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Market Round Up: February 13-17, 2012

Is uncertainty the only certainty in Europe? Business Logo

By Alyssa Zeisler, Business Columnist
• February 20, 2012

General Comments
Analysts are now saying that the market has priced in potential Greek default, additional debt downgrades, and other potentially poor economic information into …

Market Round Up: February 6-11, 2012

Greece, bonuses, and #fedvalentine Business Logo

By Alyssa Zeisler, Business Columnist
• February 13, 2012

General Comments
US and UK equities faltered at the end of last week, with concerns about the Greek bailout. Luckily, a decision was met early …

Market Round Up: January 30-Februay 3, 2012

Facebook & the Superbowl Business Logo

By Alyssa Zeisler, Business Columnist
• February 7, 2012

General Comments
Based on Sunday night’s Superbowl, we can expect a 0.5 per cent loss in the S&P. The good news, though, is that the …

Market Round Up: January 23-27, 2012

General comments & a review of the North American markets. Business Logo

By Alyssa Zeisler, Business Columnist
• January 31, 2012

General Comments
After several weeks out of the news, Greece has made it to the front pages once again. A bond payment is due March …

Market Round-Up: January 16 – 20

An analysis of business: Canada's markets and beyond. Business Logo

By Alyssa Zeisler, Business Columnist
• January 23, 2012

General Comments
So far this year, only 55% of companies have beaten analyst expectations. This is less than the 62% average of past earnings seasons …

Market Round Up: January 9-13, 2012

General Comments, North American and Global Markets Business Logo

By Alyssa Zeisler, Business Columnist
• January 16, 2012

General Comments
Maybe it is true what they say about Friday the 13th. After the markets had a relatively calm beginning to the year, the …

Market Round Up: January 2-6, 2012

General Comments, North American & Global Markets Business Logo

By Alyssa Zeisler, Business Columnist
• January 9, 2012

General Comments
According to the “January Barometer,” the movement of the S&P 500  during January indicates the Market’s direction for the year.  There is some …

Market Round Up – 2011 Year in Review

& What will 2012 bring? Business Logo

By Alyssa Zeisler, Business Columnist
• January 5, 2012

In 2011, the Arab Spring, Japanese Tsunami, Occupy Wall Street movement, and Eurozone debt crises all had a significant impact on the world. 2011 also contained …