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P.M. market numbers: July 31, 2009

The Toronto stock market ended Friday up more than 100 points as investors found motivation in stronger commodities prices. The S&P/TSX composite index was up 110.43 points to 10,787.15 while the Canadian dollar was at 92.81 cents US, up 0.58 of a cent. The TSX gold sector led gains, up 3.6% as bullion for December […]

By Staff |July 31, 2009

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July 30: Morning market preview

Market preview to come… (The Canadian Press) North American markets Back to Top Dow Jones 9,070.72 -26.00 or -0.29% +3.35% S&P 500 975.15 -4.47 or -0.46% +7.96% NASDAQ 1,967.76 -7.75 or -0.39% +24.78% TSX Composite 10,455.33 -115.21 or -1.09% +16.33% International markets Back to Top Open Change YTD Nikkei 10,165.21 +51.97 or +0.51% +14.74% Hang […]

By Staff |July 30, 2009

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A.M. Market numbers: Thursday, July 30, 2009

North American markets appeared headed for a slightly higher open Thursday as investors looked to restart a two-week rally that stalled in recent days on mixed economic and earnings reports. Investors are following overseas markets, which are rising because of upbeat profit reports. Japanese shares rose to nearly 10-month highs on better-than-expected earnings at automakers […]

By Staff |July 30, 2009

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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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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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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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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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P.M. market numbers: July 28, 2009

Investors pulled back on recent optimism and sent the Toronto stock market down nearly 200 points on Tuesday, motivated partly by weaker oil prices. The S&P/TSX composite index backtracked 186.89 points to close at 10,570.54. The Canadian dollar ended at 92.33 cents U.S., down 0.17 of a cent. The TSX energy sector moved 1.9% lower […]

By Staff |July 28, 2009

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A.M. Market numbers: Monday, July 27, 2009

North American markets appeared headed for a higher open Monday morning as investors in the U.S. and Canada awaited more quarterly earnings reports. U.S. stocks appeared ready to follow the lead of overseas markets, which advanced on rising hopes for a global recovery. Over the past two weeks, the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard […]

By Staff |July 27, 2009

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P.M. market numbers: July 27, 2009

| North American markets | International markets | Bonds | Currency | Commodities | Canada’s biggest banks and financial institutions gave the Toronto stock market a boost on Monday in an otherwise stagnant session. The S&P/TSX composite index ended 69.53 points higher to 10,757.43, extending a positive streak that has also seen massive fluctuations of […]

By Staff |July 27, 2009

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