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Lack of liquidity is treacherous

Catastrophe in capital markets is always characterized by a lack of liquidity. No exceptions. Significant imbalances between buyers and sellers (widened bid-ask spreads) can create market gaps. Occasionally this happens to the upside but predominately it occurs on the downside. Take as examples what happened in October 1987, September 2001, and the fourth quarter of […]

By Mark Yamada |November 1, 2009

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Macquarie looks to shake up broker world

If Macquarie’s able to achieve what it has set out to do with the recently purchased Blackmont Capital – effectively create a boutique broker/advisor shop with an international deal flow – it could drastically alter the way brokers do business in Canada. The transactional nature of broker businesses have generally ridden out the storm much […]

By Mark Noble |November 1, 2009

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A.M. market numbers: October 30, 2009

Asian stock markets snapped three days of losses Friday after the U.S. economy broke out of a yearlong slump, spurring hopes of improved demand for the region’s exports. European shares were mixed. Major benchmarks from Tokyo to Sydney gained 1.5 per cent while a few markets failed to hold their gains and ended slightly down. […]

By Staff |October 30, 2009

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P.M. market numbers: October 30, 2009

The Toronto stock market tumbled as the Canadian economy shrank in August while a drop in U.S. consumer spending raised worries about economic growth being excessively driven by government stimulus measures. The S&P/TSX composite index fell 164.47 points or 1.49% to 10,910.75 as gross domestic product shrank 0.1% against an expected 0.1% rise. The loonie […]

By Staff |October 30, 2009

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A.M. market numbers: October 29, 2009

Stock futures are pointing to a modestly higher opening Thursday as investors await a key reading on the nation’s economic health. Overseas markets were mixed. Investors have spent the past couple of months hunting for clues of just how much the economy has recovered from its depths earlier this year. Thursday’s gross domestic product reading […]

By Staff |October 29, 2009

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P.M. market numbers: October 29, 2009

The Toronto stock market snapped a four-session losing streak to surge more than 250 points, with buyers encouraged as the U.S. economy started growing again in the third quarter. The S&P/TSX composite index ran up 269.89 points or 2.5 to 11,075.22. The U.S. Commerce Department reported that U.S. gross domestic product rose at a 3.5 […]

By Staff |October 29, 2009

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A.M. market numbers: October 28, 2009

Global stock markets dropped Wednesday as more signs American consumers were struggling undermined hopes for a stronger turnaround in the world’s largest economy. Major Asian markets fell by about 1.5 per cent or more, with European shares shedding about 1 per cent in early trade. Oil prices dropped below $79 a barrel, while the dollar […]

By Staff |October 27, 2009

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P.M. market numbers: October 27, 2009

The Toronto stock market sustained a sharp triple digit loss as investors took profits for a third straight day amid mixed earnings results and disappointing American consumer data. The S&P/TSX composite index tumbled 181.34 points, led by declines in mining, financial and industrial stocks. The showing added up to a loss of 480 points over […]

By Staff |October 27, 2009

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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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