Joel Schlesinger

Winnipeg

Freelance Writer at Freelance

Will write for money (and food too).

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Why investing in infrastructure – the ‘backbone’ of economic growth – is set to soar

4 days ago | theglobeandmail.com | Joel Schlesinger

Open this photo in gallery:Rising electrification is just one of the trends driving infrastructure growth in Canada and globally.Getty ImagesPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountAs investors look for the next great opportunity, especially during volatile economic times, a critical area is often overlooked – infrastructure.
Opinion: Quantitative analysis — bolstered by AI — shifting how stock-based funds drive outperformance for all

6 days ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Joel Schlesinger

It’s not just the ultimate number-cruncher. Super computers — and their proprietary artificial intelligence algorithms — are analysing thousands of reports, news and other word-based documents about tens of thousands of investments. In the words of a leading, veteran quantitative analyst Arup Datta, based in Boston: “It’s about building a better mousetrap.”Of course, the trap isn’t for catching vermin.
Rents fall in Calgary as supply grows

1 week ago | calgaryherald.com | Joel Schlesinger

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article contentAverage rents declined in Calgary in April, continuing with a six-month trend of falling rental rates, a new report has found. Liv.rent published its April report, finding that rent for a one-bedroom, unfurnished suite fell less than one per cent month over month to $1,545 a month.
Lake property an affordable Alberta possibility

1 week ago | edmontonjournal.com | Joel Schlesinger

Lake property an affordable Alberta possibilityEdmonton-area rec properties are listed for far below provincial average, but new listings for purchase can be hard to come by. Published May 08, 2025 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 3 minute readPigeon Lake is one of the many popular lake areas for recreational properties near Edmonton. Photo by Greg Southam /PostmediaReviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected.
Demand remains high for Canmore properties

1 week ago | calgaryherald.com | Joel Schlesinger

Advertisement 1Interest may increase as high-end buyers may shun recreational markets south of the border. Author of the article:By • for the Calgary HeraldReviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article contentHigh prices. No problem.
Seeking patterns of profitability through “mean reversion” lens

1 week ago | canadianfamilyoffices.com | Joel Schlesinger

“Reversion to the mean” is a mathematical principle that all investors should be familiar with, yet few likely are, says one of North America’s leading private wealth advisors.
Opinion: Analyst’s assessment of three overlooked but profitable Canadian stocks offers insight

1 week ago | winnipegfreepress.com | Joel Schlesinger

It may not be as widely recognized as the John Irvine novel or the Robin Williams movie, but the investment world according to GARP — growth at a reasonable price — should be of interest to anyone who wants to find companies that can compound tremendous wealth over many years. It’s an approach favoured by many successful stock pickers.
Edmonton's real estate a national growth leader

2 weeks ago | edmontonjournal.com | Joel Schlesinger

Edmonton's real estate a national growth leaderEdmonton’s resale market forecast to see among the most price growth by year’s end in Canada. Published May 01, 2025 • Last updated 7 minutes ago • 3 minute readRoyal LePage predicts that Edmonton’s average price of a home will increase nine per cent by the end of 2025 to nearly $503,000. Photo by Peter J. Thompson /PostmediaReviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected.
Supply to remain tight for affordable single-family homes

2 weeks ago | calgaryherald.com | Joel Schlesinger

Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article contentIt’s a good news/bad news story. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentArticle contentA new report forecasting real estate resale activity in Canada, including Calgary, reveals that prices are expected to increase by the end of the year amid economic uncertainty related to tariffs.
U.S. new homes activity falls due to uncertainty over the economy

2 weeks ago | calgaryherald.com | Joel Schlesinger

Advertisement 1More than 60 per cent of homebuilders are reporting increases in building costs. Author of the article:By • for the Calgary HeraldReviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article contentNew homes starts in the United States felt the chill of its administration’s volatile trade and economic policies in March.