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P.M. market numbers: December 16, 2009

102.85 3.39 Cdn. 30-year bond 116.98 116.65 3.98 U.S. 10-year bond 98.12 98.19 3.60 U.S. 30-year bond 97.51 98.18 4.53 Currency Back to Top BoC Close Today Previous Canadian $ 0.9421 0.9421 US $ 1.0605 1.0614 Euro Spot Rate Today Previous Canadian $ 0.6488 0.6481 Euro 1.5412 1.5429 Commodities Back to Top Gold AM PM […]

By Staff |December 16, 2009

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AM market numbers: December 15, 2009

The Toronto stock market appeared headed for a weaker open Tuesday morning as commodity prices cooled off a day after a US$31-billion acquisition by Exxon Mobil gave lift to the Canadian energy sector. The S&P/TSX composite index closed 121.76 points higher to 11,545.69 on Monday. The Canadian dollar was ahead 0.38 of a cent to […]

By Staff |December 15, 2009

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P.M. market numbers: December 15, 2009

The Toronto stock market inched lower Tuesday as commodities prices held steady and mixed economic data on both sides of the border appeared to leave traders feeling reserved. The S&P/TSX composite index was down a mere 4.67 points to 11,541.02. The Canadian dollar was off 0.18 of a cent to 94.22 cents U.S., while the […]

By Staff |December 15, 2009

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AM market numbers: December 14, 2009

The Toronto stock market appeared set for a higher open Monday as international markets moved higher after Abu Dhabi provided a surprise $10-billion bailout to Dubai to help with debt repayments. The move helped ease investor fears that the emirate will default on its debt and signal a new round of broader credit problems. Dubai […]

By Staff |December 14, 2009

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PM market numbers: December 14, 2009

The Toronto Stock market ended the session in positive territory after investors pulled up energy stocks in hopes that Exxon Mobil’s US$31-billion acquisition of U.S. oil and gas company XTO Energy Inc. could mean other deals in the sector. The S&P/TSX composite index closed 121.76 points higher to 11,545.69, with shares of nearly every major […]

By Staff |December 14, 2009

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AM market numbers: December 11, 2009

The Toronto stock market looked set for a positive open Friday with investor confidence getting a boost from a vastly improved reading of Chinese exports. The Canadian dollar was ahead 0.13 of a cent to 95.3 cents US. New York futures also headed higher on news that China’s November exports were down only 1.2% from […]

By Staff |December 11, 2009

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AM market numbers: December 10, 2009

The Toronto stock market headed for a positive open Thursday morning as the U.S. dollar weakened against other currencies and sent commodity prices higher following a series of declines. The Canadian dollar was ahead 0.38 of a cent to 95.21 cents US. New York futures pointed to a higher start to the session with the […]

By Staff |December 10, 2009

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A.M. market numbers: December 9, 2009

The Toronto stock market headed for a positive open following four days of declines as commodity prices steadied amid a weaker American currency and continued nervousness about foreign debt loads. The Canadian dollar rose 0.31 of a cent to 94.3 cents US. New York futures signalled a higher open a day after North American indexes […]

By Staff |December 9, 2009

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Client needs dictate investment choices

It’s different for every client. Respondents at our 2009 Dollars & Sense roundtable discussion say client response to investment products is all over the map, although there’s still some favour shown to capital preservation – at least for now. “Some of the senior clients are looking for security and capital preservation,” says Eva Froese, PFP, […]

December 9, 2009

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PM market numbers: December 09, 2009

The Toronto stock market closed little changed with the market weighed down by financials amid growing caution about the threat posed by high government debt levels. The S&P/TSX composite index finished the day up 10.29 points to 11,379.22, supported by mining stocks. The Canadian dollar rose 0.84 US cent to 94.83 cents US. Investor nervousness […]

By Staff |December 9, 2009

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