Archive for March 15th, 2009
GMP Research explains Ontario’s big news for renewable power projects
15 March 2009At last, some good news for our friends in the alternative energy sector. Wellington Financial Fund III has done two renewable energy deals so far, Ventus Energy and Biox Corp., and we watch the sector very carefully.
The Ontario Provincial Government has really stepped up, and good for them. Commercial players may find the [...]
Southwest Airlines has a culture that works
15 March 2009As you go about building your business, think about culture. At all times. And how empowerment of the team can fit into that culture.
To think that Southwest Airlines (LUV:NYSE) can be as big and regulated as it is, and still have employees who feel comfortable rapping a safety review over the P.A. system. [...]
Holloway REIT insider loans raise an eyebrow
15 March 2009If anyone in a position of authority (public company executive or Director) is thinking about getting into the game of playing banker to your own TSX-listed company, or having the company play the same role for your outside interests, just think about the impossible situation it will put you in should there be a hiccup.
This [...]
IT shares have led the way out of 4 prior troughs
15 March 2009For everyone sitting on sleepy Canadian technology stocks, of which I am one, here is some very good news from CIBC’s Equity Research division. They’ve had a look at which stocks are among first to lead the way after a bottoming on the TSX, and Information Technology shares are front and centre. This [...]