Business Column
Is uncertainty the only certainty in Europe?
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 …
Greece, bonuses, and #fedvalentine
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 …
Facebook & the Superbowl
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 …
General comments & a review of the North American markets.
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 …
An analysis of business: Canada's markets and beyond.
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 …
General Comments, North American and Global Markets
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 …
General Comments, North American & Global Markets
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 …
& What will 2012 bring?
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 …