David Israelson, The Globe and Mail Journalist Profile

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Montreal welcomes North America’s largest net-zero industrial park

2 weeks ago | theglobeandmail.com | David Israelson
Why you should keep your opinions in check at work and online

1 month ago | theglobeandmail.com | David Israelson
The forecast for U.S. recreational property: Warm and sunny with a chance of disaster

1 month ago | canadianfamilyoffices.com | David Israelson

As President Donald Trump’s trade war continues to roil the global economy, it can be hard to tell what to do about leisure and recreational properties in the United States, as well as in Canada and abroad. For snowbirds who winter in the U.S. and investors in U.S. vacation properties, the question is whether it’s time to sell or whether economic uncertainty is actually creating a buying opportunity.
Retail, restaurants and rooftops: Calgary’s Beltline is getting a major upgrade

1 month ago | theglobeandmail.com | David Israelson
Interest in vertical farms grows with demand for Canadian products

2 months ago | theglobeandmail.com | David Israelson
Warren Buffett’s enduring relevance and what even younger investors can learn

2 months ago | financialpost.com | David Israelson

The billionaire Oracle of Omaha is revered by investors of all ages who seek to emulate his spectacular success as a value investor. Over six decades, he has built his Nebraska-based holding company Berkshire Hathaway Inc., worth more than US$1 trillion, into a powerhouse by focusing on buying stocks and businesses that are undervalued relative to what they are intrinsically worth.
Warren Buffett’s enduring relevance and what even younger investors can learn

2 months ago | nipawinjournal.com | David Israelson

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No more excuses: Why sustainable homes are the future

2 months ago | theglobeandmail.com | David Israelson
The Indigenous-led solar farm redefining Alberta’s energy landscape

Feb 25, 2025 | theglobeandmail.com | David Israelson
Warren Buffett’s annual letter holds lessons for investors

Feb 24, 2025 | nipawinjournal.com | David Israelson

Advertisement 1Famed value investor and head of Berkshire Hathaway offers plenty of gems for investors, especially young ones with time on their side • Article contentEvery year, the entire financial world pays close attention to legendary investor Warren Buffett’s annual report and letter to the three million shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., the giant holding company based in Omaha, Neb., that he has built and helmed for 60 years.