Global expansion remains on track, which is good news for equities. For example, in the first half of 2017, industrial output grew at its fasted pace in six years, say National Bank economists Stéphane Marion and Matthieu Arseneau, in a monthly equities report. Read: Follow the money to find best industrials, tech picks Further, world […]
Economic news from the U.S. and Canada will dominate during the third week of September
Healthcare stocks will benefit from policy and regulatory clarity
Look beyond strong demand and growth when picking companies to invest in
National Bank Direct Brokerage (NBDB) says its clients will now be able to carry out online trades of exchange-traded funds listed on a U.S. market with no commissions
Growth fuelled by consumers, business investment
More than a third of U.S. consumers are optimistic about business conditions and jobs, leading to high consumer confidence index
Don’t overlook bright spots south of the border
Instead, Yellen defended financial market regulations that have been in place since 2008
Consider this cautious outlook on companies poised to benefit from potential policy changes