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Time to buy U.S. banks? (Blackrock Canada) Schwab Sector Views: Consumer Staples: More than Meets the Eye (Schwab) The Oil Sands’ Next 50 years – Whither the oilsands: Sunset industry or a greener future?   (Financial Post) Observations on the advisor industry: From Australia to the U.S. (Vanguard Advisors) What’s the best way to invest in gold? (Hargreaves …

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Interesting fact: The Sahara is the world’s largest hot desert. It is almost as big as the USA. Source: National Geographic UK: The demise of the progressive dividend (Trustnet) India, Pakistan and Bangladesh 70 years after the British left (Livemint) One rule for ordinary Americans, another for American hedge fund managers (MoneyWeek) 13 Ways to Strengthen America’s …

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Comparative Economics Fact: Interest paid on mortgages and property taxes are tax deductible in the US. In Canada they cannot be deducted. Credit Suisse Yearbook 2017: Low Interest Rates Hit Returns on Equities  (Credit Suisse) Natural Beauty: The Most Mesmerizing National Parks in Europe (Sputnik News) Six myths about emerging markets (M&G Investments) A further 21 great investment quotes, AMP …

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Dividends: not just for income (Fidelity) The best democracy money can buy (The Hindu) Fundamental Thinking in an Uncertain World (Mclean Partners) These Americans moved to Canada for political reasons. They don’t regret it (The Guardian) Italy’s Struggling Economy Has World’s Healthiest People (Bloomberg) What does disruption bring to the auto industry and beyond? (Blackrock) …

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