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Cleantech sectors register double-digit growth while TSX falters

While the S&P 500 rose by a paltry 2.11% in 2011 (and the S&P/TSX 60 fell by 9.08%), these green sectors achieved double digit growth: smart grids (23%); renewable energy (21.8%); energy efficiency (13.9%); and green construction (10.1%).

By Timothy Nash |April 1, 2012

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TSX up modestly, RIM gains

The Toronto stock market was higher Friday morning as traders bought up stocks beaten down by three straight days of losses triggered by another round of concern about the pace of the global recovery.

March 30, 2012

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Budget is investor friendly: BMO

The chips seem to be falling in favour of investors, with North American equity markets rebounding after a volatile 2011 and the S&P 500 reaching its highest close in almost 4 years this past Monday. But, the Canadian equity market continues to trail its global peers despite positive returns over the first half of 2012.

March 30, 2012

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QE3 or not QE3, that is the question…

There is no doubt that comments from the Federal Reserve, and Ben Bernanke in particular, influence the markets.

By Gareth Watson |March 30, 2012

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