Interview of the Week

How to Successfully “Buy Fear”

Portfolio manager Dr. James Thorne has a unique ability to analyze the big macro global trends and then find specific stocks that will benefit. Michael asks James about his latest assessments.

…also Mike’s Weekend Editorial: A Stick in the Eye at Tax Time

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A Stick in the Eye at Tax Time

Government’s outright waste of money is galling at any time, much less at tax time. However the recent Phoenix pay system boondoggle can’t be overlooked. Not when its architects are getting bonuses for overpaying Federal employees 100’s of millions of dollars.

….related from Michael: It’s Time For Bold Action

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It’s Time For Bold Action

A single decision by parliament would save 133,000 Canadian families struggling in poverty  a minimum of $466 a year with no cost to the taxpayer. Time to raise the banners and pressure politicians to do the right thing.

….also Michael & Ozzie: Freakonomics & Real Estate

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Freakonomics & Real Estate

Freakonomics argues that economics is, at root, the study of incentives. Ozzie and Michael cast a light on Real Estates driving incentives in this world of excessive cumulative regulation, Government intervention & ever increasing taxes.

….also Michael’s Weekend Editorial: There Are No Warren Buffets In Government

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The Canadian Dollar: Look Out Below!

In this weeks Live from the Trading Desk Victor lays out the very bearish case for a big drop in the Canadian Dollar. Interest rate differentials? A German investor can earn an extra 2% buying equivalent US Bonds, & these kind of differentials affect the flow of capital to many nations, Canada included.

….Michael’s Featured Guest: “You Won’t Believe What Our Top Oil Analyst Says Is Coming Next”

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