Team of Advisors and Support Staff from RBC Capital Markets Joins Ameriprise Independent Channel
A team of advisors and support staff previously with RBC Capital Markets has joined the independent channel of Ameriprise. Pacific West Planning, led by private wealth advisor Ryan Sullivan, has made the move with more than $525 million in client…
New Event for Founders: Why You Need an Exit Strategy Now
New Event for Founders: Why You Need an Exit Strategy Now Do you have a plan to exit your business? It’s never too early to start! Business exit strategy experts Yellowyoyo have teamed up with Innovate UK EDGE to deliver…
10 Essential Rules of Personal Finance
Personal finance is a crucial aspect of managing one’s money to achieve financial goals and maintain financial well-being. It encompasses budgeting, saving, investing, and making informed decisions about income and expenses. In this article, we will explore 10 essential rules…
Financial Uncertainty for Canadians Aged 50 and Older
According to a new report by the National Institute on Ageing (NIA), only about one-third of working Canadians aged 50 and older who intend to retire say they can afford to do so. The research found that 35 per cent…
New York Community Bancorp Faces Unexpected Loss and Dividend Reduction
New York Community Bancorp (NYCB) faced a tumultuous fourth quarter, resulting in an unexpected loss and subsequent dividend reduction. The bank’s aggressive expansion in the past year, including the acquisition of Flagstar Bank and assets from the failed Signature Bank,…
Alphabet Struggles to Catch Up with Microsoft in Cloud and AI Markets
Alphabet Inc. (GOOG -6.50%) (GOOGL -6.57%) has been facing challenges in catching up with Microsoft Corporation (MSFT -1.35%) in the cloud and AI markets. In the first nine months of 2023, Alphabet generated 78% of its revenue from Google’s advertising…
Thailand’s 2023 Elections: Reformist Party Secures Most Seats, but Populist Party Forms Majority Government
In a surprising turn of events, the reformist Move Forward Party secured the most seats in Thailand’s 2023 elections, but it was the populist Pheu Thai Party that ultimately formed a majority government, overlooking the country’s stagnant economy. The new…
Italy’s Bold Move: Selling Off Crown Jewels to Address Massive Public Debt
Italy is making a bold move to address its massive public debt by putting its crown jewels up for sale. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s hard-right government aims to raise 20 billion euros by 2026 through a privatisation program, which includes…
Why National Grid Shares Might Be One of the FTSE 100’s Best Income Stocks
A recent pullback has left National Grid shares looking cheap. Here’s why I think this might be one of the FTSE 100’s best income stocks. Make money on autopilot? That’s the general idea with passive income. And if I wanted…
ECD Automotive Design Revs Up with New Opportunity in Automotive Manufacturing Industry
ECD Automotive Design, Inc. (ECDA) is revving up its engines with a new opportunity in the automotive manufacturing industry. The company, a micro-cap pick, is focusing on the importation, restoration, and modification of vintage automobiles in a new 100,000 square…