Covid-19

The VIX remains in the “High Volatility” range but closed the week below 30 for the first time since February. U.S. Unemployment Rate is 14.7%, the highest rate since the Great Depression and wipes out all of the job gains since 2000. [more]

The VIX remains in the “High Volatility” range and the S&P 500 index was flat as U.S. Unemployment Claims reached almost 30M and new Coronavirus cases oscillate around 30,000 per day. [more]

The need for protective medical equipment such as masks, gloves, and disinfectants have never been higher. Canadian public companies focused on protective equipment include AirBoss of America, iFabric, GDI Integrated Facility Services, and Ovation Science. [more]

As U.S. States & Canadian Provinces announce plans to ease restrictions, testing and vaccines for COVID-19 gain importance. Canadian healthcare companies developing vaccines and tests for COVID-19: LexaGene, Microbix Biosciences, SQI Diagnostics, IMV, Protech Home Medical, and Viemed Healthcare. [more]

The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) remains in the “High Volatility” range and the S&P 500 index was down 1.3% as Unemployment Claims reached almost 25M and new Coronavirus cases hit a new high. [more]

S&P 500 and S&P/TSX indices screens highlight companies with strong balance sheets and cash flows, which reduce liquidity risks and allow companies the ability to acquire distressed assets. Cash Kings – Alphabet, Microsoft & Facebook in the U.S. and Onex & Kirkland Lake in Canada [more]

Economic uncertainty, falling corporate revenues & profits, governments printing enormous amounts of money, and potential corporate bonds & real estate defaults create the “Perfect Storm” for higher gold prices. [more]

The pharmaceutical industry in developing vaccines, treatments, and tests. Companies such as Abbott, Amgen, Arcturus, Bayer, La Roche Holdings, Novartis, Pfizer, and Thermo Fisher are leading the way. [more]