Our RBC Economics team has been hard at work highlighting opportunities for Canada in this changing economic order. Their first report from Trade Hub, a new digital platform, is a report on how Canada can leverage its resource riches.

 

Speaking of  resources riches, Visual Capitalist is out with a - wait for it - visual, of  Canada's natural resources.

 

The many ways dividends can benefit your portfolio. As our long-term clients know, dividend paying, blue-chip companies are at the heart of our investment philosophy. These companies not only provide tax-advantaged income, but they also tend to increase their dividends regularly, helping to grow your returns over time. Just last week, three of our core holdings - Brookfield Asset Management, Intact Financial and Toromont Industries - increased their payouts by 15%, 10% and 10% respectively. This steady growth underscores why we prioritize strong, dividend-paying companies in our portfolios.

 

A look at the headlines from 1925 with predictions about how the world will look in 2025.