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The S&P/TSX Composite Index is the Canadian equivalent of the S&P 500 index. It includes 250 of the largest companies on the TSX.

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During their recent episode of the VALUE: After Hours Podcast, Taylor, Brewster, and Carlisle discussed Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ:NKLA) Goes Downhill. Here’s an excerpt from the episode: Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Nikola Corporation (NKLA) Goes Downhill Tobias: It’s so funny that in the moment, all of these things sort of seem to […]

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We became extremely bearish on energy in 2011. At the time, we saw interest in Seattle for hybrid and electric cars. This convinced us that 10% of the cars on the road nationwide might be hybrid and electric by 2020. In actuality, only 2% of total unit sales in the U.S. were electric vehicles over […]

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In this episode of The Acquirers Podcast Tobias chats with Professor Nicole Boyson. She’s the Patrick F. and Helen C. Walsh Research Professor of Finance at the D’Amore-McKim School of Business. During the interview Nicole provided some great insights into: Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more How Does Past Experience Impact Hedge Fund […]

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Commenting on the deadly second COVID-19 wave and today’s trading Gorilla Trades strategist Ken Berman said: Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more The major indices are all sporting considerable gains at midday thanks to a strong overnight rally in risk assets. European banking stocks have been advance following a disastrous week for the sector, […]

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New S&P Analysis: Fintech M&A 2020 Deal Activity Tracker – Mastercard goes on shopping spree Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more According to a new S&P Global Market Intelligence analysis, even in the teeth of the pandemic, there has been a steady flow of financial technology mergers over the $1 billion mark. Global card […]

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When the coronavirus outbreak played havoc with the markets in the first quarter of 2020, I had a new client, a couple with a lot of money they needed to invest. As the S&P 500 hit its steepest decline, I was ready to invest their cash and diversify their holdings according to their agreed upon […]

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Everybody hates the Private Equity industry. The public and the media perceive them as greedy pirates who strip companies of their value, load them up with debt and fire employees for fun and profit. Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more The Private Equity Industry Should Not Be Demonized During COVID-9 In this economic crisis […]

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The following is ValueWalk’s coverage of the 2020 Morningstar Investment Conference held on September 16th through 17th. The Morningstar Investment Conference has brought together industry leaders and investing experts in a new digital format to discuss the latest developments and share new perspectives on the market. Q2 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more 2020 […]

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