Commodities

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Economic Indicators

Japan’s crisis energizes commodity markets

Commodity prices have started to shake off the negative impact of Japan’s tragedy as reconstruction efforts get underway, according to a Scotiabank Report. Global energy markets stand to gain as Japan turns to imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) and crude oil to offset the shortfall in its nuclear capacity, the report said. “Re-construction in Japan […]

By Vikram Barhat |March 29, 2011

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Market Insights

Japanese quake may boost commodities

Natural calamities like the earthquake and the resultant tsunami in Japan may bring untold misery in their wake, but commodity investors may reap the benefit of reconstruction efforts. As the reports of devastation started pouring in, the metals and minerals stocks on the TSX reacted by gaining 2.5%. The TSX’s reaction begs the question: are […]

By Vikram Barhat |March 11, 2011

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Industry

Oil patch should heat up in 2011

Increased optimism in Canada’s oil and gas sector means the number of IPOs and corporate transactions are expected to rise this year, according to Ernst & Young. This increased activity comes after a relatively slow 2010 that saw fewer but larger deals than 2009, with the value of transactions up 67% from 2009 at $35.7 […]

By Melissa Shin |February 22, 2011

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Industry

GMP launches junior oil and gas index

GMP Securities has launched a new index tracking small- and mid-cap companies in the energy sector. The GMP Junior Oil and Gas Index is designed to provide investors with an investable index of 48 companies that are publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. “This is the first time GMP Securities has been involved in […]

By Staff |February 1, 2011

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