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Outlook

Get set for a crash, forecaster says

Harry Dent sees a meltdown coming this summer, is already advising investors ‘to get 100% out of stocks'

Euro zone
Video: What's in store for Europe in 2012?

BNN talks with Marshall Auerback, Director, Pinetree Capital.

Demonstrators call for the cancellation of the Keystone pipeline during a November rally in Washington.
Slideshow
12 for '12: Themes that will dominate the year ahead

Globe reporters predict 12 stories that will make headlines in the coming year

Market Outlook
What do the markets have in store for 2012?

Find stories, commentary and videos about what the markets may have in store in our Market Outlook section

The Canadian dollar
Currencies
Video: How will the loonie perform in 2012?

Camilla Sutton, chief currency strategist, Scotia Capital, joins BNN for a look at the trading day

Investing
Video: Dividend stock picks for 2012

Aubrey Hearn, Portfolio Manager, Sentry Investments discusses what dividend stocks are best positioned for 2012

Outlook
Video: Will 2012 be a winning year for commodities?

A look at Scotia Bank's latest commodities report, and whether downward pressure is expected top persist, with Patricia Mohr, Vice President, Economics, Scotia Bank

Strategy
Video: Ten themes for 2012

BNN speaks with Vincent Delisle, Chief Strategist, Scotia Capital about his 10 strategy ideas for 2012.

Investor Roundtable
Video: Playing out predictions for 2012

The Roundtable team debates the future of Europe and the Canadian economy

Vote: Will stocks rally - or sink - in 2012?

Where do you see the S&P/TSX index at the end of 2012?

More 2012 Market Outlook

Outlook

Silver bears see ‘cloudy lining’ in metal’s prospects

Slackening demand and production surge will continue to put downward pressure on prices

12 for '12

For auto makers, the sales race is on

Manufacturers are seeking a significant jump in Canadian sales this year, despite forecasts of minimal market growth. It could spark ‘a battle royal on the pricing front’

Good run of profit gains comes to a close

Analysts expect corporate fourth-quarter results to show marked slowdown

Fund managers forecast a good year for Canadian pension plans

Mercer survey finds money managers optimistic about rising stock prices and interest rates

Outlook

U.S. stocks poised to deliver 10% returns: BlackRock

Chief strategist of world's biggest asset manager sees companies doing well in 2012

Background

Bracing for trouble on the picket line

Signs point to a tense year as cash-strapped governments, firms nervous over the economy are pitted against workers who feel they’ve sacrificed enough

12 for '12

Big Data is watching you

The voluminous amounts of consumer data companies amass is now being used with laser-sharp accuracy to allow marketers to target individuals

Earnings

A dimming outlook for profits

Analysts chop growth forecasts in response to Europe's woes and high energy prices

Outlook

Bill Gross predicts ‘paranormal’ markets in 2012

Pimco chief says the year will be characterized by ‘credit and zero-bound interest rate risk’ and less incentives for lenders to extend credit

TheStreet

U.S. company earnings are about to get a lot uglier in 2012

A rash of stocks issue disappointing guidance for the fourth quarter

Trading

Market rally a harbinger of good things to come

A strong start for 2012 provides a boost to two of the most reliable historical patterns

Outlook

The omens – well, some of them – look good for 2012

Rail traffic, Treasury yields and a bit of market psychology indicate the coming year may turn out alright

A cautious optimism for coal

Increased production, expanded terminal capacity, and reduced-but-steady demand from Asia bode well for the coal industry

12 for '12: U.S. economy

A closer look at the Fed's inner workings

Central bank opens up in 2012 with new ‘glasnost’ communications strategy

Governments expected to put crown jewels in play

Torys also predicts rise in public-private partnerships, reverse breakup fees

Stock Picks

Raymond James' 10 top picks for 2012

Domtar returns, but list includes nine new prospects

Credit Suisse's 14 ultimate defensive stock picks

Credit Suisse issues a list of high-dividend stocks that are `lower risk than governments'

Contestants, make your stock picks

We asked 13 of the country’s best money minds to choose one investment they see soaring in 2012

Seven U.S. relative-strength stocks for 2012

These attractive S&P names rank high for outperformance, says Jonas Elmerraji

Give your love – well, your cash – to unloved stocks

Here’s one resolution investors should strive to keep: Take analyst rankings with a large dose of caution.

Five U.S. dividend stocks with rising yields for 2012

A portfolio manager's picks for next year

Goldman Sachs' top U.S. consumer stocks for 2012

Bank sees 11 companies having upside of as much as 55%

10 market predictions for 2012 - and how to profit from them

Oliver Pursche, co-portfolio manager of GMG Defensive Beta Fund, sees S&P 500 index rising at least 10%

10 U.S. dividend stocks to keep you safe into 2012

These companies have greater than 3% yields and strong earnings growth prospects

Canaccord's top tech picks

A Canadian name makes the list - and it's nowhere near Waterloo

Kiplinger's eight stocks for 2012

Favours high-quality companies with dividends

Six tech stocks to avoid in 2012

Canaccord's analysts' least-favourite stocks

8 U.S. stocks under $10 to avoid at all costs

Don’t get trapped into thinking that these companies will resurrect their fortunes.

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