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A.M. market numbers: December 23, 2009

North American stock markets headed for a higher open Wednesday as commodity prices rose and investors look to economic data coming out during the morning. Traders get key reports Wednesday on Canadian economic growth, U.S. consumer spending and income as well as new home sales that are expected to show further improvement. The Dow Jones […]

By Staff |December 23, 2009

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P.M. market numbers: December 23, 2009

The Toronto stock market posted a slight gain thanks to higher mining stocks. The S&P/TSX composite index moved 30.72 points higher to 11,658.7 amid data showing the Canadian economy grew for a second consecutive month in October. Gross domestic product moved up by 0.2%. The Canadian dollar was ahead 0.85 of a cent to 95.38 […]

By Staff |December 23, 2009

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A.M. market numbers: December 22, 2009

The Toronto stock market could be in for a slack opening Tuesday amid weak commodity prices. The Canadian dollar moved up 0.36 of a cent to 94.58 cents US. Financial stocks will also be in focus after regulators approved $138.8 million in settlements which banks will pay for their role in the asset-backed commercial paper […]

By Staff |December 22, 2009

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P.M. market numbers: December 22, 2009

The Toronto stock market closed higher Tuesday following indications of an improving American economy. The S&P/TSX composite index advanced 73.26 points to 11,627.98 as U.S. home resales surged to the highest level in nearly three years in November. The Canadian dollar rose 0.31 of a cent to 94.53 cents U.S. The base metals sector was […]

By Staff |December 22, 2009

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