Recession Fears Continue

RECESSION FEARS Recession fears have been tilting investor sentiment for the past two years making the longest bull market in history the least loved bull market in history. Leaders of

What’s Motivating Markets?

Last month we referenced the continued-up trend in the Canadian and U.S. stock markets for the month of June as being driven by the expectation of a more accommodating monetary

Croft Group Q2 2019 Commentary & Outlook

Climbing a Wall of Worry The end of June marked the close of the second quarter of 2019 and the halfway point in the year. In reflecting on the past

Market Melt Up?

A melt up defined by Investopedia “as a dramatic and unexpected improvement in the investment performance of an asset class, driven partly by a stampede of investors who don’t want

Stay the Course

Almost like clockwork, both Canadian and U.S. stock markets began to sell off the first of May lending some credibility to the adage “Sell in May and Go Away”. Was

Jason Ayres appointed to CEO of Croft Financial Group

Richard Croft, Chairman and Chief Investment Officer, is pleased to announce the appointment, effective June 1st, of Jason Ayres as Chief Executive Officer of R N Croft Financial Group Inc.

Income Strategy and Trade War Angst

INCOME STRATEGY   CIBC reported earnings that follow an all to familiar pattern. Management warned of slower growth through the remainder of 2019, added more than $1.5 billion in loan