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How does the economy influence stock markets?
Jean-Rémy Deschênes - October 24, 2011
First posted: May 17, 2010 It's not always easy to understand what makes stock prices rise and fall. In fact, many factors enter into the equation, each acting individually and continually interacting with others as well. Stocks are generally categorized...
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What makes stock prices rise and fall?
Jean-Rémy Deschênes - October 10, 2011
First posted: May 25, 2010 As an investor, owning corporate stock can contribute to the growth of your capital. Have you ever wondered what makes its value go up and down over time? Being an expert in securities, your Desjardins...
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Stock investments are an excellent way to diversify your overall portfolio. There's so much to choose from: Small or large cap companies, cyclical or defensive business sectors, Canadian or international economies, industrialized or developing countries. And then there's the variety...
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Let your values drive your investments!
Jean-Rémy Deschênes - May 16, 2011
Over the past few decades, we've been hearing more and more about socially responsible investing (SRI). This relates to investments made that take environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues into consideration, as well as return potential. What is SRI...
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Test your investment IQ? (part 3 of 3)
Jean-Rémy Deschênes - May 2, 2011
You find it hard enough just to save, and now you have to grow your assets, too? Where do you start? Here is the last of my three short quizzes to help you better understand the investment world and the...
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Test your investment IQ (part 2 of 3)
Jean-Rémy Deschênes - April 26, 2011
Why do you want to invest, and in what? It's not easy to answer this simple question. Here is the second of three short quizzes that will make it a little easier for you to find your way in the...
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