that reach, the company must carefully consider its technology spending to […]
November Jobs Report Could Unlock Insights for the Bank…
With the Canadian economy showing signs of slowing more than expected, all eyes are on the November jobs report, due Friday, for clues about the size of the Bank of Canada’s next interest rate cut. After a weak third-quarter GDP report, economists believe the jobs report could tip the scales between a moderate and aggressive […]
Why We Appreciate the Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF VEA has a market-cap-weighted portfolio that holds nearly all stocks in the developed international market. Its low fee and expansive portfolio make it one of the more appealing international-stock funds available. The fund tracks the FTSE Developed All Cap ex US Index. It targets small-, mid-, and large-cap stocks from […]
Challenging Setbacks and a Proposed Emissions Cap Raise Concerns for Newfoundland and Labrador’s Oil Industry
Sobering setbacks and a proposed emissions cap raising concerns for N.L.’s oil sector The win column is starting to look a little bare for Newfoundland and Labrador’s oil and gas industry, and now the sector is facing more uncertainty as Ottawa proposes an emissions cap on production. “It’s getting more difficult to attract the attention […]
3 Investment Opportunities in the Electricity Grid Sector
The electrical grid is being heavily strained by a rebounding economy and artificial intelligence use. That’s creating demand for grid plays, according to Calamos Investments portfolio manager Tony Tursich, who specializes in sustainable equities. Electrification, as well as the shift away from carbon-generated electricity, is a long-term growth trend, Tursich says. Supply must increase to […]