Martin Cobb’s Top Picks for March 24, 2026
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Top Picks from Martin Cobb, Senior Vice-President, Equities, Lorne Steinberg Wealth Management
Focus: Global & North American Equities
Top Picks: Microsoft, Canadian Apartment Properties REIT, Experian
MARKET OUTLOOK:
One of the first “white papers” I ever did as a young analyst was to try and decipher the impact of oil prices on inflation. While undoubtedly inflationary in the short term, as they feed through into largely nondiscretionary spend, sustained higher oil prices begin to exert deflationary forces in time. Central bankers will have to wrestle with this dynamic over the coming months. Expectations for rates have nonetheless risen. That usually provides a headwind to stock markets.
A year ago, there was a lot of chatter about the end of American “exceptionalism” and indeed, over the past year or so, we had seen international stocks outperform their U.S. counterparts. The past month has yet again revealed the significant endowment benefits this part of the world enjoys, in terms of being reasonably self-sufficient in energy and relatively insulated therefore from prices spikes compared to much of Europe and Asia.
From rolled steel to kitchen cabinets, Canadian businesses hit by targeted U.S. tariffs are struggling to respond as the trade war drags into its second year.
Global benchmarks mostly rebounded Tuesday, in a mood of cautious relief after U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war.
It’s that time of the year again, tax time, a time to file your annual return with the Canadian Revenue Agency.
Gold seen as overbought as Iran tensions ease, with falling oil prices lifting stocks and shifting investor sentiment toward risk assets.
Stock markets in Canada and the U.S. rallied after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to the war.
A cautious relief swept through financial markets Monday after President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war.
A pipeline leak in Sarnia, Ont., has been located more than a week after a sheen reportedly turned up on the St. Clair River.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said the U.S. was talking with a “respected” Iranian leader and claimed the Islamic Republic was eager for a deal to end the war. He also extended a deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on its power plants, saying it has an additional five days.
Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate built by Warren Buffett, is buying a 2.49 per cent stake in Japanese insurer Tokio Marine Holdings for about US$1.8 billion as part of a new strategic partnership, deepening its financial commitment to Japan.
Relief is ripping through financial markets after U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to their war, despite Iran’s denials.
Asset management giant BlackRock’s CEO Larry Fink urged clients to stay invested despite ongoing market volatility, and highlighted that artificial intelligence is reshaping investment strategies and the broader economy.
Jurors wade through daunting evidence in high-stakes Meta trial about social media risks to children
A stream of testimony and evidence has been presented in a New Mexico case exploring what Meta knew about the effects of its platforms on children.