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Why Canadian Stocks Are Lagging Behind Their US Counterparts 📉 The performance gap between Canadian and US stock markets has been a topic of discussion recently and several factors contribute to this trend: 1) Sector Composition - The Canadian market is heavily weighted towards energy, financials, and materials sectors, which have faced challenges. In contrast, the US market benefits from a significant presence of technology which has seen substantial growth. 2) Economic Diversification - The US economy is more diversified and has shown stronger resilience and recovery post-pandemic. The Canadian economy, while stable, is more reliant on commodities, making it more susceptible to global price fluctuations. 3) Currency Fluctuations - The strength of the US dollar compared to the Canadian dollar can impact investment returns. A stronger USD attracts more foreign investments to US markets. 4) Investor Sentiment - Global investors often view the US as a safer and more lucrative investment destination due to its larger and more liquid markets. While Canadian stocks may be lagging currently, they offer diversification benefits and potential long-term value, especially with emerging opportunities in clean energy and technology sectors. Stay informed with us and consider a holistic wealth management approach to your investment strategy and family financial goals! #Investing #StockMarket #Canada #USA #Finance #InvestmentStrategy #Economy #GlobalMarkets

I recently described 2023 as “the year that defied all odds.” Nearly every Wall St expert predicted a bear market or recession… only to see the stock market log a largely positive year. It wasn’t a winner for ALL stocks, though. Here are some of the investment *losers* in 2023: 📉 Banks 📉 Commercial real estate 📉 Dividend stocks 📉 Small-cap stocks 📉 Bonds There’s a good chance we’ll see a rebound in some of these sectors during 2024. For more details, read my full list of winners and losers in VettaFi. https://lnkd.in/gFyKzBFG

The FTSE-100 hits a record high, reaching 8,076.52, signaling a potential comeback for UK stocks after lagging behind global peers. Investors are drawn by bargains and signs of UK economic growth, despite the FTSE still trailing gains seen in other major European indexes. #FTSE100 #UKStocks #MarketTrends

London’s FTSE 100 stocks index soared to record highs on Tuesday, reaching 8,076.52 points shortly after opening, surpassing the previous peak of 8,047.06 set in February last year. This surge comes as major global peers have also achieved all-time highs earlier in the year amidst cooling inflation. The recent strength of the London index has been attributed to the weakening of the pound, especially against the dollar, as markets anticipate potential cuts to UK interest rates due to slowing price rises. Tap the link in our bio to read more. #LondonStockMarket #RecordHigh #GlobalEconomy #StockMarket #financialnews

🔴🟡🔵 FTSE 100 Live: Stocks ticking higher as calm returns to markets; US shifts lower; pound under pressure - Proactive Investors UK 📈 Did you catch the latest update on the FTSE 100 Live? It's great to see stocks trending upwards as the market regains its composure. The US market's slight dip and the pressure on the pound may raise some concerns, but it's all a part of the dynamic nature of the financial world. Stay informed and keep an eye on these developments. #FTSE100 #StockMarket #ProactiveInvestors https://ift.tt/v5lJZGm

🌐📉📈 FTSE 100 live: Global stocks plummet on weak US jobs data; London sheds 100 points - Proactive Investors UK Hey LinkedIn fam! 🌍 It's been a rollercoaster ride for global stocks today 🎢 with the FTSE 100 shedding 100 points due to weak US jobs data. 📉 Stay informed and ahead of the curve with the latest updates on market movements and trends, brought to you by Proactive Investors UK. 📈 Let's navigate these turbulent times together! 💼 #FTSE100 #StockMarket #ProactiveInvestorsUK https://ift.tt/4tP5cFf

"In our Year Ahead Outlook 2024 report, we said this would be the year of the Bucking Bull for bonds and stocks. Bonds have indeed bucked, but we think rates are falling, so the Bull should run for fixed income into the fall months. Equities had minor bucks in January, April and May/ June and now we have another one. Markets tend to peak in the summer and correct in the fall. But corrections can be a process. The sharp sell-off last week has the Nasdaq 100 almost oversold. We believe markets will bottom out over the coming weeks and attempt another rally into August. If a new high is not made, it would signal a market peak with a correction to follow in the fall. We are not sellers at this time – but if your portfolio has not been rebalanced, it may be time to do so, especially as the market rallies." Read more below!

In 1980, almost every valuation metric suggested that stockmarkets were attractive, and in 2000 and 2001, almost every measure suggested that markets were in a bubble. Worryingly, the picture doesn’t look too different today. Today, those metrics show that stocks have been cheaper 84% of the time! To find out what this could mean for equity market returns going forward, visit: https://lnkd.in/eRNYgWcq #orbisinvestments #sunriseonvenus #diversification #contrarian #investing #inflation #valuations #value Allan Gray Australia

The FTSE 100 has closed up 33.57 points at 7,666.31. Axel Rudolph at online trading platform IG said: "European stock indices ended the day on a positive note as the IMF raised its 2024 growth forecast but despite it lowering Germany's from 0.9% to 0.5% this year and Eurozone sentiment weakening slightly." "Preliminary fourth quarter GDP showed that France, Germany and the euro area avoided technical recessions by narrow margins. In the US home prices hit a fresh one-year high with JOLTS job openings unexpectedly rising as well." More at #Proactive #ProactiveInvestors http://ow.ly/xvFM105eoUk

Chart from Bespoke Investment Group showing the 50-day rate of change for the Russell 2000 (small cap stocks) going back to 1979. According to Bespoke, this recent move ranks as the largest 50-day rally in the index since 2020 and one of only 21 periods in the index’s history since 1979 that it rallied that much or more in a 50 trading-day period. #russell2000 #smallcap #rally