Investments

P.M. market numbers: September 25, 2009

The Toronto stock market closed lower Friday, weighed down by a selloff of BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd. after the market heavyweight delivered a disappointing earnings report. The S&P/TSX composite index lost 73.37 points to 11,212.39, closing out the week 233.56 points or 2.04% lower amid worries about the sustainability of this year’s rally. […]

By Staff |September 25, 2009

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Market numbers: September 24, 2009

The Toronto stock market looked set for a listless open Thursday as oil prices continued to weaken and despite U.S. Federal Reserve’s assertion that the pace of economic activity has improved since August. U.S. futures also pointed to a weak open with the Dow Jones futures up a point to 9,718, the Nasdaq futures rose […]

By Staff |September 24, 2009

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Market numbers: September 23, 2009

North American stock markets looked to be heading for a slightly higher open ahead of a U.S. Federal Reserve afternoon announcement on interest rates. While the U.S. central bank is widely expected to keep its benchmark interest rate at a record low of near zero, investors are hoping for more clues about the strength of […]

By Staff |September 23, 2009

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P.M. market numbers: September 23, 2009

The Toronto stock market closed lower Wednesday as energy stocks pulled back and the U.S. Federal Reserve offered a cautious outlook on an economic recovery. The S&P/TSX composite index closed 68.19 points lower at 11,517.54 after the U.S. Federal Reserve announced at the conclusion of its meeting on interest rates that it was keeping its […]

By Staff |September 23, 2009

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