Investments

P.M. market numbers: July 23, 2009

The Toronto stock market roared ahead Thursday as investors were encouraged by the Bank of Canada’s pronouncement that the recession will end this quarter and looked past sharply lower earnings from commodity sector heavyweights. The main S&P/TSX composite index jumped 243.33 points to 10,675.68 following two days of losses. The Bank of Canada also projected […]

By Staff |July 23, 2009

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A.M. Market numbers: Wednesday, July 22, 2009

The Toronto stock market could be in for a negative showing at the open Wednesday amid lower oil prices and deteriorating earnings in the energy industry. The TSX edged 25 points lower Tuesday, breaking a six-session winning streak that sent the main index up almost 800 points in the wake of positive second quarter earnings […]

By Staff |July 22, 2009

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P.M. market numbers: July 22, 2009

The Toronto stock market closed lower for a second session as gains in mining stocks were offset by sliding energy and industrial stocks. The S&P/TSX composite index fell 82.97 points to 10,432.35. The main index’s 25-point dip Tuesday broke a six-session winning streak that sent the main index up almost 800 points. Other analysts warned […]

By Staff |July 22, 2009

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A.M. Market numbers: Tuesday, JUly 21, 2009

The Toronto stock market could be in for a positive showing for a seventh session in a row Tuesday. Earnings news continues to impress while investors look ahead to the Bank of Canada’s scheduled announcement on interest rates. The central bank is expected to keep its interest rate unchanged at a quarter point. But investors […]

By Staff |July 21, 2009

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