If the pawnshop is a barometer, the economy is slightly improving
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In good times, the retail side of the pawnshop business goes up. In bad times, there are more customers who want to pawn stuff. It makes sense. In 2008, when the crisis hit, the line-ups for pawning items were long. Today, they are shorter, says Gold. "Things seem to be a bit better, people have more cash available right now. They are buying more, selling less."
May 21 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg’s Trish Regan, Adam Johnson and Julie Hyman report on today’s ten most important stocks including Tesla, Medtronic and ... More May 21 (Bloomberg) -- Bloomberg’s Trish Regan, Adam Johnson and Julie Hyman report on today’s ten most important stocks including Tesla, Medtronic and JPMorgan. (Source: Bloomberg)
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The spectre of U.S. energy independence and what it means for Canada: Part...
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The spectre of U.S. energy independence and what it means for Canada: Part One [05-22-13 1:00 PM]Video by:Description: BNN looks at the prospects of U.S. energy independence, its ramifications for energy policy and the impact on Canada and the rest of the world. Headline host Howard Green speaks with Michael Levi, fellow, Council on Foreign Relations and author of "The Power Surge: Energy, Opportunity and the Battle for America's FutureRating: 4Views: 70 -
Mining Valuations Continue to Sink [05-22-13 11:30 AM]
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Fed Not Ready To Taper QE: Part One [05-22-13 10:00 AM]
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Fed Not Ready To Taper QE: Part One [05-22-13 10:00 AM]Video by:Description: James Dutkiewicz, Senior Portfolio Manager, Sentry Investments joins BNN for instant analysis to the latest comments from Ben Bernanke.Rating: 4Views: 90
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Money Matters: Why Building Wealth Isn't a Priority [05-22-13 8:35 AM]
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Money Matters: Why Building Wealth Isn't a Priority [05-22-13 8:35 AM]Video by:Description: A new report suggests building wealth isn't a big priority for most Canadians. CGA Canada found that only 2 in 5 Canadian households were actively involved in accumulating wealth last year. BNN digs into the findings, and what the study tells us about Canadians and their saving habits with, Rock Lefebvre, VP, Research and Standards, CGA Canada.Rating: 4Views: 26 -
Fund Tracker - What's in Your Mutual Fund? [05-22-13 10:45 AM]
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Fund Tracker - What's in Your Mutual Fund? [05-22-13 10:45 AM]Video by:Description: We're looking at mutual fund opportunities on the home front for this week's edition Fund Tracker. Our guest is Monika Skiba, Senior Portfolio Manager, Manulife Asset Management and Manager of the Manulife Canadian Stock Fund.Rating: 4Views: 157 -
Time to Put on Your Bond Buying Boots? [05-22-13 9:00 AM]
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Time to Put on Your Bond Buying Boots? [05-22-13 9:00 AM]Video by:Description: We kick off today's edition of Business Day with commentary on the international bond market from Bill Blain, Senior Fixed Income Strategist at Mint Partners in London. Blain says the Bank of Japan is at risk of "reinforcing the latest round of 'fear-on' bond selling. Over the long term however, Blain is more optimistic adding it could be time to "put your fixed income buying boots on."Rating: 4Views: 78
