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Market numbers: September 16, 2009

The Toronto stock market looked to open higher Wednesday, supported by gold stocks as bullion prices ran ahead on a weaker U.S. dollar. New York markets also headed for a stronger open a day after Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke said the U.S. recession was likely over. The Dow Jones industrial futures were ahead 47 […]

By Staff |September 16, 2009

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P.M. market numbers: September 16, 2009

The Toronto stock market closed higher for a fifth session Wednesday amid positive industrial data from Canada and the U.S. The Toronto energy and gold sectors led the way to a gain of 59.77 points to 11,555.6 on the main S&P/TSX composite index, its highest close since the end of September, 2008. The solid showing […]

By Staff |September 16, 2009

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Market numbers: September 15, 2009

North American stock markets appeared heading for a sluggish open as investors look to a trio of U.S. economic reports coming out during the morning that could provide insight into any potential economic recovery. The Toronto stock market could find traction at the open from higher oil prices as investors weigh concerns about weak crude […]

By Staff |September 15, 2009

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P.M. market numbers: September 15, 2009

The Toronto stock market racked up a solid advance Tuesday as commodity prices rose and investors took in better than expected retail sales figures from the United States. The S&P/TSX composite index ran up 163.79 points to 11,495.83 on hopes that the economic recovery is taking hold and third-quarter earnings won’t disappoint. The TSX energy […]

By Staff |September 15, 2009

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Market numbers: September 14, 2009

A brewing trade dispute between the United States and China soured Monday’s stock market outlook, with major futures indexes in New York falling modestly in premarket trading. Downward movement in the price of oil will also likely be a major anchor for the Toronto Stock Market, which ended last week with a 98.23 point rise […]

By Staff |September 14, 2009

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P.M. market numbers: September 14, 2009

The Toronto stock market closed higher for a third consecutive session Monday as rising financial and energy stocks made up for losses in the mining sector amid rising trade tensions between China and the United States. Toronto’s S&P/TSX composite index closed up 78.81 points to 11,332.04, adding to last week’s rise of just over two […]

By Staff |September 14, 2009

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A.M. market numbers: September 11, 2009

North American markets appeared set to tread water Friday after building up steam a day earlier on increasing indications that global economic recovery is either under way or about to begin. Stock futures were just into positive territory ahead of the opening bell as investors look to extend New York’s gains into a sixth straight […]

By Staff |September 11, 2009

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P.M. market numbers: September 11, 2009

Gold futures raced past the $1,000-mark, and helped the Toronto stock market close another positive session. The S&P/TSX composite index ended the day ahead 98.23 points to 11,253.23. That was after the December bullion contract picked up $9.60 to close at US$1,006.40 an ounce in trading in New York. The Canadian dollar rose 0.01 of […]

By Staff |September 11, 2009

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A.M. market numbers: September 10, 2009

Higher oil prices could give some early support to the Toronto stock market Thursday morning. Otherwise, stocks looked to be headed for a weak session as investors looked for more evidence of an economic recovery. The Canadian dollar was lower ahead of the Bank of Canada’s scheduled announcement on interest rates half an hour before […]

By Staff |September 10, 2009

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P.M. market numbers: September 10, 2009

Higher energy and gold stocks took the Toronto stock market higher Thursday while the Bank of Canada said that economic growth could be stronger than it predicted in July. The S&P/TSX composite index closed up 154.83 points to 11,155. The TSX energy sector led advancers as the price of oil in New York moved up […]

By Staff |September 10, 2009

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