Bontis on Business

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Nick Bontis is here from the DeGroote School of Business to look at the week that was in the business world.

1. The House of Representatives just approved Keystone XL pipeline, the Senate expected to follow next week. Will we see an economic boost or gains on the TSX if the pipeline gets final approval?

2. Twitter’s bond offer gets a junk rating – is this an indication that social media may be an unstable investment?

3. There are reports that the world could face a significant chocolate shortage in the next decade. How big is the chocolate business and what kind of economic impact could a shortage have? If there’s a predicted shortage will prices increase? If the answer is yes, is it time to invest in chocolate?

4. Gas prices are expected to drop again this weekend. Is this good news for retailers ahead of the holidays – people with some extra cash in their pockets?