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A.M. market numbers: December 16, 2009

The Toronto stock market seemed headed for a higher start Wednesday as mostly encouraging economic data emerged on both sides of the border. Statistics Canada said manufacturing sales advanced 2% in October to $42.5 billion, their fourth increase in five months. In the U.S., the Commerce Department said construction of new homes rebounded in November, […]

By Staff |December 16, 2009

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P.M. market numbers: December 16, 2009

102.85 102.93 102.85 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 […]

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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