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For the first time since 1997, fewer than 29 percent of ratings for stocks covered by brokerage houses worldwide are “buys” according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Although this statistic can seem pessimistic at first, we...

Most investors have a good understanding on how mutual funds work, but ironically, very few understand the fee structure behind these investment products. Look at it this way, when was the last time you purchased a...

A very good reason not to get our hopes up regarding the future performance of bank stocks across the world: Starting June 30th 2010, Switzerland will impose to its two largest banks, UBS and Credit...

On average, analysts expected an increase of 10 to 12% per year in corporate earnings of the S & P 500, while the real growth has reached 6%. Read this French article on Les Affaires...

Please find below an interesting article (with a touch of humor) taken from FORBES regarding the current situation prevailing in the Chinese stock market. Shanghaied Gady A. Epstein 12.10.07, 12:00 AM ET How do you say...

Unfortunately, it is not the first time, nor will it be the last, that a case like "Norbourg" will make the news.  At the request of some clients, we have decided to explain how Claret...

Recently, Quebec's prime minister Jean Charest made an analogy between electricity and Alberta's success with its oil exports. We do not intend to comment on this view but instead wish to bring forward a new...