Canada bank investors fret over pace of lending recovery as deposits surge
Canadian banks started to see a much-awaited improvement in their core lending outside of mortgages in the third quarter, helping offset the impact of falling margins, but the benefits from the recovery are expected to be blunted by deposits growing at faster clip.
U.S. investors lean on blank-check firms in search for energy transition targets
Former U.S. oil investment bankers, portfolio managers and executives have formed over 20 listed blank-check companies to take renewable energy companies public, with more listings expected.
Analysis: Shoots of greenflation spring new challenges on portfolio managers
From container ships to cardboard, tighter environmental regulations are stoking shortages and price spikes as ‘greenflation’ takes a grip, adding a new twist to corporate valuations.
U.S. producer prices post biggest annual gain in more than 10-1/2 years
U.S. producer prices accelerated in June, leading to the largest annual increase in more than 10-1/2 years, suggesting inflation could remain high as robust demand fueled by the economy’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic strains the supply chain.
Analysis: As Fed taper inches closer, investors prepare for volatility ahead
As the Federal Reserve takes initial steps toward removing its massively accommodative policy, investors are preparing for the main show ahead.
No pain, no gain for big funds hunting the next Tesla
Place your bets! The race to find the next Tesla (TSLA.O) is on but the search is turning up plenty of clunkers as well as potential superstars.
