Investments

A.M. market numbers: August 20, 2009

The Toronto stock market could be in for a higher open following big gains on the main Chinese market overnight, a day after Shanghai slumped almost five per cent. Shares in aerospace company Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B) could be under pressure after it said its Aerospace division has terminated an order for Lear jets from Jet […]

By Staff |August 20, 2009

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A.M. market numbers: August 19, 2009

The Toronto stock market looked set for a lower open Wednesday following steep declines on Asian markets overnight, reflecting investor worries that the long-running rally that started late last winter has run its course for the time being. In Shanghai, the main index plunged over 5% at one point before closing down 125.30 points, or […]

By Staff |August 19, 2009

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P.M. bulletin: August 19, 2009

The Toronto stock market closed little changed Wednesday at the end of a volatile session amid worries about a global economic recovery. The S&P/TSX composite index closed 12.99 points higher to 10,686.83, lifted by gains in the financials sector, after initially tumbling more than 150 points after China’s benchmark Shanghai index plunged more than four […]

By Staff |August 19, 2009

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A.M. market numbers: August 18, 2009

North American markets looked set to open higher Tuesday after fresh concerns about a U.S. economic recovery sent indexes around the world tumbling. The Dow Jones industrial futures were 49 points higher to 9,169 after the blue-chip index fell 186 points on Monday. The Nasdaq futures were up 9.8 points to 1,576 while the S&P […]

By Staff |August 18, 2009

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