President-Elect Donald Trump’s Tariff Threat is Too Big to Dismiss

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose 25% tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico on his first day in office – unless both countries deal with border security issues....

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2024 year-end tax planning tips

Since many tax strategies require foresight to be effective, tax planning should be a year-round activity. However, as year-end approaches there are still opportunities to consider to reduce your 2024 tax bill....

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2025 Capital Markets Outlook: Bunches and Punches

In last December’s 2024 Market Outlook Plenty of Progress, Solid Foundations Laid, we discussed a continuing return to normal, an environment where investors are rewarded across the risk spectrum....

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BMO Ranks First in J.D. Power 2024 Canada Wealth Management Digital Experience Study

 BMO today announced it has received the highest score for wealth management digital experience among full-service investors in the J.D. Power 2024 Canada Wealth Management Digital Experience Study....

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Investment Strategy - November 2024

As the U.S.A will decide if a woman will become president for the first time in history or if Donald Trump will get a second term in office, the contrast between the two candidates could not be starker....

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Consider tax-loss selling in your year-end planning

Before the end of the year, it is a good idea to review your investment portfolio and consider engaging in a tax-loss selling strategy....

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Five things to know about donor-advised funds as we head into the giving season

As leaves descend from the trees in earnest, a new season is upon us – no, not fall, but rather what’s known as “the giving season,” which is highlighted by National Philanthropy Day on November 15, and Giving Tuesday on December 3....

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Trump 2.0

Major news agencies have called the victory for former President Trump and control of the Senate for Republicans. While votes are still coming in, it is quite possible that President Trump will win both the popular vote and all seven swing states....

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Perception, Reality and Probabilities

Whew, its over! Equity market movements after the U.S. election saw U.S. markets responding strongly positive on the prospect of tax cuts (especially new corporate tax cuts) and increased fiscal spending....

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What does Donald Trump’s win mean for the economy?

The 2024 U.S. presidential election was a close race – until it wasn’t. Donald Trump leaned on a variety of themes that resonated with voters, particularly around the economy, and is now projected to secure a second term in the White House....

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