Investments

P.M. market numbers: October 26, 2009

The Toronto stock market closed sharply lower after the U.S. dollar rebounded against major currencies and sent commodity prices falling. The S&P/TSX composite index fell 147.25 points to 11,234.88 on top of last week’s loss of just over one per cent. The Canadian dollar fell 1.35 cents to 93.72 cents US. The currency had also […]

By Staff |October 26, 2009

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A.M. market numbers: October 27, 2009

Asian stocks retreated Tuesday, following losses on Wall Street amid rising concerns the markets have gotten ahead of economic realities. European markets gained modestly. Major Asian markets dropped by around 2 per cent or more, with shares in resource companies hit after a steep fall in commodity prices overnight. Oil recovered only modestly to trade […]

By Staff |October 26, 2009

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P.M. market numbers: October 23, 2009

The Toronto stock market finished sharply lower Friday in a broad-based decline involving all sectors and led by falling tech and energy shares. The S&P/TSX composite index dropped 151.24 points to 11,382.13, losing 122.63 points or 1.06% this week. There was no particular reason for the negative investor sentiment, which also drove New York indexes […]

By Staff |October 23, 2009

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P.M. market numbers: October 22, 2009

The Toronto stock market closed higher, led by gains in consumer and bank stocks. The S&P/TSX composite index finished up 91.35 points at 11,533.37. Sentiment improved after Wal-Mart said it expects sales to increase one to two per cent for the current fiscal year and four to six per cent for next year. Investors also […]

By Staff |October 22, 2009

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