Fintech funding rebounds strongly in Q1
Asia saw the largest gains in venture capital fintech funding in Q1, but North America also increased as a result of a US$400-million investment in…
- By: Tessie Sanci
- May 25, 2016 May 25, 2016
- 16:00
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Fitch raises Canadian GDP forecast
U.S. forecasts cut but near-term emerging market growth pressure eases
- By: James Langton
- May 25, 2016 May 25, 2016
- 14:50
Newfoundland and Labrador scales back “deficit levy” thanks to help from feds
The change would see the levy paid by anyone with a taxable income of more than $50,000
- By: The Canadian Press
- May 25, 2016 May 25, 2016
- 12:45
Global CoCo issuance to decline in 2016: Moody’s
The slump follows a temporary market shutdown in Europe and the absence of any issuance in Asia so far
- By: James Langton
- May 25, 2016 May 25, 2016
- 10:15
TMX Group exchanges closed for Victoria Day
NGX will remain open for regular trading
- By: IE Staff
- May 20, 2016 May 20, 2016
- 15:55
BMO upbeat on U.S., Canadian growth
Consumer spending and housing market driving U.S. economy
- By: Fiona Collie
- May 20, 2016 November 9, 2019
- 14:15
U.S. corporate cash reserves continue to grow: Moody’s
The portion held by the U.S. technology sector also continues to grow
- By: James Langton
- May 20, 2016 May 20, 2016
- 13:00
Emerging geopolitical issues to impact clients’ investments
Investors should be paying attention mostly to the U.K., the EU and emerging economies for various reasons, expert says
- By: Tessie Sanci
- May 20, 2016 November 9, 2019
- 05:30
PPI Benefits purchases majority stake in CustomCare
The acquisition of the Calgary-based small business benefits provider was a natural fit for PPI Benefits, which provides businesses with benefits products and services
- By: Megan Harman
- May 19, 2016 May 19, 2016
- 11:00
Global growth to remain muted: Moody’s
Emerging markets weigh on U.S., advanced economies
- By: James Langton
- May 19, 2016 May 19, 2016
- 09:30
Ontario financial accountability officer warns of more deficits, increasing debt
The province is relying on growth to exceed the average in recent years
- By: Keith Leslie
- May 18, 2016 January 22, 2018
- 16:00
Home construction to slow in 2016-2017: CMHC
Slower activity in oil-producing provinces will be partly offset by increased activity in B.C. and Ontario
- By: The Canadian Press
- May 18, 2016 May 18, 2016
- 08:55
Stock markets in North America mainly flat
Crude continues to climb
- By: Linda Nguyen
- May 12, 2016 May 12, 2016
- 16:30
TSX finishes flat despite crude price climb
Barrel of crude surges to highest level in 2016 on U.S. inventories data
- By: Linda Nguyen
- May 11, 2016 May 11, 2016
- 16:00
Populist rhetoric is one of biggest threat to global economy, says panel
Rising wealth inequality and huge numbers of people who feel left out of the weak global economic recovery have stoked anger among voters
- By: Ross Marowits
- May 11, 2016 May 11, 2016
- 15:25
Megamergers boost Canadian M&A activity in Q1: Crosbie
High profile acquisitions by Canadian companies of foreign targets have masked an underlying weakness in core domestic M&A activity
- By: James Langton
- May 11, 2016 January 22, 2018
- 13:00
Stimulus moves in China prompt triple-digit gains in Toronto, New York
Nearly all TSX sectors were in the black, with materials, gold and metals and mining leading the way
- By: Linda Nguyen
- May 10, 2016 May 10, 2016
- 16:20
Interest rates unlikely to climb back to pre-crisis average levels: Moody’s
The link between low rates and inflationary pressures is weaker now than before the crisis
- By: James Langton
- May 10, 2016 May 10, 2016
- 09:15
Canadian insurers prep for loss as Alberta fire continues
The Fort McMurray wildfire will likely turn out to be Canada’s most expensive natural disaster, Fitch Ratings report predicts
- By: James Langton
- May 9, 2016 January 22, 2018
- 15:15
Global economy suffers worst April natural disaster losses in five years: report
Earthquakes, storms and flooding caused billions in economic damage during the month
- By: James Langton
- May 9, 2016 January 22, 2018
- 12:50
Canada set for modest recovery: IMF
Reforms are needed to stoke productivity and financial sector stability
- By: James Langton
- May 9, 2016 May 9, 2016
- 09:30
Concerns arise that fire may have taken out as much as half of oilsands output
Between 1.1 million and 1.25 million barrels of oil per day have been knocked out of the oilsands industry’s full capacity
- By: Dan Healing
- May 6, 2016 May 6, 2016
- 15:30
Low oil and gas prices furthers negative outlook for oilfield services industry: Moody’s
The industry is continuing to endure a severe downturn
- By: James Langton
- May 6, 2016 May 6, 2016
- 13:50
Markets take breather from week’s volatility
Oil ekes out modest gain
- By: Linda Nguyen
- May 5, 2016 May 5, 2016
- 15:50
Wildfire forces heart of Canada’s oilsands to scale back production
Gasoline prices set to rise as oilsands companies say more than 600,000 barrels per day of production has been sidelined because of the fire
- By: Dan Healing
- May 5, 2016 May 5, 2016
- 06:30