Stock markets set to open higher as U.S. unemployment claims drop
Kristine Owram, The Canadian Press
9 Sep, 2010 0 0
TORONTO - Stock markets appeared set to open higher Thursday after a report showed the number of Americans signing up for unemployment benefits dropped to the lowest level in two months — a sign the economy may not be as weak as some had feared. Stocks have rallied since the beginning of the month a
U.S. trade deficit narrows sharply in July as exports rise
Martin Crutsinger, The Associated Press
9 Sep, 2010 0 0
WASHINGTON - The trade deficit narrowed significantly in July as exports climbed to the highest level in nearly two years, reflecting big gains in sales of U.S.-made airplanes and other manufactured goods while imports declined. The Commerce Department says the July deficit fell 14 per cent to $42.8
New home prices drop in July for the first time in 13 months: StatsCan
The Canadian Press
9 Sep, 2010 0 0
OTTAWA - The New Housing Price Index fell 0.1 per cent in July following a 0.1 per cent increase in June — the first decrease in 13 months. Statistics Canada reports the top contributors to the decrease were Vancouver, London and Greater Sudbury and Thunder Bay, Ont. Prices fell the most in Greater
Exports fall, imports grow as trade deficit widens in July: StatsCan
The Canadian Press
9 Sep, 2010 0 0
OTTAWA - Canada's trade deficit with the world widened to $2.7 billion in July from $1.8 billion in June as exports fell and imports grew. Statistics Canada reports merchandise exports dropped 0.7 per cent in July as volumes declined in most sectors, while imports grew two per cent. The agency says
Asian stock markets encouraged by Portugal debt auction, softer yen
Elaine Kurtenbach, The Associated Press
9 Sep, 2010 0 0
SHANGHAI - Asian shares were mostly higher Thursday following advances on Wall Street and in Europe after a successful bond sale by Portugal eased debt crisis worries. But Chinese shares fell on fears that authorities might do more to cool the property sector. Investors took heart after Portugal, wh
Most actively traded companies on the TSX, TSX Venture Exchange markets
The Canadian Press
8 Sep, 2010 0 0
TORONTO - Some of the most active companies traded Wednesday on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange: Toronto Stock Exchange (12,042.26 down 59.72 points): Andean Resources Ltd. (TSX:AND). Miner. Down 22 cents, or 3.44 per cent, at $6.17 on 18,670,435 shares. The stock declined fo
Dollar up, TSX down after Bank of Canada raises interest rate to one per cent
Kristine Owram, The Canadian Press
8 Sep, 2010 0 0
TORONTO - The Canadian dollar got a boost Wednesday from the Bank of Canada's decision to raise its key interest rate, while the Toronto stock market closed in negative territory with weakness across most of its major sectors. The loonie gained 0.97 of a cent to 96.39 cents US after the central bank
Value of building permits drops in July, still up over last year: StatsCan
The Canadian Press
8 Sep, 2010 0 0
OTTAWA - Municipalities issued building permits worth $6.4 billion in July, down 3.3 per cent from June but 33 per cent higher than in July 2009. Statistics Canada blames the monthly drop on declines in both the residential and non-residential sectors. Municipalities issued non-residential building
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