Economists on average had expected a decline of 0.1%
S&P/TSX composite index closed down 55.77 points on Thursday
GlobalData predicts US$2.4 trillion will move firms
First-time competitor Michael Palumbos of Rochester, NY took top prize for the Americas
Several global industry trade groups voiced concerns about proposed rule changes
The guidance aims to help firms identify and engage appropriate consultants
CIBC reported net income of $1.4 billion for the quarter ended July 31
Equitable would be the first Canadian bank of its size to offer covered bonds
The change is intended to make the organization's rules easier to understand
Pet owners are showing more interest in making provisions for their furry friends
CFA Institute says number of women writing tests has “more than doubled” in five years
The minutes did not indicate any consensus on the pace of future cuts
The plan returned 6.3% in the first half
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. and Suncor Energy Inc. gained 3.10% and 2.98%, respectively
The price of a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, got as high as US$101.59 overnight
The International Energy Agency has agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from member nations' stockpiles
New guidance broadens range of supports that discount brokers can provide
Court grants Wealthsimple's application for closing judgment
Test will use BoC-issued wholesale digital dollars
But the advantages digital banks have enjoyed on fees is shrinking, as Ottawa pulls policy levers
The reversal comes just over two weeks after Houston's government tabled its budget
Non-prime consumer lender says it will take more than $200M in charges in Q4
Gallagher will oversee Richardson rebrand under iA Financial
Plus, appointments at Harbourfront, Richardson, Manulife Investments and more
Interim Parliamentary Budget Officer Jason Jacques not extended
Favourable demographics and a rising middle class are ingredients for long-term secular growth
Rising fundraising targets, increased product launches are driving the activity: report
Plus, a slew of other fund launches, changes announced