Industry

Small business remains optimistic

Canada's small business owners are an optimistic group. Half of business owners in Canada think next year will be a good year for their business while a further 13% believe it might be their best year yet, this according to the 2011 TD Canada Trust Small Business Survey.

By Staff |October 3, 2011

2 min read

Industry

Much pain, little gain for Q3

Following last week’s substantial market selloff, investors were on the hunt for some good news heading into the final week of what has been a remarkably miserable quarter. Lacking any significant catalyst, investment markets continue to take their cues from the ebb and flow of the macro headlines and the flurry of economic data releases.

By David Andrews |October 3, 2011

5 min read

Industry

Investors hungry for deals

Despite economic turbulence and market turmoil, 41% of leading international companies expect to make an acquisition in the next 12 months, according to Ernst & Young's latest Capital confidence barometer, based on a survey of more than 1,000 senior executives around the world.

By Staff |October 3, 2011

2 min read