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P.M. market numbers: August 14, 2009

The Toronto stock market closed slightly higher Friday, but lost ground on the week, following a second glum dose of U.S. economic data that raised doubt about how much the American consumer can participate in the recovery. The S&P/TSX composite index finished off the lows of the session as early losses in the financial sector […]

By Staff |August 14, 2009

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A.M. market numbers: August 13, 2009

The Toronto stock market appeared headed for a positive open Thursday morning after the U.S. Federal Reserve reinforced belief that the American economy is improving. The TSX finished higher Wednesday, up 30 points after two days of sharp losses, after the central bank said at the end of its two-day meeting that the economy appears […]

By Staff |August 13, 2009

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P.M. market numbers: August 13, 2009

The Toronto stock market closed sharply higher as commodity and financials stocks bounded ahead in the wake of an improved take on the economy by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Traders were seemingly unfazed at data released Thursday showing that U.S. retail sales fell unexpectedly in July while more Americans filed for unemployment benefits. The S&P/TSX […]

By Staff |August 13, 2009

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A.M. market numbers: August 12, 2009

North American stock markets are likely headed for a flat open Wednesday as investors await a mid-afternoon announcement from the U.S. Federal Reserve on interest rates. Toronto and New York markets have lost ground the last two days as investors search for fresh signs the U.S. economy is strengthening and pulling out of its recession. […]

By Staff |August 12, 2009

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