Bitcoin and BlockChain related names took off as the cryptocurrency moved past $10,000 just a week after topping $8,000, gaining mainstream market attention as it defies bubble warnings. Profit at Canada’s largest lender, Royal Bank of Canada (RY) saw an impressive 12% jump in its Q4, with net income coming in at $2.84 billion. The results pushed full year profit to a record, $11.47 billion. TransCanada’s (TRP) existing Keystone pipeline has leaked substantially more oil, and more often, in the United States than indicated in risk assessments. Chipotle Mexican Grill (CME) rallied after announcing it's begun to search for a new CEO.

1. All need to be understood to gain insight into the flattening yield curve

2. Analysis Paralysis: Avoid overly complex equity valuations
3. Walmart makes a splash into savings accounts and behavioural economics
4. Thanking about Bitcoin from a total portfolio perspective

5. Three possible triggers to end the 8-year bull market