Investments

P.M. market numbers: July 30, 2009

North American stock markets recaptured their recent optimism and moved higher Thursday on stronger-than-expected profit reports and rising energy prices. The S&P/TSX composite index rebounded 221.39 points to 10,676.72, while the Canadian dollar was at 92.23 cents US, up 0.55 of a cent. The upswing ended two days of weakness driven by investor pessimism about […]

By Staff |July 30, 2009

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North American markets seem poised to move lower on weak earnings

North American markets appear headed for a lower open on Wednesday as investors grow increasingly wary about the economic recovery. A two-week rally that benefited markets in Toronto and New York is on hold after earnings reports and the U.S. Conference Board’s reading on consumer confidence fell short of expectations. Amid investors’ growing caution, the […]

By Staff |July 29, 2009

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P.M. market numbers: July 29, 2009

Investors continued to rein in their optimism on Wednesday, and sent the Toronto stock market lower, driven by weaker oil prices and a renewed sense of caution about the economic recovery. The S&P/TSX composite index moved back 115.21 points to close at 10,455.33, making it the second consecutive session of triple-digit losses for the TSX. […]

By Staff |July 29, 2009

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A.M. Market numbers: Tuesday, July 28, 2009

North American markets appeared headed for a lower open on Tuesday as investors seemed in a cautious mood following a huge two-week rally. Markets in Toronto and New York are waiting for a stream of earnings reports over the next three days. Rogers Communications Inc. (TSX:RCI.B) filed its financial results early Tuesday, beating expectations with […]

By Staff |July 28, 2009

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