Stock market

Investors capitalize on S&P rally

The benchmark S&P 500 index reached its highest level in more than four years yesterday, reports Financial Times. It hit 1,426.68, its highest intraday rise since 2008. The jump surprised investors, as trading volume is traditionally light during the summer, and very few sessions have seen major moves this month. The rise was driven by […]

By Wire services |August 22, 2012

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Economic Indicators

Will QE be effective?

Quantitative easing’s main purpose is to provide liquidity to the financial system. A system without liquidity, which we witnessed during the financial crisis of 2008, is one where lending dries up and business is harder to transact.

By Gareth Watson |August 20, 2012

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Industry

U.S. investor appetite returning

The S&P Growth Index—a key benchmark for U.S. growth stocks—has risen to its highest level in more than a decade. But, while investors have pulled their heads out of the sand, the economy is lagging behind.

By Wire services |August 16, 2012

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Economic Indicators

Bank stocks still viable

Despite negative headlines, bank stocks are still strong, says Andrew Torres, CIO of Lawrence Park Capital Partners.

By Staff |August 15, 2012

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Profits sliding for U.S. blue chips

Wall Street analysts are scaling back their growth expectations for the largest U.S. companies; an early warning sign the country is hovering on the edge of a recession, reports the Financial Times. They predict the revenue of leading U.S. blue chip companies will rise at an annual rate of 1%-to-1.5% during the third quarter of […]

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BCSC and ASC approve Maple TMX deal

The British Columbia Securities Commission and Alberta Securities Commission have approved final recognition orders with respect to Maple’s proposed acquisition of TMX Group and TSX Venture Exchange. The BCSC has also approved a final recognition order with respect to Maple’s proposed acquisition of The Canadian Depository for Securities Limited, while the ASC has approved a […]

By Staff |July 12, 2012

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Risk aversion weighs on pension funding

Canadian pension plans struggled in Q2 2012, says both Mercer and Towers Watson in a new report. Plummeting bond yields and weak equity markets in May, combined with low long-term interest rates, contributed to poor performance.

By Staff |July 5, 2012

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Stock market

Investors capitalize on S&P rally

Will QE be effective?

U.S. investor appetite returning

Bank stocks still viable

Vik’s Pick: TMX takeover leaves questions

Droughts propel commodities to food-riot prices

Profits sliding for U.S. blue chips

BCSC and ASC approve Maple TMX deal

Risk aversion weighs on pension funding

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