Whatever it takes, Whenever it takes it
Whatever it takes, Whenever it takes it An Opinion piece by Joseph Pochdyniak, CFA: June and July are traditionally sleeper months on Bay and Wall Street with most [...]
Black Hole Economics
This month Senior Portfolio Manager Ross Healy, provides an insightful and educational article to answer the question we all keep asking, why are the rich are getting richer and you [...]
Canadian Housing Market
One of the most controversial areas of the Canadian economy over the past several years has been the booming housing market, primarily led by the urban markets of Toronto and [...]
The Impact of the Fort McMurray Wildfires
Alberta’s recent forest fire disaster seems to be never-ending, and Fort McMurray’s wildfire has had – and will continue to have – devastating impacts on both Alberta, and Canada [...]
The Hidden Fees of Mutual Fund Investing
As of late, we at MacNicol & Associates Asset Management have been performing an increased number of obligation free portfolio reviews, which we offer to any individual who may be [...]
The Story Behind the Remembrance Day Poppy
This is the story of how the red field poppy came to be known as an internationally recognized symbol of Remembrance. From its association with poppies flowering in the spring [...]
What Drives Exchange Rates?
Along with plunging oil prices, volatility within the foreign exchange markets has far-and-away been one of the most paramount headlines of the waning months of 2014; however, despite the [...]
Dodd-Frank and Wall Street Reform
Four years ago yesterday, Barack Obama signed an important piece of financial regulation into law: The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, or Dodd-Frank for short. The [...]
The Economics of LeBron’s Homecoming
Few sporting stories have the power to bridge political and cultural divides. Typically, stories about sport tend to be about one of two things: stories of victory or of [...]