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Company & Industry Overviews
Modi’s Moment: Promises and Accomplishments
India (PIN) has strengthened its ties with Asian powerhouses (GRR) like Japan (JEQ) (EWJ) and Singapore (SGF). Consumer
How Walmart Is Gaining—and Losing—Market Share in Key Overseas Markets
Walmart’s international segment posted sales of $123.4 billion in fiscal 2016, down 9.4% YoY. In constant currency terms, the segment’s sales were up 3.2%. Macroeconomic Analysis
The widening spread in the Canadian prime and key interest rates
The “Big Six Banks” in Canada have only reduced their prime rates by 15 basis points. So the spread between the prime and key interest rates is now 0.1%. Macroeconomic Analysis
Why Economist Argue That Tariffs Are Bad for the Economy
The recently proposed import tariffs on steel and aluminum imports by US President Donald Trump are an effort to protect the interests of US manufacturers. Macroeconomic Analysis
Global Manufacturing Activity Picks Up the Pace in July 2017
In this series, we’ll look at the performance of global (ACWI) manufacturing indexes and manufacturing activity in emerging markets. Macroeconomic Analysis
Mexican Unemployment Edged Up in June—Is the Rise Temporary?
Global (ACWI) recovery in 2017 has helped labor market conditions to improve across OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) nations. Macroeconomic Analysis
Dallas’s Kaplan Discusses the Biggest Headwind for the US Economy
Dallas’s Federal Reserve president, Robert S. Kaplan, said that the rebound in the US economy is likely to continue for the rest of 2017. Miscellaneous
Where Is BlackBerry Trading Compared to Moving Averages in June?
Canada’s (EWC) BlackBerry (BBRY) generated returns of -3.3% in the trailing-one-month period and 58% in the trailing-12-month period. Earnings Report
What Do Analysts Expect from BlackBerry in Fiscal 1Q18?
BlackBerry (BBRY) will announce its fiscal 1Q18 results on June 23, 2017. Analysts estimate that the company will post revenue of ~$264.51 million. Macroeconomic Analysis
Why Were the United Kingdom’s Growth Forecasts Slashed?
Looking at the change in growth forecasts in advanced economies, the United Kingdom suffered the largest downward revision of estimates. Macroeconomic Analysis
Major Takeaways from the Bank of Canada’s Monetary Policy
The Bank of Canada decided to keep the interest rates unchanged at 0.5% after the monetary policy meeting on July 13. Company & Industry Overviews
How Is Facebook’s Average Revenue per User Trending?
Average revenue per user (or ARPU) is a key metric for Internet companies, as it helps in analyzing how well a company can monetize its user base. Company & Industry Overviews
TSMC Has Accelerated Advanced Technology Development
TSMC is currently ramping up production of its 16nm technology. It expects to complete it by the end of fiscal 2Q16. Macroeconomic Analysis
3 key factors affecting Canadian currency depreciation
The availability of easy money leads to currency depreciation, which benefits exporters, but is counterproductive for importers. Macroeconomic Analysis
Economic essentials: The key interest rate and the prime rate
The key interest rate and the prime rate are central to the Canadian financial system. They key interest drives lending rates at the big banks. Macroeconomic Analysis
Could Canada’s inverted sovereign yield curve mean recession?
Canada’s inverted sovereign yield curve could be an indication of an upcoming recession. US yields exhibited similar curves prior to the 2008 recession. Macroeconomic Analysis
Key challenges facing the Canadian economy
One of the challenges facing the Canadian economy is a lack diversification. More than 70% of the TSX Composite Index is made up of only three sectors.
