June 2024 - Canadian Banks and Bank of Canada’s next move

June 05, 2024 |Gallivan Wealth Management

Investor attention has turned to Canada over the past few weeks due to a slew of economic releases and earnings reports from Canadian banks. All eyes are on the Bank of Canada (BoC) and their upcoming June & July meetings.

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May 2024 - Spring Forward: Solid earnings amid choppy markets

May 09, 2024 |Gallivan Wealth Management

As the weather improves and we all yearn for summer, we remain positive on the economic outlook following a solid earnings season.

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April 2024 - Q1 Recap – Equity Rally and Inflation Slowdown

April 17, 2024 |Gallivan Wealth Management

Investors had lots to cheer for in the first quarter of this year. Equities posted strong returns, U.S. corporate earnings were strong, AI continued to excite and there was optimism that Fed rate cuts are getting closer

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March 2024 - “The Most Anticipated Recession Ever”

March 22, 2024 |Gallivan Wealth Management

Despite higher interest rates and what has been called “the most anticipated recession ever,” the consumer has stayed relatively healthy and the economy has continued to grow, albeit slowly.

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February 2024 - Celebrating Winterlude & “Steady as she goes” Markets

March 22, 2024 |Gallivan Wealth Management

Happy Winterlude! A nice fourth quarter rally like we had in 2023 can sometimes lead to the market taking a breather in January, but things ended up being “steady as she goes” with equities gaining a bit for the month.

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January 2024 - Outlook 2024

March 22, 2024 |Gallivan Wealth Management

Progress against inflation  ignited both bonds and stocks at the end of 2023, as the need for additional tightening of monetary policy is removed. While the threat of recession in early 2024 remains.

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The five flags “watch list”: Protecting our most vulnerable

The five flags “watch list”: Protecting our most vulnerable

March 08, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management
Exploiting and harming those most vulnerable in our society is on the rise. Here are five signs of elder abuse to be on the watch for. While many Canadians look forward to enjoying the later years of their lives - either in full retirement or for some...
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The Fiendish Five – five common scams to be on the lookout for

The Fiendish Five – five common scams to be on the lookout for

March 08, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management
As our online lives continue to expand, cybercriminals are also increasing their nefarious efforts. To fight back, here are five common cyber scams to be aware of, and tips on how to avoid them. In the pre-Internet world, the most common method of theft...
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Protecting your business: Four scams to look out for

Protecting your business: Four scams to look out for

March 08, 2024 |RBC Wealth Management
Whether you run a manufacturing business, an online consulting firm or a florist shop, you have information that is valuable to crafty cyber criminals. That’s why it’s important for small to medium-sized businesses to have a cybersecurity plan in place...
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December 2023 - The November bounce

January 29, 2024 |Gallivan Wealth Management

The month of November finished on a high note, marking one of the best months this year for global equity and fixed income markets.

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