Choppy Seas Seen for Stocks in '08

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"Don't fret, don't be concerned and don't go overboard in one sector. Over the next six months you're going to get more than one shot to buy lows."

TD Bank (TSX:TD) didn't have any exposure to ABCP while the impact on Scotiabank (TSX:BNS) and Royal Bank (TSX:RY) was somewhat minimal -- at $135 million and $160 million, after tax, respectively. Overall, TSX financial stocks are down about five per cent on the year.

Slipping bank stocks aren't necessarily worth dipping into, said [Rob Callander]. Both CIBC (TSX:CM) and National Bank (TSX:NA) have suffered the brunt of the ABCP impact and it's uncertain how they'll be affected in the coming quarters.

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Choppy Seas Seen for Stocks in '08

By David Friend

TORONTO -- Rising gold prices, a troubled U.S. mortgage market and downtrodden bank stocks could all pose major investment oppor...

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