TSX Earnings: Can They Impress?

TSX Earnings: Can They Impress?

April 21, 2011

Will growth in Canadian corporate earnings trump the significant economic cross currents? S&P assigning a negative outlook to the US AAA credit rating and speculation about an imminent Greek sovereign debt restructuring has created a sense of uncertainty. China’s repeated attempts to tame inflationary pressures have also added to investor concerns. Against this backdrop, TD Canadian Equity Portfolio Manager, Cynthia Caskey discusses her outlook for this Canadian quarterly earnings season. She also shares names of some sectors and stocks that she likes.

During the interview, Cynthia Caskey discusses the following:

• Can you summarize your outlook for this TSX earnings season?
• Can commodities sustain their uptrend?
• Other sectors that you think will outperform?
• How important is the Playbook to Research in Motion?
• Can you share names of some stocks you like?

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Bio:

Cynthia Caskey is Vice President and Canadian Equity Portfolio Manager for TD Waterhouse Canada Inc.

With over 23 years of experience, Cynthia’s broad spectrum of knowledge spans from private client investing to corporate finance.

At TD Waterhouse, Cynthia plays a key role in the construction and maintenance of the Core Portfolios, which provide clients with a long-term, disciplined approach to investing. Additionally, Cynthia leads the TD Waterhouse Canadian Quantitative Research Portfolio, is a member of the Portfolio Management Review Committee.

A chartered financial analyst, Cynthia also holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Carleton University.