Matthew Rodgers CFP - IG Wealth Management

Fantastic time at the Les productions Fusion Productions Kirio event!

The AI paradox: record results, falling stocks

The AI paradox: record results, falling stocks. Read our commentary to get our insights on this week’s markets. https://ow.ly/HTya50Z8g5G

What a great turnout for this year’s IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s, special support for the New Brunswick Alzheimer’s Society

I had the pleasure of attending the 24th Annual CIFP National Conference at the Sheraton Fallsview Hotel in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
This event consistently delivers valuable insights and a wealth of information on the evolving financial industry—all while providing an opportunity to complete annual CE credits in a great setting.

The Canadian government presented the spring economic update on April 28. While many of the measures were anticipated, this is our expert analysis of those we feel will most affect Canadians:

2026 spring economic update On November 4, François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, presented Canada’s 2025 federal budget. Here is a summary of the most relevant proposals that may impact Canadians.

Could selective thinking be more important than bold predictions in this market? In his BNN Bloomberg interview, Philip Petursson, Chief Investment Strategist at IG Wealth Management, points to near‑term support from elevated oil prices for Canadian energy producers, attractive entry points in U.S. banks, and compelling opportunities in software for investors willing to be selective. Rather than chasing momentum, this is about isolating sectors and companies where fundamentals, cash flow, and leadership continue to offer upside. Watch now: https://ow.ly/fGki50YRbLZ

Looking forward to this amazing event!

First quarter 2026 market review

Key takeaways:

-The Iran war and oil prices dominated the end of the quarter.
-Resource-heavy Canadian equities performed better than most.
-U.S. equities’ strong start to the quarter was reversed by the Middle East conflict.
-Oil-importing nations’ markets struggled.
-Inflation risk brought lower fixed income returns.

Market fundamentals remained resilient, despite energy shock The first quarter of 2026 ended on a very different footing than when it began. What started as a market driven by economic momentum, earnings growth and a combination of fiscal and monetary stimulus, became a market dominated by the war in Iran and energy prices. Markets began the year supported by...

From geopolitics to profits: a week of relief, resilience and restraint

The week in the markets-apr 10 The week in the markets - April 10, 2026 From geopolitics to profits: a week of relief, resilience and restraint Earnings: a strong setup meets cautious positioning.Ceasefire relief sparked a sharp rebound in airline stocks.Inflation: still sticky, but did not spiral. Are investors too skeptical? St...

A promising start ahead—overnight futures are pointing to a strong market open today.