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Happy Monday! As Canada braces for slower growth and rising inflation, investors are turning to certain ETFs. Here’s how this one particular fund is turning tariff-driven turbulence into opportunity — and why it might belong in your portfolio. Also, discover the stocks that are quietly turning heads.
—Josh Enomoto
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MARKET RECAP
Last Week: Stocks ended mixed Friday, recovering from early losses driven by earnings disappointments from FedEx and Nike. Bond yields dipped as investors weighed tariff risks and upcoming Fed policy, while tech stocks outperformed and European markets paused after recent strength. Investors now turn attention to the April 2 tariff announcement and evolving central bank guidance.
On Our Radar: Analysts will also turn to the S&P Case-Shiller home price index and the consumer confidence report for additional clues about economic viability. On the earnings front, Canadian Solar will disclose its results before Tuesday’s opening bell.
TOP STORY
With inflationary pressures mounting and trade tensions escalating, investors are searching for ways to shield their portfolios while staying exposed to long-term growth.
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FIVE ZINGERS
Spring Cleaning: Although legendary investor Warren Buffett is known for what he acquires, he's not just a one-way street. Discover the stocks he's selling.
System Crash: A Norwegian man is taking legal action against OpenAI for a damaging 'hallucination' incident. Read about the broader dangers of AI.
Passive Income: During periods of uncertainty, enterprises that pay dividends can provide much comfort. Here are three reliable companies to consider.
Aiming High: Defense contractor Lockheed Martin saw its shares slip on Friday after losing an Air Force contract to Boeing. Discover the potential total value of this groundbreaking deal.
Skipping Class: President Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education on Thursday. Learn about what this could mean for student loans.
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Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance of information to uncover new opportunities and understand why certain stocks should be of interest.
Lululemon Athletica (LULU): The apparel company saw strong interest from readers, which comes before the company's fourth-quarter financial results on Thursday, March 27. Analysts expect the company to report revenue of $3.57 billion, up from $3.21 billion in last year's fourth quarter. Lululemon has beaten revenue estimates in nine of the last 10 quarters. Analysts expect the company to report fourth-quarter earnings per share of $5.84, up from $5.29 in last year's fourth quarter. The company has beaten analyst estimates for earnings per share in nine of the last 10 quarters overall. Analysts have cut price targets ahead of the quarter and investors remain cautious on the Canadian company with concerns about tariffs. Analysts and investors will be watching the earnings report closely to see if there are comments on tariffs and also if the company's international sales continue to grow. International revenue was up 33% year-over-year in the third quarter.
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