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One of the best parts of this job is the complimentary advice I’ve received from readers like you. I’d like to share some of the philosophies that have truly made a difference for me—especially given the current downturn. 1. You can’t have it all. Decide what is truly important to you. When my husband and […]
By Deanne Gage |October 1, 2009
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The Toronto stock market could open lower this morning, as world markets are undercut by Wednesday’s poor economic news out of the U.S.. (The Canadian Press) North American markets Back to Top Dow Jones 9,712.28 -29.92 or -0.31% +10.66% S&P 500 1,057.08 -3.53 or -0.33% +17.03% NASDAQ 2,122.42 -1.62 or -0.08% +34.58% TSX Composite 11,394.96 […]
By Staff |October 1, 2009
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North American stock markets kicked off fourth-quarter trading with a bad stumble Thursday as the latest batch of American economic data revived doubts about the strength of an economic rebound. The S&P/TSX composite index was hit particularly hard by a sharp selloff in the mining and energy sectors and tumbled 323.2 points or 2.84% to […]
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The Toronto stock market could get lift at the open on Wednesday from higher oil prices while investors look to data coming out during the morning on economic growth figures for Canada and the United States. New York futures also pointed to a higher open as the Dow Jones industrial futures gained 34 points to […]
By Staff |September 30, 2009
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The Toronto stock market appeared headed for a weak open Thursday as oil prices declined and investors looked to some important economic data from the United States during the morning. New York pre-market trading also pointed towards a lower open with the Dow industrial futures down 33 points to 9,620, the Nasdaq futures declined 9.25 […]
The Toronto stock market looked to open slightly lower Tuesday with investors likely to take a pause after sending the TSX sharply higher Monday amid lower oil prices and ahead of key U.S. economic data. U.S. futures also pointed to a weaker open prior to the release of consumer confidence data, with the Dow Jones […]
By Staff |September 29, 2009
The Toronto stock market closed higher Tuesday, supported by the gold and telecom sectors but investors were cautious following a surprise drop in U.S. consumer confidence that called into doubt the strength of a U.S. economic recovery. The S&P/TSX composite index rose 56.27 points to 11,394.99. The news was better in Canada, where the Conference […]
The Toronto stock market could be in for a lower open Monday as oil prices declined slightly but the TSX could find support from market heavyweight Bombardier Inc. (TSX:BBD.B). A joint venture led by the Montreal-based transportation company has been awarded a US$4-billion contract to build 80 high-speed trains for China’s railway ministry that will […]
By Staff |September 28, 2009
The Toronto stock market closed higher Monday following three straight declines. The S&P/TSX composite index gained 126.33 points to 11,338.72, recapturing about half of last week’s decline that arose from doubts about the pace of the U.S. economic recovery. Energy stocks advanced as oil gained 82 cents to US$66.84 a barrel after losing almost nine […]
The Toronto stock market headed for a lower open Friday after BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. delivered an earnings report after the close Thursday that disappointed investors with its outlook and most recent revenues. U.S. stock futures pointed to a modestly higher open after two days of losses as the Dow Jones futures were […]
By Staff |September 25, 2009
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