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The Podcast For Canadian Investors. The podcast features in depth discussion around individual stocks and various investing strategies while incorporating the nuances of Canadian investment vehicles. Show hosts Braden Dennis and Simon Belanger bring both experience, fresh takes, well-researched information and entertainment to an investing podcast for Canadians.
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Are you a wedding business owner that wants to grow your business for success? You are in the right place as you tune into the UK's leading Wedding Industry podcast. If you want to take your creative passion and turn it into a successful, profitable business doing what you love, you are in the right place. In the Wedding Pros who are ready to grow Podcast wedding business consultant and speaker Becca Pountney will share her expert tips and practical advice to help you find success. In this p ...
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In this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast, we tackle a few listeners' questions including one about analyzing 10-K and annual reports. We break down the key sections that we focus on when reviewing annual reports. We then discuss a recent tweet from Chris Bloomstran about the rich valuation of AI mega cap stocks and how the current market co…
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The Best Ways to Convert CAD to USD and Investing at All-Time Highs
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In this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast, we go over General Mills' Q4 results. Despite being a consumer staple company with brands like Cheerios, Betty Crocker, and Häagen-Dazs, the company is facing some challenges due to consumers opting for cheaper alternatives. Next, we turn our attention to Alimentation Couche-Tard. Reporting its seco…
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Building a wedding business empire with the 'eventpreneur' Toby Burns.
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Today I am joined by Wedding DJ, turned 'Eventpreneur' Toby Burns. CEO of the 'Silent Disco Company' Toby now has a team of employees and an international customer base. In today's episode he shares his journey and talks about how he believes customer service and innovation have transformed his own business and life. Find out more about The Silent …
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In this special Canada Day episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we dive into the dangers of speaking in absolutes when it comes to investing. From misconceptions about invincible companies like Visa, Mastercard, and Nvidia, to the importance of framing investment theses around probabilities rather than certainties, we discuss how rigid thinkin…
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CPI Accelerates and More Losses for Cannabis Stocks
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On this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast we break down the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data and its ramifications for the Bank of Canada's (BOC) upcoming monetary policy decisions. With the annual inflation rate now at 2.9% and core inflation seeing its first rise in months, we examine the challenges the BOC faces in balancing rate ad…
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Venue relationships, FSA guidelines and business success with Krissy Quinton
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Today I'm chatting with Krissy Quinton, founder of Primrose cakes. After building a successful wedding cake business herself, Krissy now supports newer cake makers in the practicality of setting up a cake business. From food hygiene to FSA guidelines, we cover it all today - and whether you are a cake maker or not, there's a lot in this episode for…
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Top 5 Canadian ETF by Inflows and Dealing with Questionable Management
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In this episode, we dive into the latest ETF flow data for May 2024. We explore the strong net inflows in Canada, the notable trends in equities and the significant outflows of Canadian listed spot Bitcoin ETFs. We also tackle the issue of dealing with questionable management. Using Autodesk as a case study, we discuss the challenges faced by share…
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Will Regulators Approve National Bank’s CWB Acquisition?
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In this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast, we go over the US May CPI data and the US Federal Reserve's rate hike announcement. We break down the latest CPI figures, highlighting the trends in energy, services, and food prices, and discuss what these mean for the inflation outlook. Following this, we delve into the Federal Reserve's decision …
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Today I am addressing the 10 mistakes wedding venues are making and how to fix them. Whether you work in a venue, own a venue or are working as a wedding pro, this episode is for you. I cover a wide range of topics from pricing to show rounds and everything in between. Want a training session for your venue team? Get in touch. Time Stamps: Not bein…
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In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we start by talking about the best performing stocks on the TSX and look at some common themes. We also explore why trying to beat the S&P 500 might not be the best strategy for every investor. We also discuss some comments from Bruce Flatt, CEO of Brookfield, that adopting a long-term perspective i…
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The Long Awaited BoC Rate Cut is Here. Now What?
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In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we start the episode by going over the recent Bank of Canada rate cut, our key takeaways from the press conference and what it means for Canada going forward. We then shift our focus to the earnings of Lululemon which had a quarter that had both some good and some bad and what it means for future gr…
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Automation, tech and entrepreneurship with Cherie Yang
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In today's episode I am chatting with founder of Visualist Cherie Yang. We talk through how she founded Visualist, where she sees technology fitting in with our wedding planning couples and how automation can improve your customer service. If you want to be forward thinking in your wedding business and keeping on top of trends in technology, this e…
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In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we tackle a common challenge faced by many investors: how to effectively reduce the number of holdings in your portfolio if your portfolio has too many individual stock holdings. Additionally, we dive into the fascinating growth story of LinkedIn, from its early days to its acquisition by Microsoft,…
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Mixed Results for Canada’s Big Banks
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In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we go over the recent earnings of 4 of Canada’s big 6 banks. The results from the big banks have been uneven with some performing better than others. We talk about CIBC, ScotiaBank, TD Bank and Bank of Montreal. We also take touch on the news that Park Lawn Corporation will be taken private and more…
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Bringing humour into your wedding business with Beth Sherman
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Today I'm chatting with Emmy Award winning comedian turned wedding speech writer Beth Sherman. She shares her personal story of getting into comedy, her tips on how as pros and venues we can improve our guests experiences of giving a speech and her insight into how we can all bring more personality and humour into our businesses. Click to find out …
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In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we finish the list of sector-specific ETFs with 14 more ETFs for exposure in industrials, consumer staples, energy, materials, utilities and real estate. We then talk about two stocks that are on our watchlist. Braden goes over why Live Nation is currently on his watchlist amidst the lawsuit brought…
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Nvidia is Unstoppable and Trouble at Lululemon
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In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we cover a range of earnings reports and investing news. We start by discussing Nvidia's phenomenal earnings, driven by surging AI and data center demand, and its surprising dividend increase. We then shift to the world of crypto with the approval of the Ethereum Spot ETF and its potential impact on…
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Let's make contracts and accounting fun with Braden Drake
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Today I'm chatting with Braden Drake, founder of Not Your Average Law Firm. He takes two typically dry subjects - finance and law and makes them a whole lot more fun. We discuss the importance of understanding legal and financial matters for wedding business owners. Braden talks about hiring practices, the necessity of comprehensive contracts, and …
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5 Small Canadian Stocks & 10 Sector-Specific ETFs
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In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we shift our focus from broad-based index funds to explore the world of sector-specific ETFs. While index funds provide a great foundation, they often concentrate on certain sectors more than others, potentially leaving gaps in your portfolio. Join us as we break down the S&P 500 and S&P TSX sector …
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Will Slowing Inflation Lead to Interest Rate Cuts?
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In this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast, we delve into the latest inflation data from Canada and the U.S and what it means for investors. Additionally, we provide a detailed look at the earnings outcomes for major companies including Lightspeed Commerce, Canada Goose, and Walmart, and discuss the implications of these reports on market exp…
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Corporate jobs, family life and wedding photography with Kevin Lines
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Today I am chatting with one of my founding Wedding Pro members Kevin Lines. What I love about Kevin is the way he keeps his work life varied with a mix of corporate work and wedding photography. He has a 'family first' mindset whilst also striving to bring in more income - it's a great conversation. Visit Kevins Website Follow Kevin on Instagram J…
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Why Gold and Bitcoin Provide Money Printing Insurance
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In this episode, we look at the legacy of Jim Simons who recently passed away. Known for both his mathematical genius and philanthropic endeavors, Simons left an indelible mark on the investment landscape with his revolutionary approaches at Renaissance Technologies. We unpack the astounding performance of the Medallion Fund, which achieved phenome…
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The Return of Meme Stocks and Canadians Spending Less
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In this episode of The Canadian Investor, we dive into the resurgence of meme stocks led by the rise of GME. We discuss the mysterious return of Roaring Kitty (Keith Gill), whose recent posts have sparked excitement and speculation. We analyze the massive trading volumes of GME and what it might mean for the market and regulators. We also cover the…
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How to make your wedding clients feel special with Nadine Bozeman
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Ever wonder how to make your wedding clients feel special? In a recent 2024 study by Wedding Dates they found that 74% of couples responded to say they felt like a number and not made to feel special by their wedding suppliers. In today's episode I am talking to founder of 'Secrets of a Bridal Seamstress' Nadine Bozeman about how we can ensure we g…
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Dealing with Investing Biases and Will Open Banking Increase Competition?
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In this episode, we examine the complex relationship between personal biases and investment decisions. We begin by contemplating the potential pitfalls of being overly familiar with and emotionally invested in certain companies. Inspired by Peter Lynch's insights from "One Up on Wall Street," we discuss the dual-edged sword of using personal experi…
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Higher Profits for Loblaws and Slowing Growth for Air Canada
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In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we tackle recent news and earnings. We start the episode by going over Brookfield Renewable Partners recent groundbreaking agreement with Microsoft to deliver over 10.5 gigawatts of renewable energy, crucial for powering Microsoft’s AI-driven cloud services. We also cover a slew of earnings reports …
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More Trouble for TD and Apple’s Slowing Sales
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In this episode of The Canadian Investor Podcast, we tackle recent news and earnings. We start by looking at BCE’s most recent quarter and if BCE is on track to meet its guidance and continue increasing its dividend for years to come. Then we turn to TD Bank which is currently entangled in a U.S.-led anti-money laundering investigation linked to al…
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The power of word of mouth marketing - with Kevin Dennis
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The power of word of mouth networking is something I talk about frequently and in today's episode I talk to Kevin Dennis about how he has used it to build his own wedding business. From networking meetings to wedding days, Kevin builds connections everywhere, and his business has benefited as a result. Kevin Dennis is the editor of Wedding IQ and t…
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In this episode of the Canadian Investor Podcast, Braden shares his observations from his recent travels across Europe, focusing on the evolving landscape of investment opportunities and the significant shift in credit card adoption in Spain compared to his last visit. He highlights the dramatic increase in credit card acceptance, noting the ease o…
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Alphabet Impresses while Meta and Tesla Disappoint
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Simon and Dan start with a look at the GDP growth in Canada and the US and what it means for interest rates and investors going forward. They then go over recent earnings from Alphabet, Meta, Tesla, and Canadian Pacific. Alphabet's surprising dividend announcement and strong revenue growth across its various segments contrast with the challenges po…
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