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P.M. market numbers: September 14, 2009

The Toronto stock market closed higher for a third consecutive session Monday as rising financial and energy stocks made up for losses in the mining sector amid rising trade tensions between China and the United States. Toronto’s S&P/TSX composite index closed up 78.81 points to 11,332.04, adding to last week’s rise of just over two […]

By Staff |September 14, 2009

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A.M. market numbers: September 11, 2009

North American markets appeared set to tread water Friday after building up steam a day earlier on increasing indications that global economic recovery is either under way or about to begin. Stock futures were just into positive territory ahead of the opening bell as investors look to extend New York’s gains into a sixth straight […]

By Staff |September 11, 2009

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P.M. market numbers: September 11, 2009

Gold futures raced past the $1,000-mark, and helped the Toronto stock market close another positive session. The S&P/TSX composite index ended the day ahead 98.23 points to 11,253.23. That was after the December bullion contract picked up $9.60 to close at US$1,006.40 an ounce in trading in New York. The Canadian dollar rose 0.01 of […]

By Staff |September 11, 2009

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A.M. market numbers: September 10, 2009

Higher oil prices could give some early support to the Toronto stock market Thursday morning. Otherwise, stocks looked to be headed for a weak session as investors looked for more evidence of an economic recovery. The Canadian dollar was lower ahead of the Bank of Canada’s scheduled announcement on interest rates half an hour before […]

By Staff |September 10, 2009

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