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.
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
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?
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.
