In this edition of Friday 5, we are pleased to welcome Frank Maeba, Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager at Neuberger Berman. In this discussion, Frank breaks down what real assets are and how they differ from traditional stocks and bonds, before exploring why they are gaining increased attention in today’s environment.
Navigate June's mixed markets with insights on oil, inflation, and investment opportunities.
Equity markets in Q2 2026 delivered a generally positive, but uneven, performance across regions, shaped by resilient earnings growth, the ongoing AI-driven investment cycle, and elevated geopolitical risks.
Markets rose in May on earnings and AI optimism, but narrow leadership, geopolitical risks, and higher rates keep volatility elevated.
Gen Xers—now in their 40s and 50s—are managing a full slate of midlife financial pressures: peak earning years that don’t always feel like peak savings years, kids with ongoing education costs, and aging parents whose needs are increasing. In that context, it can be tempting to view an eventual inheritance as a future solution for retirement.
Stock markets rebounded strongly in April after weakening in March. The S&P/TSX Composite Index gained 3.7% during the month, helped by strength in the industrial and technology sectors and by strong corporate earnings.
The spring economic update outlines several proposed changes affecting workers, home buyers, people with disabilities, and business owners. Below is a summary of selected measures that may be relevant for investors in the coming years.
Markets pulled back sharply in March as geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices weighed on stocks and bonds—but this isn’t a repeat of 2022. Learn why today’s higher rates, cooler inflation, and different policy backdrop change the outlook, even amid renewed volatility.
Markets hit record highs—then headlines took over. Q1 2026 reminded investors how quickly sentiment can shift amid geopolitical uncertainty. But does volatility signal lasting damage, or temporary disruption? History offers useful clues. Explore why staying disciplined through uncertainty may matter more now than ever.
Investing can feel complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. At its core, successful investing comes down to a few simple principles applied consistently over time. In this article, we break down seven key ideas to help you approach investing with greater clarity and confidence.
Global geopolitical and economic uncertainty has unfortunately become a defining characteristic of the 2020s, the recent increase in military activity and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East being yet another example.
In this edition of Friday5, we are pleased to welcome Jennifer Moir, Founder of Age Well Solutions. Jennifer shares real-life examples that highlight the contrast between being prepared and being caught off guard by life’s changes.