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The Allan Small Financial Show

204 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago -

'The Allan Small Financial Show' delivers insights, tips, and commentary on current events from an investment perspective, providing practical advice for people looking to invest and navigate changing stock markets. Allan analyzes what’s happening in the news… in the markets… and how the two impact investment decisions. This weekly podcast includes Allan’s biweekly Sunday Money Show with CFRB Newstalk 1010 as well as tips on what investors should be considering over the next 5-10 business days.

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Episodes

An Interview with Dan Kelly - Small Business Update

October 19, 2023 19:27 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MB

Are aging and high costs of living promoting small business owners to sell? Listen to my interview with Dan Kelly - President, CEO and Chair at CFIB. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

This Week: Third Quarter Earnings / U.S. Government Bond Yields / Dividend Stocks: How To Choose

October 19, 2023 19:25 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MB

What should investors be watching over the next 5-10 business days? This week I discussed the third quarter earnings, U.S. government bond yields, and dividend stocks. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Allan Small Financial Show - October 18, 2023

October 19, 2023 19:20 - 51 minutes - 71.4 MB

Are small businesses still struggling in this economy? Why is this? Tune in to watch the show as we discuss with Dan Kelly, President, CEO and Chair at CFIB. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show - Interest Rate Movements & Bank Earnings

October 16, 2023 16:52 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast (October 15, 2023) as I discuss what investors should expect from the stock market in the 4th quarter, interest rate movements, bank earnings, and more. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected] I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

An Interview with Bryan Borzykowski - Economic Snapshot

October 04, 2023 20:09 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MB

Could there be a much deeper recession in Canada compared to the U.S. because of the housing market? Potentially. Bryan Borzykowski suggests that we still haven’t seen the full impact of mortgage renewals at higher interest rates just yet. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

This Week: U.S. Treasury Bonds / Be a Contrarian / Corporate Earnings

October 04, 2023 20:05 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MB

US Treasury Bonds Hit 16-Year High! What does this mean for your investing opportunities? Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Allan Small Financial Show - October 4, 2023

October 04, 2023 20:02 - 48 minutes - 66.3 MB

Check out the latest episode with our special guest Bryan Borzykowski for a discussion on the economy and the latest stock market action. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show - Risk & Reward

October 03, 2023 19:57 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast (October 1, 2023) as I discuss how investors should think about risk and reward for their investment portfolios in this current market environment. I also discussed your questions on the North American economy, the set up for the stock market coming into October and more. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected] I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

An Interview with Pattie Lovett-Reid - On Rate Hikes

September 20, 2023 21:40 - 10 minutes - 15 MB

Pattie Lovett-Reid joined me to discuss the impact that rate hikes have on Canadians and the confluence of events that lead to this point. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

This Week: Fed Speak; US Bank Rate Decision / Paying A Premium for Growth / Circle Back To Chipmakers

September 20, 2023 21:35 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MB

Should you pay a premium to find growth amongst big-cap tech stocks? Depends on your risk tolerance, but there may be more room for those stocks to soar! Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Allan Small Financial Show - September 20, 2023

September 20, 2023 21:23 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MB

Check out the latest episode with our special guest Pattie Lovett-Reid for a discussion on the economy and the latest stock market action. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show - Positive Market Performance in Q4

September 19, 2023 21:53 - 44 minutes - 41 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast (September 17, 2023) as I discuss why the fourth quarter of 2023 could be a positive time for investors, the latest inflation data, rising interest rates, and more. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected] I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

This Week: Fed Speak & Data on Inflation / Canadian Bank Earnings / U.S. Treasuries

September 06, 2023 20:00 - 10 minutes - 15.2 MB

Are interest rates high enough to curb inflation in Canada? Perhaps, but you shouldn’t be surprised if there is another potential rate hike before this year is through. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Allan Small Financial Show - September 6, 2023

September 06, 2023 19:57 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MB

Canada’s GDP dipping into the red is a sign we must watch closely. If it happens again this quarter, we could be heading towards a recession. It’s a reminder to ensure your finances are resilient and diversified. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show - Canadian bank stocks

September 04, 2023 20:39 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Listen to the Sunday Money Show podcast (September 3, 2023) as I discussed the Canadian bank stocks, the state of the Canadian economy, interest rates, and quarterly earnings. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected] I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

The Allan Small Financial Show - August 23, 2023

August 23, 2023 17:00 - 47 minutes - 65.2 MB

Listen to the full show as I discussed the latest stock market action, provided my insight on the markets and the overall economy. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

This Week: Jerome Powell Speech / Nvidia's Earnings / Investing Ideas

August 23, 2023 17:00 - 12 minutes - 17 MB

Will the Federal Reserve raise rates again before the year is through? At his most recent speech in Jackson Hole, Jerome Powell warned that it is a possibility, as inflation in the U.S. remains “too high.” Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show - Potential Rate Hikes & Quarterly Earnings

August 21, 2023 00:11 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

Listen to the Sunday Money Show podcast (August 20, 2023) as I discuss the latest stock market performance and inflation data in U.S. & Canada. I also answered your questions on retail stocks, quarterly earnings, and more. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected] I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

The Allan Small Financial Show - August 9, 2023

August 09, 2023 17:00 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MB

Listen to the full show as I discussed the latest stock market action, provided my insight on the markets and the overall economy. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

This Week: U.S. Government Bonds / Quarterly Earnings / Seasonal Factors

August 09, 2023 17:00 - 11 minutes - 15.7 MB

Earnings season is here, and tech giants like $APPL and $AMZN are stating their numbers! Curious about the figures and what they mean for the tech sector and your portfolio? Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show - Fitch Ratings agency downgrades the U.S. government’s credit rating

August 08, 2023 17:04 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

Listen to the Sunday Money Show podcast (August 6, 2023) as I discuss the U.S. & Canadian job reports, why did Fitch Ratings agency downgrade the U.S. government’s credit rating, and more. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected] I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

An Interview with Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario

July 27, 2023 14:52 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MB

“Over 700,000 more people working in Ontario today than there were 5 years ago.” Ontario Premier Doug Ford joins me in an exclusive interview to talk about the state of business in the province and more. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Allan Small Financial Show - July 26, 2023

July 26, 2023 20:46 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MB

Listen to the full show with our special guest Premier Doug Ford as we discuss the issues facing Ontarians at this time such as higher interest rates, inflation, and taxes. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

This Week: Quarterly Earnings / Concerns About Valuation / Portfolio Construction

July 26, 2023 20:39 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MB

What should investors be watching over the next 5-10 business days? This week I discussed the quarterly earnings, concerns about valuation, and portfolio construction. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show - With our special guest, Premier Doug Ford

July 25, 2023 13:44 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

Listen to the Sunday Money Show podcast (July 23, 2023) and my interview with our special guest, Premier Doug Ford! We explore some of the challenges facing Ontario and how his government is working to help people and businesses succeed! Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected] I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

This Week: Quarterly Earnings / Fed Speak & Macro Data / Contrarian Investing

July 13, 2023 14:38 - 11 minutes - 22 MB

When the Federal Reserve talks, investors should listen. What is the macro data telling them about where the interest rates could be going later this summer and into the fall? Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Allan Small Financial Show - July 12, 2023

July 13, 2023 14:28 - 45 minutes - 62.2 MB

The Central Bank is raising their rates again, which can shift the balance in a delicate economy. This can easily disrupt people’s lives as the system shows signs of cracking and mortgages skyrocket. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show - Impact of Interest Rates on the Job Market

July 13, 2023 13:55 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discussed Canadian jobs report and how interest rates affect the job market. I also answered your questions on tech stocks and more. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected] I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

This Week: Fed Speak / Market Valuation (Tech Sector) / Positivity amidst all this negativity

June 29, 2023 17:11 - 11 minutes - 17.8 MB

Debate is heating up: are we in a tech bubble? It's a complex question with no clear-cut answer. But rest assured, I am here to steer your portfolio through any uncertainty. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Allan Small Financial Show - June 28, 2023

June 29, 2023 17:08 - 42 minutes - 45.6 MB

Markets got a jolt from Fed Chair Jerome Powell's surprise announcement of two more interest rate hikes on the horizon. As always, surprises like these highlight the importance of being prepared for all market scenarios. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show - Magnificent 7 / Technology Stocks

June 26, 2023 15:27 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discussed the magnificent 7 – Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia & Tesla. Is it healthy for a market to move higher based on just seven names? Check out the podcast to learn more. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected] I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

Today's Markets: An Interview with Jonathan Chevreau, Author at Financial Independence Hub

June 14, 2023 21:13 - 12 minutes - 18.1 MB

An interview with Jonathan Chevreau – financial columnist, author, Chief Findependence Officer (CFO) with the Financial Independence Hub, and author Findependence Day. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

This Week: Trim Profits / Buy Names not yet Risen / Stay Diversified

June 14, 2023 21:09 - 8 minutes - 14.8 MB

What should you do with the extra capital you reap from the profits you just trimmed? Take a look into some names that have the potential to grow! Companies like BofA, HomeDepot or Amazon. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Allan Small Financial Show - June 14, 2023

June 14, 2023 21:07 - 46 minutes - 49.3 MB

Listen to the full show as we discussed how inflation and interest rate hikes are impacting investors with our special guest Jonathan Chevreau. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show - Interest rates & the effects of the job market on the economy

June 13, 2023 14:56 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss interest rate hikes in Canada & US, the effects of the job market on the economy, Toronto Stock Exchange forecast and more. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected] I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

This Week: Central Banks in a Quandary / Market Breadth / Consider Being a Contrarian

June 02, 2023 14:43 - 10 minutes - 16.2 MB

Going against the grain can sometimes lead to the greatest gains. Contrarian investing is about spotting the diamonds others overlook. Remember, in a world of followers, it pays to be a thoughtful contrarian. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Allan Small Financial Show - May 31, 2023

May 31, 2023 17:49 - 40 minutes - 44 MB

Listen to the full show as I discussed the latest stock market action, provided my insight on the markets and the overall economy. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show - Stock Market Action & Insights

May 30, 2023 19:23 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the latest on the volatility in the markets, stock market action and more. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected] I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

Small business post-pandemic: An Interview with Dan Kelly, President, CEO and Chair of the CFIB

May 18, 2023 04:18 - 10 minutes - 16.8 MB

“Don’t make it worse.” President and CEO of CFIB Dan Kelly has three immediate suggestions for how the government can help support small businesses in Canada. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

This Week: Macro to Micro / Where is Growth Coming From? / Stock Valuations

May 18, 2023 04:12 - 11 minutes - 17.1 MB

Where is growth coming from? Look no further than the Tech Sector. Companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft have all been soaring in the first quarter of the year, propping up the entire stock market. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Allan Small Financial Show - May 17, 2023

May 18, 2023 04:09 - 46 minutes - 49.7 MB

Check out the latest episode of The Allan Small Financial Show as we talked about the state of small business and how they are coping with higher interest rates and inflation with Dan Kelly, President & CEO, CFIB. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show: Inflation Rate Data in April

May 17, 2023 13:20 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discuss the recent inflation data for the month of April, most recent quarterly earnings reports, the US debt ceiling debate and much more. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected]. I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

This Week: Fed Speak & Economic Data / Quarterly Earnings / Never go Wrong Taking a Profit

May 04, 2023 14:31 - 10 minutes - 16.5 MB

Quarterly earnings season is upon us and many companies are beating their expectations. Partially in part to the incredibly low bar set given the current economic climate. Look at companies like Microsoft and Meta to see how some blue chip companies can shine in difficult situations. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Allan Small Financial Show - May 3, 2023

May 04, 2023 14:27 - 46 minutes - 49.4 MB

Could there be big changes in the banking world as regional banks prepare for new potential regulations? Many are reducing their lending capacity, making it tougher for individuals and small businesses to get loans. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show: Big company tech earnings

May 01, 2023 12:59 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discussed the latest stock market performance and big company tech earnings. I also answered questions on US & Canadian banks, the impact of inflationary data on Federal Reserve’s thinking, and more. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected]. I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.

Investment Ideas for a Slower Economy

April 24, 2023 17:53 - 3 minutes - 9.73 MB

Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

Understanding the Metaverse: An Interview with Lorne Sugarman, CEO & Director of Metaverse Group

April 19, 2023 20:12 - 11 minutes - 17.8 MB

Ready for a whole new world of investing? CEO of Metaverse Group Lorne Sugarman joins me to elaborate on the multitude of ways that individuals can invest their money in the metaverse. From the parent corporations of tech giants to virtual plots of land. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

This Week: Quarterly Earnings / Overweighting a position / Fed Speak

April 19, 2023 20:08 - 9 minutes - 15.7 MB

Interest rates have finally fallen below overnight rates, which could be the final signal that interest rate hikes could be a thing of the past. What does this mean for your portfolio? Contact me to discuss how I can help you maximize your returns. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Allan Small Financial Show - April 19, 2023

April 19, 2023 20:06 - 43 minutes - 46.9 MB

Ready for a whole new world of investing? CEO of Metaverse Group Lorne Sugarman joins me to elaborate on the multitude of ways that individuals can invest their money in the metaverse. From the parent corporations of tech giants to virtual plots of land. Do you have a question about investing? Feel free to call me at 416-332-3863 or email me at [email protected]

The Sunday Money Show - Inflation Data in March 2023

April 19, 2023 17:52 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

Listen to my Sunday Money Show podcast as we discussed US & Canadian inflation rates, why so many still remain negative on the markets and what investors can buy in a slowing economy. Do you have an investment question? Feel free to call or email me at 416 332 3863, [email protected]. I am happy to answer your questions on air on my next show.