Market Insights

Market numbers: October 06, 2009

The Toronto stock market appeared headed for a higher opening Tuesday as investors search for further reasons to be optimistic about the global economy. Expected to grab attention is Canwest Global Communications Corp. (TSX:CGS), which announced that certain units of the company will seek court protection under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act. Ahead of the […]

By Staff |October 6, 2009

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P.M. market numbers: October 6, 2009

The Toronto stock market saw another triple-digit gain Tuesday as commodity prices got a boost from optimism that the global economic recovery has legs. The S&P/TSX composite index added 145.35 points to 11,247.97 after soaring more than 250 points earlier in the day. The gold sector led the TSX, gaining 5.2%, as the December bullion […]

By Staff |October 6, 2009

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Market numbers: October 05, 2009

North American stock markets were poised for a higher opening Monday after two consecutive weeks of losses that followed disappointing U.S. economic data. Investors will be looking for optimism in a report on U.S. business activity in the services sector for signs of an improving economy. On Wall Street, the Institute for Supply Management’s service […]

By Staff |October 5, 2009

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P.M. market numbers: October 5, 2009

The Toronto stock market ended Monday with a triple-digit gain as investors responded positively to data that showed a U.S. economic recovery may indeed be gathering speed. Toronto’s S&P/TSX composite index was up 144.29 points to 11,102.62, while the Canadian dollar headed higher, rising 1.07 of a cent to 93.45 cents U.S. The U.S. Institute […]

By Staff |October 5, 2009

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