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ABCs of SRI

Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) also known as sustainable or "ethical" investing is the blanket term for all investing that aims to achieve positive and sustainable goals, as well as competitive return.

Socially responsible investing is an approach that considers the social and environmental consequences of investing. SRI investors ask: Is this portfolio helping fund positive change?

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How Viral Outbreaks Affect Markets

An outbreak of Coronavirus in Wuhan, the capital of China's Hubei province, has dominated headlines. Currently, the Public Health Agency of Canada, the WHO, and the CDC are advising travelers to exercise enhanced caution while travelling to or from China. A global alert has not yet been issued.

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Market Update: Iran Tensions to Dissipate?

It all begins with an idea.This morning, President Donald Trump gave a statement regarding the last week of military activity between the United States and Iran. While some saw this activity as a prelude to war, Trump's statement this morning appeared to sail a different tack. Trump struck an uncharacteristically conciliatory tone, and most analysts read today's statement as a step in the right direction.

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