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The year of the S

August 30, 2020 |Kent McClanahan & Jodi Anderson

As the world faces unprecedented challenges and grapples with persistent problems, we believe 2020 is the year that the third ESG element—Social impacts—comes to the fore.

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Investor trends: Cloud computing basics and benefits

August 28, 2020 |Portfolio Advisory Group

As work-from-home continues to be the new norm for many people, we examine why cloud computing has become more important for companies.

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U.S.-China tensions: beyond tariffs

August 28, 2020 |Frédérique Carrier

We look at the prospects for China’s rebound from COVID-19 and the possible implications of the U.S. elections for investors.

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Implications of increased testing and clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines

August 26, 2020 |Gopa Nair, CFA

As diagnostic testing ramps up, and clinical trials of vaccines and treatments get underway, we look at implications for Health Care investors.

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Speed bump in the secular growth of the sharing economy

August 25, 2020 |Alan Robinson – Portfolio Advisor, Seattle, United States

The sharing economy is an economic model defined as a peer-to-peer-based activity of acquiring, providing, or sharing access to goods and services that is often facilitated by a community-based online platform.

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Podcast: Key elements in financial planning: Staying on track with your goals and needs

August 24, 2020 |RBC Wealth Management Services

“During times of change or volatility, there are certain strategies that can help you manage your financial well-being.”

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The Fed and monetary policy are on call to support the recovery

August 21, 2020 |Thomas Garretson, CFA

The Fed appears to be shying away from further policy action as conditions remain favorable. But it stands ready to move should action be required.

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Video streaming: Cord-cutting in the time of COVID-19

August 21, 2020 |Tasneem Azim-Khan, CFA

The pandemic has magnified the value proposition of video streaming and could potentially accelerate the cord-cutting and cord-shaving trends.

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The Canadian dream postponed: Near-term recovery in immigration levels is unlikely

August 20, 2020 |Andrew Agopsowicz

Given widespread border closures, lockdowns and the economic upheaval caused by COVID-19, it comes as no surprise that the pandemic has slowed immigration to Canada.

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Nesting: Homebodies for now

August 19, 2020 |Portfolio Advisory Group

It seems likely that people all over the world have cabin fever and are eager to get out and about.

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