The centerpiece of Report on Business Television's schedule is "DayWatch," a 12-hour block of programming that covers global market activity and provides insight and analysis to investors.
AHEAD OF THE CURVE
6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m.
From CNNfn in New York, "Ahead of the Curve" provides viewers with a recap of the previous day's stories as well as a first look at trading in Europe and Asia. CNNfn's market experts offer insight and analysis about what is likely to unfold on Wall Street when the North American markets open.
DAYWATCH
7:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Report on Business Television commences its original programming each weekday with a summary of trading activity on European and Asian exchanges as well as a look ahead to the business day in North America. There are also company profiles, newsmaker interviews and the most extensive reporting and analysis of economic data on Canadian television. Brett Harris leads ROBTv's early morning coverage with economic analysis and insight from Linda Nazareth and equities reports from Lou Schizas.
STEAK AND EGGS
9:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Hosted by Howard Green, "Steak and Eggs" is an informal and fast paced segment about the
coming day on North American markets. The segment features reports and commentary from
ROBTv's Susan Prince, Globe and Mail journalists, Bay Street analysts and occasionally a
celebrity or "left fielder."
DAYWATCH
9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
"Daywatch" resumes with Brett Harris reporting on the first half hour of trading on North American exchanges.
CNNfn MARKET COVERAGE
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Live from New York, CNNfn provides viewers with continuing market coverage, newsmaker interviews and a U.S. news update.
DAYWATCH
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Veteran Canadian business anchor Jim O'Connell resumes Report on Business Television's coverage of North American market activity. He is joined by Michael Hainsworth who provides viewers with a review of the TSE 300 composite index's key indicators as well as a review of the stocks that were identified as possible movers earlier in the day. Jeanne Yurman, ROBTv's correspondent on Wall Street, provides updates from the world's financial capital.
MARKET CALL WITH JIM O'CONNELL
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
"Market Call with Jim O'Connell" is Canada's only daily national interactive program for investors. Each day, "Market Call" features a Bay Street analyst as well as Bruce Sellery, Report on Business Television's stocks editor. Together, they respond to viewer questions on a wide range of stocks.
DAYWATCH
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Jim O'Connell resumes Report on Business Television's coverage of trading on North American markets. Michael Hainsworth provides updates on companies that have released news since the markets opened and provides an update of CDNX activity. Bruce Sellery reports on top stocks. ROBTv reporter Phil De Mont also provides further depth on the day's top business stories.
ON THE MONEY
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET
In the stock market, it really pays to get it right. On the Money is a new daily program on Report on Business Television that aims to give investors everything they need to improve their odds. The program will cover the
equities markets in-depth, with a focus on Canadian stocks. Targeted at the keeners - institutional investors, or very active retail investors - On the Money is anchored by ROBTv Stocks Editor Bruce Sellery. In addition to a comprehensive wrap of mid-day trading, the program will introduce a number of new feature segments like:
One-to-One: A chance for viewers to directly question Canadian CEOs via telephone or e-mail.
The Hot Seat: Venture capitalists, portfolio managers and industry analysts - both veterans and rising stars - give their opinions on where investors should place their bets.
The Perfect Pick: Money managers talk about what led them to both their biggest windfall and worst failure - and what they learned in the process.
Flip Slide: Bay Street insiders - and outsiders - challenge conventional wisdom with their counterparts.
THE CLOSE
3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
"The Close" with Janis Mackey-Frayer is Canada's most comprehensive afternoon summary of trading and business news. Mackey-Frayer is joined by Michael Hainsworth who comments on the most active stocks by both volume and percentage. At 5:30 p.m., Report on Business Television announces the results of "Your Call," the network's web question of the day. Bruce Sellery provides viewers with some analysis about the day's winners and losers and Phil De Mont presents "The
Lead." Jeanne Yurman and Pat Kiernan provide updates from New York.
TALKING MUTUAL FUNDS WITH RANGA CHAND
MONDAYS - 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Re-broadcast at 8:30 p.m. ET)
What do you do when a mutual fund you own is under performing? How do fees affect fund performance? Which sector-specific and regional funds are poised to shine? Are index funds the way to go or do actively managed products offer the best prospects for long term success?
Each Monday, respected mutual fund analyst Ranga Chand answers viewers' calls and e-mails on "Talking Mutual Funds with Ranga Chand." Hosted by Report on Business Television's Janis Mackey-Frayer, "Talking Mutual Funds" offers viewers a weekly look at Ranga's list of "Heavy Hitters."
THE BOTTOM LINE WITH MICHAEL VAUGHAN
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET (Re-broadcast at 9:00 p.m. ET and 1:00 a.m. ET)
Michael Vaughan, one of the sharpest minds in Canadian business journalism, hosts Canada's
premiere business interview program. Each night, Vaughan interviews prominent as well as
up-and-coming newsmakers. Specific themes include:
Media Monday: Film, television, radio, print, outdoor and the Internet. Michael Vaughan interviews those who develop, finance and market the programs and advertisements Canadians are exposed to on a daily basis.
Tech Tuesday: Vaughan profiles new economy companies with analysts and technology writers. A new feature includes 'The Two Minute Pitch," a popular segment where entrepreneurs pitch their business plans to venture capitalists.
Waffling Wednesday - Politics and Business: "The Bottom Line" features one of Canada's liveliest political panels as well as discussions about significant business or political stories - federal or provincial - that may be in the news.
Thursday - Special Programming: From sports to arts to automobiles, The Bottom Line with Michael Vaughan examines a variety of subjects with topical interest to Canadians from a business perspective.
Financial Friday: Michael Vaughan leads the "Bay Street Week" panel as well as the "CDNX Spotlight" which examines Canadian small cap stocks. This is a must see show for viewers interested in a wrap-up of the week's action on global markets.
THE BUSINESS NEWS WITH ALI VELSHI
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
"The Business News with Ali Velshi" is Canada's only prime time business news hour. The program provides a Canadian perspective on the important business stories of the day including original reports, executive interviews, analysis and expert opinion. Velshi commences each show with the country's most comprehensive wrap of trading activity on global exchanges.
MARKET CALL TONIGHT
8:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Just like "Market Call with Jim O'Connell," Report on Business Television's noon hour interactive program, "Market Call Tonight," hosted by Ali Velshi, allows viewers to telephone or e-mail their investment questions to the program's nightly in-studio market expert.
TALKING MUTUAL FUNDS WITH RANGA CHAND
MONDAYS - 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET (Repeat)
An encore presentation of the program, which airs live at 3 p.m. ET each Monday.
THE NEXT BIG THING
TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS - 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET
"The Next Big Thing" focuses on the individuals making headlines in business today; their revolutionary business ideas; technologies and strategies behind their successes; and their predictions for the future. Hosted by Jeffrey Rayport, a noted author, commentator and former Harvard Business School professor, "The Next Big Thing" offers viewers an intelligent and global perspective on the new economy.
MONEYTALK WITH PATRICIA LOVETT-REID
WEDNESDAYS - 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET
Patricia Lovett-Reid, one of Canada's leading wealth management experts, hosts "MoneyTalk", Canada's only weekly LIVE prime time call-in program on personal finance. It's the program where viewers can personally ask the experts questions about THEIR money and get answers and opinions about their financial planning.
Airing every Wednesday evening from 8:30 to 9:00 p.m., "MoneyTalk" will cover a wide range of personal finance issues....from how the economy is impacting your pocketbook, to better investment strategies...from buying a new home, and estate planning, to insurance and choosing a financial planner. "MoneyTalk" will let you talk about the issues that affect your financial plan. "MoneyTalk" - Live, Informative advice at your fingertips.
THE DAVID CHALK COMPUTER SHOW
THURSDAYS - 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET
David Chalk has a passion for technology and he explains it in an easy-to-understand way that offers practical tips for Canadians. Weekly, he discusses technological products, services and trends that affect the daily lives of Canadians. Chalk is entertaining, informative and easy-to understand.
THE BOTTOM LINE WITH MICHAEL VAUGHAN
9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. ET
An encore presentation of the day's episode.
MARKET CALL WITH JIM O'CONNELL
10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. ET
An encore presentation of ROBTv's noon hour interactive program.
THE BUSINESS NEWS WITH ALI VELSHI
11:00 p.m. to Midnight ET
An encore presentation of the nightly program.
MONEYLINE NEWSHOUR
Midnight to 1:00 a.m. ET
ROBTv airs CNNfn's "Moneyline Newshour," the business world's television program of record. Moneyline highlights significant events each trading day and examines a broad range of sectoral and political issues affecting the world of finance.
