2016: Fourth Quarter
As I write this, our beloved Jays are in the hunt again (second year in a row) though they are behind three games to one to Cleveland. But, as they showed against Texas last year, they can come back and take us all the way this year... Read More
2016: Third Quarter
As much as I refuse to listen to Father Time, I must be getting older as time is going by faster each year. I can’t believe it is already July as I write this and Aqil (the future tennis star-wannabe) turned… Read More
2016: Second Quarter
Generally, I take up this space writing about what I have been up to this last three months. However, this time I am going to pay tribute to and tell you a little bit about someone very dear to all of us... Read More
2015: Fourth Quarter
It is the end of the third quarter and I generally use this space to talk about what the team did or my escapades with the kids. However, this time, I would like to talk about our beloved Jeamie who passed away on Tuesday, September 29... Read More
2015: Third Quarter
It’s already the end of the first half and as much as I am glad it’s summer, I am shocked by how quickly the first half has gone by. Time is just going by too fast. I write this on Canada Day and once again, I am so grateful to this wonderful... Read More
2015: Second Quarter
It is springtime (or so says the calendar) but it does not feel like spring… I hope Mother Nature has not forgotten to push the summer button. I am sure we all deserve it. Right? This past quarter... Read More
2015: First Quarter
As we start 2015, I would like to wish you a very happy new year. I hope you enjoyed a great Christmas and New Year’s Eve, spending time with family and friends.The ever-expanding Visram clan (over 20 now) held... Read More
2014: Fourth Quarter
As is Visram family tradition, we all gathered at my sister’s place for the big bird and all the trimmings. The group is getting bigger and bigger as nephews and nieces are getting married and having kids of their own. I can’t believe... Read More
2014: Third Quarter
The summer of 2014 is finally here and with it ... World Cup soccer. Having grown up with soccer (in Africa), like half of the planet, I always look forward to this spectacle every four years. By the time you read this newsletter... Read More
2014: Second Quarter
Spring is finally here, I think, even though it may not feel like that outside. The sun is bright and the days are getting longer, so the real spring must be close. (That was the “tweet” from Mother Nature this morning)... Read More
2014: First Quarter
I would like to begin by wishing all of you a very happy new year. I hope everyone enjoyed Christmas and a great start to 2014. The GTA experienced a traditional white Christmas and New Year’s Eve, which is exactly... Read More
2010: December Month-In-Review
I would like to begin by wishing all of you a very happy new year. I hope everyone enjoyed Christmas and a great start to 2014. The GTA experienced a traditional white Christmas and New Year’s Eve, which is exactly... Read More
2010: October Month-In-Review
The S&P/TSX Composite rose 2.5% in October to finish at 12,676.24. Earnings announcements in both Canada and the U.S. provided support as markets continued their September advances. The S&P 500 and Dow... Read More
2010: Fall In-Review
Here we are again – the end of summer and into fall. I must confess, spring and fall are probably my favorite seasons, followed by (yes) winter and lastly summer. Aqil and Kiyaan are back in school now and they weren’t... Read More
2010: Summer In-Review
As we enjoy (or suffer through) the scorching heat of the summer, the equity markets are beginning their cooling phase of the year. This time may be stressful to us, but for Aqil and Kiyaan, it is party time. School is over and... Read More
2010: August Month-In-Review
The S&P/TSX Composite advanced 1.7% in August to finish at 11,913.86, supported by M&A activity but balanced by concerns over slowing economic growth. In the US, the economy continued to show weakness, increasing fears of a second half slowdown... Read More
2010: June Month-In-Review
North American markets moved lower in June, with the S&P/TSX Composite declining by 4.0% to finish the month at 11,294.42. Eurozone concerns, coupled with a disappointing U.S. Consumer Confidence report (52.9 vs. consensus of 62.5)... Read More
2010: April Month-In-Review
North American equity indices climbed higher in April, advancing between 1.4% and 2.6% month-on-month. Both the S&P/TSX Index and the S&P 500 hit 52-week closing highs (12,281.0 and 1,217.3 respectively) during the last week... Read More
2010: January Month-In-Review
The S&P/TSX, S&P 500 Index and Dow Jones Industrial Markets began the first month of the new decade on uncertain footing. The indexes all lost between 3.5% and 5.5% on the month, amidst fears of slower economic growth in... Read More
2009: Year-In-Review
As we begin 2010, I want to wish you and your family all the best. I hope that you were able to enjoy some quality time with your family over the holidays. Hopefully didn’t eat too much turkey and already break your New Year’s Resolutions.... Read More
2009: November Month-In-Review
The S&P 500 Index, Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P/TSX Index all reached 13-month highs as positive corporate earnings and economic data, a weak U.S. dollar and expectations that U.S. interest rates will remain at a record... Read More
2009: May Month-In-Review
Equity markets climbed higher throughout the month of July primarily due to a strong earnings season. During the week of July 13th, equity markets posted the biggest weekly gain since the lows of March as the S&P/TSX gained 6.4% and the S&P... Read More
2009: February Month-In-Review
Fears of U.S. bank nationalization and a slew of negative economic news from around the world defined the month of February and drove a steep market decline that broke through lows set on November 20th of last year. Some... Read More
2009: January Month-In-Review
Equity market strength in December quickly lost steam after indices peaked on January 6th. The Dow Jones delivered its worst January return in history. Economic uncertainty weighed on stocks as gloomy headlines highlighted job... Read More
