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- Join experts from Europe, Canada and the United States as they analyse the latest developments in Europe and the potential impact on North American markets and investors

- Panellists include: Eoin Fahy (Kleinwort Benson Investors, Ireland), Paul Taylor (BMO Harris Private Banking/BMO Global Asset Management, Canada) and Jack Ablin (BMO Harris Private Bank, United States)

Graduates with specialized education in high demand in Canada's knowledge-based economy

- One-third of new hires by Canadian businesses do not require post-secondary education

- 57 per cent of new hires require basic or significant training and experience

- Report shows expectations vary across sectors

- Join experts from Europe, Canada and the United States as they analyse the latest developments in Europe and the potential impact on North American markets and investors

- Panellists include: Eoin Fahy (Kleinwort Benson Investors, Ireland), Paul Taylor (BMO Harris Private Banking/BMO Global Asset Management, Canada) and Jack Ablin (BMO Harris Private Bank, United States)

- Rockets named as the sixth team vying to win 2012 Team of the Week Championship, which includes a $125,000 prize towards a field refurbishment

- Participating in the upcoming Walk for Muscular Dystrophy next up for team's community efforts

- Join experts from Europe, Canada and the United States as they analyse the latest developments in Europe and the potential impact on North American markets and investors

- Panellists include: Eoin Fahy (Kleinwort Benson Investors, Ireland), Paul Taylor (BMO Harris Private Banking/BMO Global Asset Management, Canada) and Jack Ablin (BMO Harris Private Bank, United States)

Innovative event connects prospective employers with 100 New Canadians seeking to restart their professional careers in Canada and the GTA

- An initial amount of $10,000 (USD) invested in the Dow Jones Industrial Average only between November 1 and April 30 annually since 1950 would have increased to more than $474,000 by 2008

- The same amount invested between May 1 and October 31 annually would have declined in value to $8,000 (USD) by 2008

- Despite the appeal of the 'Sell in May' strategy, timing the markets is never a good idea

- BMO forecasts top factors that could impact investors this summer; led by the ongoing crisis in the Eurozone

- An initial amount of $10,000 (USD) invested in the Dow Jones Industrial Average only between November 1 and April 30 annually since 1950 would have increased to more than $474,000 by 2008

- The same amount invested between May 1 and October 31 annually would have declined in value to $8,000 (USD) by 2008

- Despite the appeal of the 'Sell in May' strategy, timing the markets is never a good idea

- BMO forecasts top factors that could impact investors this summer; led by the ongoing crisis in the Eurozone

BMO Harris Bank, Harley-Davidson, Kohl's, Northwestern Mutual and Rockwell Automation lead business efforts to build bridge from Bradley Center to the future

Pettit's family applauds business commitment to preserving mother's gift and legacy

Discussion Forum at BMO draws praise from employees and guest speakers

- BMO encourages consumers to support Canadian farmers this holiday weekend

- Ontario and Alberta beef, pork and chicken set to top menus and barbeque grills

- The agriculture sector accounts for one-in-eight Canadian jobs and contributes to eight per cent of the country's total Gross Domestic Product.

Businesses buoyed by upbeat outlook for U.S.; European unrest has not deterred plans compared to 2011

- Large companies planning to grow staffing levels more than smaller businesses

- Strong hiring intentions in mining, oil and gas sectors, and manufacturing

- Half of Canadian homeowners expect to be carrying a mortgage into their retirement years

- More than half report that their retirement savings have been impacted by their debt load and their mortgage

- Paying off mortgage prior to retirement can eliminate major debt

- Dragons currently organizing a food bank drive for hampers to be handed out in the community

- Team vying to be 2012 BMO Team of the Week Champion, a title which includes $125,000 towards a field refurbishment

- Vancouver weakening; Toronto strengthening; Calgary a market to watch