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Market numbers: September 23, 2009 Fallback Image Decorative pattern

Market Insights

Market numbers: September 23, 2009

North American stock markets looked to be heading for a slightly higher open ahead of a U.S. Federal Reserve afternoon announcement on interest rates. While the U.S. central bank is widely expected to keep its benchmark interest rate at a record low of near zero, investors are hoping for more clues about the strength of […]

By Staff |September 23, 2009

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P.M. market numbers: September 23, 2009 Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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P.M. market numbers: September 23, 2009

The Toronto stock market closed lower Wednesday as energy stocks pulled back and the U.S. Federal Reserve offered a cautious outlook on an economic recovery. The S&P/TSX composite index closed 68.19 points lower at 11,517.54 after the U.S. Federal Reserve announced at the conclusion of its meeting on interest rates that it was keeping its […]

By Staff |September 23, 2009

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Market numbers: September 22, 2009 Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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Market numbers: September 22, 2009

North American markets looked set for a higher opening Tuesday amid hopes for a strong economic rebound. The Dow Jones industrial futures headed 64 points higher to 9,782, the Nasdaq moved up 10.75 points to 1,738.5 and the S&P 500 futures advanced 7.7 points to 1,068.1. Canadian conglomerate Onex Corp. (TSX:OCX) will be in focus […]

By Staff |September 22, 2009

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P.M. market numbers: September 22, 2009 Fallback Image Decorative pattern

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P.M. market numbers: September 22, 2009

The Toronto stock market ran ahead Tuesday in a broad-based advance led by mining and energy stocks as a weak U.S. dollar helped drive commodity prices higher. The S&P/TSX composite index gained 161.12 points to 11,585.73. The TSX energy sector rose 1.93% as the October crude contract on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose $1.84 […]

By Staff |September 22, 2009

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