TSX steps back after large gain
Canadian dollar continues slide
- By: David Hodges
- March 2, 2017 March 2, 2017
- 17:25
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Shift to lower carbon economy a major structural change: Bank of Canada
The introduction of carbon-pricing programs are expected to have only one-off impacts on inflation rates
- By: Andy Blatchford
- March 2, 2017 March 2, 2017
- 15:05
Households help economy beat expectations with 2.6% GDP growth in Q4
Overall, the Canadian economy expanded by 1.4% in 2016
- By: Andy Blatchford
- March 2, 2017 March 2, 2017
- 12:50
Fewer corporate defaults expected in 2017: Moody’s
U.S. speculative-grade companies continue to benefit from investors’ hunt for yield in a continued low interest rate environment
- By: James Langton
- March 2, 2017 February 26, 2019
- 12:40
TSX gains 200 points
Wall Street hits new records bolstered by Trump optimism
- By: Linda Nguyen
- March 1, 2017 March 1, 2017
- 17:30
Bank of Canada holds interest rate, warns of “significant uncertainties”
The central bank used slightly stronger language when referring to U.S. uncertainties
- By: Andy Blatchford
- March 1, 2017 March 1, 2017
- 14:30
Market gains boost earnings for U.S. asset managers in Q4
The shift towards lower-cost passive funds is pressuring management fees
- By: James Langton
- March 1, 2017 March 1, 2017
- 10:30
TSX falls amid weak results by Valeant
U.S. hits pause ahead of Trump speech
- By: Linda Nguyen
- February 28, 2017 February 28, 2017
- 17:15
Sharing the wealth
A new report from Statistics Canada examines the size, scope and impact of the sharing economy
- By: James Langton
- February 28, 2017 February 28, 2017
- 15:30
Canadian consumer confidence on the rise
The Conference Board of Canada’s index of consumer confidence had the largest monthly increase in two years and sits at its highest level in more…
- By: James Langton
- February 28, 2017 February 28, 2017
- 13:05
Investment professionals optimistic about global growth
New PwC research also identifies areas in which companies could improve their communications with investment professionals and others
- By: James Langton
- February 27, 2017 February 27, 2017
- 17:20
TSX pulls back for a second session
All eyes on Trump speech Tuesday
- By: Linda Nguyen
- February 27, 2017 February 27, 2017
- 17:20
Doubts over LSE, Deutsche Boerse merger
LSE said it could not comply with the European Commission’s request to sell its majority stake in the MTS electronic trading platform
- By: The Associated Press
- February 27, 2017 February 27, 2017
- 07:40
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world this week
Scotiabank, BMO and TD release their latest quarterly results
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 26, 2017 February 26, 2017
- 18:00
TSX registers biggest one-day loss in five months
U.S. markets eke out modest gains
- By: Linda Nguyen
- February 24, 2017 February 24, 2017
- 17:10
Annual inflation rate rises in January
An increase in transportation costs, coinciding with new carbon-pricing policies, was the main contributor
- By: Andy Blatchford
- February 24, 2017 February 24, 2017
- 17:00
VC investment activity soars in 2016
There was $3.2 billion in total venture capital investments in 2016, up by 41% from 2015 and reaching their highest level since 2001, according to…
- By: James Langton
- February 24, 2017 February 24, 2017
- 10:20
Canadian profits showed strength in Q4
The financial industry saw the sharpest gains
- By: James Langton
- February 23, 2017 February 23, 2017
- 16:50
TSX continues slide; dollar edges higher
New York indices mixed
- By: The Canadian Press
- February 23, 2017 February 23, 2017
- 16:30
Nearly $3 billion in approved federal spending to go unspent: PBO
The biggest sums that have been frozen in fiscal 2016-17 include money allotted for Infrastructure Canada, National Defence, Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Indigenous and…
- By: Andy Blatchford
- February 23, 2017 February 23, 2017
- 15:40
Canadian M&A activity remains strong, Crosbie reports
The total number of deals increased in Q4 and in 2016, overall, and the outlook for M&A remains steady
- By: James Langton
- February 23, 2017 February 23, 2017
- 13:45
Shadow budget recommends increase to top personal income tax rate threshold
Raising the threshold for the top personal income tax rate to $402,800 from $202,800 would make Canada more attractive for high-income earners, C.D. Howe suggests
- By: Rudy Mezzetta
- February 23, 2017 November 9, 2019
- 12:20
TSX loses ground after record rallies
Wall Street mixed
- By: David Hodges
- February 22, 2017 February 22, 2017
- 17:30
Retail sales fell 0.5% in December as holiday shopping slowed
The decline followed four consecutive monthly increases
- By: Craig Wong, The Canadian Press
- February 22, 2017 February 22, 2017
- 11:30